Car leasing: brown 2018 Nissan Kicks SV in Farmbrook

Buying the 2018 Nissan Kicks SV

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2018 Nissan Kicks SV for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Here is what to know about the 2018 Nissan Kicks SV before buying one.

What to check on the Kicks

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and electrical system; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

What the figures tell you

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.

At 7.2 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 22 litres of fuel. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.48 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Space and size

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is rated at 708 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

When the Kicks makes sense

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Drive it on your own roads

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $111.60 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Picking a year and a trim

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Renting for Farmbrook

Farmbrook is about 509 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

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