2023 Nissan Kicks vs. 2023 MINI Cooper Countryman
The 2023 Nissan Kicks has a low starting price and a small but somewhat roomy cabin, making it attractive to potential buyers. It is ideal for anyone in the market for a car and needs something suitable for both short trips around town and more extended excursions. Let us compare the 2022 Nissan Kicks to the 2023 MINI Cooper Countryman, one of the Kicks' main competitors in the subcompact SUV vehicle class.
Design & Style
The Nissan Kicks' interior is surprisingly attractive and well-built for such a reasonably priced vehicle. The car has a beautiful and elegant cabin, despite the hard plastics that are still featured in some parts of the interior. It has two rows of seating for a maximum of five persons, and each seat is fairly spacious and comfortable.
MINI has always been known for its opulence when it comes to the interior styling. The MINI Countryman has the brand’s distinctive styling with various personalization options, featuring premium materials for its surfaces. The car supports up to five people across two rows of comfortable seating.
Technology & Safety
Enjoy a wide array of technological advancements in the Kicks, made up of Bluetooth, a 7-inch touch screen display, three USB ports, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and six speakers. Safety tech that comes standard in the Kicks comprises lane departure warning, rearview camera, collision warning, auto high beams, pedestrian detection, auto emergency braking, and rear traffic alert.
The Countryman comes with standard tech features like six speakers, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, 1 USB port, a satellite radio, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay. For safety, the car offers tech like rearview camera, lane departure warning, rain-sensing wipers, collision warning, and parking sensors.
Performance
Running on a four-cylinder engine, the Nissan Kicks can generate 122 hp, making it suitable for daily fuel-saving travels. 31 mpg / 36 mpg are its estimated EPA rating for city / highway.
The Countryman runs on a 1.5L three-cylinder engine that makes 135 hp. Its estimated EPA rating is roughly 26 mpg and 32 mpg for city and highway travels respectively.
The Bottom Line
Those who are going on a lengthy trip and require a vehicle that can carry not just their luggage but also a group of passengers will find that the Kicks is a fantastic option. Do not be fooled by the low starting price as this vehicle is not lacking in looks, efficiency, or performance, despite the fact that it is more affordable. Anyone in the market for a subcompact vehicle that gets excellent gas mileage should seriously consider the Nissan Kicks.
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