Hyundai Kona vs Nissan Kicks
Are you in the market for a new crossover in the Farmington, Ann Arbor, or Southfield, MI, area? If so, you have a lot to choose from. Crossovers have become a highly competitive class of cars on the market, so manufacturers are offering a greater variety than ever before.
Two of the best crossovers available are the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2023 Nissan Kicks. While both vehicles have plenty of impressive features, one is better suited for your needs. Find out which of these models is the crossover for you in our comprehensive Hyundai Kona vs. Nissan Kicks comparison at Feldman Hyundai of New Hudson.
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In your next vehicle, do you want to have the power of choice? Do you want a vehicle that energizes your early-morning work commutes or your late-night drives home from the Arthur Miller Theatre? Well, we think you’ll enjoy the peppy performances on either crossover. However, the Hyundai’s greater powertrain and capabilities may help keep you on the move.
You deserve stunning performance with your next crossover, and you'll find it no matter which one of these models you opt for. If you want the most out of your drive, however, the Hyundai Kona might be the way to go.
In terms of sheer power, the Kona has the advantage with these specs:
- 147 horsepower
- 132 lb-ft of torque
With the Nissan Kicks, you’ll have just one engine that pumps out 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque.
Interested in more power? The Hyundai Kona can be equipped with the dynamic 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This engine option provides 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. There’s also available all-wheel drive with a multi-link rear suspension.
As mentioned, the Nissan Kicks is only available with one engine. Plus, it only offers front-wheel drive. While its small engine and drivetrain provide efficiency benefits, the added power and available all-wheel drive on the Hyundai will help you feel one with the road.
After a long day of work, a strenuous workout, or a busy weekend spent checking out the attractions in Farmington Hills, you need a vehicle you can slide into and sigh with relief as you sink into the seats. In other words, you need the Hyundai Kona or the Nissan Kicks, as these two crossovers prioritize your comfort and need for space.
Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2023 Nissan Kicks offer five seats, and that’s just about the only similarity you’ll find between the cabins of these two vehicles.
The Hyundai Kona’s interior brings the heat when it comes to comfort:
- Available leather seating surfaces
- Available heated front seats
- Available 8-way power driver’s seat
With the help of these comforting amenities, it will feel like you’re seated in first class.
Additionally, the cabin of the Hyundai Kona offers 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. When all rear seats are folded down, you’ll have 45.8 cubic feet of cargo room to work with. That’s plenty of room for camping gear, moving boxes, or sports equipment.
Even with the rear seats folded in the Nissan Kicks, you’ll max out at just 32.3 cubic feet of cargo room.
Driving is fun, and when you add entertainment to the mix, you'll be all smiles for miles. To help you make the most out of your time behind the wheel, the Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Kicks equip impressive cockpits full of modern technologies and helpful features. Discover them below.
The 2023 Hyundai Kona is ready to help you enjoy a short or long journey with an array of intuitive tech features in your arsenal. Standardly, you’ll get an 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment system, which includes:
- Bluetooth®
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay®
Upgrade this system to include turn-by-turn navigation and a 10.25-inch touchscreen.
The Hyundai Kona doesn’t stop there. This model also offers an available wireless charging pad as well as a 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster, which clearly displays important driving information where you can see it as you drive.
As for the 2023 Nissan Kicks, you’ll miss out on most of these features. You’ll still get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, and Bluetooth®, but your largest screen option will max out at just eight inches.
The 2023 Hyundai Kona presents a balanced performance, versatile cabin space, and top-notch technology features all in one stylish package. No matter which trim of the 2023 Nissan Kicks you choose, you won’t have everything you need as you will with the Kona.
See for yourself what the Hyundai Kona can do by getting behind the wheel with us at Feldman Hyundai of New Hudson. Drivers near Farmington, Ann Arbor, and Southfield, MI, can schedule a test drive today by giving us a call!
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