Car leasing: grey 2021 Nissan Kicks S in Farmbrook

The 2021 Nissan Kicks S: before you buy

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Nissan Kicks S 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. This page sets out the 2021 Nissan Kicks S for buyers, in plain words.

Before you sign for the Kicks

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. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

Under the hood

The engine 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.

A combined rating of 7.1 L/100 km works out to about 21 litres per 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $33.03 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 a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Practical details

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. EPA lists 708 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Rent it for a week first

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. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Money matters

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. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Renting for Farmbrook

If you need it in Farmbrook itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. We have no location in Farmbrook; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 544 km away.

Get an offer

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.