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Used 2021 Nissan Versa Consumer Reviews

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Outstanding!

Spiderman, 03/02/2020
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
63 of 66 people found this review helpful

I researched this car to death before I bought it. I got the SR fully loaded. Love the technology of Android Audio, blind spot, and sensors. Gives a very nimble ride. Get 41 mpg when drive 70-75 mph. Get 50 mpg when drive 60 mph. Seats very comfortable. Very nice sound system. This car is the best deal out there.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun, zippy, gas saver!

MistaT, 12/05/2019
updated 06/18/2021
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
76 of 82 people found this review helpful

I am a car guy, and the Versa is not really know for being for us car guys/gals. BUT, this car is very fun! The interior and exterior styling looks awesome, and is easy to clean/wash. Truck space is huge, and space is plentiful. I have the 5-speed with the 1.6 liter engine (HR16DE). Contrary to what others say, it accelerates nicely, and I am currently getting 45 mpg (empty car, highway miles). The only complaint I have is I feel there should have been a 6-speed transmission. The engine screams at 3,500RPM @ 70mph. As for reliability, it has not given me any issues. I'll come back in a few years and let you know... UPDATE: The infotainment (which is also the radio) is very picky with what devices to use, if you have an iPhone, good luck. Also, the rev-hang got so bad for me with the 5-speed, I ended up trading it in. It started to annoy me and did not fit my lifestyle. I would still keep it at a 5-star though, as that is just personal complaints, not really about the car though.

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3 out of 5 stars

$860 for an alternator

First Nissan, 07/13/2023
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Car performs well and gas mileage is great 33 city, 41 hwy. But the alternator was only producing 12.4 volts and needed to be replaced. The car had only 40,000 miles on it. It turns out that the alternator for the S model can only be purchased at Nissan, and it costs $860 and comes with only a one year warranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best for the buck!!!

Ned Boston, 04/08/2020
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
45 of 50 people found this review helpful

Here’s a list of the features in my 2020 Base vs. 2010 Versa Base: power windows, locks, trunk, mirrors; integrated, full-color integrated Bluetooth audio screen (2010 did not have a radio!); A/C, interior trunk release, auto-dim high beam; cruise control; auto stop from front collision; lane drift warning; back-up camera; rear-backup bumper warning/braking, multiple interior lights; trunk light, window visor mirrors, multiple usb outlets, real seat cup holders, etc! All in a really good looking sedan. I firmly believe Nissan has mistakenly packed too many features in too low a price. Buy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Manual transmission

Barnes7502 , 09/26/2020
updated 09/28/2022
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful

Great car and the s model is the best, no sluggish acceleration. 115k miles

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