$20,000 for a Fully Loaded Car? The 2020 Nissan Versa SR. 

Can we stop acting like a rear view camera is a feature that they are "throwing in" on base model cars now. Its a federal law now.

Thank you for continuing to cover the low end.

You will look fabulous with a pretty car parked along the highway with a crap transmission.....😆😆😆

Quite literally one of the worst cars on the market. Transmission always goes out quick. Stay away

Such a garbage car for $20,000. I’d much rather have a mid level corolla/civic or something.

Wow, the kind of kit that entry-level vehicles come with these days is awesome! I love watching all sorts of automotive videos, which includes plenty of models that aren’t in my book, but it’s neat seeing how companies are improving and innovating. Color me impressed - just ten, even five years ago, this kind of equipment wouldn’t have even been optional on most vehicles in the class!

Hey,Nissan take out all that electronic crap and finally install a real transmission that last more than 30k miles.just saying.

1:45 “I’m driving an SR model with PrEmIuM paint” The orange peel is clear as day next to the badge

Versa looks SOOOOOO much better. Just wish I had more confidence is that Janky Jatco CVT transmission with its horrendous reliability record. 😕 Great review Tom. Appreciate the reviews of the lower end vehicles.

How about cvt transmission I hope they last longer then 60k ..lol

I'm 59. When I was in high school my parents bought a 1977 Datsun B210 hatchback with a five speed manual. Vinyl seats, AM/FM radio with two speakers. Air conditioning was the only comfort option it had. No power windows, power locks, power steering.... nothing. Compared to the late 70s Japanese econo-boxes this Nissan Versa is positively a luxury car. How times and expectations have changed.

for $20,000 I rather get a certified used Toyota or Honda ...this thing screams budget ......I've seen these in person and its a low quality vehicle ......a good used Honda or Toyota will outlive this NEW Nissan ......

Nissan is in the process of changing their image around, and the Kicks, Altima, and Versa are definitely a start

There is a 2018 infiniti Q70 3.7L luxe awd for 24.500 usd with carfax warranty, 1 owner history and 30.000ish milage Just sayin😎

I don't see the value. Many much better compact models are offered with huge discounts, for example you can easily get a new Hyundai Elantra under $15k. If you want a manual trans the rear seats are fixed and can't be folded??? Wth, how much more would it have cost to use the same rear seats on all models, one cent?

Nissan CVT transmissions have a HORRIBLE reputation. Hopefully those have been improved?

I’d get a cpo Honda Fit or Ford Fiesta

Perfectly acceptable for what it is, a new car with a new car warranty. I wish some people would stop trying to compare it with a car costing twice as much.

Wearing a Nismo Shirt, and no performance in sight lol.

I love how when you started it the speedo sweep only went to 110mph 😂😂

I wouldn't have terribly high confidence in a car with only a 36k mile warranty...

Who's the lady in the white dress at the beginning of the video??

So adaptive cruise control is only available on the top-trim level, and isn't even standard. That's dumb. I'd take a Honda Fit (EX manual, standard Honda-Sensing) over this any day.

If It's not at least 20 years old, it's junk. As long as Renault is in charge, I want nothing to do with Nissan.

Rental Fleets will be flooded with these so resale will be horrible. Rent to Buy for a couple of days, have a Dealer do a PPI & take it to a Collision Repair Shop since Rental companies "self report" accidents. I'm sure Tom is tempted to dump that ELR & get one of these!

These new with warranty here in saudi arabia sell for 9800$ dollars, if u think 20 is a good price ,how about 9800 for the standard one

Wow...I had to do a double- take...$20k for a Versa....crazy. Costs of cars today are out of control. I think car MFR's are trying to get more $$$ because the days of personal transportation as we know it are numbered.

Rental special hertz is calling

Nissan and Reliability are not in the same term. 20K is laughable. Honda Civic or Elantra is 20K on base.

Honestly car prices are to high on general..none of the big companies crossovers should be over 23k...sedans should start at 17k new then add options later..but w.e used cars ftw

Why can't they give us a manual, cvt and a choice of a 6-speed auto?

Might as well just get a Prius, good gas mileage and lasts longer.

Please do not get the versa. It may look better than the older models but it is a terrible car. Ive had it as a rental car and my friend has it and theres a reason its so cheap.

I’m thinking about the 2020 Hyundai Accent but I’m not sure.

$20k and no armrest? yeah I'll pass.

You're better off owning a Forte/Leaf than this CVT junk

Yay, something that doesn’t cost $80K+. Next up perhaps something in the $35-40K range please kind sir.

I hope someone covers the base manual version sometime soon. I have the 2007 manual & wanna trade it in

Good job Nissan...big improvement over the years and i think this car is one of the best budget compact cars in the world 👍

I like this. It would be a fine commuter without breaking the bank. I would prefer a hatch but this would be fine. What’s the reliability for today’s Nissan product like?

Hence, Nissan's Net Income dropped 95% Q2 2019. NINETY FIVE FREAKING PERCENT.

I was at the dealer ship yesterday and the versa looked great! Compared to the outgoing sentra, the versa looks better with the blacked out tail lamps. The interior on the versa sv is light years ahead of its predecessor. We ended u getting a Sentra SR because it ended up being cheaper with the incentives they were offering.

I gave Nissan the boot several years ago and went with a nice certified used Lexus Couldn't be happier.....

The press event speaker is like a human brochure/salesman. They gotta liven it up, maybe hire a comedian or someone that sounds like Michael Buffer to do the presentation. It'll make the press more excited when they drive an entry level car

If you're impressed by it now wait for a year when it hits the used market. No jokes though good value for money

Hell, for $18-20k, you might as well get a Sentra. And if you plan on not breaking down, buy the manual.

Great college student car ...

Wait so your telling me that Nissans CVT transmissions are still not as reliable as the competitors wow....... I mean I remembered when I bought a used 2003 Nissan Murano and the first issue I get after putting around 6,000 miles on it was the transmission which is insane I got rid of it and luckily got more than what I paid for it since the interior and exterior was in excellent condition I just feel bad for the owner who took the headache off my hands And also I just realized I still have the Murano as my profile pic will be removing that demon

THANK YOU Tom!!! Your reviews are much better than others'. I absolutely LOVE my Versas!!!! I've owned 4 Versas, including a current 2007 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) with INTELLIGENT (proximity) KEY. Nissan was way ahead of the game, offering the Intelligent Key in many models back then, including its entry-level, sub-$15K Versa! Most luxury brands (Acura, Audi, Mercedes, Lincoln, Cadillac, etc.) DID NOT even offer this technology at the time, even in their most expensive models. They took many years to catch up. The Fit, Yaris, Corolla, Accent, Rio, etc. took over 6-7 years to even offer Intelligent/Smart/proximity key technology -- if even available, as some still don't even offer it in 2019! My Versas (with their MR18DE and HR16DE engines) have been EXTREMELY PRACTICAL, DURABLE, ULTRA RELIABLE, SUPER SPACIOUS and have VERY, VERY COMFORTABLE seats. Beyond routine recommended maintainence (engine oil changes every 3-6K miles, transmission fluid exchanges every 40-60K miles, ignition coils every 100-120K miles, A/C system servicing), I've NEVER had ANY major problems with my Versas. They have NEVER left me stranded or inconvenienced me. The Versa's top IIHS safety ratings (in 2006 and thereafter) and best/least cost-of-ownership rankings have easily proven themselves true with my experience over the past 13 years. A month ago, a careless driver darted in front of me to make a right turn from the left-turn lane on a 4-lane boulevard. I hardly felt a thing at the moment of impact. The designed impact absorption was amazing. I did not experience any physical pain or discomfort at the time or thereafter. My 2008 Versa dutifully did its job protecting me. In the end, it was sadly declared a total loss. I'm not so sure my Versa's contemporaries (Yaris, Fit, Accent, Scion) would've protected me as well. I will regrettably miss the gobs of headroom in my older Versas, but this all-new Versa looks so much more upscale inside/out. When compared to even the current batch of mid-size sedans, with their lowered roofs/window cowls and diminished headroom (Accord, Camry, Altima, etc.), the older Versas excel. Regardless, I love the new Versa's new "little brother to Maxima/Altima" DNA/design language! It rocks! The attention to detail is also amazing for its' class! I love the stylish and dedicated floating roof black plastic trim piece on the C-pillar (also found on the Altima, Maxima, etc.). Nissan spent the engineering money to design and manufacture it, rather than going the cost-cutting (read: cheaper) route of using only different paint colors to delineate its floating roof, such as found on the $34-36K+ Camry XSE 4/6-cylinder. Job well-done Nissan! I'm hoping this new N18 Versa will keep its' virtues! Long live the Versa/Tiida/Almera/Latio!!!

Anyone has an idea of how the manual holds up? And if theres other reliability issues other than cvt?

Smart by Nissan This is the perfect beater with a warranty.

I think it’s nice. Stop hating

Today in the NY Times: " Subaru said last year that likely pedestrian-related insurance claims fell by 41 percent in vehicles with the second-generation EyeSight system, which was introduced for 2015." 41% compared to what?

I don't know about this 2020 version, but the 2019 that I rented felt unstable and unsafe on the highway. The tires weren't much thicker than bike tires. I feared for my life.

I thought "design language" wad bad enough of an overused jargon... "design DNA"? WTF does that mean? Doesn't even make sense.

Scotty Kilmer not invited ?

It looks like the last gen civic Which isn’t bad in anyway! It’s much of an improvement over the last gen Also the tail lights look incandescent

I get so tired of seeing people complain about the transmissions on these Versas and the previous gen ones too. The CVT in this car IS reliable IF YOU DO THE MAINTENANCE. Change the fluid every 25,000 miles and you should have no issues. Our family's 2016 Versa Note with the CVT has 137,000 miles with no issues. As with any car, do the maintenance and it will be reliable. Now the Sentra and previous gen Altima might be different stories :p

If I'm going entry level, for $19k I'm going Fit Ex 6spd or $23k for Crosstrek Premium 6spd. Wow, I cannot believe Nissan is pedaling this SR for $20k. Despite it not being for enthusiasts, ppl still need to enjoy driving the car they buy and I can't see that in this car; but I guess it has all of the "non-driving" features ppl care about more (like shown in the Kicks commercial). So, what you are saying is the $20k Versa SR got more development money and updates than the (10yo) $35k+ 370Z. In my book, Nissan/Infiniti has not be relevant for at least the last 8 years...

Yeah fully loaded with no power lmao. 110 hp? No thanks 😂😂

rear drums are fine on a car like this. Your front wheels do most of the braking anyway.

C’mon people, Tom is so close to 100k subscribers. Let’s get him there. He deserves it.!

It's like nissan kicks...Nissan cars are honestly garbage. My nissan kicks is full of issues and it only has 11k mileage...

Endless money pit. Thanks Scotty!

Fully loaded ? Where's the sunroof?

You don't need a warranty with the right car....and Nissan isn't it. Why does it look like my Mazda?

Wtf does Fully Loaded mean? Is this Hyundai and Mitsu Fully Loaded, is it Lexus / infinity Fully Loaded, or MB / BMW fully loaded? I'm sorry, Nissan isn't that far outta the Crap Car woods... for a $20k econo matchbox sized car - to be considered for Grand Standing. Girth, weight, length, interior space... Not much here to be throwing around the $20k price -as if it's the shit. Imo, manufactures need to get their heads outta their asses... Wanna shock your watchers? $how them what this car, loaded and all, actually cost to make. Not the dealer cost...but what it cost to MAKE! Im the kind of shithead that stopped buying from Domino Pizza Co. when it came out that their LARGE pepperoni pizza boxed & hot... cost them $2.00, but they get how much at sale? Bull Shit! People - do your research... Find out what this booger sized blip on the new car radar - will be worth in one year after you sign on that dotted line. The most unfunny joke you've prolly heard in years.

I own a Versa Note. They are garbage cars. I bought mine brand new in 2014 with 76 miles. At 19k the front right ball joint went, covered under warranty. At 30k, my exhaust rusted completely through and sheared in half. Nissan wanted to charge me 400-500 for oem exhaust, plus labor since it wasn’t covered under warranty. I drove across the street and had the guy at Monroe patch it for $45. At 47k, my whole HVAC system died, on the hottest weekend of the year none the less. I replaced the blower motor resistor, still nothing. So my blower motor is bad, on a car that had 47k, one owner, and taken care of. I learned my lesson with buying “cheap but new cars”. Warranty wasn’t worth anything. I will be going back to buying 2-3 years old or more Honda’s and Toyota’s, and be happier for it. Every chance I get I tell people how Nissan makes terrible cars, and they aren’t the reliable company I grew up with.

One word... MEH!!

Or for about the same amount of money you could buy a brand new Golf, Civic, Corolla, Jetta with little negotiation and get a VASTLY superior vehicle. Hell even the Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris are much better cars than the Versa, Yaris being a Mazda 2.

Here is the weird thing... I went through the Costco program and got a hatchback Impreza with blind spot, forward collision, and awd for 22,000... if you don’t care about blind spot or forward collision then you can get it for 19000... for a much better car that should last years and years and it’s much more safe

Tom....I only stuck around till the end because it was you.....Nissan....yuck!

Save your money and buy a fully loaded Civic or Corolla. Even if you have to give up options. The average new car loan is the USA is 38k. Nissans are crap cars. Buy a CPO Civic if you have to.

Tom, I love your euphemisms here.

Nice car for a ride in Uber X

I'm not defending Nissan when I say this. Does Nissan have issues with CVT? Yes but they are not alone when it come to manufactures having transmission issues. Also grouping all of Nissan vehicles that have CVT as bad is wrong. The Versa is honestly the one I see with less transmission issues out of all the other cars, it is rare that I have seen me or a fellow technician replace one. The main vehicles with issues are older pathfinder and Altima 13-16. But besides them two, the rest are fairly reliable

When they showed the tac moving while the engine revved in the background, i cringed so hard i shat myself.

Quite nice for such a small car. Soon, the Sentra will be redesigned to resemble a shrunken Maxima or is it discontinued

Talk about going from Cinderella to a Princess. Maybe another analogy. That’s like going from President Trump, to any other living being.

Oh man! I should've known you were here in Nashville based on it being a Nissan. Should've kept my eyes peeled, even if you didn't have time for Costco lol

Dont get I have a 2015 Nissan Sentra sv and I made a huge mistake on not doing my research on the cvt transmission I'm at 24,000 miles and it's just a matter of time before I have to get a new transmission but ima trade it in before and just get a Toyota Tacoma

The perfect commuter car with better mpg then Corolla.

0:52 she looks great…..oh nissan forget it

People would be better off getting a 1 or 2 year lightly used Civic or Corolla. It will last way longer

Must say it's a good looker...….

It’s just the Nissan Lannia which has been in production in China since 2015.

This is a good lease because at 40-50k miles you’re fucked.

Still has the same low quality entertainment screen ? Smh

You’ll be at 100k subscribers soon!

The civic is such a better option for a little more money. Why buy this POS?

God Bless America

Great review Tom. Hope you had time in my city (Nashville) to see some historical places. It looked like you were in Skulls Rainbow Room for the event, a very historic place which was where the original Nashville newspaper was printed in the early century and which was later Skulls where Elvis, Dylan, Cash, and hundreds others played in their early years. The current owner renovated it in 2015 and I have had lunch several times there, the lamb burgers are awesome. Keep up the great work.

DRUM brakes these days in a car?! Are u kidding me?!

Who still uses drum brakes in 2019 ?

Mr Rodriguez ( previous comment ) is 100% right .....since Nissan has merged with Renault ( French car maker ) its quality has gone down to the sink ..... I love new NISSAN Sentra 2020 interior design ( looks so beautiful ) but , NISSAN dose not make manual 6 speeds version for its Sentra 2020 any more ....shame on Nisaan

Of you’re gonna get this car just get the manual or you’re getting a money pit.

Looks great and has a good standard features list, but no front arm rest? It my sound like nitpicking, but I don’t think I could live with that.

Have a nissan, never again. Endless money pit just as Scotty says.

It’s about time they updated this piece of garbage car lol

I just automatically click "Like" with Tom's videos at this point ...