I didn't realize the Nissan warranty was only 5 years/100k km with a few exceptions that are 5year/160k kms. I see they come with 4speed automatics not cvt. I was comparing some of the Nissan's(just online) and the Kicks is seeming like a potential replacement for the Mirage. My only worry is the Kicks's comes with a cvt and I'm not a huge fan of those anymore. They are more efficient than a regular slushbox but not as reliable as a 5 speed. Unfortunately it seems a lot of people I see daily either can't or don't want to drive a 5 speed or if they can they suck at it. So buying an idiot proof cvt/automatic seems easier and more cost effective than finding people that can properly drive a standard.
Anyways....I was just looking on Nissan's site for a Mirage alternative/replacement with the a few basic minimum options: automatics/cvt, air conditioning and power door locks/keyless entry. And want it to be white.
To get that in a Mirage you have to get the es plus cvt model with a cash price of $17902 then tack on another $300 cause we want white and it's now $18202. 6.6c/6.2h l/100k
With the Micra, in order to get power door locks and the other option we want you have to get the SV model which comes with an automatic transmission(not cvt) which ends up at $17374 8.9c/6.8hwy l/100k
The Versa Note comes with standard ac but again you need to upgrade to the SV model to get power door locks and they charge extra for white paint which comes to $19,974 cash price. They claim the Versa gets better fuel economy than the micra. 7.6city/6.2hwy l/100km
The base model Kicks comes fairly well equipped as a base model with cvt, keyless entry, air conditioning. Cruise is standard as well as 16" wheels that I would hope would last longer than 14" and not get bent by potholes as easily. And it appears to have more interior room, but I haven't looked at those specs yet. The online price is $19,919 The Kicks shows as having better fuel economy than the Micra as well.
7.7c/6.6hwy l/100kms.
The Micra and Mirage both have low starting prices and seem like great deals til you start adding up options they start to get pricey and it seems like there might be nicer alternatives for the close to the same cost. I may be wrong but I think if you want the best fuel economy and warranty in a non hybrid you're gonna have to stick with a Mirage.
Edit:
It took me so long to write this post that you already bought a car!
Last edited by Fummins; 02-07-2019 at 09:18 PM.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)