Car financing: brown 2021 Nissan Kicks SR in Java

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

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, forward collision avoidance and unknown or other; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Engine and fuel

Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving 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. In energy, every 100 km costs about $11.01 at our price setting. 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 work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

What to expect from the Kicks

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA lists 708 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Try before you buy

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the Kicks is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Kicks tells you more than any review.

Narrowing it down

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Compare the SR with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

The Kicks and Java

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

Over to you

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.