The 2023 Nissan Versa SR Is Affordable Transportation That Doesn’t Feel Cheap 

I just recently bought my first Versa. Sometimes you'll buy an inexpensive item & you'll say to yourself, "I can see why this was so cheap." But every now & then you'll buy an inexpensive item & you'll say, "This was a great deal for the money!" The Versa feels like a great deal.

I helped my daughter pick this car for her first vehicle. She didn't care about anything other than the cost. (she is not a "car person") To me, it seemed reasonably equipped for its price point, somewhat reliable and cheap to operate. She has all the safety features she can use and a new car with warranty in case anything goes wrong with it. Not everyone is looking for 0-60 times or slalom times, as a matter of fact I'd say most people just want something that will do the daily commute efficiently, safely and at minimal cost to them.

It may not be exciting but its nice to see a low cost NEW vehicle on the market

Wow, Nissan really does add on the creature comforts! For $16K starting, a multimedia screen, heated seats- and a new car😊- it's pretty incredible. Especially since a lot of used cars aren't priced this low. Thanks for this overview, excellent review as always!

Thank you so much Sofyan for reviewing affordable cars as well! Many of us Americans are struggling financially and we desperately need more affordable new cars! As an low income working class American who needs an affordable new fuel efficient car under warranty, the Nissan Versa is definitely on my list!

Thank God Nissan keeps this car going. Manu people can’t afford a new car and the fact that you can get a brand new car that has apple car play and power everything and it be in the $300 month range is a blessing. The Corolla used to be an amazing option but are no longer under $20k. Versa SV is the best option. We need more affordable cars like this!!!

Kudos to Nissan for offering something that is still affordable. Basic transportation is still needed in many scenarios.

TBH the Versa meets most peoples need. I'd take a port-injected, naturally aspirated I4 over direct-injected, turbo I3. Too bad about the Xtronic CVT. Thanks Sofyan! Hope the Versa is a sales success.

Versa's can be hard to find for this very reason and I think many people end up spending a bit more on a Sentra. When money is tight, jumping up to a Crosstrek or something isn't an option, forcing people into the used market which has it's own issues.

Sure this car is not powerful, but it meets most people’s needs, and it is a very light car so it actually feels peppy for just normal driving situations. Also 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway is excellent. People will be saving a lot of money with this car in terms of fuel costs. Also i love with how simple this car is in the inside. Nothing fancy and it will be very easy to use for pretty much anyone. It’s nice that Nissan still offers a subcompact sedan since there aren’t that many options in this class anymore.

$23k for this new is a bargain in 2023. Everything is expensive right now, at least in CA

I had a 2015 Versa Note and we loved it. Great gas mileage and very reliable. This will be one I’ll look into for my daughter. Who wants only a car for getting from a to b. Which is perfect

It's amazing how much you can get for your money in a vehicle. By the way, I remember in the 80's if a car could break ten seconds in a 0-60 run it was relatively quick.

With all the very expensive cars you review,...I'm glad to see you also do these very inexpensive cars for those who can't afford much. As _for_ this car,...it would be a "no" for me, but [again] for those who can't afford much, this car is definitely worth considering.

I love these affordable, basic vehicles. I drove my 2000 Mazda Protege for 17 years (until it was T-boned and totalled). It had 1.8L engine, 122 hp and around the same torque. I never felt like it lacked power since I mostly drove it in the city. On the highway, it had no problem getting up to speed or staying with the traffic. I loved the comfort of the interior, the seats were comfy. It looked absolutely lux compared to a lot of cars now (new cars have way more plastic all over inside). Gas mileage wasn't great compared to vehicles from today. Miss that car.

It’s honestly refreshing to see a review on an economy car like this. It gives a good insight on how far these things are coming along.

Thanks guys. I commented approx 4 months ago, that it would be nice so see some of your great reviews for some lower end vehicles.

0-60 in versa? Are you serious? Versa buyers do not care ab 0-60, they are buying versa to go from point A to point B

One of my first cars back in the '60's was a Mercury Comet (the Mercury version of the Ford Falcon) with an 85 HP 6 cylinder engine that required a whoppin' 20 seconds to reach 60. The 2-speed automatic contributed to the car's sloth. We've come a long way when today's slowest cars take half the time to reach 60. I also had a 64 Malibu SS 283 V8, also with a crappy 2-speed automatic. It was blazingly fast compared with the Comet but 3 seconds slower than the Versa in this review.

This vehicle is extremely popular in Dubai, UAE. The majority of people own either a Toyota Yaris or a Sunny (VERSA), particularly those who primarily use cars for city purposes. And honestly, it is a good vehicle considering its price point. You get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, air conditioning, two charging ports, and good mileage, even if it's not a hybrid. Most buyers of this car are individuals who use it solely for commuting to work, and it fulfills this purpose well, especially considering its compatibility with cheap fuel.

The only new car I ever bought was a 1994 Ford Aspire, I think it was made by Kia? It was an adorable little Jellybean in Teal. Very 90's. Nice to see small easy drive and buy cars still out there.

not bad , honestly this is all people want and need . regular car, AC, apple car play , good on gas . Im a toyota type of person but if i was tight on cash or didn't care about cars i would get this

It's got all the necessities to do its job at an very affordable price, no complains!!!!!

The 2023 Nissan Vera SR is a nice smooth drive. Feels good driving, easy steering. Gas mileage is great! You don't have to put all your money in the tank. Take off is okay, not great but it will work it's way up decently. You have pretty good speed after the first take off. If you need a car to get you here and there with great gas mileage and comfortable enough, this is it. Looks are very nice. One flaw with Nissans, after ten years their transmissions give out. They are known for that. A car salesman will strive to get you to buy a new car, somewhat sneakily. Watch for that and how you finance it. The salesman will do it for his gain but not for your good intrest. Price isn't all that cheap. The cars are over twenty two thousand. Your lucky to get them down to eighteen and a half thousand. To me that's not cheap but more affordable then most cars. That's the right way to say that. Not cheap but more affordable in these days and times. Nothing cheap in price!

I enjoy your tutorial of the economy family segment. You give the small little compact car a chance. My daughter has one & cried it had no power. I said it's not made for speed, it's made for good mpg's

I just got my new nissan versa sr 4/3/2024. I love it. ❤️

The 0-60 is a YES🤣🤣 I do believe it owning a 2016 Nissan Sentra SR with the CVT, but ngl it’s been very reliable.

My grandpa has a 20 SV and it’s not a bad (sub)compact car. Gas is comparable to my 18 Altima and it’s comfortable. I’m over 6’ and 300 pounds and have plenty of room.

Redline Reviews make the best videos ever :)

Not the car I want, but it is nice for you to review vehicles that only some can afford. Always appreciate your honesty! One more thing and I wished Nissan would listen, leave the CVT to the Versa, Sentra and Rogue. The CVT does not belong in anything else they build or at least make an automatic an option.

Top Speed: Probably….hahaha good one Sofyan👌 you’re almost to 1 million congratulations. I would love to see Alex on autos get some more subscribers, you guys are both amazing.

Wow it's as long as an 8th Gen Civic! Economy cars have grown

Absolutely understand people out there need affordable cars. Models like this are ubiquitous for a reason- they serve an important purpose. My problem with this car, and cars like it, is they don't last. I give this a year and it's creaking and squeaking and rattling inside. I know car reviewers can't attest to that since they only get these testers for a short time but we all know how it goes with cheap cars like this.

Hahaha 16k car has the range of a 40k+ EV , this is actually ICE showing why it's still ahead of EV

Nissan and good CVTs should never be in the same sentence

I am a "car guy"; an 80s kid who drooled over the AMG Hammer, 911 Whale Tail, M3 Lightweight, etc. I've owned '91 NSX, C7, Jag XKR and XJ Supercharged. I bought this for my 17 year old daughter, because for the price there is no other vehicle available with its mix of desirable features. 'Nuff said.

One of my fav channels. I went to dealer to get one they sold them all. They said to get one buy it for 4th July sale. Ended up getting Sentra SV for 1500 more. Overall happy but limited selection during Labor Day sale.

I have owned many cars and have never felt the need to tap one the dashboard for a sense of quality. How many times do you need to mention the cars "cheapness?"

My first car was a Nissan Versa and I work my way up from there. I always have a soft spot for this car and I am thankful that they still make one today being that everyone is stopping making affordable car and move into more expensive cars now. Im glad theyre still giving someone else the same chance that I have when I was down on my knee.

My husband and I rented a hatchback Versa back when they first came out when we went to Vegas and boy, was that a fun car to drive! It was a beautiful blue. We took it out in the desert on our way from the airport and it flew! Nice little car.

I had a 2011 Versa hatchback and really liked it, although my base model didn't have the CVT so the MPGs were surprisingly bad for a subcompact, something like 30 mpg combined. It had a nice ride and wasn't too loud on the road. I needed inexpensive, had just gotten my MA in Spain, I wanted an inexpensive European-looking car. I paid around $16k for it brand new.

It may not be a BMW M340i, but it beats catching the city bus!😂

sadly my mom is someone who could just afford this. so i get its purpose. I hope it stays around with that price.

We need more cheap cars like this from other car companies

0-60 does not matter to these kind of cars because they are low powered but have very good range.

I dunno why people care about the 0-60. Every time I’m waiting at the light and as soon as it changes green no one in nicer cars accelerates. They go slow as balls for the longest time before even speeding.

Coming to a rental fleet near you 😂.

The SR trim adds lots of features and better seating materials. The base model is VERY stark.....😮 I'd step up to a Kia Soul S or a Chevy Trax

I love how he throws shade throughout the vid 😂😂😂

“0-60 is probably just a yes” 😂

I'd like to see your review of the Versa S with the 5 speed manual. It's great they're still making affordable cars.

The older versa imo is more adorable and it has a lot more space

Everyone is spoiled today. Back in the 90’s when I needed the cheapest new car my poor ass could afford to replace my old deathtrap, cheap was no power steering, vinyl seats, wind up windows and manual locks, one outside mirror, sealed beam halogen headlights, no ac or radio, and 13” steelies. Oh and the airbag was only available on higher trims…

More like this please.

Bring the subcompact segment back

Imagine complaining about materials in an economy car.

The engine screaming for the godsss🤣

always have loved the Versa

"You have to reduce your expectations?" What kind of cars do you people drive? I went from a 2010 Honda Civic EX to a Nissan Kicks SV. Even the SV was loaded with features and screens my Honda did not have. I'm still learning some of them. I love the blind spot monitoring. I love the digital speedometer. I love that I can check the tire pressure while inside the car. I love that after every drive it gives me my MPG and asks me to update if I beat my previous high. I enjoy the zero gravity seats. (Honda Civic seats were very uncomfortable.) I enjoy the Sirius radio. The cargo space is phenomenal. As I said in another post, I'd have looked at the loaded SR Versa had one been around when I needed a car. That has more features than my SV Kicks.

"Top speed: Probably" 😂😂😂

Sofyan we all saw the 25 mph sign 😂😂 15:01

After paying off my Nissan Xterra Pro4 X 2015, Infiniti XQ80. I'm going to get one of these. I'd Love an AWD version though.

Love the graph: Top speed, "probably' !

This car is not a sports car,it's the perfect car to take you from point A to Point B with no issue and perfect to drive around the city

Top speed: Probably 😂😂 Sofyan you are hilarious. Should've added "0-60: Eventually" too 💚💚💚

Honesty if price is the concern i would take the 2024 chevy trax LS for 22k. It looks nicer and has a conventional transmission instead of a cvt

If you like small, reliable, easy to repair cars with manual transmissions, the versa is probably your last chance to buy a car like that new. I've been hearing that because of new US government regulations the subcompact class is pretty much going to go away because the cost to make these cars compliant will make them as expensive as their compact siblings, so why continue to offer them is the logic automakers are going with.

"Nissan does CVT's well"??? Nissan is the one car manufacturer that has had large numbers of failures with their Jatco brand of CVT's that they use!

My 5sp tops out at 175Kph or 108mph, the Versas are very popular in Mexico and use for taxi service. I wouldn't touch the CVT though.

Question: If you were to purchase a new '24 sedan today which would you go for: the Versa SR or the Chevrolet Malibu top of the line? Please share your enlightened verdict. Thanks! 🙏♐

Not bad for the price. This probably a car that local shop could fix without going to a dealer so your price plus maintenance cost could be cheaper than a 30k car.

Nice color, i love mine! Black SR.. lucked out and grabbed first one to drop in N Texas last New Yrs weekend 🙂 BTW, As far as Fog Lights, ya sucks they killed them off in the US for 2023, but Canada and Mexico DO get Fog Lights. why that is i have no idea. even some of their SV and S models have them! wtf 😏 other than that have no issues with the car. also i believe the SR has a Bose system (sounds too good, and lot of bass) just doesn't have the little Bose badges on the speakers. same in my daughter's Rogue. i guess Nissan just does that with certain top trim models. ☮

don't those lunches destroy cvts? Also my car is a sentra b16 15 years old, cvt stil original and working

Manual only on S trim, which has no CarPlay, and the deal breaker, rear seats do not fold down.

I think the top speed is 115 mph. It probably takes a long time to get up to that speed and no one is going to drive it anywhere near top speed, but it has enough power to cruise at highway speeds. I suspect the tunnel on the floor serves two purposes. First, it probably helps add a little to structural rigidity. Second, the car needs a tunnel to run the exhaust. It's a small car and pretty low to the ground, so they need somewhere to tuck some piping. It looks like a good bargain. It's pretty similar in size to my 2005 Corolla, which has been big enough for everything I've needed. I think the 0-60 time is also pretty close to my Corolla, which is a bit slow and somewhat noisy when accelerating hard, but quiets down and cruises nicely at legal highway speeds.

Definitely don't get the cvt trans unless your leasing it lol

Funny my first car I bought when I was young was a huge Camry, and it has the same HP as this little car and weights more, and I thought that was plenty of HP to go around.

I had the old versa 2015

Thank-you Nissan for keeping the Versa on the market.

YOU SHOULD DO THE BASE TRIM!! I don't believe it even comes with a key fob.

Nissan used to offer a turbo 1.6, this car could use the extra horsepower and torque....

Im not sure this is the least expensive car available now in the US but it might be. The car looks pretty sharp for its price. We definitely need more vehicles in this affordable range. I rented one a couple years ago and it was compatable to a Hyundai Accent,

Beautiful ride. 16K is a deal 👍

Speaking of electrify. e-Power would fit this!

You say it's a 17,000$ car but I would have liked that you mention the price of the version you show on camera which is several thousand dollars more. Edit: Ok so the price is mentioned at the very end. 5,000$ is a lot of extra money for the highest trim, not really worth it.

Note the base 5 speed manual 2024 Versa S is now $17,660 with destination. Why just a 5 speed? The 1st gen Versa had a 6 speed with the 1.8. More gears and more torque.

“Doesn’t feel cheap” but all here is “cheap, cheap, cheap”. It’s a Nissan and not Benz. We get it.

It's a shame that the higher models doesn't have a 5-speed, but other than that np!

Sometimes i want this, for my daily. But i hate slow driving. Im gonna try to find a fast 4 door sedan asap

I love how simple the Nissan Versa is. Unfortunately, I love sunroofs. Give me a sunroof and I'm in. Nissan? Are you listening?

Great vehicle

so i actually just bought this car after i bought my 2023 ford bronco wildtrak 2 door because i realize after buying the bronco it was a nice fun car but the gas mileage is pitiful but its fun and the versa is cheap and reliable so yea

Why they don't keep all 4 disc brakes I have no idea 😢

2018 Elantra sport?

Analogue car still works best! ❤

Imagine trying to pass cars going up a mountain forget about it 😅

I hope Nissan doesn't stop making the Versa. It offers a lot for the money 😢. Those turbo engines will probably not last long though. I hate anything turbo myself since I keep my cars 260k plus miles

This car (and nissan kicks) are nissans only cars I would get with the CVT.

Not a fan of the redesign front grille ... They messed it up! One thing though, Thanks for Nissan to include a base Versa with the manual and a low price.

Take a shot everytime Sofyan says price point or mentions about lower expectation