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Nissan Kicks vs. the Competition in Ridgeway, VA

The Nissan Kicks at Gunter Nissan of Martinsville gives shoppers easy maneuverability, available all-wheel drive (AWD), generous ground clearance, efficient fuel economy, and straightforward technology. Against the Kia Seltos and Honda HR-V, the Nissan Kicks fits substantial everyday utility into one of the shortest bodies in the group. For Ridgeway car shoppers who want an SUV that is easy to maneuver, that compact footprint carries real value without sacrificing seating or the elevated stance many drivers want in a crossover.

Comparison At a Glance

 Nissan KicksKia SeltosHonda HR-V
Standard engine2.0-liter four-cylinder2.0-liter four-cylinder2.0-liter four-cylinder
Horsepower141147158
Torque (pound-feet)140132138
DrivetrainFWD; AWD availableFWD; AWD availableFWD; AWD available
FWD fuel economy (city/hwy/comb)28/35/31 mpg28/33/30 mpg26/32/28 mpg
Ground clearance8.4 inches7.5-8.1 inches7.0-7.3 inches
Maximum cargo volume (cubic feet)Up to 60.064.255.1
Overall length171.9 inches174.4 inches179.8 inches
Standard touchscreen12.3 inches12.3 inches9 inches

Compact Dimensions with SUV Utility

The Nissan Kicks measures 171.9 inches long, making it 2.5 inches shorter than the Kia Seltos and 7.9 inches shorter than the Honda HR-V. With the standard front-wheel drive (FWD) setup, the Nissan Kicks offers up to 60.0 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seats folded. The Honda HR-V tops out at 55.1 cubic feet, and the Kia Seltos reaches 64.2 cubic feet, giving it the cargo-volume lead. The Nissan Kicks makes a persuasive case for Danville-area shoppers who want usable cargo capacity without moving into a longer SUV.

More Clearance for Uneven Roads

Every Nissan Kicks has 8.4 inches of ground clearance. The Kia Seltos offers seven.5 to 8.1 inches of ground clearance, and the Honda HR-V has 7.0 or 7.3 inches, depending on trim. The extra clearance can help on rutted gravel roads, steep driveway transitions, uneven parking areas, and roads that collect standing water after heavy rain.

Available Intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) adds traction support when road conditions deteriorate. Reidsville shoppers who regularly travel beyond smooth suburban pavement may find the Nissan Kicks better suited to those mixed conditions.

Efficiency and Useful Torque

The Nissan Kicks pairs good fuel economy with enough power for daily driving. Models with front-wheel drive (FWD) deliver 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. That beats 28 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and a combined 30 mpg from the Kia Seltos, and 26 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined from the Honda HR-V.

The Nissan features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 140 pound-feet of torque, slightly more than the Kia and Honda. For drivers around Eden, NC, the Nissan Kicks makes more sense for commuting, running errands, and longer highway trips, especially for car buyers who want to spend less time at the gas pump.

Technology That Earns Its Space

The Nissan Kicks starts with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, the same size as the standard display in the Kia Seltos and considerably larger than the Honda's 9-inch touchscreen. The Nissan Kicks also includes standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Higher Nissan Kicks trims add technology that goes beyond basic smartphone connectivity. The available Intelligent Around View Monitor provides a 360-degree overhead view, a feature comparable to the available Surround View Monitor in the Kia Seltos. The Honda HR-V relies on a rearview camera and available parking sensors.

The Nissan Kicks SR can also pair a 12.3-inch digital instrument display with its 12.3-inch touchscreen and add a 10-speaker Bose Personal Plus audio system with speakers built into the front headrests. The Honda HR-V tops out with an eight-speaker audio system, giving the Nissan Kicks a more distinctive premium-audio option. Greensboro shoppers who prefer larger displays, parking assistance, and upgraded sound will find several meaningful technology advantages in the Nissan Kicks.

Test Drive the New Nissan Kicks Today at Gunter Nissan of Martinsville

The Kia Seltos offers greater maximum cargo volume, and the Honda HR-V delivers more horsepower. The Nissan Kicks answers with greater standard ground clearance, a shorter exterior, stronger fuel-economy figures, competitive torque, available all-wheel drive, and a large standard touchscreen. Those strengths make the Nissan Kicks especially useful for shoppers who want a small SUV that is easy to park and versatile beyond the daily commute.

Browse our new inventory to find the right Nissan Kicks model for your needs. Contact or visit us at Gunter Nissan of Martinsville to learn more and schedule a test drive to see why the Nissan Kicks is the better choice.

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  1. Gunter Nissan of Martinsville

    4760 Greensboro Rd
    Ridgeway, VA 24148

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