Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs Nissan Kicks
Overview | |
MSRP$39,555 | MSRP$19,600 |
Listings311 | Listings5658 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't particularly attractive, sporty, or luxurious. Compared to the performance and refinement of the best three-row SUVs, it's middling at best. The best selling points are its excellent fuel economy and accessible pricing, and in this manner, its nearly unequaled. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight2682 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height63.3 in |
Length194.9 in | Length169.1 in |
Width76.0 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload978 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,555 | $19,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't particularly attractive, sporty, or luxurious. Compared to the performance and refinement of the best three-row SUVs, it's middling at best. The best selling points are its excellent fuel economy and accessible pricing, and in this manner, its nearly unequaled. | It’s been only three years since the Nissan Kicks made its way to North America, but it’s been available across the globe for longer. Originally designed as a cute get-around that looked good from the sidewalk to passersby while delivering just enough power, the refreshed 2021 Kicks continues to check those boxes, now with more features. |
Video | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 2682 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.3 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 169.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | 978 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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