Tests and Features

Top 10Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2025 According to WardsAuto
U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …
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Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable SUVs and Crossovers in 2025
Cars big and small now account for less than 15 percent of all new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada as consumers continue to migrate toward SUVs and crossovers. Automakers sure aren’t complaining. After all, these are more expensive and therefore more profitable vehicles. But what if you’re on a budget?
First Drives2025 Nissan Kicks: Starting From Scratch, Sort Of3.0/5
Santa Barbara, California— Competition is fierce among small crossovers. These vehicles are the next best thing for drivers who can’t afford a larger SUV or hesitate to go all-electric. Then again, like so many, they’re definitely not as cheap as they used to be a few years ago. For 2025, …
Previews2025 Nissan Kicks: Five Things to Know
The new Nissan Kicks was unveiled last week, but The Car Guide was able to get up close and personal with this revamped crossover a few days ago at the New York Auto Show. Here are five things you should know about the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks. It Gets a …
Features and TipsThe Best SUVs in Canada for 2023: Here Are Our Picks
SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …
Test Drives2022 Nissan Kicks: A Colourful Commuter3.5/5
Nissan ’s small crossover, the Kicks , benefited from a significant mid-cycle update last year and returns with no major changes for 2022. There are five trim levels to choose from including: S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR and SR Premium. Pricing ranges from $20,548-$25,748. In this segment, the Kicks …
Comparative TestsHyundai Venue or Nissan Kicks: Which One Is Best?
The Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks are two subcompact crossovers that offer affordability and low fuel consumption. As a matter of fact, they are the two cheapest SUVs on the market. These vehicles are essentially reinvented versions of the Accent and the Versa Note , two subcompact hatchbacks that …
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