Car financing: silver 2021 Nissan Kicks SR in Java

The 2021 Nissan Kicks SR for buyers

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Nissan Kicks SR for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. 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 sets out the 2021 Nissan Kicks SR for buyers, in plain words.

A buyer's checks

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, forward collision avoidance and unknown or other; have those parts checked.

Reading the spec sheet

The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. 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 21 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.1 L/100 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $11.01 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

When the Kicks makes sense

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Practical details

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 708 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Drive it on your own roads

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Kicks first, and buy only if it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Picking a year and a trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Running costs

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

Renting for Java

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 1,933 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

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