2018 Nissan Versa
What’s new
- SL trim has been discontinued
- Base trim has a manual transmission only
- Part of the second Versa generation introduced for 2012
Pros
- Giant back seat for such a small car
- Rides comfortably over bumps
- Roomy trunk
- Low base price
Cons
- Rearview camera is optional
- No telescoping steering wheel
- Noisy and slow acceleration
- Driving experience, style and personality are all bland
2018 Nissan Versa pricing
in Ashburn, VA
Top consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2018 Nissan Versa.
Features & Specs
Safety
Our experts’ favorite Versa safety features:
- Rearview camera
- Shows you what is happening behind your car through a display in the center console (SV Special Edition only).
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Uses various means to make sure the car stays under control and on the road when a spin or slide occurs.
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
- Features front airbags, front side airbags in the front seats, and side curtain airbags that cover all side windows.
Nissan Versa vs. the competition
2018 Nissan Versa
2018 Kia Rio
Nissan Versa vs. Kia Rio
While the Rio's standard equipment is nearly as bare-bones as the Versa's, the Rio at least offers sporty handling and solid build quality. The Versa isn't enjoyable to drive, so the Rio wins on that count alone. That said, the Rio's cargo space is subpar, and its interior isn't quite as roomy as the Versa's.
Nissan Versa vs. Hyundai Accent
The Accent costs more than the Versa, but in return you get the Accent's more refined and spacious interior. There's also more power under the Accent's hood, and don't overlook Hyundai's superior warranty coverage. Curiously, the Versa offers standard Bluetooth — the Accent doesn't — and a larger trunk.
Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Yaris iA
The Yaris iA is the only car in this group that offers better rated fuel economy than the Versa, and it's enough to put the Toyota at an advantage. You also get some standard features that are missing on the Versa, such as keyless ignition and a folding rear seat. The Versa still offers larger interior space, although the Yaris iA tends to have a better quality of interior materials.
2018 Nissan Versa for Sale
The 2018 Nissan Versa is built around a simple philosophy: If cheap is good, then cheaper is better. It's among the least expensive new cars sold in the United States.
The Versa is roomy inside relative to its exterior size, and it rides well considering its relatively unsophisticated suspension. And the trunk holds an amazing amount of stuff. Is it fun to drive? If you're the type of person who daydreams about how much money you haven't spent, it's a total blast. The rest of us, however, know what lackluster feels like when we drive it.
The most basic Versa is the S that at least includes a hands-free Bluetooth cellphone hookup plumbed into its standard AM/FM/CD sound system. And it rides on 15-inch-diameter wheels built from genuine steel, too. Like all Versa models, it's powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that strives for adequacy and achieves 109 horsepower. It's backed by a five-speed manual only.
One step from there is the S Plus, which adds a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), cruise control and a rear deck spoiler. After that, it's a march up the line through the mainstream SV and its Special Edition package, which is the only way to get a rearview camera, Bluetooth audio and alloy wheels.
A cheap car ought to be cheap to operate, and the Versa's fuel economy ought to keep the total financial outlay modest. The S with the manual transmission is EPA rated at 30 mpg combined. Versa models equipped with the CVT automatic are rated at 34 mpg combined.
There's nothing pretentious about the Versa, no matter what the trim level. This is a car that's optimized for basic transportation and that it does quite well.
Keeping things affordable means having a keen knowledge of both the car you're buying and the market environment in which you're buying it. That's exactly what Edmunds is committed to helping you achieve as you look for the 2018 Nissan Versa that's right for you.
2018 Nissan Versa Overview
The 2018 Nissan Versa is offered in the following submodels: . Available styles include 1.6 S Plus w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT), 1.6 SV w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT), 1.6 S w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M), 1.6 S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M), 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT), and 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT).
What do people think of the 2018 Nissan Versa?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2018 Nissan Versa and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2018 Versa 4.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2018 Versa.
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2018 Nissan Versa and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2018 Versa featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
What's a good price for a New 2018 Nissan Versa?
2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $16,920. The average price paid for a new 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $3,938 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3,938 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$12,982.
The average savings for the 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is23.3% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 41 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $15,520. The average price paid for a new 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $3,925 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3,925 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$11,595.
The average savings for the 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is25.3% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 32 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
The 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $13,380. The average price paid for a new 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) is trending $3,690 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3,690 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$9,690.
The average savings for the 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) is27.6% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 27 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S w/Prod. End 04/18 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $17,220. The average price paid for a new 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $3,567 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3,567 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$13,653.
The average savings for the 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is20.7% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 17 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
The 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $16,225. The average price paid for a new 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1,642 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1,642 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is$14,583.
The average savings for the 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) is10.1% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 3 2018 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburnarea.
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