Lease takeover: grey 2018 Nissan Kicks SR in Farmbrook

Lease takeover: the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Nissan Kicks SR; 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 SR in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Before you sign for the Kicks

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Specs, explained

The engine is the 1.6L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and 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 7.2 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 22 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $33.48 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Space, size and seats

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The EPA lists 708 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Drive it on your own roads

A week with the Kicks answers more than any brochure. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Kicks answers the big questions.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.16 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $111.60 at our price setting.

Year and trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Farmbrook and the Kicks

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.

Still deciding?

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.