2024 Nissan Versa Consumer Reviews
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S (Most Popular) - $17,820 MSRP
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$16,817Prices based on sales in OH thru 9/1/25
Final assembly in Mexico
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 Versa, so we've included reviews for other years of the Versa since its last redesign.
A relaible fuel efficient car
Mr. Castillo, 05/19/2022
2021 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought this car last summer, and have had nothing but good things to say. Keep in mind I'm rating the base 5 speed manual model, who I nicknamed "Nippy Chan". Fuel efficient, the max is listed as 35, I average about 37.5 (again, it's a manual and I'm a conservative driver). The car sounds like it has a turbo on it, but I've had a great satisfaction revving as it has a satisfactory sound. In one year I've driven this car in a plethora of conditions, here's what I have to say: Summer: Air conditioning has never waivered. I've had it on max settings for the coldest and had to turn it off because it was that cold. Even passengers in the back would need a break. And in a years time my mechanic (dealership) has maintained it still doesn't need service (which I can't believe but I digress). Sand/loose dirt: being a door dasher and sole proprietor I've gotten into some sticky situations where loose sand and dirt was an issue. Due to it's light weight, this helped me when digging the car out. Snow: Driving this in nearly below zero temperature, with snow that nearly buried the car, little "Nippy Chan" had no problems turning over. This is due to the full synthetic engine oil, and more efficient engines. Given, I still did have to let him idle, but you have to do that with all cars - including new ones- in the snow. Hills: because I can control the gear, he's never had an issue, and have given some Porche's a run for their money uphill in the San Fernando valley (lol). This car does well with high RPM's. First time I bought him had a situation where I had to chase a perp with the car, got him up to 8,500 RPM and he still did fantastic. Most readers won't be needing to chase people, but he did well for a car with these stats and specs. High speed: *Disclaimer* DO NOT DRIVE RECKLESS, EVER. To be honest, this car handles incredibly well at high speed. How fast? Well, I got him up to 110 MPH - again, don't do this. He handled well and didn't seem to have any issues getting up to said speed. The cab didn't shake, no engine resistance, no lights came on or indicated any engine issues. My issues with this car have been quite minimal compared to some. Safety features: I was genuinely pleasantly surprised to find this car has lidar sensors (basically boat sonar on a car), lane detection, and many times, the impact prevention. I've had several situations where the sensors saved me from an accident, and this engine with dead stop the vehicle, no joke. But of course avoid putting your car in that position as it is hard on the engine. But he's saved my behind more times than I can count from other reckless drivers, one instance, the sensors saw the car coming before I did and dead stopped me at an intersection. I was always skeptical, but now a believer. And in the event that you ever get into an accident, quoting from a driver I know who was in an accident during a roll over: it felt like I was in a padded shell. Even the rear axle that was damaged was fixable under insurance, and that car is chugging along somewhere in California right now. In conclusion: I couldn't be happier with my "Nippy Chain". Reliable, easy to park, fuel efficient, fun to drive, great trunk space, amazing safety features. My only wish is if it had a sunroof, but even without, I love this car. For me, the true sign that I've fallen in love with a car is when I drive by a dealership and ignore the other cars because mine is satisfactory to me. Given, I've driven a lot of Nissan products, primarily Datsuns in my life. I've held off writing a good review because I'm scared people will know how good it is and then my car will be at risk of being stolen. The last cars I drove that were comparable to this one was a 1981 Datsun Bluebird, and a Nissan Skyline. With that latter comparison, let me explain: This car has great "bones". That's to say, it has a lot of potential for racing. Strapping a turbo onto this little guy, new computer, and exhaust system, and retuning the engine parameters wouldn't be that hard because it's a pretty simple yet effective build on a car. It has a great base to it's structure that is easy to maintain and would be very easy to modify. And my end goal is to turn him into a "sleeper" - a car you wouldn't suspect to have high horsepower. It's an even ride that has a lot of potential. Don't believe me, test drive one.
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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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Would be nice if not for a one fatal flaw!
Bill, 03/31/2024
2022 Nissan Versa S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This would be a nice little car if it weren't for a few issues. First and foremost is the schizophrenic CVT transmission. My 2022 engine-brakes aggressively when you let off the gas and then hesitates, downshifts, and occasionally slips when you accelerate again. This behavior is intermittent and especially annoying while driving in low-speed stop and go situations. The front-end went badly out of alignment with about 10k of gentle commuting. The windshield wiper linkage is squeaks and clicks intermittently. There are also several annoying rattles and buzzing noises that come and go. The seats are rock hard and not ergonomically shaped which makes them very uncomfortable for me and the tire noise is deafening on coarse pavement. On the positive side, it's attractive, feels well-made and gets very good mileage. If not for the above described issues, I'd give it 5 stars.
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Definitely will purchase!
Austin Wong, 08/30/2021
2021 Nissan Versa SV 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I rented a Nissan Versa because my children wanted it, and it was actually amazing! It was better than my old car, and it could seat the exact amount of passengers I needed it to!
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