2025 Nissan Kicks vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

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2025 Nissan
Kicks

MSRP*: $21,830 to $27,680
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 27 - 28 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 141-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 141 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid than in the Nissan Kicks, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan Kicks and the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Nissan Kicks, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Nissan Kicks is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Kicks is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Nissan Kicks, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Nissan Kicks has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Kicks has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Kicks doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Nissan Kicks seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Nissan Kicks has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.