Auto loans: silver 2021 Nissan Kicks S in Farmbrook

The 2021 Nissan Kicks S for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Nissan Kicks S for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2021 Nissan Kicks S for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the Kicks

Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, forward collision avoidance and unknown or other; have those parts checked. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Reading the spec sheet

Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 7.1 L/100 km works out to about 21 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $11.01 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who it is for

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

The Kicks in everyday use

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. In plain terms, its 708 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

A longer test drive

Rent the Kicks first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Kicks on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Kicks for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Which one to look for

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Money matters

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

A note on Farmbrook

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 544 km from Farmbrook, and does not deliver there. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Ready when you are

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.