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$860 for an alternator
First Nissan, 07/13/2023
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
33 of 34 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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Outstanding!
Spiderman, 03/02/2020
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
82 of 87 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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Fun, zippy, gas saver!
MistaT, 12/05/2019
updated 06/18/2021
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
88 of 96 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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Manual transmission
Barnes7502 , 09/26/2020
updated 09/28/2022
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Great car and the s model is the best, no sluggish acceleration. 115k miles
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Best for the buck!!!
Ned Boston, 04/08/2020
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
51 of 57 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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The best new, small car choice for 2020
Adorable, 11/07/2020
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Most brands killed their small cars (Yaris, Fit..) for compact suvs. Tested the slew of new and used - Cruze, Fit, Yaris, Accent, etc. At $15k~18k, nothing could match the Versa. Large trunk, good back seat space, clear front view, zero gravity front seats, tons of safety features, auto temperature, advanced cvt with very good mpg, ample soundproofing, fingertip easy steering for long commutes and easy parking, no key or fob needed in hand - just press the button on the handle to lock and unlock, remote engine start with cabin cooling/heating to preset temperature, usb charging ports, android/iphone integration, and a very compliant suspension for the weight class (2600lbs~). Yaris hatch and sedan - years old design, noisier, fewer safety features. Fit - ditto, small trunk. Accent - seats can't adjust high enough for short drivers, harder/tougher buttons and controls. Civic - too low, bump head getting in, ugly. Etc. Basically, the Versa is the 2020 small car benchmark for Los Angeles commutes and families. More than enough trunk space for groceries and strollers with the kids strapped in the back. None of that silly hatchback must-fold-down-the-seats to fit a grocery cart's worth of bags. Some may want sporty German luxury car steering feel and acceleration, then complain. Sorry??... Cvt!! That gives you a big hint this is a 20-50 miles per day freeway commuter, not a racy 300+hp 3-series. Fingertip light steering, some may say numb, has enough feel to know where the car is, and electric steering drops the resistance at slow speeds to make super super easy turning lock to lock parking in tight spaces. You'd have to wrestle the wheel on other cars. At speed, steering tightens up and the lane detection, forward collision, side collision, and such keeps you heading home after a long day in rush hour without much effort. It's not the tight direct steering of the 92 era Sentra, but that's back in an era where OC to LA was never more than 45 minutes away in rush hour, whereas the Versa is for today's reality where it can take 2-3 hours for the same commute. Ie. The Sport mode and button are best left forgotten because you're driving a small car, long distance commuter and the cvt label should have told you that before buying it. That said, the built in instantaneous and average mpg is really nice for trying to ecomodder . com a 50+mpg commute. Distance in miles remaining in gas is another nice feature. That cvt is really nicely tuned for high mpg as long as you accelerate sensibly like those auto insurance commercials tell you to. Kick it down, no big issues merging on the freeway etc although you'll hear the engine roar a bit. Expected since it's not a big V6. Not an Altima in zoom, but nothing so slow you'll be overrun or worried about merging. Sound dampening is very good. At the level of the Altima from a few years ago, noticeably quieter versus other small cars. Now, if you're going to compare vs bigger, higher grade sedans, you might have complaints. Reset your ears. It's better than some large sedans from years ago, and sound levels never an issue at freeway cruising. Well-muffled is what I'd call the experience. Competitive for the small to mid sized sedan market. Led headlights and fog are bright. Surprising is auto off/on. Little things like this and the button door handle lock/unlock and auto temperature really put this into the mid sized sedans for features. Radio like all modern touch systems are more complex than the old analog two dial radios, but thankfully, nowhere as painful to use as the C300 Mercedes mess. Wish it did have an integrated gps map option because you do tie up your phone to do that. Because the Versa is a new 2020 design, it's nicer than everything else I the same range that were designed years ago. Even the cross-traffic alert that isn't normally found is included. Of course, if you look at the Thailand/Malaysian version, it doesn't have the leather seat or 360 surround camera options. Still, it feels like a mid sized sedan from one generation back, meaning instead of compromising buying a starter small car, dad might just take the new Versa and give you the mid sized sedan instead because it's so nice and well designed. Happily, because people don't think "Versa" right away for the under $20k car, they might miss it. Most uber, rentals, or beginners go for the more popular "Sentra". Thus, it'll sit long on the lots, which makes your offer of a lower purchase price more tempting for dealers wanting to move these out. You can get a nice SR discount to under $18k.
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The mini me of the Altima
Stephen , 04/22/2021
updated 10/27/2022
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great driving car as only one problem the gas gauge and mileage is not right, when the gauge shows a quarter of tank and the mileage indicates you have about 185 miles to go until empty is wrong, filled the tank of and it took over ten gallons and the tank only hold 10 gallons according to the owner manual,have taken the car back two times to the dealership and now I am carrying it back for the third time for the same problem, the average gas mileage is stuck on 38 miles per gallon, this car has only 7,900 miles on it and this has been going on since I bought it new in July 2020 , Nissan needs to come up with a fix for this instead of telling the Technician to take battery cables off the battery then reconnect the battery per the Nissan Techical statement, I am about to check into the Lemon Law about this for this is third time that they would be trying to fix this problem.
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Good solid car, and cheap, comes with all the tech
NathanM, 08/30/2020
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 33 people found this review helpful
NISSAN VERSA SR 2020 I recommend the SR version only (top of line). Engine feels much better than other trims like SV This car comes with all the technology of 2020 but at a very low price compared to its competitors, Honda, VW, Toyota...Its a very good looking car, but wont stand out like a Bmw, the interior is much better than vw jetta and honda civic 2020 and toyota corolla any trim by far....and those cars are more expensive. So i believe i saved money buying this one.... Performance: just ok its the minimun acceptable, its not a bmw. but it doesnt struggle uphill either. Good on gas, i'm doing 45 mpg in highway with premium gas. The only problem i feel it has is that the steering is to light (feels good though), any imperfections in the pavement change the course of the car so it demands a lot of work while driving....it goes off track easily. even the wind can change its course. the shocks are good anyway Technology: LED headlights are super white and huge, i would say one of the best features. Stereo sounds good. has radars for collision (front and sides), lane crossing, rear camera. all the tech it has. android and apple connect. also automatic emergency braking (back and front). remote start, 1 touch door open/close on handles, no keys... thats cool Interior: small but ok, its the best compared to its competitors, good seats (cloth dark grey), the plastic/leather combination in the front is good quality, doors/windows/etc of good quality. It could come with more fancy lights though. Space is the minimum but ok Exterior: pretty small looking but nice, rims are 17" nice A good car.
Beautiful and Efficient
Finch , 10/13/2019
2020 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 31 people found this review helpful
This car is very smooth on the road! My first Nissan and it is a true beautiful experience. I’m in love with this car!
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Perfect highway car.
Curtis , 09/24/2021
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Excellent gas mileage. Average at 40.2 after 15k miles.
Great Car
Terps1980, 08/26/2021
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great car. Gas mileage is about 25 in the City and 40 in the highway. I paid $18,000 out the door. Worth a test drive.
Super excited!!
Hannah H , 04/15/2020
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
Iv had this car for a day and I’m already in love with it! Literally the best thing ever. It’s so smooth on the roads!
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Everthing would need at a price that is the lowest
Mason, 07/08/2023
updated 07/11/2024
2020 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
"Slow acceleration!". If that's all you got, you got nothing. Got to wonder how much the oil companies pay for negative reviews when all they have is acceleration with comes with lower gas mileage. The Versa take 9 seconds (CV trans) 0-60 and gets incredible gas mileage. That car is quick. I have never had problems keeping up with traffic or merging into traffic on the interstate. If I wanted a drag racer I would have bought a Dodge Charger. My computer shows average highway and city at 42 MPG. I rarely visit the gas pumps. Nice looking, well built, nice ride, accomodates tall people, nice interior. If I had one complaint.......... I would have one complaint. A gentleman saw my car in a parking lot and said it was beautiful and wanted to buy it. I always thought it was great looking. Mine is a 2017 SV. Totally dependable. A dealer offered me trade in on the car for $3,000 less than I paid for it 6 years ago because they are in huge demand and the value seems to be going up for used Versas. I have a friend who travels long distances daily and he has put 190,000 miles on his Versa and has not had any problems. If someone were to total my Versa, I would buy another one. Sales are really down as pointed out by reviewers, sure because YOU CAN'T FIND A NEW VERSA. Nissan must not be making many and all in my area are pre sold before they are even delivered to the dealer. I really like my Versa.
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Crap warranty and busted transmission
Presher, 09/24/2024
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Warranty doesn't cover the transmission going out on a 4 year old car. It has has little mechanical problems since it reach 30,000 miles, now it would be well over cars value to repair transmission.
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Parts are bad....Do not buy...
Matthews , 10/06/2019
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
39 of 62 people found this review helpful
Do not buy 2020 nissan versa, In 1 month car went dealership for service . Sensors are bad need replacement. I won't reccomend to buy Nissan I am second time own nissan never again
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Nice looking, but cheap inside.
Jackie, 03/23/2020
2020 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 40 people found this review helpful
Had a brand new rental for two weeks. as time went buy I found the seats uncomfortable. the controls cheaply made, very poor heater. Drove ok, but felt it was a car where they had cut corners. Not one I would consider buying.
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Unreliable sensor and unreliable customer service
EMMANUEL, 12/13/2023
2020 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have an issue with my 2020 Nissan Versa. This is regarding the Forward Emergency Brake system. When my wife was driving on the highway, the light for the sensor suddenly appeared in the dashboard for no apparent reason. The light appeared when she was driving and not when she just took off from the vehicle. She did not hit or bump anything, in fact, there was no indication that the bumper or even the Nissan logo and grill was involved in an impact. Even the dealership which is Anderson Nissan in Lake Havasu, AZ confirmed that the front was clean. When they removed the bumper, they saw that the bracket that's holding the sensor was misaligned. They were quick to say that it was involved in an impact but cannot give me a good reason why the bracket was misaligned from the inside and the front bumper has no signs of impact. I tried to contest their assessment, but they said that the impact might just be minimal and that it can still misalign the sensor. I have a hard time accepting this because in the first place, how can the bracket be misaligned when there are no dents or impact damage in the front bumper. Secondly, knowing that this device is sensitive, it should have been placed in a secure location since this device is essential for safety. This device is meant to prevent an incident and not meant to function if something has impacted your vehicle. If the device is meant to prevent, it needs to be in a secure location. Anyway, Anderson Nissan told me that since this is an incident where it was caused by an impact, the warranty is not going to cover the cost of the repair. Since safety is a primary concern for me and I want to have the forward emergency brake back, I ended up paying $1923.96 for the whole thing. I feel that I was not treated fairly in this situation. Anderson Nissan is not truthful and transparent. They should have asked me to witness live during the time they took the bumper out. They only showed me pictures after they took it off without my knowledge. What if they fabricated the whole thing after they took the bumper out, that is very possible since I was not there. I pleaded with Anderson Nissan and Nissan Consumer affairs to give me a refund, but I fell on deaf ears. I would like to show the pictures here but I can't seem to upload it. All of this is just ridiculous.
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Good for females 16-22
Quita, 04/29/2021
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
Had this car for a couple of months, was really into going to the Galveston beach at the time. When I would hit 80 on the highway, thought the engine would jump out. Engine very weak. Good if you need it for simple driving around town, or from one very gentle like a young girl or grandma. On the small side, but could fit my 6'3 ex boyfriend at the time.
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After maintenance
Rosemarie Gilbert, 01/13/2022
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
My vehicle drives smoother and brakes are better, I also needed air in my tires due to the weather messing with my pressure and my vehicle is well.
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Kikianna , 08/20/2023
2020 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Really nice car that had good features
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