Car financing: black 2019 Nissan Kicks SV in Farmbrook

Car financing: the 2019 Nissan Kicks SV

No 2019 Nissan Kicks SV 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. This page puts the 2019 Nissan Kicks SV in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system and engine; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

What the specs mean

The 1.6L 4-cylinder, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.2 L/100 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.48 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who the Kicks suits

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Room inside

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. In plain terms, its 708 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Try before you buy

Rent the Kicks for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the Kicks is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Narrowing it down

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Money matters

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.16 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $111.60 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

The Kicks and Farmbrook

Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

When you know your dates

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.