Introduction
Finding an affordable and fun vehicle with head-turning curb appeal and excellent fuel economy is quite a shopping list. Choosing the right subcompact SUV doesn’t have to be a chore when budget-friendly SUVs can still be stylish, tech-savvy, and surprisingly versatile.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has entered its second generation and is hitting the roads with more space, new stylish designs both inside and out, and more ground clearance. The 2025 Honda HR-V is pricier than previous models, but it remains reliable and appealing, offering plenty of room for passengers and cargo.
If you want to get the most value from your next SUV without sacrificing modern features, this side-by-side comparison will help you decide if the 2025 Nissan Kicks is a fit and how it stacks up against its competition.
Key Takeaways
- The new 2025 Nissan Kicks is available in three trims: S, SV, and SR, with the higher trims offering enhanced comfort and convenience, including a 12.3-inch infotainment display.
- The 2025 Nissan Kicks has excellent fuel economy, getting 35 MPG on the highway.
- The new Nissan Kicks features driver and safety technology including ProPILOT Assist, the hands-on system with Intelligent Cruise Control.
How does the 2025 Nissan Kicks compare to the 2025 Honda HR-V?
Both the Nissan Kicks and the Honda HR-V are subcompact crossover SUVs. While the 2025 Nissan Kicks has been updated with a new style and a larger body, it still remains the smaller vehicle. The 2025 Honda HR-V is longer and wider, but the Nissan Kicks surpasses its competition with more interior space for five passengers and cargo.
Another slight difference between the 2025 Nissan Kicks and the 2025 Honda HR-V is the power that drives these SUVs. Every Nissan Kicks trim has a 2.0L Direct Injection 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that produces 141 horsepower, compared to the Honda HR-V’s 2.0L engine with 158 horsepower. Despite having more horsepower, the 2025 Nissan Kicks, tested by Car and Driver, records a quicker 0-60 MPH time of nine seconds, nearly a second faster than the 2025 Honda HR-V.
While the 2025 Honda HR-V is known for its comfortable interior equipped with advanced technology and convenience features, the 2025 Nissan Kicks SV and SR trims come with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display, compared to the 7-inch and 9-inch touchscreen displays found in the Honda HR-V trims.
Which subcompact crossover SUV has better fuel economy? It’s the 2025 Nissan Kicks!
Both the 2025 Nissan Kicks and the Honda HR-V have excellent fuel economy. However, in a side-by-side comparison, the Nissan Kicks has the best-rated EPA fuel economy rating and offers the most fuel savings. The 2025 Nissan Kicks gets an EPA estimated 35 MPG on the highway and 28 MPG in the city, making this affordable SUV both cost-effective and fuel-efficient.
Why buy a new 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Buy the new 2025 Nissan Kicks, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick and an affordable option for managing your daily commute while you navigate tight streets and squeeze into small parking spots. Whether you choose the Nissan Kicks S, SV or SR, you also get to choose between Intelligent All-Wheel Drive or Front Wheel Drive for the setup that matches your lifestyle.
When you buy a new 2025 Nissan Kicks, you get a subcompact SUV that has excellent handling, offers a smooth ride and is perfect for commuting around town with fuel savings. The Nissan Kicks trims feature driver and safety technology, including ProPILOT Assist, the hands-on system with Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Around View Monitor and Intelligent Lane Intervention, Brake Assist, Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, an optional Dual Camera Drive Recorder, Active Lane Keep Assist, and more.
Other Nissan Kicks features are SiriusXM, illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls, innovative speed sensitive volume, remote door activation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, Bluetooth, Remote Engine Start, 12V power outlets, USB ports, and a large touch-screen infotainment display.
The Nissan Kicks is It
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is it. This subcompact crossover SUV is fun, affordable, and fuel-efficient, making it the best way to kick off the summer. Finish off the year in the cool new Nissan from Alan Jay Nissan. Visit our dealership in Sebring for an enhanced car buying experience and then drive home in the vehicle of your dreams.