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That is true but unfortunately there are many other car review guys who don't have all the knowledge that Alex and they have more viewers than that is sad
I just bought this car yesterday and I am SOOOOO excited about it! It is exactly what my husband and I were looking for - affordable with excellent modern features - it is truly the perfect addition to our city life. Only was that it was incredibly hard to find. We will be picking ours up at the end of the month :)
Yes, dealers don't have many ordered in. And the ones that did in my area, I looked a couple days later, and they were already sold. I went with the Kicks, but I would have taken the Versa if one had been around.
As an SUV hater, I'm just glad that Nissan continues making cars. While I'm leery of Nissan's because of weak transmissions and other issues, I have to say that they've managed to hang in there and not fold. I'd include the Versa on my shopping list were I looking for a new car. But on the other hand, the Chevy Spark is in the same price field and by-and-large they're known to be trouble free.
The Chevy Spark was discontinued in August 2022. Overall, it was a smaller vehicle though its hatchback design was more functional. The Versa is so much more advanced than a Mitsubishi Mirage.
I thought the spark was already discontinued American manufacturers are producing cars based on political ideas instead of what is practical and what would create demand
I remember years ago when the Versa hatch was the cheapest car in the paper ads at $9,995 new. Still a good value for the new version and like Alex said, even it's not the most reliable, you can have 2 for the price of most other cars.
It wasn’t that long ago that the Nissan Micra here in Canada was under $10k. No idea why tiny, affordable yet fun to drive cars aren’t being made anymore. There is too much traffic to be able to enjoy 300 bhp.
The argument used to be, “this or 4-5 year old Toyota or Honda”. Now the argument is, “this or a 10 year old Toyota or Honda”. That makes the Versa much more compelling. And if you don’t drive it like and idiot, you’ll never notice the CVT.
I got a used Versa. Was looking for a small that got me around. I'm not much of a car guy so people say the specs aren't the best but it works for me. It's great to see a company still investing in that market. The front end design is really nice too.
What first time driver can afford this? If they have money they can afford this they will probably just buy a larger used car with more features. And no doubt the looks will turn off a lot of kids.
@@baronvonjo1929 This is the main reason cheap new cars don’t exist in larger numbers. For most drivers, it makes more sense to buy a 2-3 year old used model with far more features and less future depreciation. Especially if you’re on a budget, why wouldn’t you let someone else pay the depreciation of the first 2 years where cars lose 20-30% of their value.
I drove the 2022 as a rental for 3 days once, and here is my review of it. Im amazed that it retailed for roughly 16-18k if one were to buy it. The trunk space is INCREDIBLE for an economy car. The cloth seats were alright, it still had enough safety features, and climate control was actually pretty good. Passenger space wasnt sacrificed. Little details like cup holders and places to put your keys, wallet etc were well placed too. The car I drove had apple car play and the navigation screen was alright for the cars class, although its not something im wild about to begin with. The gas mileage is incredible, as I did roughly 200 miles of driving a day and only had to fill up once and just to top off before I returned the car. Now the cons.. the power train is decent for those going around town, but not for country roads. I had a moment where I went through winding and hilly roads and the accelerator was FLOORED. This is not your car to go through poor weather conditions in the remote country side either. The car overall was a life saver while I waited for parts and labor to occur to my current car which could take on all the above, but I must say overall that Nissans economy car certainly impressed me at the value it came with. I’d rank it just under the Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla, but for a car to head out to town and easily find parking, or to park and ride on the commuter rail train or going around buying plenty of groceries and supplies, this just does fine! Nissan also seemed to improve their cvt transmissions too, to be almost up to par with their competitors.
That's interesting to know, since my 2021 Kia Soul handles bad weather/snow better than most full size trucks I've driven. And it's quite zippy too, easily able to pass people at 60mph especially in sport mode. I think Nissan CVT transmissions are still just terrible, having to rev up to 6k or more RPMs to go up a hill. My Kia has an IVT (a variant of CVT) and it handles hills no problem. I just don't really like going faster than 80mph though, it revs around 3-4k RPMs at that speed and I don't like pushing it past that for long.
I bought a Nissan versa new back in 2012 for $11,700. Overall I liked how playful the car was because of the small size. It felt like I was driving a go-cart around which I liked. However 3 things ultimately made me trade it in after 25,000 miles and 11 months later. The seats were terribly uncomfortable, it handled terrible on the highway, and the manual shifter was very sloppy even when it was brand new. It was fun but it was the right thing to get into a midsize car (early 2014 Mazda 6) for more comfort.
bought nissan versa stick shift in 2018 base trim with 2 things in mind. value for money and should sit 6' plus tall people comfortably. after several road trips across several states over the years. no regrets at all. under powered but gets the job done. also got to drive a automatic versa for a week. its got more power but mileage on stick shift is great
That 2 cars for the price of 1 statement is no joke. In my neighborhood the amount of driveways with a new versa and new kicks sitting in them is impressive, I can think of 5 that I regularly walk past but I'm pretty sure there is more. Even if it isn't a versa/kicks pair, there is usually a Nissan in the mix like a kicks/Chevy spark or Kia Rio combo or a versa/used truck combo.
Yep Every Time someone does a Nissan Video.. CVT this and that. I dont own a Nissan but have had 2 Altimas with CVTs and ZERO issues with mines & they had very high miles when i traded. The Current Gen Nissans have not had as many Problems with the CVT as the prior and the Altima esp. with CVT been out 3 years hitting 4 with few documented issues. You guys hitting on the CVT talking about Long time ago gens not this one.
Unbeatable value? Only the base Versa S trim with a manual is 16k. Most buyers will end up paying almost 20k for a Versa SV with the automatic. Why not buy a base Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra, or Toyota Corolla for just a little bit more?
@@gregkramer5588 I agree but I disagree with "unbeatable value". Unbeatable value was when you could buy a new Versa for 11k. Even after adjusting for inflation, a new 2023 Versa automatic should still only be 15k, not 19k.
I've been realizing that a car is a car and truly simply a blessing to have and anything extra is luxury. Simply having a car is a luxury man do not have. It really doesn't matter.
I purchased this 2020 Nissan Almera (the equivalent model being sold in Southeast Asian market) partly because of your review! Our model is sold with 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine and it strikes the right balance between power and efficiency for city driving. You could probably make a comparison of the model sold in the North American market vs the Southeast Asian market in your detailed review later.
The Mitsubishi Mirage doesn't have an excuse anymore as to why it has just 78hp and looks like a $5000 car on the inside. This is miles better, and it's cheaper than the Mirage. I wonder why that car still exists anyway.
Mirage is 400 pounds lighter than this Versa so that's why it needs less HP. Also the 2022/2023 Mirage looks good on the outside & inside, with apple carplay/android auto even in the base ES trim.
We already have very few affordable new cars in the market so I hope the Mirage, like the Versa, never goes away. Mirage gets 46 mpg on the highway which is hybrid-like fuel economy in a non-hybrid.
@@tupopsI'm 6'5'' but I have a short torso and long legs, so for me ,foot space takes priority over head space. ( Shoe 47 triple e wide ) Anyway I hate 4 doors cars or suv : most of the time the B pillar obstructs my left side view .
My 2014 Versa hit 136,000 miles and other than scheduled maintenance have replaced only the battery and headlights.Still has the original struts and brake shoes.41mpg.
i would get this in base model w/ manual transmission for reliability. I wish toyota/mazda didn't cancel the yaris iA a.k.a. mazda2 which is also a good value for the money.
I was debating the Yaris or Versa myself. Both seem good but I already have an '05 Sentra with 219,000 and still going strong! I think it will go to 300k....
I've always thought the Versa was a good value, but came away really impressed with it when I had one as a rental a few months ago. Spacious and fine for city and hwy driving. I don't remember how many miles total I put on it, but put gas in it 3 times and the worst MPG was 36, and best was 43
I rented one for a couple of days and came away impressed with the gas mileage and technology package that it came with for the price. It has ample power while driving on the highway too. Overall, you do get your “bang for the buck” with the versa.
A hatchback model at the same/similar price point would be even more compelling! Happy that some car-markers have not totally abandoned the subcompact vehicle class.
Versa was my first car. It runs 14 years for now and doesn’t give us any trouble. It was unbelievable comfortable when compared to Corolla and civic, with an unbeatable price! It is a very nice city car.
Yeah good lock getting one at MSRP and $10,000 isn't an exaggeration on your part either. That was exactly how much my local Nissan dealer had one marked up. The saleshole even told me I'd be lucky to get it at MSRP after I told him that Ive never paid MSRP for a car before.
I'm glad that basic and inexpensive cars like this are still available, although it would be nice if this model offered the manual gearbox with all trim levels.
I have a 2012 versa with 1009000 miles and have never had a repair yet . I'm 6 2 250 lbs and am comfortable driving the car. I get over 40 miles a gallon on gas all the time in the cold Maine winters it might go down to 38.5 . Would buy another in a heartbeat
I've rented prior generations of the Versa for work trips. Was surprised at the room inside for a such a low-priced car. This would make a great car for a young driver just stating out.
Yeah, the 2012 model year was as roomy as a BMW 5 series sedan from the same year. Nissan compared the room of the Versa in 2012 to a room found in a BMW 5 Series luxury sedan. LOL! 😂
would love to see alex do a nissan versa vs kia rio vs hyundai accent vs mitsubishi mirage alex on autos direct comparison. in the past, alex has said he rarely ever mentions reliability which is interesting because in this video he says a versa is “fairly reliable” despite versa’s being well documented reputation to have a cvt that self-destructs/gives up at 60,000-80,000miles
I don't have anything bad to say about Nissan except for their one glaring problem. Those horrible CVTs. I don't care about how they drive, it's just long-term reliability that concerns me.
Wish the new Fit and Yaris were still in North America to offer upscale competition to the Versa. Wasn't that long ago the Mirage was the cheapest car in Canada for less that $10k, now it's $14k+ and the Micra is discontinued.
Our car was in service so we rented a 2021 versa. Quite impressed going from LA to vegas ,drive very smooth and effortlessly on the freeway. Great gas mileage
my one qualm with the kia rio is that if you visit kia rio owner’s groups on facebook or other websites; they often mention how kia and hyundai always void and refuse to honor their warranties
Be careful. Both Kia & Hyundai dealerships are notorious for denying warranty claims. If the Nissan dealership gives you a good deal on the Versa, than buy the Versa.
Our local kia / hyundai dealers don't void the warranty, but they have no availability in their service department - so you literally cannot get in for months. Sucks to be paying for a car you are not driving for 3-4 months. Got to be a legal issue in all this but not sure how practically it can be addressed. Too many 10 year warranties out there, if they actually had to service all those they'd be toast.
Be sure to check out the Chevy Spark. A friend of mine is the parts manager at a Chevrolet dealership, and he's told me a number of times that the Spark is a good car and that they don't break. That's what I would buy.
@@SilverScarletSpider I've heard the same. I have a 2018 VW Golf that has a post-dieselgate 6 year/72k mile warranty and my local dealer will apply that warranty to just about anything. Pretty amazing honestly.
Alex, It looks like you have more rear headroom than you did in the new Accord or Crown. You certainly had more front headroom than the Crown. What about a Versa versus Venza video?
Own a 2017 S, lovely little car. Not fast, not flashy, but it’s a good little car. I mean it fits 2 12s in the trunk and I still have room to lay down😂. Driven it 21,000 miles with no issues going on to 95,000 Miles on the OD
This car was really homely in it;s early stges, we rent one in New Mexico, it ran on a tank for ever, and comfortable...it's come along way...Very Stylish now
I rented a 2021 Versa early this year and I was quite impressed with how much car Nissan gives you for its class and price point. The car itself actually drove and rode quite well too.
They say it's not reliable compared to a Toyota but it's still very reliable. I had the airflow sensor stop working around 75k miles. There's a bad front left wheel bearing now at 105k. The way I look at it both of those parts lasted a very reasonable lifespan.
Glad these cars exist; especially when the average new car is something like $47,000. Blows my mind that you used to be able to go to Mitsubishi or Nissan lots and get a Mirage for about $10K out the door or a Versa for about $12K out the door. Now they're both about $17K-18K.
The versa is the perfect example for reliability. Mexico is living proof for that, This car is the best selling car in mexico for good reason, cheap, usable, durable, it is used for all types of transportation in all types of enviroments, and this current generation has cars with well over 200k miles and most are still running good, and before you say that's not much, cars in mexico will never last as much as they do in the usa, here streets are complete garbage, speedbumps and potholes every 100ft, and awful owner/maintenance culture, it is rare to see cars last over 150k miles because most of them won't endure the use mexican market gives them, Toyotas included. At the same, most new versas are sold with a manual transimision, so taking the cvt out of the equation may be a good reason of why this car is so freaking durable, manual nissan cars are as durable as any toyota. +10 years of personal experience. (sorry for bad english)
my cousin had one and it was really nice... plus its not even that bad in speed if you get manual i mean for what it is... 2022 0-60 is 7.5 seconds... look at what your parents car does and youll be suprised
Ive owned 4 nissans from a Quest minivan,small truck,sentra,Altima , all of which were extremely reliable throughout the years, I now have a rouge with all the bells and whistles and love this SUV , especially the huge panoramic sunroof
I’ve driven several of these (obviously not the newest generation) and they drive like they’re the cheapest new car in the US. That said, this is a great car for someone who just wants basic transportation, or maybe the first car for a teenager that is mature enough to actually care about and take care of the things they have. It definitely is styled better than most other cheap cars, and arguably better than some that are more expensive.
16k?! Dang that’s expensive compared to just 5 years ago. I remember Mitsubishi Mirages rolling off the lot for ~10k or lower. Times have definitely changed.
When I was car shopping in summer 2021 the cheapest new car I found was the Mitsubishi Mirage... and it was around 18k, at least the one they had on the lot. I was blown away that price got you such a cheapy basic car with no redeeming features. I ended up spending 4k more and got a 2021 Kia Soul that is luxurious in comparison.
If you buy a car with a manual trans you will be buying a clutch at some point. It all depends on the driver. But at least it isn't a entire transmission! Before CVTs I always recommended an automatic transmission because as long as you keep up the fluid changes the autos would out last the rest of the car where a manual's clutch would where out and need replacing. My first car was a 5 speed. It started slipping at around 160,000 miles. I babied it for a long time, until it had 218,000 miles! After that I sold the car.
@@naveenthemachine in general yes they are but the average driver shouldn't expect more then 100,000 out of a clutch and even though they are less expensive then buying an entire transmission they are still expensive to replace.
Interestingly, the last gen Versa's trunk at 17 cu ft. was larger than the Sentra's, Altima's, and Maxima's. Go figure. But I think the Sentra strikes the right balance as far as efficiency, interior look and feel, and proportions are concerned.
I owned the 09 and just got the 2022. Best cars I ever owned. I wish I could have waited for the 2023, but I needed a new car, my 09 was getting long in the tooth.
I own a 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo and a 2022 Hyundai Elantra Limited, bought the Hyundai new late this year, and bought the Sentra early this year used of course with 61k miles I drive it to and from work. Not even 3 miles one way, but I drive it around town. The CVT does not do this car justice, 2 weeks after I bought it I went to the dealer for a transmission flush (hasn't had any issues yet). I also bought an extended warranty from my Credit Union. I love this car for what I bought it for. Very fun to drive hard around town and to and from work.
If you’re the type of person that’s going to follow the maintenance schedule from Nissan, I wouldn’t worry too much about the CVT. There’s no way they haven’t made improvements to weed out the old issues. I worked for a company with a fleet of NV200 that never had any issues. Believe me, they got abused.
My company uses the large and small NVs plus some Altimas and those vehicles are abused daily. The key is transmission fluid exchanges for these CVTs. Every 40k and those CVTs have no issues.
I had a 2021 Versa SR but traded it in for the Kia Forte, much more roomier car than the Versa. When I had 4 adults in the Versa, it struggled to accelerate. The only thing I had a real fear of longevity for the Versa was that every time it rained, I found water on the engine valve cover. The seal on the wiper arm cowl under the hood would leak. The dealer replaced the seal. But it would still leak. I hope Nissan addressed the problem. I truly wanted to keep it for how inexpensive it was, but I found out the Versa was very narrow in the back seat for my families needs.
I like it. My 1984 Nissan Stanza was faster, better, than I ever expected and never let me down for fifteen years until some idiot swerved in my front end when I was stopped in a left-turn lane..
I had a 2021 Altima S (base model) for about 8 months, and sold it for a Civic SI. Don't get me wrong, Nissan has done an impressive job over the last few years making their cars extremely competitive in their class. It was insanely comfortable, had so much tech for the price, insanely large trunk, and not too bad fuel economy either. Plus it had a killer sound system, which for me is very important. However, despite the car only having 12k miles on it, I was already having issues with the CVT. It had inconsistent throttle and acceleration, and at times it felt like it was trying more than actually doing (its hard to describe). Not to mention, the driving dynamics were just vague and lifeless, and the steering wheel just had way to much travel before effecting the wheels. given the fact that their CVTs have been problematic for almost 2 decades now, on all models I doubt they have done anything to resolve the issues on the new Versa. though, I test drove one of the new versa when I bought my Civic last year, and it really felt like a compact despite being a sub-compact and felt way more premium than it needed to be and I did like it. I am glad the Nissan is offering a manual transmission, and I would totally buy it if it was an option on the SR trim as it would save me a ton of fuel while still keeping a bit of sportiness. Its a shame as it is such wasted potential.
As always, great video. "U can buy 2 of these for the price of the average car" - That right there sold me on it. And honestly it looks a lot nicer. It is great that Nissan upgraded the external and internal look. To save costs they used the same interior for like 10 years and it showed. Nice to see it modernized.
I know Nissan is laden with the reputation for bad transmissions, but the Versa hasn't suffered as badly as the Sentra for broken CVTs. They are, in fact, more reliable than some Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep models as well as a couple luxury brands (not that this is competing with them) and many people still have older models with high miles. This car proves you can have perfectly good transportation at an exceptional price and even get the good stuff (heated seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise, large infotainment, Android Auto/Carplay, LED headlights, Remote start, etc.). Even if you MAX it out, it still comes to less than $21,000. That's a friggin steal!
A base model Nissan Versa S with manual transmission with no options is $16,700 msrp. The one shown here in this video is just over $20,500 msrp. So, a little misleading on the pricing but inflation and supply chain issues has taken a toll on the car market.
In the fall of 2006 I bought my wife a 2007 Versa hatchback; the model was just being introduced to the Canadian market. 16 years and 140K kms later and it is still in our driveway. It runs like a top and my wife has no interest in replacing it.
Alex, while I'm glad Nissan is making the Versa, Nissan is being disingenuous by presenting this as cheap. Only the base S version with a manual is well under 20k. Most buyers will end up paying close to 20K for a SV automatic model. The SR model shown in your video is over 21k. BTW, the 2023 Corolla LE gets 41 mpg on the highway.
In January of 22 I bought a Hyundai Sonata SEL, I average 40 miles per gallon on the highway. I know it's more expensive but it's larger and more comfortable and roughly gets the same gas mileage
“This is a sedan.” Not really an excuse to not have rear headroom. You should not need a crossover unless you need to carry bulky cargo that won’t fit in a trunk. Coupes are for those who don’t need room in the back.
It's literally one of the smallest sedans on the market. I think you can excuse it not being able to fit a 6'3 dude. If you need headroom that much get an Altima or just a Kicks.
He isn’t even close to 6’3 and headroom was an issue for him. He said “it’s a sedan” meaning nobody should expect rear headroom in any sedan regardless of size. This becoming true as the manufacturers are making them lower and lower with lower rooflines in each new generation. You can have a small sedan with enough headroom. The only real constraint is width if you want to keep the sedan small. That just limits you to 2 adults across instead of 3 in a wide vehicle, but at least the 2 6 ft tall adults would fit comfortably. It could have had another inch or two of rear headroom built in and still been a small sedan
@@webcomment8895 still pretty tall... It's a subcompact car. And a sedan at that. If fitting giants in your backseat is such a priority then get a Kicks
142k on our 2013 Altima 2.5. Zero CVT issues. Zero really any other issues. Was told by Nissan mechanic to do two things: service trans every 40k and don’t stop-light drag race it and the CVT will be fine. So far, so good.
My daily driver is a 2017 Versa base version I bought new. Stick shift, roll-up windows, lol. It's boring, but it starts everyday and gets over 40 mph on the highway.
I hope that Nissan has improved the central armrest in his 2023 model. Last year, the only reason why I did not bought that car was the inexplicable way this armrest was standing at a weird angle. It was Simply Impossible to put it an horizontal position! Very strange angle very unconventional and very uncomfortable! I hope than they fix it!
On paper and in the looks departments, this car is such a great value. I wonder if it comes in a manual, because I keep hearing Nissan's CVT's are absolute garbage.
Love the fact that the infotainment is IN the dash and not on top of it. But could a 6' 5" person drive it? Shame they don't make a coupe version. And are they keeping the manual available for 2023?
