Nissan Kicks vs. Toyota RAV4
Your next SUV should help you move to the beat of your own drum. It should help you express yourself no matter where you venture in Indianapolis, Lawrence, and Speedway, IN. It should match your mojo and help you find your groove.
We have two models in mind: the 2023 Nissan Kicks and the 2023 Toyota RAV4. How do these showstoppers compare? Find out in the following comparison brought to you by the team at Andy Mohr Nissan.
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Whether you’re going dancing downtown with your best friends or visiting your in-laws out of state, you need a vehicle that makes the ride comfortable. With the help of stable drivetrains and impressive fuel ratings, the Kicks and the RAV4 can kick it!
Need an SUV that’s lightweight, good on gas, agile, and confident in inclement weather? The Kicks and the RAV4 are the models for you as they both come with standard Front-Wheel Drive!
While your travels may be easy going in either model, you may experience a more consistent and balanced acceleration in the Nissan thanks to its Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission). The Toyota’s 8-speed automatic transmission is lively, but it may not be as smooth as you’d like.
The Nissan Kicks and the Toyota RAV4 are excellent at fuel conservation. Across the board, the Kicks achieves an EPA-estimated 31 city/36 highway MPG rating.* The RAV4 is close behind with an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG rating.
Although they’re cutting it close, the Nissan provides more city and highway miles to drive on a single tank. Sounds like you’ve just found your next road trip companion.
Your safety is a top priority—something the Nissan Kicks and the Toyota RAV4 agree with wholeheartedly. Both models have standard safety suites to help keep you out of harm’s way. However, which model’s suite is the most well-rounded?
Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 are the standard safety suites in these SUVs. Plus, they share a few brand-specific versions of these driver-assistance aids in common:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- High Beam Assist
Unique to the Kicks is available Intelligent Driver Alertness. This feature monitors your driving for drowsy or distracted behavior. If it’s detected, you’ll be alerted to take a break. A similar system is unavailable on the RAV4.
Which model covers all the bases? The Nissan Kicks! This SUV protects your vehicle’s backside and your blind side with standard Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
While the Toyota RAV4 has a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature, you’ll need to opt for a package or a higher trim level to access its protection.
When you’re behind the wheel of the Kicks or the RAV4, you’ll have all you need in front of you. From smartphone integration to booming sound systems, we suspect you’ll never want to leave either SUV.
Behind both SUVs’ steering wheels, you’ll find 7-inch instrument clusters. The Nissan’s Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display is particularly special because of its customization abilities. This digital instrument cluster can display any of the following:
- Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
- Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
- Driving aids
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Fuel economy and more!
The Toyota’s display also has customizable settings. However, its displayable content is more traditional compared to that of the Kicks.
You can pair your phone to either SUV with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™; however, which model offers a live concert-like listening experience? Thanks to the available Bose Personal® Plus audio system with Bose UltraNearfield™ driver headrest speakers, the Kicks easily takes the win.
This sound system feature headrest speakers to deliver your own personal concert. Plus, you can control your experience in three modes:
- Forward frontal stage
- Increased envelopment
- Full immersion
The Toyota is available with 11 JBL® speakers, which offers a wraparound listening experience. However, they aren’t configurable like the Nissan’s system.
If you’re looking for a model that conserves fuel, has a full safety suite, and has customizable technologies, the 2023 Nissan Kicks is the ride for you. Better yet, our team at Andy Mohr Nissan can get you behind the wheel for a test drive around Indianapolis, Lawrence, and Speedway, IN. Stop by today to go for a spin!
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Shop Nissan Kicks Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive*2023 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 31 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 33 Combined MPG for Kicks. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparisons only.