Auto loans: 2021 Nissan Kicks SR in Freestone

Buying the 2021 Nissan Kicks SR

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Nissan Kicks SR for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2021 Nissan Kicks SR for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

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. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

What the specs mean

Its 1.6L 4-cylinder drives 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.

The EPA rates it at 7.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 21 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $33.03 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

What the Kicks is like

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. With 708 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.

A longer test drive

Rent the Kicks for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A test week in the Kicks tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

The cost of driving it

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Narrowing it down

Compare the SR with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Renting for Freestone

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Freestone starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Freestone is about 3,665 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Let us know

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.