It’s becoming harder than ever to afford a new car as average transaction prices soared to a record-breaking $50,800 earlier this year. Put another way, more than half of new vehicles sold cost more than $50,000. If you find yourself in the other half, looking for a new vehicle that costs well below that amount – perhaps even half as much – you’re in luck because we recently drove one that offers every feature you need: the 2026 Nissan Kicks.
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