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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Versa Note, so we've included reviews for other years of the Versa Note since its last redesign.
not too shabby, pros and cons
bastion74, 01/18/2015
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 38 people found this review helpful
as most people here, i was looking for a decent gas shipper. although im not pleased i had to buy the SV ( 2 levels up from base)to get power windows, still its a nice lil car. havent gotten that advertised 40 mpg yet, i average about 34. riding as a passenger i feel a bit uncomfortable as far as armrests since i end up sharing the drivers. but it does have better rear passenger legroom than most comparable, esp the COTY VWGolf which is $8k more. side window visors/guards a must as the rain water will drip in.be leary of servicing since Nissan chokes you into the CVT only being done at dealership.be smart and budget minded when buying as the normal nickle and dime stuff will pinch the wallet
Great warrior car with outstanding MPG
Carlos P, 03/24/2017
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S Plus 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I got this car in May 2015 with only 2500 miles on it, now after 11 months and 13,000 more miles it is running great, the CVT has given or I get used to it but now it goes more on my rhythm. The MPG 40 - 43 average mainly in 55 highway. Interior room is great for 4 person and even 5 is acceptable (3 adults and 2 kids on their car seat) cargo area is OK and if you need to get something bulky from Walmart, Lowe's or Home depot you very easily can put down the rear seats and the space is comparable to a small SUV (I have carried 2 mid-size baggage, a stroller and my son's bike). Handling is really firm and enjoyable, we have a lot of rain and windy days in this area and even driving to 70 you feel the control of vehicle, it goes very good on snow as well. I cannot comply, maybe the plastics and interior materials are not the best quality but they have resisted the attacks of my two children very firmly. When I took it to the dealer for service is just great to only pay $35 and not $50 like in other cars/brands. Controls on steering wheel are easy and handy. This is a really good car, if you are looking for a money saver but tough car to resist your hard driving do not doubt as the Versa Note is your best call. Pros: MPG, maintenance cost, road noise and driving Cons: The only thing specially on those very cold days in January when is 20 or lower is that you will need about 5-10 minutes to warm it up
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Great gas mileage... Still
SinSoCal, 04/08/2019
updated 04/13/2022
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is easily capable of getting over 40 miles per gallon on the freeway and over 32 combined! If you don't do jackrabbit starts and don't speed on the freeway (and drive like a grandma), 38 miles per gallon combined was regularly attained. It is amazingly spacious for a small car like that. I think the worst thing on the exterior is that the paint is a bit thin compared to, saying a GM or something. The worst thing on the interior is that the radio display gets hot and makes it hard to see the information. The radio still works though. Seats are comfortable (even as a taller person, and the stupid way that the driver seat adjusts, it is still bearable. Vision is good and it's pretty easy to park because it's smaller. The key to my successful ownership is that I changed the transmission fluid at 60,000 miles and maintained the thing by doing regular maintenance items on a regular basis. 5,000 miles for an oil change, maximum! I also kept the air filter clean, watched the air pressure in the tires and kept the car clean by washing and waxing it.
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Uncomfortable thing
Tired , 01/29/2022
updated 08/01/2022
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I hate this vehicle! It’s the most uncomfortable car I’ve ever owned. The noisiest, too. A/C goes down every time you stop. In Florida, that’s not good. It has constant wind noise, rattling noises everywhere. It is rough especially when turning. I will never buy another Nissan.
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Great economically but needs timely maintenance
jobone, 12/11/2014
updated 09/30/2024
2015 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 47 people found this review helpful
The person I sold this car to is a friend. At 128,000 miles, this car is still on the road and still getting 35-38 MPG with a lot of short trips from home to school, etc. The new owner is an aspiring mechanic after a career change after immigrating into United States. He has done the second transmission fluid drain and fill at 55,000 miles since the last one (Yes always do it early and use OEM fluid!). if you maintain this car, it continues to run relatively inexpensively. Unfortunately, Nissan's target demographic is a group of people who don't take care of their cars at the same level as needed. if somebody buys a BMW, they have the money to have it in the shop all the time. Nissan isn't as lucky. Gets great gas mileage and holds a lot of stuff. Amazingly comfortable for tall passengers in the back. Gets 27 MPG in hilly city driving, 38 MPG combined when it's 75% freeway driving. This is not a race car, this is not a jackrabbit start car, this is not a car that's going to go 0 to 60 in 8 seconds. If you are a gas-to-brake-to-gas driver, get a different car. This could be a great vehicle, but you have to be a patient and responsible driver who is wise to good habits. Now, here's the catch... •Oil changes at a maximum of 5,000 miles even with synthetic. •Transmission fluid changes at or under 60,000 miles. (While flushes are risky, if you are doing it at a maximum of 60,000 miles, that might be more tolerable (if you're at 90,000 miles, do a drain and fill or consult with an independent Nissan transmission specialist before making a decision). I have seen videos where they have dropped the transmission pan and there is a lot of debris from the CVT transmission. That might be a recommended service that will give you additional life.) •Use TopTier gasoline If you are buying this used, look for service records! If you're not seeing oil changes at 5,000 miles or 6 months-conventional oil/1 year-synthetic (whichever comes first), pass on this car (ask for receipts if they said that they were doing the oil changes at home, people will sometimes say anything to rip you off). Nissans need more maintenance because they aren't as durable as say a Toyota. Also, check for a transmission fluid service. Not just a plain transmission service, it must be a transmission FLUID exchange or flush. These transmissions in this and other years were the subject of a class action lawsuit. Go in educated! A new transmission is $5k, don't lose money!!! An owner who's maintained it well will always get better performance and longevity out of this transmission than people who drive like it's NASCAR and might remember to put oil in it every 10,000 miles. Other than some initial build quality issues, like my hood wouldn't always open when I first bought the car, the only real long-term issue was the radio. The radio's display, an orange backlit thing, would fade in warm weather or with direct sunlight on the dash. The radio did not stop functioning. The paint is a bit thin on this car too. So washing it properly and waxing it is something I would highly, highly recommend. Expect transmission replacement to run about $5,000 in 2020. Whenever you're reading this, inflation has surely changed this price. There is no way to rebuild this transmission. Buy your transmission from Nissan or risk losing every dime you've put into it.
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