Used 2023 Nissan Versa Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Versa, so we've included reviews for other years of the Versa since its last redesign.
The best new, small car choice for 2020
Adorable, 11/07/2020
2020 Nissan Versa SR 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 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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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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Love this car
DickB, 01/24/2022
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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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Avoid! Quality is not good!
Morgan , 02/07/2024
2023 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a nissan. Prior to buying this car I was warned that I would regret it. Here I am a year later and I wish I would have listened as I have had nothing but headaches dealing with it. Also know that if you experience any issues neither the dealerships nor Nissan will help you. Nissan will tell you that they can't do anything to make the dealerships help you. The dealerships will take no responsibility even when they mess up and will not fix anything. Only thing they care about is just making money off of you. I saw where Nissan will possibly have to move their plant to Japan due to not being able to afford to stay here. Well maybe if they improved the quality of their vehicles more people would buy them. I was talking to my dad and he said Nissan used to be one of the best car companies. Keyword here is "used" to be as in many many years ago. Since purchasing this vehicle I have experienced, vibrations, slow and jerky shuddering with transmission. This is on a brand new car! Really I have had issues with it since day one. It's not just on the versas as I see others with Rogues and other vehicles have had similar issues. So all I can say is before you buy this vehicle or any, do your research. But if you ask me, having owned one for a year now. No, I do not recommend buying anything with a Nissan Logo on it. If you value your money and sanity get a toyota, honda or ford, mazda, bmw...you get the picture..
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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.