Car financing: 2021 Nissan Kicks SR in Arraya

Thinking of 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. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 2021 Nissan Kicks SR for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

A buyer's checks

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, forward collision avoidance and unknown or other; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Engine and fuel

The powertrain here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Combined fuel use is 7.1 L/100 km: about 21 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $11.01. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who rents the Kicks

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Inside and out

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. For luggage, 708 litres means bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Try before you buy

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. A week with the Kicks answers more than any brochure.

Which one to look for

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

The Kicks and Arraya

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Arraya starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Arraya is about 3,434 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

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