Auto loans: red 2020 Nissan Kicks S in Farmbrook

Auto loans: the 2020 Nissan Kicks S

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 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. This page puts the 2020 Nissan Kicks S in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Before you sign for the Kicks

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system and power train; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Reading the spec sheet

It uses the 1.6L 4-cylinder and 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.

Its combined rating is 7.1 L/100 km, which means roughly 21 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.03 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Space, size and seats

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA measures its luggage space at 708 litres, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

A longer test drive

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Kicks answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Drive the Kicks on your commute before you commit to it.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel.

Choosing the right one

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Renting for Farmbrook

We have no location in Farmbrook; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 544 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

One more step

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.