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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)
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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5 out of 5 stars

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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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)
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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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)
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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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

An Effiencient and Reliable Car

Jash, 12/08/2021
2021 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

I like the 2021 Versa because the name says it all. This is a versatile vehicle. The handling is awesome, the fuel economy is outstanding. But the thing I love the most has to be the technology built into this compact. This car has the technoloby of higher end cars which for its class makes it, I believe one of the safest and more reliable vehicles in the market. Nissan has a good product in the versa at a fair price. I would recommend this vehicle, if you're looking for a safe, affordable, fuel efficient car (epecially with the price of gas these days) you will not go wrong with the Nissan Versa.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

Love this car

DickB, 01/24/2022
updated 01/31/2025
2021 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful

We bought our 2021 Versa to tow behind our motorhome. To do this it must be a standard shift and not have the adaptive cruise control, so we bought the base model. The only option it had was floor mats. I love the fact this car has features typically optional on other cars. Love the handling and versatility of the car. The trunk is huge. With the stick shift it's fun to drive. I would buy another in a second.

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5 out of 5 stars

Handles like a dream and I feel so safe

Gg, 11/26/2021
2021 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

They are difficult to find but with all of the consumer ratings it has lived up to everything they said. I love all the safety features.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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