Auto loans: 2018 Nissan Kicks S in Farmbrook

Auto loans: the 2018 Nissan Kicks S

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Nissan Kicks S; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2018 Nissan Kicks S? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

Recalls and complaints

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and electrical system; have those parts checked.

The numbers in plain words

Its powertrain is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 22 litres, from its 7.2 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.16, and a 300 km weekend about $33.48. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Good uses for the Kicks

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Space and size

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 708 litres of luggage space fit bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the Kicks for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Kicks first, and buy only if it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Which one to look for

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Farmbrook and the Kicks

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Farmbrook is about 544 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Questions first?

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.