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Totally Awesome Car
Dave the Rave, 06/26/2016
updated 03/17/2025
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
48 of 48 people found this review helpful
I bought this for my daughter, whose used car was on its last legs. I am very happy with our Versa S 5 speed manual. Attention Tall drivers: I am 6' 6" and I fit comfortably with plenty of head and leg room in the front seats. Rear seating has less headroom, but plenty of leg room. The seats are comfortable with lumbar support even on my base model. I do not feel like I am in a subcompact when in this car. It feels roomy. The AC is nice and cold and instrumentation is easy to see and use. What makes this car special, though, is how much fun it is to drive. We have the zippy 5 speed manual. I really had forgotten how much fun it is to drive a stick, and the versa puts a smile on my face. The gearing seems well spaced with just enough growl to enjoy. Braking is good and solid, and the handbrake is easily used to prevent rollback. The only drawback for me is that there is only one keyhole, on the driver's door, which I will hope stays functional. Having replaced power window mechanisms and keys with chips in other cars, I am happy with the crank windows and standard keys ( get a copy at Home Depot) that will keep my money in my pocket. Overall, for the price, an excellent value and a fun car to drive. Update: The above review was for my daughter's car, but 3 months later my own car died. Because I continue to be impressed by this car, I went and got a Versa S 5-Speed Manual for myself. I love zipping around in this car. It is fun, roomy and comfortable. BTW the Bluetooth Phone system is excellent. Callers can't tell I'm talking hands-free and I can devote my attention to shifting. I am very happy with my decision to buy two of these - for what I had previously paid for one car. Update in 2018: I still love this car. It is dependable and a joy to drive. Frugal drivers take note: It uses regular oil, not the expensive synthetics. Update in 2023: My Versa is still going strong, with a little under 70k miles. I have had no mechanical problems and still find driving it a blast! Since I garage the car, and park it far from other cars when shopping, the finish still gleams, so it still looks great. I am very happy with it! Update in 2024. I have 71K miles now. I had my first major repair. I needed my clutch replaced. It cost $3K at the dealership. I still love this car. It is dependable and I have discovered that it has roomier legroom in the backseat than many small SUVs. Update 2025: 73.6K miles and still running strong. The car still looks great and drives great. No repairs since the clutch in 2024.
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Excellent for the money
Frank, 06/05/2016
updated 07/19/2023
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
95 of 98 people found this review helpful
The good: Great price, I paid under $11,500 out the door (tax, license, etc included). I paid more for a 1991 Civic LX in 1990. That Civic had electric door locks and power windows, but no ABS or airbags. I like the ride. I wouldn't call it plush, but certainly comfortable for a small car. I find the car fairly quiet ... I don't have problem with using the phone when driving at highway speed. The 5MT and engine provide acceptable power ... I don't notice the problem going up hills the professional reviews have commented on. Gas mileage is excellent ... getting higher than advertised if I don't roast it. The manual transmission and clutch are really smooth and easy to use. Long throw, but the clutch engagement is really light. I like the steering ... it is quite strongly assisted, but it is easy to turn the wheel. I can see how some prefer more feel, but this doesn't bother me. The trunk is huge. There is a donut spare, but it looks like there is room for a full size spare. There wasn't in my 1991 Civic ... I did buy the full sized spare for that car but it didn't fit in the well. For this Versa, a full size spare would definitely fit. Hands free phone works great; connection with my android was painless. With the aux in and a $5 lighter-USB adapter, I play music on my phone no problem. I haven't used my CDs since ripping them, but now they have a use. There is a remote trunk release inside the cabin. The bad: The display (mileage, miles left in the tank, trip, etc) could be better ... you have to choose displays so I can't see trip and total miles or miles per tank on the same display. There is a tachometer, but only idiot lights for everything else. Not much adjustment for the seat, but it does fit me quite well. The steering wheel does adjust up and down. The rear seat backs don't fold down on this model. Rear brakes are drum. Storage is limited. Although the glove compartment is huge (non locking), other than this, cup holders in middle and on doors, and a small slot between seats, there is no storage. A space for quarters or storage of little things would have been nice. The ugly: No automatic door locks takes some getting used to. The locks are a bit more difficult to actuate than they should be. Only one door lock on the driver side ... lets hope it never goes bad. OTOH, I just leave the car doors open with nothing of value inside. Other than that, not much else I can gripe about. There is an amazing amount of space for the rear passengers. Comments on the car ratings from professional reviews. I look at several sites that provide professional reviews and see this car at or near the bottom. I wanted an inexpensive commuter car with good gas mileage, hands free phone, the ability to play music on my phone, and this car fits the bill nicely. It has hard plastic inside ... oh boo hoo. If this is what you have to complain about, things are looking pretty good. Cars costing thousands more have more features ... duh. Pushing 70k now @ 3.5 years. An annoying rattle has started. The sole door lock froze up last month ... I needed to use lock deicer. Keep some in your trunk. Over 80K miles on her now. Some rattles, some squeaks but I still love this car. Third set of tires are Yoko Avids ... car does quite well in snow. Key in my Versa S doesn't have a transponder chip and is thus very cheap if you need to make a copy. Now she has 115K miles .... I need tires again and will probably have to do the brake pads this year, but it's been problem free. I'd buy this car again in a heartbeat.
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Not What You Drive, But How You Drive It
DudeBaker, 04/23/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
If you are considering purchasing a bottom of the barrel Versa S, then you probably care about precisely three things: Economy, practicality, and reliability. That's great, because the Versa has those bases covered. But you should also know that this clumsy little gas-miser can also be an incredibly fun and engaging drive. I own and daily drive a 2015 Versa S with a five-speed manual, and it has quickly become one of the most fun cars I have ever owned - and I've owned a lot of cars. I absolutely love tossing this car through the corners, driving directly over every bump in the road, and taking all five gears up to an raucous 5000 RPM. The claimed 109 horses take a very heavy foot to reel in. The interior panels rattle and creak in protest of every bump. The front suspension compresses far too much during hard cornering. Understeer is standard. The back-end seemingly drags on the ground behind you. Yes, I drive this car hard. Very hard. It roars, it rattles, it thumps and clunks, and I love every second of it. While I'm having fun, I'm also enjoying fantastic economy and mostly worry-free ownership. Mixed driving brings me 37 mpg average and just one visit to the pump per week. Oil and air filters are so cheap that I replace both every 3000 miles. There are no fancy electronic parts to fail, no expensive interior surfaces to worry over, no fancy paint job to polish and protect, no shiny alloys to dodge potholes for. My Versa is so cheap, in fact, that it came with rust pre-embedded in paint. Yes, my brand new car is already rusty. BUT - I just don't care. I bought this car to get from A to B, not to worry about. Even with the rust and cheap build quality, I like the way the Versa sedan looks. When it's cleaned up, it looks kind of sophisticated, grown up, mature. Contrary to what the price may tell you, the Versa is not for everyone. If you're looking for a smooth, quiet ride, don't buy a Versa. If you're looking for state of the art electronics, don't buy a Versa. If you want high tech engine management, disc brakes at all four corners, fully independent suspension... Don't buy a Versa. If you own a track car, the Versa is a perfect daily beater for you. If the best car you've ever owned as and E30, the Versa is a perfect daily beater for you. If you don't want to worry about locking your doors ever again, the Versa is a perfect daily beater for you. If you're anything like me, then buying a Versa for you commute will make you very happy.
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The 2016 Versa Sedan no Vice needed:)
Paula, 05/23/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
overall it a great starter car for credit repair its light on the road especially on windy days so i added 120lbs in my trunk which gave it stability other than that i love my 2016 Versa Sedan........ but my next car will be a NIssan Sentra only because im moving up lol or maybe i will stay with the Versa......
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I will never buy a big car again
Tammy Baddley, 02/08/2018
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
If you buy this car IT WON'T DISAPPOINT. I was a Monte Carlo enthusiast, in fact I was Chevy all my life until one of my beloved Monte Carlo engine just caught fire, the manufacturer knew this could happen as I found out afterward. Needless to say I traded my other Monte Carlo in on a standard manual transmission 2016 Nissan Versa. This car is fun, plenty of room, bluetooth, great stereo BUT THE GREATEST THING 37 miles a gallon!!! No blind spots, zip right into parking spaces and driving a 5 speed makes it fun. Basically a new car under 9000 that I feel safe in. A new car without a new car payment. I have a regular key, no fob which means I pay 2.00 for extra keys. That's a big deal when replacing a key with a chip can cost 200.00. no power windows which means no motor repairs if the power windows quit working. Nissan you created a masterpiece. Trunk space is amazing. If you want a great, reliable and fun car THIS IS IT. Anything more you are looking for status symbols. My car is adorable. I thought when I traded my last Monte Carlo in that it would sting, that lasted as long as it took me to drive my versa home. I could kick myself for not realizing this car sooner. VERSA, VERSA VERSA! If you want it all this is it! No negative comments from this happy owner. Buy Versa folks
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You chose a Good car at a Great price
Richard Groh, 04/22/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
"You get what you pay for" is certainly true with the Nissan Versa. When you buy basically the lowest price car sold in the US, you are not expecting luxury or high quality in every component or system of the car. But you DO get what you pay for! You get a good, reliable car at a great price! One annoying negative for me: I knew the car did not have power locks or power windows, but only the driver's door has a lock for the key --- if you return to the car on the passenger side , you have to walk all the way around the car to unlock it, get in, then unlock the passenger door if you want or need to open it.
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The Versa is verstile!
Judith Casey, 03/18/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We have only had the car a very short while so the repair frequency does not apply. Hudson Nissan was a friendly dealership that was so easy to deal with. Our sales person (Conner Stickley) was awesome. Conner helped set up the Bluetooth connection and made sure it was working properly. He explained everything quite clearly and was very knowledgeable about the Nissan products. Everything about this car is comfortable and stylish. I was amazed at the amount of interior space (including the trunk) and technology packed into this car that was so valued priced. The fuel economy of the Versa is very nice and will help keep our costs down.
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Con's
Christine, 05/10/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ok.. I had this thing for a week. All the Con's everyone is saying I don't find it with the one I purchased. The Engine isn't sluggish it isn't noisy.. I can't hear the dang thing run.. Nissan is one of the better quality cars out there at a re seasonable price. This Car does have a lot of pick up an go!!. This one customer is extremely happy. I've had Nissan's before an I've never been happier owning them in the past.
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Versa S 5 speed manual Good point a to b car
Christopher, 03/17/2016
updated 03/26/2017
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Wish my base S model had more comfortable seats,a folding rear seat, center arm rest/console, more soft touch interior areas & High Definition AM/FM radio for the additional roughly 20 radio stations in my area. (Most every model Toyota, Scion, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi model has it included for free no matter the trim level.) My Versa does offer lots of cabin and trunk room. New it can be purchased for $10,000 or a little over depending on seasonal incentives. Almost 40k miles and I'm getting a calulated 36 to 38.5 on the highway and 29 to 33 in mostly city driving. Its been a reliable car so far minus a non-working speaker which I also experienced in a rental Versa Note that was a year newer. I picked mine after borrowing or renting the Spark, Cruse, Fiesta, Focus, 500, Lancer, Impreza, Yaris, Corolla, Fortwo, Fit, Civic, Soul, Rio, Accent and lastly Mirage. It was a close tie between the Mirage for its 100,000 mile warranty, color choices, battery pack free hybrid like economy with far better than advertised fuel economy in the mid 50''s to low 60's and Versa for its balance of larger rear seat space, good fuel economy, higher dealer service/parts availability.
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Basic Transportation
David Williams, 04/17/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Versa S gives you the basics with the essentials like A/C and a bluetooth radio with 4 speakers at a very low price. The car comes standard with everything manual: manual 5 spd.transmission, windows, door locks, seats, and key. I was able to make a copy of my key for $2.00 when it would cost me over $200+ to replace my chip key for my Honda and VW. But the conviences you give up in power features you gain in less weight, better fuel economy, quicker acceleration, shorter stopping distance, better reliability, and a lower cost to own and operate. The Versa a good car for basic transportation needs.
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Love my wheels
Rhonda Chalcraft, 04/03/2017
updated 10/03/2017
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love my car. Several family members have also purchased the same vehicle. All love it but say it is hard to control when it is windy.
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Simple car
Isaac, 09/04/2019
updated 09/07/2021
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
So. Likes and dislikes. Car currently at 47,203 miles Like- Price, MPG (35-40 most days), Roomy for how small it is, seats comfortable, Plastic interior so easy to clean, Compact so easy to park. Car insurance the cheapest I have seen on newer car. Dislike- Transmission will need replaced down the road so saving $4k to do it.... Still a good deal since I bought car with 20,000 miles at $6k, Interior light is not very bright, Rear view mirror doesn't adjust well, Bluetooth won't connect to any phones, Not a quiet ride especially when AC is running. So considering everything I still think this was a nice little buy at $6k. Many other cars I was looking at were $16k or more with that amount of miles. I can replace the transmission twice at that price. Car has it's flaws but I still like it! Update 9/6/21 car 78000 miles no issues
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Leave my expensive cars at home drive the fun one
Daybud, 10/02/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Last October my cousin and I were looking for a small car for him. We ended up at a Nissan dealership and he bought a 2015 versa with roll up windows and no power door locks. I warned him about those getting old and so I started doing my research. I found aftermarket door locks and power windows. The door locks are cable activated so make sure you have someone who can install them correctly. Fast forward to July 2016 and I'm wishing I had a stick shift car because it's been a long time since I've had one. I liked the Versa we got for my cousin so I took a gander. Dealerships in my area are tacking $5,000 on to the window sticker as dealer mark up but an advertised special caught my eye. The sticker was $13,185 and they were advertising one only at $8,975. so I swooped in and bought it. Two months later I have only driven my infiniti once and the Pilot three times. Love this little car. Yes, I added the power windows and the door locks to this too. I was looking for a good navigation deck but everyone tells me to use my smart phone. I don't have a lot of money and am retired but I was able to get good financing and so for $200 per month $300 including my insurance bill I also opted for the prepaid maintenance on the car. The car lacks the acceleration of my other vehicles but also gets about 10 miles more per gallon so I'm retired not in any hurry. Very comfortable roomy inside and
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Cheap but dependable
Dan, 11/28/2019
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Pros: comfortable, surprisingly spacious for a compact car, seats are comfortable, always gets 38mpg, haven’t had any problems since owning it. Cons: road noise is unreal absolutely hate it. You have to speak loudly to have a conversation with someone. If you turn on the music it feels like you have yell with both mixed into it. Window motors are weak and make noise when using them. It is gutless. If you need to pull out in traffic don’t expect it to be fast enough to pullout on highway speeds from 0mph so plan lots of space. The camber is not adjustable on the front when aligning it which means you wear out tires faster than normal unless you buy aftermarket parts for alignment ability.
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Bad transmission, otherwise runs well
Cassidy, 03/20/2021
updated 02/08/2023
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I drove this car to 75,000 miles until the CVT transmission needed to be completely repaired. This came at a surprise because before that everything ran great. I bought it used, so I don't know how the previous owners treated this car, but there was a class action lawsuit against Nissan for this exact transmission. Fortunately, I was eligible to be partially reimbursed for the transmission repair. Other than the transmission, I haven't had to do any unusual repairs for its age. It doesn't have much kick to it at all, but that's to be expected for the engine type. Road noise is pretty loud and at high speeds the wheel vibrates your hands. Also, the factory radio screen becomes unviewable when the weather turns warm which is pretty annoying. Overall, this car is a good city car for its price. You have to decide if a potential $5000 dollar transmission replacement is worth it. Take good care of it and you should be golden. UPDATE: I wish I could go back in time and tell myself not to buy this car. The CVT in this gen of Nissans is notorious for failing and my experience was no exception. It has failed twice, once at 70k and the next at 130k. Repairs far exceed the value of the car at $5k to replace. Apart from the transmission, the display for the radio doesn't work under any amount of heat. It's an exceptionally weak car and struggles to go up hills and accelerate. The only pro is the good gas mileage, but at what cost?
Fuel Sipping CVT
Bill, 05/11/2017
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
If your light on your foot you can easily get 43 to 47mpg on the highway. Dealer Installed options, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, 'really like' and Splash Guards. Great little car that looks fantastic from the side. Roomy back seat and trunk. Cruise control works well. Outward visibility is great, especially the blind spot areas. AC and Heat work fine. It's a light car, so if it is windy out and your on the highway the game is on to try and keep it between the lines. Telescoping Steering Wheel would be nice if offered. Blue Tooth audio is bad, will not use this feature. Wife and I bought the car for our son who won't have his license for 2 months and I have been driving it daily on a 90 mile commute, its not as comfortable as my 05 Avalon but the mpg is excellent and pretty quiet on the asphalt highways. If you can afford the SV, the power windows, locks, and remoter trunk release would be handy. Our 96 Sentra with a 1.6L had over 400K and was going strong before hitting a deer and deploying the air bags, Insurance gave us 1,500. for it, that was a great car, hopefully this one will turn out the same.
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2016 Nissan Versa SV 4d CVT
J.D., 06/08/2019
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'll start out by saying that I fully recognize that my issues with my car may very well be imply because my car is 1 out of 100 that just so happens to not be great, but that being said, I am still not happy with it. I got this car because my '09 Chevy Cobalt died and I had no other options due to loan constraints (a grad student stipend is not really conducive to getting a loan). At first, I had no problems; was able to drive from NC to GA twice with no issues, got the oil changed and tires rotated as advised. Then around 3 months after purchase (used with about 51k on it, and I had added about 6k at this point), it seemed like everything that could need replacing on this car needed replacing. Big purchases, too: front control arms were both broken and/or cracked, the shocks and struts for both front and rear had to be replaced, the drive belt broke while I was driving on the highway--not once, but twice--within a week of getting the new belt put on (it is worth noting that the second belt broke due to manufacturer error, and the Nissan dealership did replace it for the third time for free), the timing belt also had to be replaced, and now my CV-T is acting up; this is on top of regular maintenance. Maintenance that already costs a significant chunk of my stipend without adding additional zeros to the sum. Now, granted, timing and driving belts and shocks/struts are part of regular maintenance in the big picture; however, my qualm is more that these things likely needed replacing BEFORE I bought the car, and the dealership did nothing to fix these prior to putting the car out for sale when they should have, probably because most dealerships sell cars in "AS-IS" condition (something I've learned to take as a HUGE red flag) when they want to get rid of them, and also because dealerships in general are not out to help the customer, they're out to make a profit. And for Nissan, based on a large number of reviews and reports and articles I've been researching and reading, customer safety and satisfaction is absolutely something that they're willing to compromise or straight up ignore in favor of making money. Again, I'm a grad student on a limited stipend budget, and even if I weren't, no one should have to sacrifice or compromise their safety in exchange for being able to have a means for transportation. My advice? First of all, run away from Nissan. Second, if you do decide to buy from Nissan, do a LOT of research into their CV-Ts, because they have been known points of failure consistently throughout the past almost decade, and Nissan has done nothing about it while also refusing to admit that a problem even exists; that should be a Red Flag regardless of the company. Third, if, against all poor reviews and information, you decide to get a Nissan, let alone a Versa, make sure you have plenty of money in your savings to get this car repaired.
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Uncomfortable for long distances
Patrick J., 11/17/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
My existing car finally bit the dust after putting 220,000 miles on her, a 2001 Suzuki Vitara small SUV. I ended up renting the Nissan Versa from Enterprise to get me around until I can buy something to replace my Vitara. My initial impressions of the Versa were positive, it looks nice outside and I have any easy time getting into and out of the car with plenty of headroom. I am not very tall at around 5'10", but I ran into 2 problems once I sat in the driver seat. First, the center console is very low and wide, it sits forward of the shifter and the width of it hits me in my lower-right leg. This is exacerbated by the front of the driver seat which slopes upwards very steeply. The pedals are so deep in the well that I have to move the seat so far forward that I end up "man-spreading" to fit properly resulting in the leg/console collision. It makes it extremely difficult to drive long distances. My left leg also rubs against another cupholder that Nissan put in the lower part of the left door. The location of it makes no sense, no person in their right mind would ever want to place a cup or bottle there. As far as performance goes, this thing would easily wipe the floor off my old Vitara, I have no idea why people call this thing slow. Without blinking I find myself doing 50MPH and have done 65MPH with ease. Performance is right where it should be considering the price. However, I find that there is no sensation of speed or acceleration when driving this car. It is very weird, I will start accelerating, blink my eyes and find I am doing 50MPH. Whether I floor the accelerator or lightly press it, the car just starts going 50MPH with no sensation of reaching that speed. It actually makes it very difficult to drive speed limits of 30-40MPH and I constantly find myself unintentionally speeding. It must be some drive-by-wire nonsense causing this. There is no road vibration coming through either the accelerator or brake which makes things more difficult. The brakes are too responsive as well, I find it difficult to slow down over a distance, they clearly designed it to brake on a dime for idiots that don't know how to drive safely. Other gripes I have include the dash lighting, it has ridiculously bright white LED lighting that causes glare inside the car. There is a knob that was stupidly placed in the center of the dash forcing you to reach through the steering wheel to get to it and it doesn't work like a normal knob. You have to press in, turn and hold the knob to the left or right to make it adjust. If you adjust all the way left or right it wraps back around and goes back to full brightness which makes it damn near impossible to set to the lowest setting. My Vitara has the dimmer located as a dial on the left side near where the side mirror controls are which is far easier to adjust while driving. Another gripe is the air controls do not let you select outside air vs inside, it only goes to outside air when you use the defroster. Lastly, there is no 3.5MM Line-In on the front of the radio, super lame. One plus is the trunk is huge with plenty of room to fit stuff, maybe not as deep as some people would like, I put my groceries in there last night and they stayed in place all the way home. Overall my feeling is that this is a very modern car that Nissan failed to test with people of various body sizes and lacks the connection to the road that the best drivers look for in a vehicle.
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Cant beet the price for a new car.
Roy, 04/17/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for my daughter and could not beet the price compared to other cars in its class and cheap on gas and fill-ups.
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Great car
Milton Kovar, 05/17/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall great car. CVT takes some getting used to and acceleration onto freeway unsatisfactory.
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Nissan Versa S Plus Rocket With a Downside
R Kahn, 12/25/2018
updated 01/07/2020
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This Nissan Versa S Plus is great in some ways but awful in others. However, the windows and door locks are all manual. The windows I could live with, but the process of locking the doors is a real chore in this vehicle. There is only one door that allows key access, and that is the driver's door. What the hell was I thinking! I did try to add power locks, but since the doors are cable activated, no one, not even, Nissan itself, can do it. I checked several places, and no one can add the power door locks. What a stupid mistake I made! I hope someone else learns from me. Now, the rear seat and the trunk are cavernous, the other virtues to this car. Also the interior lights are poorly placed as there are no overhead lights above the dashboard. The SV model of the Nissan Versa has the virtues but none of the drawbacks of this vehicle, and that is what people should buy.
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Good value, but needs improvement
Courtney Kurtenbach, 07/29/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Good new car for a low price, but definitely nothing very fun. The car is quite slow, acceleration is terrible (but then again, I'm used to driving a car with a turbo engine, so if you're not used to a faster car it might be fine). You can hear the car struggling when trying to speed up. I also found the steering to be pretty bad. Maybe it's just different from what I'm used to, but the steering seemed to be not very responsive and stiff. I could feel quite a bit of resistance when I tried to turn the wheel. It made it difficult to make small adjustments. Braking was very nice and responsive, though. Interior is very comfortable and roomy. A bit disappointed with the kind I had though, as it had no backup camera or touch screen display. The audio system was actually pretty nice, though. Overall a good car for the price, but personally I would need something a bit nicer in performance if I were going to get a 2016.
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The good, the bad, and the indifferent
Catherine Graham, 06/22/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
The CVT tranny takes it's time getting up to speed, so if you need to get on the freeway take a sedative to retain your composure. The dealership tacked on stuff from outer space that the sales guy has still not explained to me after the sale (Nissan of Vacaville). They were supposed to make some additions, but after almost a month, I've had to contact them a few times and they tell me every time that they will get back to me. RIGHT!!! The versa gets great gas mileage and handles the turns really well. While there is plenty of cargo space in the trunk, the glove box is a giant black hole, and there is no console. There are cup holders crammed in the center and the doors, but if you get anything larger than a small beverage you'll have trouble getting at them.
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Looks great!
Rich, 12/28/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
Irks: No glove box light, usb ports in bad spot, cup holders cramped and small, outside noise!, gas mileage. *I do like the entertainment system, overall comfort, and styling. Climate control works well and all controls are power!
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A Sucker, 06/16/2022
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I loved this little car at first. Until! Until the steering wheel at times locked up, the engine shut off when I was driving, and the brakes failed. Several reputable mechanics could not locate the problem--partially because the problem was intermittent and random. Then I did a bit of research and learned many others had the same problem with the 2016 and none found a mechanic or dealership that knew what to do about it. The car is an unrelated lemon and Nissan is aware of this. Be forewarned: you risk your life if you drive this car. The car begins rolling away and driver is helpless.
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Great car .
Kathy Miller, 03/03/2021
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2016 Nissan Versa SV for 3 years and it got great gas mileage and was very peppy . I never had a problem with the motor being noisy the car was very quiet and no trouble with transmission.
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Rental car - high hopes dashed
Bryce, 12/16/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
I got this as a rental car, I was excited to see it only had 10 miles on it so I was the first driver. As the miles of my trip went by my excitement turned to despair. This is a truly crummy car, worse than my 15 year old Hyundai Elantra. The road noise is deafening, the acceleration is feeble, the radio was already broken, and the plastic-ness of the interior was profound.
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Lousy versa bumpers
Gerald seckeler, 11/03/2017
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
I,'ve three Nissan versa in my driveway and the neighbor. The rear bumper appeAred to be supported by clips. I backed into a curb with very little unpack,and the right reAr bumper,s clips separated. .this is a 2015. Ersa. Pre. My housemAte has had the front bumper come apart when the clips separAted. This was the result of a slow motion impact . the other car had no damage. My insurance bill was 2300. Do they put these cars together with tiny clips and. Touch of glue. I will never buy a Nissan again. The versa bumpers disengage with the slightest impact Jerry seckeler winter s p rings fl.
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No storage room, no pick up
DWS, 04/13/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've been renting this car for three weeks. Horrible design. No storage, no pick up, engine sluggish. Nice controls, seats are comfortable. I would not buy this car. Can't wait to get my Camry back.
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I would love to give its back.
Shell, 11/09/2018
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Run like a bad truck
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No thrill transportation
Jay, 08/27/2018
updated 03/05/2019
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
For the cost and year this vehicle was built: Will Never get another Nissan again!! You can get a Chevy spark with a more comfortable ride! This 2016 comes with no standard: no Crouse control, no arm rest, no storage, no power windows, no power locks. This is a 2016 year car NOT 19 something. The people that designed this car should have been fired and put on the do not rehire list
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The 2016 Versa Sedan no Vice needed:)
Paula, 05/23/2016
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
overall it a great starter car for credit repair its light on the road especially on windy days so i added 120lbs in my trunk which gave it stability other than that i love my 2016 Versa Sedan........ but my next car will be a NIssan Sentra only because im moving up lol or maybe i will stay with the Versa......
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Not a roadburner.......
Gary Worley, 06/09/2017
updated 12/27/2018
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Remember, you are buying a Versa, not a Highend vehicle. Love this little car though. Bought it for me, as a retirement runaround car, and my my wife liked it so much, she wants the highend Hatchback model.
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Lasted 6 Years
DogLover94, 03/28/2022
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 6 years ago brand new. One of the major issues I have had is with the key not wanting to go back in the ignition after being taken out. Therefore, I have had the key in the ignition for the last five years. I just cover the steering area with a scarf to keep the key from being seen for security purposes. In addition, the trunk will not open with a key, so I have to "pop the trunk" from the inside of the vehicle. For the last month, my car has been in and out of the mechanic shop. For the past month, while sitting idle the engine is jumping and acting erratic. If it sits still for too long the engine dies. I would not recommend this car if you are looking for something with quality for long term. It should not be acting like this as new of a model as it still is.
Reliable, easy to park, and cute!
Diana, 04/14/2022
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2016 Versa in 2018 with ~50K miles and drove it to almost 150K miles in 3.5 years. The only repairs I had (aside from regular maintenance) were replacing a ball bearing on one tire at ~110K miles and replacing the stock battery at ~120K miles. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for good mileage and reliability. It was easy to park and I averaged 39MPG. Oil changes were a little bit of a hassle due to the oil filter placement on the vehicle, but overall not too bad. I changed my oil every ~10K miles with full synthetic and had no issues with how the car functioned. I only got rid of it because I was tired of dealing with the bureaucracy and absolute NONSENSE of trying to get my title back from the state of Kansas. (The Kansas TR-42 form is a NIGHTMARE). Loved my Nissan! Driving it in high winds was a little rough, too, since the car weighs like 10lbs.
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Nissan Versa sv
previous owner, 10/31/2023
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great fuel mileage, multiple expensive repair issues. Would NOT buy again
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I would love to give its back.
Shell, 11/09/2018
2016 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Run like a bad truck
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