This Thing Cost HOW MUCH?? // 2024 Nissan Versa Review 

Hope a lot of people buy these to show companies we still need cheap, reliable, and repairable transportation. Not just honking suvs and crossovers.

I loved your comment: "You don't always buy a manual transmission car because you can't afford the one with automatic transmission, in many cases you want a standard transmission because you have more fun driving" I totally agree 👍

At least NIssan has their heads out of the clouds and actually brought a semi affordable car to the American market. Now we need a truck at this price range the manufacturer will dominate the market.

The little $22k car got higher scores than the $90-$100k cars you’ve reviewed lately. That’s awesome. I actually think I might try finding one of these with a manual now.

Base trim with the 5-speed stick shift is the way to go. And it's a lot more fun than you'd think.

I’m a clinical psych student and I am also a Florida/ Miami Uber. I have this car and got it new 2023 in the gray sky, Pearl/ SV trim. Being an Uber, fuel economy, efficiency, safety features and easy maintenance are the key most important factors when picking any vehicle brand new. My sister absolutely loves the car and I have to say, this is literally the best car a person can buy brand new if you’re looking to check, the marks of looks, styling, fuel, efficiency, & easy maintenance. I recommend the SV or SR trims as they have all of the enhanced electronic features, Nissan’s 360° car shield protection features , as well as Apple CarPlay.🙏🏼👑

It's more fun driving a slow car fast than a fast car slow!

The entire industry should "listen" to this video. Being an official boomer now, this harkens back to the Datsun B210, which was one of my first cars... 40+ MPG, easy to maintain and it lasted for many years. After maintaining (trying to) a TR-7 for 4 years back then, I missed the B210 immensely. Very nice video. Liked and subbed.

I love how Sarah is constantly on the verge of dying of laughter during this review

“It’s respectable….for what it is.” You are becoming the master of the understatement.

Is the "z" on the coil packs maybe an "N" for Nissan? Cutest car review ever

I'm a single woman in California. I have always driven small, efficient, low cost, low maintenance vehicles. LOVED your review. Subbed!

Kudos for reviewing a car that most reviewers wouldn't take seriously! Great balance (no lost points for no hood struts, it's cheap), gave credit where credit was due, AND... rarely actually laughed, although there was a smirk trying to make itself known during the tech review LOL. Not a car I'd be interested in, but a review that was interesting to watch!

When I was a teenager, my friend had Fiat 126p: 23hp monster with 600ml engine, rwd. It was still a blast to the point of flipping it on the roof when doing donuts at snowy parking lot. We just flip it back and drove away (minus a broken side glass).

we really need to bring back manual small cheap cars.... i really missed the old school hondas

Sarah! It's like you read minds. I just bought a Nissan Versa. Although not a 2024, I bought a 2017 Versa 5-speed for $8k with 49k miles! Loving it so far. Crank windows and all. I enjoyed this review of yours

As always, GREAT review. Hey manufacturers, this is THE person that does REAL WORLD reviews. Keep them coming Sarah!!! ❤

The sad thing is the reason for the lack of tiny cars is CAFE standards are based on the track-wheelbase footprint, and put unreasonably high fuel economy requirements on super small subcompacts. It turns out easier to meet CAFE standards with bigger less efficient vehicles. 😮

as the saying goes, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow!! Another great video. love your content. smile on my face from start to finish always makes my day better and brighter!! Thank you! oh and in my younger days, I drove a Hyundai Scupe (base, manual, no AC)... loved that car. drove the shit out of it!! :)

My very first car was a 1994 Dodge Intrepid. My parents insisted I get something big, because "safety". Anyway, it had modern features, like cruise control, power windows, cd player, etc, yet all I wanted to do was drive my dads 1991 Plymouth Colt 3 door hatchback with a 4 speed manual with manual windows and the only electronic feature was the 2 speed wipers. I loved that thing so much more than my Intrepid. I drive a 2020 Golf GTI now along with my Mustang. Speed and power with a V8 is great, but nothing beats a quick hatchback I can zoom in the corners.

In 1986 I bought a new CRX, red and under 1900 lbs and so much fun. Replaced in 2002 with a Honda Insight, red and under 1900 lbs and so much fun. Still have it because there's nothing new on the market like it.

This is not only the best review of the 2024 Versa that I've seen, but it's one of the best reviews for any car that I've seen full stop. Subscribed.

great video sarah, not everyone has the $ to get the ride they want. This is the ride some of us can afford and need to know its reliable!

I loved my first car, 1978 Toyota Corolla manual transmission was about like this versa. Loved it!

my first car was a 1985 Fiat Uno 903 cc , It had 4 cylinders , single carb and put out about 40 bhp. It was beige too, so I called it 'Chicken Soup' as it was the same colour as a tin of Heinz chicken soup. I use to thrash Chicken Soup within an inch of its life and it just kept on going but it was so much fun on tiny skinny tyres. It was great in snow too, I use to stick it in a low gear and use the manual choke like a cruise control and it would pull itself through snow past loads of 4x4's that were struggling to get up hills !

Sarah you really need to have a "car talk" podcast. So much of what you say I couldn't agree more like the frustration with so many manufacturers only offering manuals in the slowest, cheapest trims. That shit grinds my gears. I'd love to just watch your gorgeous ass shoot the shit with someone about something you're both passionate about.

YES. I had a blast in high school racing around in a Dodge Colt. So fun.

Small cars are fun!!

I love that you reviewed the least expensive new car available as that would most likely be in my new car range. Thanks! 🌸🧡

Wow! First time I've watched one of Sarah's videos. I'm impressed!. Tip my hat to you Sarah; This is a great detailed and refreshing video to watch. You made a fan.

I have a 1993 Nissan Sentra EX with a manual. Its a blast to drive. Nissan makes some of the best small engines and manuals by far. The manual SER version of this car was a true sports car. Bigger engine and far more sporty.

First car was a 1986 Nissan Pulsar NX. 5 speed, power nothing, and No A/C. It was a blast to drive my POS to high school with my friends that had no car… Thanks again for what you do Sarah!!

My favorite car was a 1986 Plymouth (Mitsubishi) Colt with a 4 speed manual that I eventually drove into the ground. I loved driving that little hatchback, so much fun. At the end I had to junk it, when they loaded it on a flatbed to haul it off I actually started to tear up and almost ran after it as they drove it away, I didn't want to let go of it!

In a car review world full of supercars and heavy stupidly powerful SUV's this is by far the best car review I've seen in a long time. The kinda car people should be buying if they had a brain. More manual transmission options for the budget cars would be fantastic. Some of my best drives have been in small low power manual cars. Thank you!

So happy this channel exists. Very true about little cara

This is an excellent first car for a young adult just starting out. Not everyone can afford a $45k car (myself included). We need more low cost, low complexity options in the market.

When I was in the Air Force a century ago I had a 10 year old Karman Gia. Best car I ever had!

Regarding the drop in sales over recent years: They probably didn't make very many. When manufactures were having trouble getting electronics, they allocated what they had to the cars with the best margins.

My very first car was a 1990 Ford Escort Pony, in bright red with dealer installed pinstripes. It had a 4 speed manual with overdrive, no air conditioning, and no power steering. I bought it brand new off the showroom floor and could not have been more proud of a car! The only option it had was an am/fm 4 speaker stereo with cassette and the dealer stripes and undercoating for a grand total of $9052! It was an awesome little car for a working college kid.

I get around 50 hwy too. Huge trunk. No problems at all since 2015 new. Front seats comfortable, quiet for its size. Never had a clearcoat but that may have been an option :)

A lot of car for the price,reviewed with great enthusiasm . Thanks Sarah😁👍❤

Have had a 21 and now a 24 SR. One of my favorite cars. So nice having something loaded with features for so cheap. I think it has special dual port injectors as opposed to a hybrid port/direct system.

Wish there were more simple cars out there. Love your stuff.

the yellow little hand is just amazing

Wow wow wow Sarah says what I’ve always thought - we need more cars like this!

A couple of things, the Z on the coils is actually a sideways N for Nissan. If you look carefully at the 2 injectors per cylinder, they are next to each other. There is no direct injection as there is no high pressure fuel pump (for direct injection) and a regular fuel pump (for port injection). It is actually two port injectors per cylinder, one small injector per intake valve, two valves per cylinder. It helps atomize the fuel better and reduces emissions and expensive metals used for the catalytic converter, reducing costs...of course, at the expense of now having to maintain/test/change 8 injectors. Hope this helps.

"Whether or not it has *a* bean" 😆 This thing is reminiscent of my first car (1989 Civic). Basic design, everything visible and easy to reach.

bought my ‘12 versa hatch for $16.500 new. i love it. raised my daughter in it. took many trips all over the east coast. outerbanks to maine. 225k miles and running strong. Love it still

yup small cars are fun. Most fun i had in a car was with my B12 Sentra. fun to run down quicker cars in a lightweigh compact. 15 years later i bought 2 to restore and relive those moments. 1 for highway cruising, the other for trackdays. 2 flavors 😁

Great to see the best car reviewer on utube now reviewing normal cars👍 Always excellent, and now more down to earth, what a gal👏👏👏👏👏 more reviews please

A Chevy Aveo was the most fun car we had, and you could park it downtown L.A. with the keys in the ignition and nobody would steal it........ Really it was a fun little car.

You’re absolutely right, we need more small car shaped cars not yet another lumpy SUV. A great review. Many thanks.

Cars like this are why it's fun to walk the aisles at the junkyard. So full of random visual recalls to personal events in a time gone by. Yes, the smile says it all.

Another great review and an excellent commentary on being humble. People's value system is all wonky, thanks to media and what not. That is why I respect and enjoy your channel. Keep on being real. Thank you

Two varieties of vehicles that don't get _nearly_ enough love from Americans: 1) Cheap & cheerful cars like the Nissan Versa, and 2) Minivans. Both are "fit for purpose" in undeniable ways.

Dodge Neon first generation was my favorite rental. Light, quick. I remember the shocked look on a 5-series BMW when I smoked it off the line somewhere west of Chicago. After 30 I was toast, but the Neon had fun factor +++.

I bought a used wagon version of this car for my daughter, paid cash, it is a blast to drive! Love these things

It even comes with theft protection if you want, a 5-speed manual transmission.

I had a Mazda3 hatchback, and then a Mazdaspeed3 hatchback with twice as much power. Day to day, the Mazda3 was more fun because I could drive it fast without risking jail.

Excellent thorough review, Sarah, as always. Thank you!

Buy the 5 speed and you won't worry as much about having someone stealing your car AND have fun at the same time. Thank you for sharing your reviews with us and Thank you for your service with the AIr Force. (ever think of joining the ANG?)

Totally agree with the small car sentiment. My favorite car of all time was the 1992 Nissan Sentra Se-r. I would buy one in a minute given the chance.

Is the "z" on the coil packs maybe an "N" for Nissan? Cutest car review ever!

Hi Sarah, I have the 2024 Versa S 5-speed and it does have a little bit more pickup than the CVT. The first day I swapped out the 15" steel wheels for five 17" wheels that are the same as a 2018 Kicks. I upgraded the tires to 215/50R17 and they fill out the wheel wells without rubbing. Yes, the Renault CLIO does have the 4-lug rear disk brakes that could fit. The parking brake will be the biggest hurdle. I added the OEM rear spoiler and tinted the windows lightly. Finally, I'm converting the headlights to LED and adding the LED driving lights. It's a cute little commuter car that gets great fuel economy. It's not fun to drive in high crosswinds or stop and go traffic jams. FYI the engine has dual port fuel injectors per cylinder, no direct fuel injection. I'm pretty sure the engine is the same as the Renault K4M in the CLIO.

This is a great first driver's (teenager) car. Get the manual and make them do all of the maintenance and repairs.

I have a 2015 Nissan Versa with 80k miles on it, got it when it had 7k miles for $11k at the dealership 5 years ago, I just have done oil change and I change the brakes one, that's it, its a very little cute car that never fail.

Yes my 1976 Datson B510 station wagon ... best car i ever had

I put 185,000 miles on a 89 Sentra. A/C, power steering, and automatic. So much fun in that car!

Leave it to you to inform and educate always! You’re just the greatest as well as the hardest working! 🙂proud to support you on Patreon 👊

I own the 2021 5 speed version with upgraded components. It's a way better drive than that CVT version. Also, the white button on the back shift knob is the "sport" mode button. Still slow. Great review. And you can swap in the rear disk brakes from the B17 Sentra.

My favorite car was a 1988 1.2 liter 3 cylinder Subaru Justy RS with on demand push button 4WD in the shifter of the 5 speed transmission, 2 door hatchback with 40 MPGs. It felt like a tank and like a kid with a sled, I couldn’t wait for the next snow storm. Always making tracks before the county plows cleared the roads. Bring back the Justy!

This car is perfect for anyone that needs transportation but doesn’t have a huge bankroll to purchase with. The SR model isn’t bottom of the barrel and has all the amenities that most would really be satisfied with. As always, great review.👍👍🇨🇦

My first car was a 1961 Ford Anglia 105e (Harry Potter's best friend's flying car) for $75. Shortly after that, I bought a '62 Nash Metropolitan. The "Met" needed an engine rebuild due to a wrist pin score in 1 cylinder. I sent the short block to a machine shop for an over bore and new pistons. I then did a road trip to Missouri and back covering almost 4,000 miles in 3 weeks. I was 17 at the time.

3 - peddle car driver here, I agree - manuals forever, btw, I get +36 mpg with my 6 speed manual 4cyl Accord. And yes I drove a little 2 ddor Sentra 5speed back in the late 80s - it was a great all arounder.

My 71 pinto was a blast to drive. Cheap fun basic cars need to return to America. Thanks Sarah for reviewing this little gem!

Great review, Sarah. I share your appreciation for light, lower priced cars. They often produce lots of smiles per gallon. Keep up the great work.

Hey Sarah, just wanted to say really well done with the Celica engine shop problem. Smart work giving them the opportunity to fix their errors. Strategically spot on. Sun Tzu Sarah! Looking forward to see the little beast running!

Came for the bug videos and stayed for Sarah being a dork. Stay gold Inspector Sarah, stay gold.

I saw the title. Wished for the Hiro line and you delivered. I have never had a better start to my daylight savings Monday.

This was the most fun automotive review I’ve seen in a long time!!!😀

Never stop making videos queen!!

My first car was a 1981 Honda Civic CVCC Wagon with a stick shift. Drove it til it died at 275,000 miles. Such a blast to drive, I wish I could have a new one just the same.

I had a 1978 Chevette 4 speed rear wheel drive! Fun has heck!

I hope Nissan sends you a base model with a 5 speed to drive for the summer. The videos you would make with that car would improve their sales dramatically.

i think this is my favourite review youve ever done! please do more small fun cars in the future :)

The most fun car I ever drove was a little 3-cylinder Suzuki car with red paint and lots of body damage. I rented it while on vacation in Hawaii and everyone thought I was a local so I got a lot of respect. It had a top speed of around 45 MPH and very little power so that made driving so easy because I either pressed the gas pedal all the way or the brake pedal all the way and I did not have to think about adjusting or regulating the car's speed and that made it super fun to drive.

We need a Mirage review Sarah.

Sarah I love this review. I have been driving underpowered cars most of my life and I agree with you across the board. They are more fun to drive and get great gas mileage. I have owned 3 VW bugs 1 Subaru wagon 1 Toyota Celica 1 Ford Fiesta and currently driving a 1999 Ford Ranger and every one had a manual transmission. They all where so much fun to drive. I have had larger cars but not near as much fun and cost a lot more.

I know that smile Sarah. I owned a brand new 2017 Spark (manual transmission) for 5 years and it was a hilarious street legal go kart. I really miss it.

Sarah your reviews are the most informative and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for your enthusiastic presentation. 😊

Jatco transmissions are the bomb. Cause they self destruct.

I’m glad you enjoy small cars as much as I do. I could care less less what someone else drives

Sara, you have to test the manual please ? Please? PLEASE? 😙

1988 ford FESTIVA 5 SPEED. drove it from pa to ca and back ....still dream about this car

Everything about this is adorable

My wife had got a brand new versa s in 2013, we loved the thing! Although we lived in Colorado at the time and it would struggle going up on I-70. We have great memories in that thing and it costed brand new 11k at the time 😂

I love your comments like snappy fresh beans, cheese grader and pea shooter exhaust.

My first car was a 1974 Honda Civic. I have so many fun and fond memories of that car! About six years ago, I bought a 1993 Ford Festiva from a friend. Kept it for two years. I only got rid of it because at 210,000 miles, it was on the verge of giving up the ghost. Both of the aforementioned cars were equipped with manual transmissions. I cut my teeth on small cars, so I know exactly what you were experiencing behind the wheel of that Versa. Great video!

Thanks for reviewing a car that many people can afford! I grew up in small inexpensive cars, until Dad bought a Citroën DS. Drove a FIAT 128 in canary yellow during the first gas crisis, what a fun car but what a sloppy gearshift! Not sure if it even had a radio, likely it didn't. The LeCar made it into the family, and my sister drove a Yugo at one time. Never owned a Peugeot but my oldest brother owned a Simca that preceded the 128, same overall design. Love small cars, my fav in recent times was the KIA Forte Coup SX w/6 speed manual. With small cars you can toss them around and have a load of fun without having to be in triple digit speeds. That's what I call fun! Love that you are a fan of these cars.

Yes! 04 chevy aveo 1.6 5speed base model. Crank windows, manual locks, no air. Tuned simply with an intake and 1 ohm resistor chip at the ats, it was so fast and fun I sold my custom-built Evo 8! Couldn't WAIT for a turbo 1.6 and almost 20 years later I have my 1.6 turbo Kia Forte GT. Absolutely AMAZING!