Car financing: red 2021 Nissan Kicks SR in Arraya

The 2021 Nissan Kicks SR: before you buy

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. Before you buy the 2021 Nissan Kicks SR, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the Kicks

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, forward collision avoidance and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

What the figures tell you

Power: the 1.6L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.

Plan on about 21 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.1 L/100 km. At our price setting, it costs about $11.01 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

A good match for

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Inside and out

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is 708 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

A longer test drive

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Picking a year and a trim

Compare the SR with the other trims of the same year before you decide. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Renting for Arraya

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,434 km from Arraya, and does not deliver there. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Arraya.

When you know your dates

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