Pros: Value pricing; dexterity in city commuting; fuel economy; rare-for-the-class features
Cons: Lots of noise; meager power at highway speeds; built-to-a-price cabin materials
CG Says: For 2017, Nissan Versa drops its optional 4-speed automatic transmission—leaving a choice of 5-speed manual or CVT transmissions. A new Special Edition Package that includes 5-inch color display screen, fog lights, and alloy wheels is newly available on the SV model. Note that the Versa sedan is also available in a hatchback body style called Versa Note (see separate report). Although the base S and mid-level S Plus versions of the Versa are somewhat sparsely equipped by today’s standards, the top-line SV and SL models have all the expected features at a price that looks good even against smaller subcompact rivals. Power can feel meager at higher speeds and some of the interior materials don’t impress, but if interior room, cargo space, and high fuel economy are tops on your list, the Versa is a must-see.
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Nation of Manufacture | Mexico |
| Base Prices | 1.6 S, manual: $11,990 1.6 S Plus, CVT: $13,990 1.6 SV, CVT: $15,580 1.6 SL, CVT: $17,140 |
| Base Engine 1.6-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 109 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 27-31 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 36-39 |
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