2025 Nissan Kicks vs 2025 Hyundai Kona: Choosing the Right Small SUV for You
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Choosing a small SUV today means looking for the right mix of style, space, and technology to match daily life. The 2025 Nissan Kicks and the 2025 Hyundai Kona both offer attractive designs and modern features, making them popular options for drivers. Looking closer, though, reveals important differences in how these two vehicles perform, how they feel inside, and what they offer for real-life needs. Here’s how they compare, and why the 2025 Nissan Kicks stands out as a smart choice.
Power That Works
The 2025 Nissan Kicks comes with a 2.0-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine that makes 141 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. In contrast the 2025 Hyundai Kona offers two engines. The standard 2.0-litre MPI engine makes 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque and uses about 7.9 L/100 km combined. Drivers who want more power can choose the 1.6-litre turbo engine with 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, though it uses a bit more fuel. Kicks feels light on its feet and smooth when moving through city traffic. Fuel economy sits around 7.2 L/100 km combined, helping drivers save money on gas. The Kicks also comes with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive for added grip in rain or snow. While the Kona’s turbo option is strong, many drivers prefer the Kicks for its balance of good power, lower fuel use, and smooth handling, especially when driving through busy city streets or in tight parking lots.
Spacious Inside
Inside, the 2025 Kicks seats five people and offers a roomy feel for passengers. Behind the rear seats, it provides 849.5 litres of cargo space, which grows to 1,699.6 litres when the second row is folded. It’s perfect for shopping trips, luggage, or sports gear. Whereas the Hyundai Kona also seats five, offering 723 litres of space with the seats up and up to 1,803 litres when folded. The Kona does offer a bit more total space with the seats down. However, the Kicks gives drivers more everyday cargo room without folding seats, making it easier for groceries or bags without having to rearrange the whole back seat. This makes the Kicks more practical for city life and quick errands.
Premium Tech Features
The Kicks brings smart tech into the cabin without making it feel overwhelming. It offers a 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display and an available NissanConnect 12.3-inch touchscreen with multi-touch controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, plus heated front seats and a premium audio system for clear sound. The Hyundai Kona offers a similar high-tech setup with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and an available Bluelink connected vehicle system that brings remote services and updates. Kona also offers wireless charging and an available Harman Kardon audio system. While both have good tech, the Kicks keeps controls simpler and user-friendly, which makes it easier for drivers who want things to work without feeling too complicated. For drivers who value tech that’s easy to learn and use, the Kicks feels like the better fit.
Stay Confident on the Road
Nissan includes Safety Shield 360 as standard on the Kicks, bringing features like intelligent emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, and lane departure warning. The Kona offers Hyundai SmartSense with similar features, like forward collision avoidance, blind spot collision warning, and lane keeping assist. Both vehicles do a good job of adding peace of mind. However, the Kicks makes these systems standard on every model, so drivers don’t have to pay extra or move up to higher trims just to feel secure. That gives the Kicks an advantage for anyone who wants solid safety included right from the start.
Take a Closer Look at the Kicks at Woodbine Nissan
The 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers great fuel economy, everyday cargo space, easy-to-use technology, and strong safety features that come standard. It’s a small SUV that feels ready for city life, road trips, and everything in between. Visit Woodbine Nissan in Etobicoke, ON, and take the 2025 Nissan Kicks for a test drive. Book your test drive today and discover what makes the Kicks such a smart choice.
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