Car financing: brown 2018 Nissan Kicks SR in Java

Thinking of buying the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR?

No 2018 Nissan Kicks SR is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the Kicks

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. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

What the figures tell you

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.

At 7.2 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 22 litres of fuel. That works out to about $11.16 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.

Living with the Kicks

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. For luggage, 708 litres means bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Who it is for

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

A longer test drive

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Kicks first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Running costs

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. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Year and trim

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. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

The Kicks and Java

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Java is about 3,178 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

One more step

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