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Think of this model as the all-electric alternative to the Nissan Murano. Sitting as a midsize crossover with two-rows of seating, that’s the closest internal-combustion analog in Nissan showrooms. The nameplate was introduced last year.

2025 Nissan Ariya Competitors

Trying to take customers away from the Ariya are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6. Other logical foes include the VW ID.4 and Chevrolet Equinox EV or Blazer EV.

What’s new with the Nissan Ariya for 2025?

New for the 2025 model year, wireless device charging is standard across all trims. Owners now also have access to the recently launched Nissan Energy Charge Network, a series of public chargers Ariya drivers can activate by using the myNissan app on their phone.

2025 Nissan Ariya Performance

Power in dual-motor trims with the smaller 66-kWh battery is measured at 335 ponies and 413 lb-ft of torque. Upgrading to the big battery, denoted by a ‘+’ in the trim name, hikes those numbers to 389hp/442tq. Single motor models are in the ballpark of 214 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of twist. Go for the duals if it’s within budget.

2025 Nissan Ariya Efficiency

As with most electric vehicles, the total estimated range on a fully charged battery can vary wildly between trim levels – thanks in large part to tire/wheel size (thank the laws of physics for the quirk). Of course, other factors also play a role. According to NRCan, the Engage and Evolve+ trims are good for 348 and 465 km respectively when fitted with two-wheel drive. All-wheel drive Evolve and Evolve+ are 330 and 438 km, while the Platinum+ AWD is 430 km (or 414 km with 20-inch wheels).

2025 Nissan Ariya Safety

ProPilot Park is available and able to command the steering and pedals to guide this machine into a parking spot. The Ariya is also equipped with standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of active safety features including the likes of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and rear automatic braking.

2025 Nissan Ariya Reliability

Consumer Reports gives the Ariya half marks for both predicted reliability and predicted owner satisfaction, noting frustrations with brake feels and charging behaviour. However, they rightly point out Nissan was an EV pioneer with the original Leaf and praised this Ariya as a “highly desirable” sophomore effort.

2025 Nissan Ariya Interior

While the Ariya doesn’t look like an unfinished science project inside its cabin, there’s no question one is behind the wheel of an EV. An innovative power-operated centre console can slide back and forth to amuse passengers, though it requires holding a flush button for several seconds to do so. In fact, most of the buttons are flush which doesn’t help tactile sensations. A 12.3-inch touchscreen found here has begun to migrate across other Nissan models.

2025 Nissan Ariya Dimensions

This isn’t as big of a machine as it may first appear, measuring just 182.9 inches long which puts it nearly a foot shorter than the Murano with which it shares a showroom. Overall width is 74.8 inches, height is 65.4 inches, and minimum ground clearance is just 6.7 inches. Cargo capacity behind the rear seat is 22.8 cubic feet, so pack lightly.

2025 Nissan Ariya Canadian Pricing

Sticker prices start at $49,998 plus freight for the base Engage front-wheel drive. Next on the ladder is an all-wheel drive Evolve for $56,998, a FWD Evolve+ for $59,998, and an AWD Evolve+ for $61,998. Atop the totem pole are the Platinum+ and Premiere packages for $64,998 and $66,198 respectively.

Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in Canada and the US, the compact-sized Rogue crossover is in its third generation, first appearing in 2008 as a replacement for the X-Trail.

What’s new with the Nissan Rogue for 2025?

Following a refresh of the 2024 model and the addition of Google built-in, the 2025 Rogue offers four trim levels with an increasing number of features. The topline Platinum with Tech Package adds a more advanced version of the vehicle's intelligent around-view monitor with two additional camera angles for improved visibility — front wide view, which provides a 176-degree view; and invisible hood view, a first for Nissan in the Canadian market. Invisible hood view uses advanced image processing to take footage from the vehicle's exterior cameras to project a view of the roadway under the engine bay.

Available on Rogue Platinum, ProPilot Assist 2.1 allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel in single-lane highway operation, thanks to radar, sonar, cameras and high-definition mapping data. As the first model in Nissan Canada's lineup with ProPilot Assist 2.1, the company says Rogue demonstrates its commitment to bringing its most advanced technology to its popular vehicles.

What competes with the 2025 Nissan Rogue?

The Rogue is a mainstream, five-seat, compact crossover, which means it plays in the most competitive automotive sandbox in Canada. Main competitors are the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Ford Escape, plus another half-dozen models.

What powers the 2025 Nissan Rogue?

All Rogue trims are AWD and feature a 1.5L “variable compression turbo” (VC-Turbo) three-cylinder, which means the engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to “seamlessly” optimize power or efficiency, depending on driver demand. The turbo three puts out 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque. Standard idle stop/start shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stationary. The engine is paired with an Xtronic CVT.

“From behind the wheel, you’d be hard-pressed to know there are only three cylinders under the hood,” notes Driving.ca contributor Jil McIntosh. “It has no trouble getting up to speed and it cruises along quietly once it’s there. You can tell it’s a CVT and not a conventional transmission but it’s well-done, without any drone or rubbery feel that these gearless units can sometimes exhibit, especially when they’re hooked to a small engine.”

2025 Nissan Rogue Efficiency

NRCan rates the Rogue at 8.4 L/100 km city, 6.7 L/100 km highway and 7.6 L/100 km combined, for an annual fuel cost of $2,356.

2024 Nissan Rogue Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the 2025 Kicks its top “good” rating for three out of four crash tests, the crossover receiving an “acceptable” for its updated side test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) gives the Rogue its top “five-star” rating for overall crashworthiness.

2024 Nissan Rogue Reliability

Consumer Reports gives the Rogue a “recommended” rating, and an overall score of 70/100. Reliability is expected to be average, although overall satisfaction is lower than average. “The Rogue feels solid and substantial, with a composed ride and nimble handling,” notes CR. “Interior space is generous for a small SUV, and access is very easy. Controls are simple to use, although the electronic gear selector may require some familiarity. The top-shelf Platinum trim brings upscale touches, such as quilted leather seats, a head-up display, heated rear seats, and an upgraded infotainment system.”

2025 Nissan Rogue Interior

The Rogue S and SV feature an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SiriusXM Radio. Rogue SL and Platinum upgrade to a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, integrating Google apps — including Google Assistant, Google Maps and more on Google Play — right into Rogue's dashboard. SL and Platinum also have wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and a wireless charging pad.

“The climate system uses buttons and dials; the drive mode selector is a dial; and the centre screen includes a volume dial, hard buttons to operate some of the screen functions, and intuitive icons when you have to tap the glass for what you want,” says McIntosh. “A rare cabin misstep is that bevy of buttons below the tablet-style screen, as they and their bezel are made of gloss-black plastic that reflects sunlight like a mirror into the driver’s eyes.”

2025 Nissan Rogue Dimensions

Overall length of the Rogue is 4,648 millimetres (183 inches). Width is 1,840 mm (72.4 inches), height is 1,689 mm (66.5 inches), and there’s a minimum ground clearance of 8.2 inches. There are 895 litres (31.6 cubic feet) of storage with the rear seats up but that grows to 1,033 litres (36.5 cu. ft.) when the Divide-N-Hide system is used to lower the cargo floor slightly. With the second row folded down, cargo capacity increases to 2,098 litres (74.1 cu. ft.).

2025 Nissan Rogue Canadian Pricing

The 2025 Nissan Rogue is on-sale with a starting MSRP of $33,998 for the S. Next up is the SV, with a sticker of $37,898. The SL follows at $43,298, while the top trim Platinum will set you back $45,598. Freight and PDI is $2,030.

The Nissan Leaf – famously the first modern mass-market electric vehicle – is expected to retire at the end of this model year, but for now it’s soldiering on. This five-seater compact hatchback comes as the SV or as the SV Plus with larger battery and more range. Its competitors include the Fiat 500e, Kia Niro EV, Mazda MX-30, Subaru Solterra, Tesla Model 3, Toyota bZ4X, and Volkswagen ID.4; and along with those, its stablemate Nissan Ariya, which seems poised to knock it off the automaker’s shelf.

What’s new with the Nissan Leaf for 2025?

There are no changes to the Nissan Leaf for 2025.

2025 Nissan Leaf Performance

Both versions of the 2025 Nissan Leaf, the SV and SV Plus, are front-wheel drive (FWD). The SV has a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery, and its electric motor makes 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery, and its motor produces 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. Both are front-wheel drive (FWD).

Selectable drive modes are Normal, Eco, and B-Mode, which increases regenerative braking that captures energy during deceleration and stores it to help increase the battery’s range. The Leaf is capable of one-pedal driving, where it will slow down and stop when you take your foot off the throttle, without a need to use the brake pedal. The Leaf has a 6.6-kW onboard charger. On a 240-volt charger, filling the battery takes about 11.5 hours. On a DC fast charger, topping it up to 80 per cent takes about 40 to 45 minutes. The battery carries a warranty of 8 years/160,000 km against defects or excessive capacity loss.

2025 Nissan Leaf Efficiency

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) rates the 2025 Nissan Leaf SV at a range of 240 kilometres, and the SV Plus at 341 kilometres. Both are rated at 1.9 Le/100 km city, 2.4 highway, and 2.1 combined – Le meaning litres equivalent, the comparison of electrical energy to gasoline energy consumed. NRCan estimates it will cost $680 per year to charge the SV, and $688 for the SV Plus.

2025 Nissan Leaf Safety

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t crash-tested the 2025 Leaf, but it gave the 2024 version its top five-star rating. Over at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2024 Leaf received the top “Good” rating in the original front and side crash tests, but the next-step-down “Acceptable” for the updated side crash, which better simulates being struck by a large SUV. It also rated just “Marginal” for how easy it is to use its child seat tether anchors.

Both the Leaf SV and SV Plus come with a full suite of driver-assist safety technologies, including emergency front braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, blind-spot assist with rear cross-traffic alert, emergency rear braking, automatic high-beam headlamp assist, surround-view camera, driver alert monitor, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with tire fill alert, and ProPilot Assist, a hands-on highway driving assist feature that combines adaptive cruise control and lane centring.

2025 Nissan Leaf Reliability Rating

Consumer Reports hadn’t rated the 2025 Nissan Leaf at time of writing, but the 2024 received a predicted reliability score of 46/100, and it’s expected to have “about average reliability when compared to the average new car.” That’s based on data from the 2021 through 2023 models, plus Nissan’s brand score. The Leaf didn’t win an individual trophy in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, and Nissan ranked 15th among all automakers, four steps below the industry average.

2025 Nissan Leaf Interior

The 2025 Nissan Leaf has a handsome and functional interior. The difference between the SV and SV Plus is just in the battery, and they’re equipped similarly. Standard features include an eight-way power driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, 12-volt power outlet, four USB outlets, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirror, cargo cover, eight-inch infotainment screen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and satellite radio.

2025 Nissan Leaf Dimensions

The 2025 Nissan Leaf has an overall length of 4,480 mm. Legroom is generous for front-seat occupants at 1,070 mm; while rear-seat legroom is about average for the compact segment at 851 mm. With the rear seats up, the cargo compartment has a volume of 668 litres. Fold them down and you get up to 850 litres, which Nissan says is enough to carry a bicycle on its side.

2025 Nissan Leaf Canadian Pricing

The 2025 Nissan Leaf SV starts at $41,748, while the SV Plus begins at $47,498, both before a freight charge of $2,095. Black is the only colour included in the price, and other shades add $250, or you can opt for a two-tone scheme for $795. Depending on where you’re located, the Leaf’s all-electric drivetrain can make it eligible for any provincial and/or federal “green” rebates to help lower the cost.

Serving as one of the least expensive models not just in Nissan showrooms but in the market overall, the little Nissan Versa serves a purpose for customers seeking that new car smell (and new car warranty) without breaking the bank.

2025 Nissan Versa Competitors

There aren’t a great number of vehicles left in this segment, owing to car makers who’d rather make bank with profitable trucks and SUVs. Still, look for competition from the Mitsubishi Mirage and any number of lightly used cars in the same price bracket.

What’s new with the Nissan Versa for 2025?

Refreshed for 2023, this subcompact car soldiers into 2025 with few changes. That is unsurprising, since the company has confirmed it will stop making the car after this model year. In what is probably an attempt to use up leftover parts, all trims now get the snazzier headlamps from the top-rung SR trim.

2025 Nissan Versa Performance

Behind the grille is a 1.6L four-cylinder engine, making a wholly appropriate if unexciting 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. For the last model year, only a continuously variable transmission was offered as a partner to the four banger, though a manual is available south of the border and is listed in its official Canadian fuel economy ratings Front-wheel drive is obviously the means of motivation here. And, as Forrest Gump wisely said, that’s all I have to say about that.

2025 Nissan Versa Efficiency

An uninspiring powertrain at least pays dividends at the fuel pumps. NRCan says the Versa should burn around 7.5 L/100km in town, 5.9 on the highway, and 6.8 in combined driving conditions when equipped with a CVT. The manual transmission, should you be able to find one, changes those figures to 8.6/6.7/7.7 and underscores the efficiency of modern CVTs.

2025 Nissan Versa Safety

Despite being Size Small, the Versa has plenty of modern safety features as standard like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane departure warning, plus helpful rear automatic braking and high beam assist on every trim. Blind spot warning and a rear cross traffic alert are included on upper trims.

2025 Nissan Versa Reliability

According to Consumer Reports, the little Versa is squarely in the average measures for predicted reliability, with little to be said either good or bad about the powertrain. Score one in the realm of simplicity. However, CR gives it a lowly 1-of-5 for predicted owner satisfaction, an indictment which likely has more to do with the fact this car is basic transportation than actual problems with the vehicle.

2025 Nissan Versa Interior

Gone are the days when affordable cars had interiors like penalty boxes. Even the base Versa is equipped with cruise control, Bluetooth capability, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, and a backup camera (though the last one is federally mandated, so ya know). Spending a few extra bucks on the mid-range SV brings satellite radio, wireless device charging, and better cloth upholstery on the seats.

2025 Nissan Versa Dimensions

Overall length is just 177.0 inches from bumper to bumper, meaning the entire car is just 1.1 inches shorter than the wheelbase of a Ford Super Duty pickup truck with a Crew Cab and long bed. Total width is 68.5 inches on a height of 57.5 inches. Curb weight is in the 2,600 lb (1,200 kg) ballpark.

2025 Nissan Versa Canadian Pricing

The company hadn’t released MSRPs in this country at press time, though prices south of the border haven’t budged for 2025. We don’t expect they will in Canada either. At present, Versa starts with a $20,498 S trim then moving to a $22,198 SV before arriving at the $23,848 SR. At those prices, one should check out the larger and more powerful Sentra which starts at just 50 bucks more for a base S with a stick shift – which is probably one reason the Versa is departing.

The first-generation Kicks made its initial debut during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio (2018 in North America), sold as a budget-oriented, subcompact-sized crossover. With the brand-new, larger, second-generation Kicks now in dealerships, the 2024 Kicks is being carried over for 2025 under the name Kicks Play, offering Nissan a cheaper entry model to the CUV market. The front-wheel-drive only Play is being offered in S and SV trim levels.

What competes with the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play?

Being only available with a front-wheel drivetrain, the Play’s primary competitors are the Hyundai Venue and Kia Soul, plus the GM duo of Chevy Trax and Buick Envista. And, of course, the new Kicks, the vastly superior replacement that now offers AWD as well as front-drive.

What powers the 2025 Kicks Play?

The Kicks Play is powered by a 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder rated at 122 hp and 114 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to the Xtronic continuously variable transmission.

2025 Nissan Kicks Play Efficiency

NRCan rates the fuel efficient FWD Kicks Play at 7.7 L/100 km city, 6.6 L/100 km highway and 7.2 L/100 km combined, for an annual fuel cost of $2,232

2025 Nissan Kicks Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2024 Kicks a “good” rating for crashworthiness. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) gave the 2019 through 2024 Kicks a four-star (out of five) rating.

2025 Nissan Kicks Reliability

Consumer Reports notes the first-generation Kicks (Play) is more of a budget vehicle designed to appeal to customers who would normally buy a car, but who are attracted to the better versatility and styling of an SUV. “Kicks comes with a modest 125-hp, 1.6L four-cylinder engine coupled to a CVT, producing leisurely acceleration but impressive fuel economy. Interior room is generous for the class, and the controls are easy to use. Handling is mundane, and the ride is rather choppy.”

2025 Nissan Kicks Play Interior

The 2025 Kicks Play S boasts a decent level of standard equipment, including Nissan Safety Shield 360, cruise control, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three USB ports (one front, two rear charge-only), Easy-Fill Tire Alert and a convenient 60/40 split-folding rear seat.

The Play SV builds on the S trim with an electric parking brake, intelligent cruise control, Nissan Intelligent Key, a 7-inch drive-assist display, an 8-inch touchscreen, an additional front USB Type-C port, remote engine start, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control and rear door alert.

2025 Nissan Kicks Play Dimensions

The 2025 Nissan Kicks Play is 4,309 mm (169.6 in) long, 1,760 mm (69.3 in wide and 1,610 mm (63.4 in) high. The five-seater is a lightweight 1,225 kg (2701 lbs). It offers 716 L (25.3 cu-ft) of cargo space behind the rear seats. With the seats folded, space increases to 915 litres (32.3 cu.-ft.). The Play's towing capacity is rated at 435 kg (959 lb.).

2025 Nissan Kicks Play Canadian Pricing

Available alongside the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks, the 2025 Kicks Play is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $22,598 for the S, $25,198 for the SV.

For more than 40 years, the Sentra has represented Nissan in the compact sedan segment. Now in its eighth generation (since 2019), the four-door is available in S, SV and SR trim levels, all powered by a fuel-efficient 149-hp, 2.0L 4-cylinder. The car received a significant refresh last year, including a new front fascia and restyled headlights on all models, plus a restyled rear fascia for the SR. There are no changes for the 2025 model year. Fun fact is that, in Canada, there is a race series for the car — the Nissan Sentra Cup.

2025 Nissan Sentra competitors

The once hugely popular compact sedan segment — beloved by Canadians looking for inexpensive, family-type transportation — has seen its ranks seriously decreased over the last decade as consumers flocked to crossovers. The Sentra’s primary competition continues to be the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Kia K4 and Volkswagen Jetta, the latter two are new models for 2025.

What’s new for 2025?

Nothing, the Sentra is a carryover for 2025.

2025 Nissan Sentra Performance

The 2024 refresh also saw a new Xtronic CVT and the addition of idle stop/start, delivering improved fuel efficiency from the 149-hp, 2.0L 4-cylinder. It’s worth noting that a 6-speed manual transmission is available on the base S and “sporty” SR trims.

In his review of a 2021 SR model, Driving.ca contributor Sami Haj-Assaad had this to say: “With more power and the manual transmission, the Sentra feels more engaging and fun to drive but doesn’t stand out on its driving dynamics alone. Honda, Mazda and Hyundai all offer turbocharged models with plenty more performance, so the Sentra can still feel classified as a commuter-focused car. The wind and road noise also dampen the driving experience a touch, letting the vehicle feel far less refined than some rivals.”

2025 Nissan Sentra Efficiency

The 2025 Sentra S and SV with the CVT are rated by Natural Resources Canada at 7.3 L/100 km in the city, 5.8 on the highway, and 6.6 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,046. The S with 6-speed manual is rated at 9.4 L/100 km in the city, 6.4 on the highway, and 8.0 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,480. The SR trim with CVT is rated at 7.4 L/100 km in the city, 6.9 on the highway, and 9.3 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,139. The same model with 6-speed manual is rated at 9.5 L/100 km in the city, 6.7 on the highway, and 8.2 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,542.

2025 Nissan Sentra Safety

All trim levels have standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind- spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, high-beam assist and rear automatic braking. Intelligent forward collision warning is also standard. A standard haptic steering wheel, along with audio cues, helps provide safety alerts to drivers.

Additional driver assistance technologies include intelligent driver alertness and available intelligent cruise control. Available intelligent around view monitor uses exterior cameras to provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle, ideal for manoeuvring at low speeds, such as when parking.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US gives the 2025 Sentra a “good” rating for three of five criteria used in its crash tests, but a “marginal” and a “poor” in the other two. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) gives the 2025 Sentra a top “five-star” overall rating for crashworthiness.

2025 Nissan Sentra Reliability

Consumer Reports gives the Sentra a “recommended” rating, with an overall score of 70/100, noting that the 2024 refresh transformed the car into “one of the best-driving sedans in the compact class.” CR cites the Sentra’s rear suspension for facilitating a comfortable ride and nimble handling.

2025 Nissan Sentra Interior

Sentra keeps drivers connected with a standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that features Bluetooth, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes-Free, Google Assistant Voice Recognition and one front USB port. It is paired with a 4-speaker audio system. Sentra SV and SR trims upgrade to an 8-inch screen with 6 speakers, an additional front USB Type-C port and a charge-only USB Type-A port in the centre console, plus SiriusXM satellite radio.

Sentra also provides drivers with a standard 4.2-inch multi-information display, upgraded to a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display on SV and SR trims.

The SV includes push-button start, intelligent cruise control, satin chrome interior front door handles, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and remote engine start. A sliding sunroof is available. The SR builds on SV with features such as sport cloth with red-orange stitching accent, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob and remote engine start.

The SR Premium package builds on the SR with power-sliding sunroof, Prima-Tex-appointed seats, a 6-way power driver’s seat, Intelligent Around View monitor, 8-speaker Bose premium audio system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors.

2025 Nissan Sentra Dimensions

The 2025 Sentra is 4,646 mm (182.9 in) long, 1,816 mm (71.5 in.) wide and 1,445 mm (56.9 in) high. The sedan is a lightweight 1,377 to 1,399 kg (3,036 to 3.084 lb) depending on trim. There are 405 litres (14.3 cu. ft.) of trunk space.

2025 Nissan Sentra Canadian Pricing

The Sentra S has a base MSRP of $26,505 for the manual, $27,180 with the CVT. The SV is $28,655. The sporty SR is $31,105 for the manual, $31,655 with the CVT. The topline SR Premium with CVT is $33,755.

The Nissan Leaf – famously the first modern mass-market electric vehicle – is expected to retire at the end of this model year, but for now it’s soldiering on. This five-seater compact hatchback comes as the SV or as the SV Plus with larger battery and more range. Its competitors include the Fiat 500e, Kia Niro EV, Mazda MX-30, Subaru Solterra, Tesla Model 3, Toyota bZ4X, and Volkswagen ID.4; and along with those, its stablemate Nissan Ariya, which seems poised to knock it off the automaker’s shelf.

What’s new with the Nissan Leaf for 2025?

There are no changes to the Nissan Leaf for 2025.

2025 Nissan Leaf Performance

Both versions of the 2025 Nissan Leaf, the SV and SV Plus, are front-wheel drive (FWD). The SV has a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery, and its electric motor makes 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery, and its motor produces 214 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. Both are front-wheel drive (FWD).

Selectable drive modes are Normal, Eco, and B-Mode, which increases regenerative braking that captures energy during deceleration and stores it to help increase the battery’s range. The Leaf is capable of one-pedal driving, where it will slow down and stop when you take your foot off the throttle, without a need to use the brake pedal. The Leaf has a 6.6-kW onboard charger. On a 240-volt charger, filling the battery takes about 11.5 hours. On a DC fast charger, topping it up to 80 per cent takes about 40 to 45 minutes. The battery carries a warranty of 8 years/160,000 km against defects or excessive capacity loss.

2025 Nissan Leaf Efficiency

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) rates the 2025 Nissan Leaf SV at a range of 240 kilometres, and the SV Plus at 341 kilometres. Both are rated at 1.9 Le/100 km city, 2.4 highway, and 2.1 combined – Le meaning litres equivalent, the comparison of electrical energy to gasoline energy consumed. NRCan estimates it will cost $680 per year to charge the SV, and $688 for the SV Plus.

2025 Nissan Leaf Safety

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t crash-tested the 2025 Leaf, but it gave the 2024 version its top five-star rating. Over at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2024 Leaf received the top “Good” rating in the original front and side crash tests, but the next-step-down “Acceptable” for the updated side crash, which better simulates being struck by a large SUV. It also rated just “Marginal” for how easy it is to use its child seat tether anchors.

Both the Leaf SV and SV Plus come with a full suite of driver-assist safety technologies, including emergency front braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, blind-spot assist with rear cross-traffic alert, emergency rear braking, automatic high-beam headlamp assist, surround-view camera, driver alert monitor, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with tire fill alert, and ProPilot Assist, a hands-on highway driving assist feature that combines adaptive cruise control and lane centring.

2025 Nissan Leaf Reliability Rating

Consumer Reports hadn’t rated the 2025 Nissan Leaf at time of writing, but the 2024 received a predicted reliability score of 46/100, and it’s expected to have “about average reliability when compared to the average new car.” That’s based on data from the 2021 through 2023 models, plus Nissan’s brand score. The Leaf didn’t win an individual trophy in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, and Nissan ranked 15th among all automakers, four steps below the industry average.

2025 Nissan Leaf Interior

The 2025 Nissan Leaf has a handsome and functional interior. The difference between the SV and SV Plus is just in the battery, and they’re equipped similarly. Standard features include an eight-way power driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, 12-volt power outlet, four USB outlets, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirror, cargo cover, eight-inch infotainment screen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and satellite radio.

2025 Nissan Leaf Dimensions

The 2025 Nissan Leaf has an overall length of 4,480 mm. Legroom is generous for front-seat occupants at 1,070 mm; while rear-seat legroom is about average for the compact segment at 851 mm. With the rear seats up, the cargo compartment has a volume of 668 litres. Fold them down and you get up to 850 litres, which Nissan says is enough to carry a bicycle on its side.

2025 Nissan Leaf Canadian Pricing

The 2025 Nissan Leaf SV starts at $41,748, while the SV Plus begins at $47,498, both before a freight charge of $2,095. Black is the only colour included in the price, and other shades add $250, or you can opt for a two-tone scheme for $795. Depending on where you’re located, the Leaf’s all-electric drivetrain can make it eligible for any provincial and/or federal “green” rebates to help lower the cost.

Think of this model as the all-electric alternative to the Nissan Murano. Sitting as a midsize crossover with two-rows of seating, that’s the closest internal-combustion analog in Nissan showrooms. The nameplate was introduced last year.

2025 Nissan Ariya Competitors

Trying to take customers away from the Ariya are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6. Other logical foes include the VW ID.4 and Chevrolet Equinox EV or Blazer EV.

What’s new with the Nissan Ariya for 2025?

New for the 2025 model year, wireless device charging is standard across all trims. Owners now also have access to the recently launched Nissan Energy Charge Network, a series of public chargers Ariya drivers can activate by using the myNissan app on their phone.

2025 Nissan Ariya Performance

Power in dual-motor trims with the smaller 66-kWh battery is measured at 335 ponies and 413 lb-ft of torque. Upgrading to the big battery, denoted by a ‘+’ in the trim name, hikes those numbers to 389hp/442tq. Single motor models are in the ballpark of 214 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of twist. Go for the duals if it’s within budget.

2025 Nissan Ariya Efficiency

As with most electric vehicles, the total estimated range on a fully charged battery can vary wildly between trim levels – thanks in large part to tire/wheel size (thank the laws of physics for the quirk). Of course, other factors also play a role. According to NRCan, the Engage and Evolve+ trims are good for 348 and 465 km respectively when fitted with two-wheel drive. All-wheel drive Evolve and Evolve+ are 330 and 438 km, while the Platinum+ AWD is 430 km (or 414 km with 20-inch wheels).

2025 Nissan Ariya Safety

ProPilot Park is available and able to command the steering and pedals to guide this machine into a parking spot. The Ariya is also equipped with standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of active safety features including the likes of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and rear automatic braking.

2025 Nissan Ariya Reliability

Consumer Reports gives the Ariya half marks for both predicted reliability and predicted owner satisfaction, noting frustrations with brake feels and charging behaviour. However, they rightly point out Nissan was an EV pioneer with the original Leaf and praised this Ariya as a “highly desirable” sophomore effort.

2025 Nissan Ariya Interior

While the Ariya doesn’t look like an unfinished science project inside its cabin, there’s no question one is behind the wheel of an EV. An innovative power-operated centre console can slide back and forth to amuse passengers, though it requires holding a flush button for several seconds to do so. In fact, most of the buttons are flush which doesn’t help tactile sensations. A 12.3-inch touchscreen found here has begun to migrate across other Nissan models.

2025 Nissan Ariya Dimensions

This isn’t as big of a machine as it may first appear, measuring just 182.9 inches long which puts it nearly a foot shorter than the Murano with which it shares a showroom. Overall width is 74.8 inches, height is 65.4 inches, and minimum ground clearance is just 6.7 inches. Cargo capacity behind the rear seat is 22.8 cubic feet, so pack lightly.

2025 Nissan Ariya Canadian Pricing

Sticker prices start at $49,998 plus freight for the base Engage front-wheel drive. Next on the ladder is an all-wheel drive Evolve for $56,998, a FWD Evolve+ for $59,998, and an AWD Evolve+ for $61,998. Atop the totem pole are the Platinum+ and Premiere packages for $64,998 and $66,198 respectively.

For more than 40 years, the Sentra has represented Nissan in the compact sedan segment. Now in its eighth generation (since 2019), the four-door is available in S, SV and SR trim levels, all powered by a fuel-efficient 149-hp, 2.0L 4-cylinder. The car received a significant refresh last year, including a new front fascia and restyled headlights on all models, plus a restyled rear fascia for the SR. There are no changes for the 2025 model year. Fun fact is that, in Canada, there is a race series for the car — the Nissan Sentra Cup.

2025 Nissan Sentra competitors

The once hugely popular compact sedan segment — beloved by Canadians looking for inexpensive, family-type transportation — has seen its ranks seriously decreased over the last decade as consumers flocked to crossovers. The Sentra’s primary competition continues to be the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Kia K4 and Volkswagen Jetta, the latter two are new models for 2025.

What’s new for 2025?

Nothing, the Sentra is a carryover for 2025.

2025 Nissan Sentra Performance

The 2024 refresh also saw a new Xtronic CVT and the addition of idle stop/start, delivering improved fuel efficiency from the 149-hp, 2.0L 4-cylinder. It’s worth noting that a 6-speed manual transmission is available on the base S and “sporty” SR trims.

In his review of a 2021 SR model, Driving.ca contributor Sami Haj-Assaad had this to say: “With more power and the manual transmission, the Sentra feels more engaging and fun to drive but doesn’t stand out on its driving dynamics alone. Honda, Mazda and Hyundai all offer turbocharged models with plenty more performance, so the Sentra can still feel classified as a commuter-focused car. The wind and road noise also dampen the driving experience a touch, letting the vehicle feel far less refined than some rivals.”

2025 Nissan Sentra Efficiency

The 2025 Sentra S and SV with the CVT are rated by Natural Resources Canada at 7.3 L/100 km in the city, 5.8 on the highway, and 6.6 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,046. The S with 6-speed manual is rated at 9.4 L/100 km in the city, 6.4 on the highway, and 8.0 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,480. The SR trim with CVT is rated at 7.4 L/100 km in the city, 6.9 on the highway, and 9.3 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,139. The same model with 6-speed manual is rated at 9.5 L/100 km in the city, 6.7 on the highway, and 8.2 in combined driving, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,542.

2025 Nissan Sentra Safety

All trim levels have standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind- spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, high-beam assist and rear automatic braking. Intelligent forward collision warning is also standard. A standard haptic steering wheel, along with audio cues, helps provide safety alerts to drivers.

Additional driver assistance technologies include intelligent driver alertness and available intelligent cruise control. Available intelligent around view monitor uses exterior cameras to provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle, ideal for manoeuvring at low speeds, such as when parking.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US gives the 2025 Sentra a “good” rating for three of five criteria used in its crash tests, but a “marginal” and a “poor” in the other two. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) gives the 2025 Sentra a top “five-star” overall rating for crashworthiness.

2025 Nissan Sentra Reliability

Consumer Reports gives the Sentra a “recommended” rating, with an overall score of 70/100, noting that the 2024 refresh transformed the car into “one of the best-driving sedans in the compact class.” CR cites the Sentra’s rear suspension for facilitating a comfortable ride and nimble handling.

2025 Nissan Sentra Interior

Sentra keeps drivers connected with a standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that features Bluetooth, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes-Free, Google Assistant Voice Recognition and one front USB port. It is paired with a 4-speaker audio system. Sentra SV and SR trims upgrade to an 8-inch screen with 6 speakers, an additional front USB Type-C port and a charge-only USB Type-A port in the centre console, plus SiriusXM satellite radio.

Sentra also provides drivers with a standard 4.2-inch multi-information display, upgraded to a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display on SV and SR trims.

The SV includes push-button start, intelligent cruise control, satin chrome interior front door handles, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and remote engine start. A sliding sunroof is available. The SR builds on SV with features such as sport cloth with red-orange stitching accent, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob and remote engine start.

The SR Premium package builds on the SR with power-sliding sunroof, Prima-Tex-appointed seats, a 6-way power driver’s seat, Intelligent Around View monitor, 8-speaker Bose premium audio system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror and sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors.

2025 Nissan Sentra Dimensions

The 2025 Sentra is 4,646 mm (182.9 in) long, 1,816 mm (71.5 in.) wide and 1,445 mm (56.9 in) high. The sedan is a lightweight 1,377 to 1,399 kg (3,036 to 3.084 lb) depending on trim. There are 405 litres (14.3 cu. ft.) of trunk space.

2025 Nissan Sentra Canadian Pricing

The Sentra S has a base MSRP of $26,505 for the manual, $27,180 with the CVT. The SV is $28,655. The sporty SR is $31,105 for the manual, $31,655 with the CVT. The topline SR Premium with CVT is $33,755.