Lease a car: 2018 Nissan Kicks S in Farmbrook

Lease a car: the 2018 Nissan Kicks S

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Nissan Kicks S; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2018 Nissan Kicks S in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file, mostly about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Specs, explained

The powertrain to know here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with 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.

It is rated 7.2 L/100 km combined: about 22 litres every 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $33.48 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

What the Kicks is like

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The trunk holds 708 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Try before you buy

Rent the Kicks for a week and see how it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

Which one to look for

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.16 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

A note on Farmbrook

If you need it in Farmbrook itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Farmbrook is about 509 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Ready when you are

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.