2025 Nissan Kicks Play vs 2025 Kia Seltos
2025 Nissan Kicks Play vs. 2025 Kia Seltos – Which One Stands Out?
The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play and the 2025 Kia Seltos both offer compact size, modern tech, and available AWD. But which one is the better fit for Edmonton’s roads and weather? Let’s compare performance, efficiency, space, and safety to see why the Nissan Kicks Play is the smarter choice.
More Power, Smoother Ride
The Nissan Kicks Play comes with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine making 141 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with an Xtronic CVT, which delivers smooth, efficient power whether you’re cruising on the highway or tackling city traffic. AWD is available on two trims and standard on the top SR Premium. The Kia Seltos has two engine choices – a 2.0-litre with 147 hp and a 1.6L turbo with 195 hp. The base engine isn’t much more powerful than the Kicks, while the turbo model costs a lot more. Plus, the Seltos uses a CVT on lower trims, while the turbo model gets an 8-speed automatic. For an everyday, reliable drive, the Kicks Play is the better pick.
Fuel Efficiency That Saves You More
The Nissan Kicks Play is built for efficiency. The FWD model gets 7.4 L/100 km combined, while AWD models get 7.7 L/100 km combined. That means fewer stops at the pump and more time enjoying the drive. The Kia Seltos is thirstier, with the base model using 8.2 L/100 km combined and the turbocharged version going up to 9.1 L/100 km combined. Over time, the Kicks Play will save you more on fuel.
Stylish and Spacious
The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play has a modern, refined interior with soft-touch materials, an adjustable cargo floor, and heated Zero Gravity seats for all-day comfort. It also has a class-leading 12.3-inch touchscreen, making it easy to stay connected. Cargo space is best-in-class, offering up to 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded down. The Seltos? It maxes out at just 1,778 litres, making the difference hardly noticeable. The Kia Seltos has a bolder, boxier design, but the interior feels less refined, especially on lower trims. Its infotainment system is smaller on base models, with the better tech reserved for higher-priced trims.
Advanced Safety Comes Standard
The Nissan Kicks Play includes Nissan Safety Shield 360 on every trim, which gives you:
- Emergency front and rear braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane departure warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
The Seltos also has solid safety features, but you’ll need to upgrade to higher trims for more advanced driver assists.
Test Drive the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play at West End Nissan!
If you want a fuel-efficient, stylish, and feature-packed SUV, the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play is the clear winner. Visit West End Nissan in Edmonton today and take it for a spin. See for yourself why the Kicks Play is the better buy!