I want a GIF of "Honestly, I only expected this to tilt." There was something about the delivery, as if it had jut 5% extra enthusiasm than was warranted, that made me chuckle.
"Android Auto is not standard" would make 0 sense 25 years ago 🤣 we've come a long way when a budget subcompact gets dinged for not integrating a particular smart phone app!!
Manual is the ONLY was to buy a 4 cyl econobox. They simply offer more fun, power, and longevity. Fuel economy as well if you know how to drive stick. Especially a Nissan that’s known for reliability issues if you go CVT.
I bought my 2020 s Versa yesterday! The color is a brilliant gray! It’s so nice!!! Only thing is I wished it had a arm rest... The I love the safety features!! I had a 2008 Altima it had 133k miles I never had a issue with the CVT! It was such a good car! I will keep with Nissan family!
When I bought my Versa in " S " trim it came with the manual transmission. I asked for a arm rest to be installed. They looked. Had it in stock. As an unusual request it took the dealer a bit of time to install it. But it's amazing. Pricey AF but I had to have an arm rest. Well worth it.
2016 SV here myself, also love mine. CVT is still working great after 74k miles (3rd and likely final owner). I expect it will last at least 150k, but I know CVTs can fail catastrophically, so always need to keep that in mind
I like the "compared to like vehicles" disclaimer (4:18). It took me several of these videos to figure out that that's how the seat comfort ratings work. This will save others from suffering the same confusion.
Good review Alex, love how you pack more words into a few seconds than an investment commercial disclaimer! I'll look at this although my 2015 Versa SV is still serving me well, no problems or issues at all, and pretty quiet. The interior is enough, not fancy, but the high and very comfortable zero gravity seats and the high ceiling with easy in-out suit me fine on long trips, plus everyone remarks on how roomy the back seat and trunk are. I'll miss that. I usually choose this over my Audi A4 which I also love for very different reasons. I average 42 mpg and expect the new version will be about that. I love the cvt, I understand how and why they work, and I think they are brilliant. Expecting the same with this refreshed model.. and it is nicer looking.
It doesn't matter what vehicle you are in, bear in mind the tire pressure setting is intended for bearing the full load with luggage in the trunk, full tank of gas, and rear seat occupied. That means if the driver is the sole occupant, you can safely take out 3 psi in the rear tires to cure that jittery feeling when driving in a spirited manner.
Very logical review Alex. It’s a low cost subcompact car. It’s not a Lexus. I wish they would have put those headlights on the Altima tho🤔! Would love see a comparison with this and Rio and Accent.
I just bought a 2020 Versa S with the 5 speed manual and I,love it so far. I am curious why the rear view mirrors are mounted on the door panel instead of at the base of the pillars like on the Altima and Maxima.
Yes but what Nissan failed to tell you is the Jatco CVT transmission might not last the car's 3yr/36000 mile warranty...had mine replaced under extented warranty at 42000 miles, on my 2016 Maxima...you've been warned...while at the Nissan dealership, saw quite a few Nissan's awaiting CVT transmission replacements and these where NOT old cars ...most where within 5 to 6 yrs old and not high mileage....talked to the lead mechanic, while he was away from the service advisor (service advisor tried to keep them away from the costumers for some reason) and when I asked him about Nissan's CVT's transmission failure rate ...he stated that Nissan is aware of the problem and working with Jatco to improve on design fix ....this came from the mechanic doing my transmission replacement
spanishh2001 um it would’ve been covered under the 5yr 60k mile powertrain warranty. 🤔 if you’ve got the vin# I’ll look it up to see how it was covered.
@@MrRailroader03 not sure who paid for the replacement but it was under warranty....they tried to get out of doing the work ...but I kept all my maintenance records...
Wow I think the car looks really good and doesn’t look cheap like the last model, also lots of features! If I didn’t just purchase my 2018 vw tiguan s limited, I would of definitely looked at this for a commuter
The backup camera is required in all new cars. It is not an option. LED headlights won't melt snow like halogen headlights will. Something to consider if you drive in snow
my 15 versa has been a lemon.. its in the shop now.. never had soo many problems with a 70,000 mile car.. its insane. now that the versa is no longer dirt cheap i cannot see who would want one.
@@smoothestofbrains staticishock96 first the blower motor went out.. then the radiator fan.. alright no biggie.. then the car died one day with my 18 month old in the back seat.. So i figured maybe the fuel pump.. turns out the catalytic needs to be replaced, and the ecm.. these parts can be had on ebay but it cost 557 for nissan to diagnose after having it at 2 other shops.. I spent 2000 to find out the job was gonna be 3450 dollars .. now its sitting outside the house.. not running. i bought another car and still not sure what ill do with my 70k mile versa lemon..my advice is sell or trade in the 2015 asap.. they made a lot of changes that model year and all were bad. one example , the blower motor was switched to the driver side so the entire dashboard needs to come out to access it.. this is a 1200 dollar job .. on the older models it was behind the glove box and took about 45 minutes in less right in the driveway.. The wiring harness that goes to the fuel pump is also faulty half the time.. this can blow the ecm and the fuel pump.get rid of it before it all starts happening.
My 2015 SV has been great with zero problems at 63K. Zero. I know Scotty K. and fans always bash the JATCO transmission (you can tell by the comments) but no complaints here and we've had three. I'm a mechanical engineer so I understand how a CVT works, why it operates a bit differently and frankly, I love it for being so MPG intelligent. 42 mpg avg. without fail, roomy as hell, and the most comfortable seats and entry/exit ever and that includes our Lincoln. Electric motors and added weight aren't necessary with the Versa to get comfy, zero gravity and NASA figured that all out. Cartoonish? who cares. I like it. Roof is high so driver sits comfortably high in a seat that's more like a chair. Plenty of head and rear seat room. With the seats down the thing swallows a lot. I thought the '15 was quiet but if you say the 2020 is even more so, I'm looking at it just hope they didn't lower it too much. Almost hate to move on as this one has been so good to us. I always appreciate Alex's balanced reviews in that he doesn't try to compare everything to a Bentley.
@@smoothestofbrains I changed my cvt transmission fluid at 50K but analysis showed that it was still clean, but the recommended service interval is 60K and I usually don't wait til the last minute on my vehicles, whatever the schedule interval says. Keep engine oil changed at 3-4K and trans at 60K max and you should be fine. Of course if you ride your cars hard (I don't) you can expect things to last less long. I'm still getting 42mpg avg. and 50-something hwy so I think I'll keep it. Good car. ...and good luck!
@@lklpalka Thanks for the information. I was just a little worried because I've had a bunch of people ask why I bought a shit car. I really like my cvt transmission. I get amazing gas mileage because I do a lot of traveling for the army
@@smoothestofbrains let them laugh, I have fun with it with the occasional smartass. Added plus: It's not just a car, but also a tool that helps reveal the character of your friends 🤓
Companies that split out and charge more for the everyday-useful feature (i.e. adaptive cruise control) from their advanced safety functionality: Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, .... Companies that keep adaptive cruise control together with AEB: Honda, Subaru, Toyota, .... Easy enough choice for me. Note blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alerts require additional sensors. Adaptive cruise does not require additional sensors beyond what is required for AEB.
Wow! Looks very nice. Now all Nissan product lines are looking the same and without the badge, you can't tell if it's a Versa, Sentra, or Altima just from the profile alone. The New Sentra looking very nice as well. Nice review.
@@chrishuber8930 im thinking next gen Sentra will approach 200 if they do another turbo version. My concern is does this bigger and more luxurious Versa actually outdo the Sentra and make irrelevant?? Although if they kill off the maxima then the Sentra could grow to a size similar to the early 2000s Altima but still be classed as a compact car. Make it longer and lower.
It's about time. We recondition these as used cars in our shop all the time and they always felt very old and unrefined compared to cars like the current generation Fit. This design is far more handsome without being childish or over the top. Hopefully it will get an updated engine fairly soon as both the fuel economy and power output lag behind the Honda Fit's 1.5L.
The Mirage G4 does have the most combined leg room and rear seat room in its sub compact class. The rear seat in it is very roomy. Im 6 ft and with front seat all the way back I can still sit behind my self without my knees hitting the front seat back.
Apple Car Play and Android auto are standard on the SR trim but not available on the lowest trim. The icons on the infotainment screen in the SR trim in the video clearly show Apple Car Play. So it's somewhat misleading to say that neither is standard without mentioning on which trim.
I don't know how at this time a part of the cars community only focus on CVTs, economy and electric cars as the only option for a vehicle. Each person have a different necessity: Some humans are looking for economy, others want a vehicle to go from point A to B, some people come from the sport community and are car guys/girls that look for power and racing. I don't know how to express this, but the high performance in mid-cost vehicles is underrated. I'm not saying that a Nissan Versa is for racing, but every car need an opportunity to get involved in that side. For a car I expect to have a variety of options: Manual gearbox, Secuential automatic and why not a CVT. All I want to see is a balance between performance/response, strong acceleration, confort, security, technology and gentle support for families with kids and pets.
funny how in mexico, we've got leather seats, android auto and apple car play for the middle and higher trims. we also have the smart key and start stop button in all trims. it starts at 12,000 with the "sense" trim which includes standard: - smart key, and start stop button. - 6 airbags, ESP, ABS, Reverse sensors. - bluetooth stereo (no screen display). and tops at 16,000 for the "platinum" trim which includes: - Leather seats and leather steering wheel. - Auto emergency braking, Blind spot monitoring, auto high beams. - 360° view camera - heated rear view mirrors - even a forgotten items alert. - 17' alluminum rims. cars in mexico are CHEAP, for example mazda 3 starts at 14,500. and still most peolpe can't afford the versa, i'm struggling to get 500 to repair my 2004 astra.
Sad to see that the Versa Note is gone! I have a 2016 Nissan Versa Note and i love it. I like to manual windows in mine compared to the power windows in the new one. Also the price is too high! Better to go with the competition in my mind.
So what is the new “most room for least money” champ since the Versa is no linger it? The first generation Versa was an amazing family sedan value, offering limo-like room and terrific comfort for minuscule price. It’s tried and true engine and four speed automatic were bulletproof with regular maintenance.
You should call this a false economy car. Seems cheap but it will cost you later. Both in extreme depreciation and repair costs. Check out rental counters across the country to see this model.
just picked up a 23 Versa SR in Texas over the New Yrs weekend, love the car, handles great, comfortable ride, the sound system pretty amazing! must be a Bose like my 22 Sentra SR had. only thing i don't understand is why it didn't come with fog-lights like the 2022 SRs have, and like the one in the video has. all there is where the fog lights are supposed to go are these blacked out fake vents that serve no purpose (videos on my channel, you'll see what i'm talking about), i think i'm gonna try to get a set of them through parts. but ya, doesn't make any sense! ☮
I purchased a brand new versa in 2015 and was told that the car would do up to 40 mpg hwy. I travel hwy to work and back everyday and drive very humbly! i never hit over 29 mpg which was a big let down!! over all i liked the car! but i question the 40 mpg quote!
The 2015 Nissan Versa is rated for 39 MPG in the highway. You should be getting 39 MPG if you drive at 56 MPH, if you go faster than that on the highway, forget it, you won't get 39 MPG. Also, make sure you do your maintenance. Spark plugs, air filter, synthetic motor oil, transmission fluid changes, balance tires, proper tire pressure, etc.
I bought a new Versa sedan when the redesigned model came out in 2012. It was a very practical cheap car and I thought it was a nice looking subcompact for the time. It also had a very refined driving personality for a cheap car. I learned quickly during my ownership that the quality was TERRIBLE though. I only kept the car 2yrs and 56k miles. In that time, the transmission was acting faulty, the paint started peeling, the front end (not sure if steering or suspension) started making clunking noise, there were quite a few squeaks and rattles. I didn't trust the transmission, so I traded it in before it failed. This new Versa is very appealing visually, but I will never buy a Nissan again until enough time has passed to prove their CVTs are dependable and overall quality has improved. It also bugs the hell out of me that every subcompact seems to get the same or worse fuel economy than if you step up to a compact size model with more room, better safety and more power. It makes subcompacts rather pointless if you can afford to spend a couple grand more and step up to a compact.
You are 100% right.Got 2017 Versa Note. Transmission is POS!!!!!!. still have 5 month under warranty . Thinking to sell before it ends. Never ever nissan again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sad to see Nissan going down the sinkhole. If you want a Nissan, better learn to shift and clutch YOURSELF before the CVT has a chance of stranding you!
@@ivanachipko8114 Trade in that Versa Note before the warranty is up. Nissan CVTs cost a fortune to replace out of warranty and they are POS, like you said.
@@calgary2800 123k and 54k on my two cubes, CVTs serviced every 30k since new. Never any serious mechanical issues. Annoying water leak in the older cube's cargo area, sure. But so far, reliable.
I'm bummed the Versa hatchback is not getting this redesign. The Kicks just doesn't have the same appeal as a hatch would for me. Good to hear it is quieter, smoother and generally less abrasive than the previous model though. Drove from Chicago to Detroit and and back in a last-gen Versa sedan and it was not particularly enjoyable to say the least.
Nissan Versas certainly have a lower cost of ownership than most cars in this segment, the old CVT failures notwithstanding (which seem to have tampered off after 2013 or so).
When I bought my 2012 Versa SV (mid-level trim) new, I was baffled that it didn't have a split-fold rear seat and variable speed intermittent wipers. I understand they were trying to keep cost down, but their packaging of features was painfully lacking for the mid-level trim. Hopefully they've done better with this new Versa.
With a bit more hp and torque it could still get close to 40 mpg at 60 mph, but more fun to drive and less noise from the engine. Given their reliability I would suggest a 1-2 year old Corolla, Forte, Elantra or Civic instead of this. Then you would really be getting value for your money. A test drive in a Versa compared to a slightly used Corolla would convince you that new or a low price is not the best choice. I do give Nissan credit for improving this car, but the engine is really the weak link. Imagine what it is like with 4 adults and some luggage.
I owned previous gen Versa and Mirage. Mirage is a great city car. Torturous for anything else. Was still a better quality car overall than the Versa though. So many peoblems with that car,
I never cared for the Versa sedan, the Versa Note hatchback however, I thought was a fairly decent car. And it appears WIDTH is now being used to make cars more able to pass collision tests as the 2020 Corolla is the same 2 inches wider versus the outgoing model.
So they made it look nicer, gave it a bunch of cool features, and then made it much less useful as a daily driver by making the backseat smaller and the trunk smaller, way go Nissan good job. The former car had the largest back seat you could get in any Nissan sedan. And now it has one smaller then a Hyundai accent. I guess I can cross this car off my possible list..
PLEASE help me Alex. I did a Side by Side between this Versa, and the Sentra. Both have virtually the same BHP, torque, and Trunk Volume and the Versa now looks like the Sentra. I would argue that the Versa dash looks a little better. The Sentra is about $3K more. If I seen either one coming down the street I would think Sentra. Why not save money and get the Sentra with all the safety features. I do realize you can get a sunroof and leather maybe in the Sentra with the adjust price for those options. What do you think about this? LOVE all your Content
This is a no for me. I have a 2018 Versa Note, and I am quite disappointed with Nissan for not making a hatchback version as I find a hatch to be more versatile. Second, the main selling point of the Versa and the Versa Note was the very generous room in the rear. It was and still is amazing how the rear can have that much room for a subcompact. But Nissan took it away. To me this is just s poor man’s Sentra. I love my Versa Note. But for my next subcompact, I’ll be looking at the Honda Fit.
Honda fit is no longer going to be sold in America. Nissan makes a hatchback version of the new versa in other countries around the world where demand is higher. It's known as the 2020 Nissan Micra in other countries. They might bring it to the USA in the future.
Personal experience: have a 07 versa w/ 190,000 miles. At a stop sign, my car refused to move. This confirmed everything I've read about these JATCO CVT transmissions! Just tinkering around, I emptied the transmission fluid (was black and gunky) and dropped the pan. I've never seen a pan so dirty...it had so much "mud" on the bottom, the magnets were completely covered and overrunning their capacity to hold any more metallic particles. Needles to say, the two filters were clogged. I cleaned the oil pan and the filters with brake fluid, reinstalled and refilled with fresh synthetic fluid...car runs like new again. Since then, I've dropped the pan again to reinspect (after 15,000 miles) and it had already started to get dirty. Not to the extent of the original clean up, but a slight film. Car is still running without issues. Good luck.
@@princessdoddie Interesting. So the CVT transmission does not have the similar characteristics as the automatic that you can ruin the lower gears by flushing the fluid at long mileage because some of the shavings that help with the liquid friction of the torque converter are removed?
1. I prefer halogen headlamps with LED tail lamps than LED headlamps with incandescent tail lamps. 2. I don't like floating roof design but I don't hate it. It makes the new Versa different from the old. 3. Steering wheel design and steering wheel's control button is perfect. I hate steering wheel's control button of Benz and TOYOTA.
I'm not a Nissan fan. The last vehicle I owned from Nissan was a Datsun 240Z and that was many years ago. I don't find most of their vehicles compelling compared to the alternatives including the Atltima, Maxima, Murano, and the Pathfinder.(Not familiar enough with the Sentra to comment.)I am rather impressed by the Versa, however. For recent graduates struggling with student loan debt or parents (like me) looking at vehicles for a daughter heading off to college the Versa has some compelling features. My daughter won't be leaving for a couple of years but I'm fairly sure what the priorities will be. () New vs Used. The budget will have to be $25K or less. Of course, a used car that's already absorbed a year or two of depreciation is an appealing alternative. But I don't want my daughter to inherit the problems that led a previous owner to replace a vehicle so quickly. And for other reasons (see below) I want the full range of safety and driver assistance features only now trickling down to lower priced vehicles. Further, a new car warranty will be more important than is typically the case when I purchase a vehicle. I won't be around to deal with the minor issues that occur as a vehicle ages. My daughter is a bright young woman but a "gear head" she is not. She needs to be studying, not turning a wrench or finding a reliable mechanic. () Economy vs performance. There will be enough pleas for extra money from mom and dad while she's in college. She's going to have to pay for her own gas. Do I care whether her car can go from 0 to 60 in under 9 seconds or the fact that a CVT is less engaging than a geared transmission? Nope. And frankly neither does she. Am I impressed with a combined 35 mpg and 40 mpg on the highway? YES! It's not a hybrid but the Versa (as well vehicles like the KIA Forte) hit that magic 40 mpg figure that looks so good on the window sticker. And since she'll probably be living at least several hours from "home," there will be a number of back and forth freeway slogs each year. Perhaps even monthly weekend trips for home cooking and laundry. Not to mention the inevitable "road trips" that she'll remember for years. 40 mpg looks better and better. () Safety tech and driver assistance features. As a father I'll want every feature and gadget I can get. I'm especially impressed by the tech Nissan has loaded on a sub-$20K vehicle. Crash protection in the event of a calamity goes without saying but features like blind spot monitoring and reverse autonomous braking can reduce the chances for minor accidents that cost time and money. Both in short supply for a student. () Styling. If I were purchasing a vehicle for myself I'd probably opt for a KIA Soul. And if I had a son it would probably be a compact pickup. But my taste runs toward "funky" and my daughter is more "fashion forward." The Versa (and the larger KIA Forte) are likely to be what she prefers. () Bottom Line. The Versa obviously won't appeal to everyone. But for many it ticks a number of boxes that rivals at the $20K price point do not.
It’s a Nissan. The Chrysler of Japan. Only thing keeping them alive is there cheaper prices than Toyota or Honda. Including massive discounts. Same thing keeping Mitsubishi alive. No Nissan is value for the money. It’s safer to just buy a used Toyota or spend a couple thousand more for a brand new Corolla. If you buy cheap you get cheap.
@@aliendroneservices6621 wasn't that cancelled? Also, it is $4k more than even this in its top trim and would take its lifetime of fuel savings to earn that delta back.
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?
Hyundai/Kia reliability consistently outrank Nissan these days. I don't blame you one bit. MOST Nissan models have a reputation for failure prone CVT. If they make 1 good car with a CVT, that's nothing to brag about like this other fool in the comments. Meanwhile, the Hyundais catching fire affect like 2 models out of their entire vehicle line. The fire issue isn't even a defect. It has to do with improper fuel line connections after having the faulty engines replaced, which also was not an engineering flaw, but a manufacturing defect of the camshaft. Nissan CVTs are garbage off the factory floor due to poor design.
The Yaris is probably best in class. You can do better than the Fit, honestly. It doesn't have the driving dynamics as its last generation. It's also less spacious and the cargo capacity was compromised in the newer one. The last generation was made in Japan, and when Honda went to Mexico for the new Fit, the quality took a noticeable decline.
Dan bish Well he means the cheapest car in America as a new car at retail cost. Of course everyone knows you can pick up used cars for a low price. This isn’t what he is talking about.
John Franklin I rather have last years higher trim car than this years entry level and this is coming from someone who’s had 2 brand new cars. That warranty ends fast and half the time they don’t tell you what’s covered but hey I don’t have a problem but if I’m gonna get a brand new car it better be something I’m gonna love
@@dannybishop68 That's absolutely true. I've had 7 brand new cars. Bought my 1st at age 20. You should always get something you're happy with. But today, used cars around 2 or 3 years old dont depreciate like they used to. And with good wheeling and dealing, you can usually buy brand new ,for pretty much what they want for the 2 or 3 year old one. And of course, there's always a gamble on what you're getting with used. I always wonder why someone would get rid of a 2 ....3 year old car in the 1st place. Lease?? Wouldn't want a lease as most people wont maintain it, and probably drive the hell out of it. Lemon?? Possibly. Anyway, I've been lucky, never owned a lemon! Just be careful if you do decide to go used. Insist on a good aftermarket warranty. And make THEM pay for it. They will!
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I want a GIF of "Honestly, I only expected this to tilt."
There was something about the delivery, as if it had jut 5% extra enthusiasm than was warranted, that made me chuckle.
Thinking of how budget economy cars were 25 year ago this would be an absolute luxury car by comparison.
"Android Auto is not standard" would make 0 sense 25 years ago 🤣 we've come a long way when a budget subcompact gets dinged for not integrating a particular smart phone app!!
I have this 2020 Nissan Versa S. What blessing. Your video right on point. Thank you for a great video. My car is Blue also.
I have the 2007 versa manual and love it. I'm getting this with a Manual as well :)
Before you buy new nissan better check carcomplaints.com
@@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord That site has 0 complaints for Versas from model years 2018 and 2019. What is that supposed to tell them?
Manual is the ONLY was to buy a 4 cyl econobox. They simply offer more fun, power, and longevity. Fuel economy as well if you know how to drive stick. Especially a Nissan that’s known for reliability issues if you go CVT.
We think this is the best values. We loved our time testing this car
Well done, Nissan.
Much better than ever before
Nah. The Jatco CVT is trash.
Still using the crappy CVT transmissions that break down
So long as they dont replace the shitty Transmissions they put in their cars, i will never touch Nissan again.
I bought my 2020 s Versa yesterday! The color is a brilliant gray! It’s so nice!!! Only thing is I wished it had a arm rest... The I love the safety features!! I had a 2008 Altima it had 133k miles I never had a issue with the CVT! It was such a good car! I will keep with Nissan family!
When I bought my Versa in " S " trim it came with the manual transmission. I asked for a arm rest to be installed. They looked. Had it in stock. As an unusual request it took the dealer a bit of time to install it. But it's amazing. Pricey AF but I had to have an arm rest. Well worth it.
@@onlyhereonce7290 any issues with your S MT?
@@JJPMustang absolutely zero. I've had it for 6,500 miles. Love it.
@@onlyhereonce7290 thanks for the update!
I have a 2017 Versa Note SV. Bought preowned and I love it.
2016 SV here myself, also love mine. CVT is still working great after 74k miles (3rd and likely final owner). I expect it will last at least 150k, but I know CVTs can fail catastrophically, so always need to keep that in mind
Nice car and the front grill is not too big.
I like the "compared to like vehicles" disclaimer (4:18). It took me several of these videos to figure out that that's how the seat comfort ratings work. This will save others from suffering the same confusion.
Good review Alex, love how you pack more words into a few seconds than an investment commercial disclaimer! I'll look at this although my 2015 Versa SV is still serving me well, no problems or issues at all, and pretty quiet. The interior is enough, not fancy, but the high and very comfortable zero gravity seats and the high ceiling with easy in-out suit me fine on long trips, plus everyone remarks on how roomy the back seat and trunk are. I'll miss that. I usually choose this over my Audi A4 which I also love for very different reasons. I average 42 mpg and expect the new version will be about that. I love the cvt, I understand how and why they work, and I think they are brilliant. Expecting the same with this refreshed model.. and it is nicer looking.
It doesn't matter what vehicle you are in, bear in mind the tire pressure setting is intended for bearing the full load with luggage in the trunk, full tank of gas, and rear seat occupied. That means if the driver is the sole occupant, you can safely take out 3 psi in the rear tires to cure that jittery feeling when driving in a spirited manner.
Dominic Fong I didn’t know this! I’m going to try this in my new VW Tiguan. Thank you
Glad it still has the manual.
Very logical review Alex. It’s a low cost subcompact car. It’s not a Lexus. I wish they would have put those headlights on the Altima tho🤔! Would love see a comparison with this and Rio and Accent.
I had the 2014 verse SV & it was good but I would definitely get this one!
I just bought a 2020 Versa S with the 5 speed manual and I,love it so far. I am curious why the rear view mirrors are mounted on the door panel instead of at the base of the pillars like on the Altima and Maxima.
Keep us updated
How's the acceleration? What did you drive before this, and is this faster or slower than that?
Keep me updated. I just bought 2020 Versa S in a manual transmission just a few days ago.
Take an look at mirror placement, on cars actually "in" Japan Lol.😂
I'm looking at buying an "get around" for local drives. I want the S version too. Are you still happy with your Versa?
Yes but what Nissan failed to tell you is the Jatco CVT transmission might not last the car's 3yr/36000 mile warranty...had mine replaced under extented warranty at 42000 miles, on my 2016 Maxima...you've been warned...while at the Nissan dealership, saw quite a few Nissan's awaiting CVT transmission replacements and these where NOT old cars ...most where within 5 to 6 yrs old and not high mileage....talked to the lead mechanic, while he was away from the service advisor (service advisor tried to keep them away from the costumers for some reason) and when I asked him about Nissan's CVT's transmission failure rate ...he stated that Nissan is aware of the problem and working with Jatco to improve on design fix ....this came from the mechanic doing my transmission replacement
spanishh2001 yeah but many don’t know that
spanishh2001 um it would’ve been covered under the 5yr 60k mile powertrain warranty. 🤔 if you’ve got the vin# I’ll look it up to see how it was covered.
@@MrRailroader03 not sure who paid for the replacement but it was under warranty....they tried to get out of doing the work ...but I kept all my maintenance records...
spanishh2001 great, give that vin# and let’s see who covered it. What dealership was trying to “get out of the work” so I can follow up
Lmao just buy the manual.
So glad you show the cars with the turn signal on !!!!!!!! Thank you !!!
That was a nice touch. More reviewers should do that.
They got rid of Carlos Ghosn... Thats why it looks so good.
Wow I think the car looks really good and doesn’t look cheap like the last model, also lots of features! If I didn’t just purchase my 2018 vw tiguan s limited, I would of definitely looked at this for a commuter
We have. a. Versa and. I Must say of all the cars we've had it's the most satisfying and surprising car any Price.
How old is it?
The backup camera is required in all new cars. It is not an option. LED headlights won't melt snow like halogen headlights will. Something to consider if you drive in snow
my 15 versa has been a lemon.. its in the shop now.. never had soo many problems with a 70,000 mile car.. its insane. now that the versa is no longer dirt cheap i cannot see who would want one.
I have that same year and model. I have the versa sv. I don't have lots of miles on it but what issues have you had?
@@smoothestofbrains staticishock96 first the blower motor went out.. then the radiator fan.. alright no biggie.. then the car died one day with my 18 month old in the back seat.. So i figured maybe the fuel pump.. turns out the catalytic needs to be replaced, and the ecm.. these parts can be had on ebay but it cost 557 for nissan to diagnose after having it at 2 other shops.. I spent 2000 to find out the job was gonna be 3450 dollars .. now its sitting outside the house.. not running. i bought another car and still not sure what ill do with my 70k mile versa lemon..my advice is sell or trade in the 2015 asap.. they made a lot of changes that model year and all were bad. one example , the blower motor was switched to the driver side so the entire dashboard needs to come out to access it.. this is a 1200 dollar job .. on the older models it was behind the glove box and took about 45 minutes in less right in the driveway.. The wiring harness that goes to the fuel pump is also faulty half the time.. this can blow the ecm and the fuel pump.get rid of it before it all starts happening.
My 2015 SV has been great with zero problems at 63K. Zero. I know Scotty K. and fans always bash the JATCO transmission (you can tell by the comments) but no complaints here and we've had three. I'm a mechanical engineer so I understand how a CVT works, why it operates a bit differently and frankly, I love it for being so MPG intelligent. 42 mpg avg. without fail, roomy as hell, and the most comfortable seats and entry/exit ever and that includes our Lincoln. Electric motors and added weight aren't necessary with the Versa to get comfy, zero gravity and NASA figured that all out. Cartoonish? who cares. I like it. Roof is high so driver sits comfortably high in a seat that's more like a chair. Plenty of head and rear seat room. With the seats down the thing swallows a lot. I thought the '15 was quiet but if you say the 2020 is even more so, I'm looking at it just hope they didn't lower it too much. Almost hate to move on as this one has been so good to us. I always appreciate Alex's balanced reviews in that he doesn't try to compare everything to a Bentley.
I have the same year. What should I do to make sure the transmission is okay? I have very low milage.
@@smoothestofbrains I changed my cvt transmission fluid at 50K but analysis showed that it was still clean, but the recommended service interval is 60K and I usually don't wait til the last minute on my vehicles, whatever the schedule interval says. Keep engine oil changed at 3-4K and trans at 60K max and you should be fine. Of course if you ride your cars hard (I don't) you can expect things to last less long. I'm still getting 42mpg avg. and 50-something hwy so I think I'll keep it. Good car. ...and good luck!
@@lklpalka Thanks for the information. I was just a little worried because I've had a bunch of people ask why I bought a shit car. I really like my cvt transmission. I get amazing gas mileage because I do a lot of traveling for the army
@@smoothestofbrains let them laugh, I have fun with it with the occasional smartass. Added plus: It's not just a car, but also a tool that helps reveal the character of your friends 🤓
@@smoothestofbrains you should not care what folks think of your car. It's your money, you buy what you want.
I drive the 2012 and it’s so slow. I was looking into the rogue but now I might consider this beautiful 2020 versa.
Thanks Alex always fair reviews from you.
Companies that split out and charge more for the everyday-useful feature (i.e. adaptive cruise control) from their advanced safety functionality: Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, ....
Companies that keep adaptive cruise control together with AEB: Honda, Subaru, Toyota, ....
Easy enough choice for me. Note blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alerts require additional sensors. Adaptive cruise does not require additional sensors beyond what is required for AEB.
Adaptive cruise control sucks. Drove the car. It's meant to be driven. Hyundai and Kia blow the other cars out of the water for the money
Best Video Review ive seen on RUclips, good work
Lol I live in Nashville & it was funny watching you ride the same roads I rode.😂
Wow! Looks very nice. Now all Nissan product lines are looking the same and without the badge, you can't tell if it's a Versa, Sentra, or Altima just from the profile alone. The New Sentra looking very nice as well. Nice review.
I got a versa commercial right before this video. Very fitting.
Id like to see a Nissan versa SR Turbo. That be some fun power. Bring it up to like 200 hp or so.
Won't happen. The Sentra doesn't even make 200 hp. Kia and Hyundai Cars blow this out of the water
@@chrishuber8930 im thinking next gen Sentra will approach 200 if they do another turbo version. My concern is does this bigger and more luxurious Versa actually outdo the Sentra and make irrelevant?? Although if they kill off the maxima then the Sentra could grow to a size similar to the early 2000s Altima but still be classed as a compact car. Make it longer and lower.
They need to drop the 1.8 from the Sentra into the Versa and have it with a Dual Clutch Transmission.
Dude buy a sports car! It a compact car!
It's about time. We recondition these as used cars in our shop all the time and they always felt very old and unrefined compared to cars like the current generation Fit. This design is far more handsome without being childish or over the top. Hopefully it will get an updated engine fairly soon as both the fuel economy and power output lag behind the Honda Fit's 1.5L.
The Mirage G4 does have the most combined leg room and rear seat room in its sub compact class. The rear seat in it is very roomy. Im 6 ft and with front seat all the way back I can still sit behind my self without my knees hitting the front seat back.
Excellent job as always Alex!
as long as it's reliable, i'm in !
It looks very nice for an economy car !
Apple Car Play and Android auto are standard on the SR trim but not available on the lowest trim. The icons on the infotainment screen in the SR trim in the video clearly show Apple Car Play. So it's somewhat misleading to say that neither is standard without mentioning on which trim.
It will be considered an excellent car for a a mid range family in my country ...
I have one. And its an amazing car.
looks much better than previous generation.I'll rent one while on vacation.Geez i paid little over $21K for civic EX_T
The Civic is King in my opinion for the price and segment
If Nissan is putting zero-gravity seats and tilt/telescopic steering wheel in the base model, then I'll buy it.
because you always adjust the steering wheel every time you drive?
@CanadaCraig that was the point I was making
CanadaCraig Not if you share the car with a spouse. Then you’re continuously changing it.
Can’t wait for the full review! Can you let us know if the smaller rear leg room no longer allows it to fit rear facing child seats?
I don't know how at this time a part of the cars community only focus on CVTs, economy and electric cars as the only option for a vehicle. Each person have a different necessity: Some humans are looking for economy, others want a vehicle to go from point A to B, some people come from the sport community and are car guys/girls that look for power and racing. I don't know how to express this, but the high performance in mid-cost vehicles is underrated. I'm not saying that a Nissan Versa is for racing, but every car need an opportunity to get involved in that side. For a car I expect to have a variety of options: Manual gearbox, Secuential automatic and why not a CVT. All I want to see is a balance between performance/response, strong acceleration, confort, security, technology and gentle support for families with kids and pets.
If anyone wants to buy this car, buy it with the manual gearbox.
I have the cvt, replaced 2 trans under 135k. Ill never buy a Nissan again and my friends and family also, generations to come.
The manual gearbox makes me feel like Dominic Toretto
the manual in cars like this is not that good, avoid it. this car is built for fuel economy, manuals in cars like this are clunky, it's slow.
And cut the fuel economy over 15% No thanks: Nissan CVTs have improved since the early 2010s.
there what year and model?
LOVE my 2024 Versa.
These Nissan Versa's manual trans isn't bad, imo. If only Nissan will hire me, I'd be hella happy and definitely get this car :D
funny how in mexico, we've got leather seats, android auto and apple car play for the middle and higher trims. we also have the smart key and start stop button in all trims.
it starts at 12,000 with the "sense" trim which includes standard:
- smart key, and start stop button.
- 6 airbags, ESP, ABS, Reverse sensors.
- bluetooth stereo (no screen display).
and tops at 16,000 for the "platinum" trim which includes:
- Leather seats and leather steering wheel.
- Auto emergency braking, Blind spot monitoring, auto high beams.
- 360° view camera
- heated rear view mirrors
- even a forgotten items alert.
- 17' alluminum rims.
cars in mexico are CHEAP, for example mazda 3 starts at 14,500.
and still most peolpe can't afford the versa, i'm struggling to get 500 to repair my 2004 astra.
In America, you can get the base S trim with manual transmission for $11,500 after dealer discount. And the top SR trim for $14,250.
Good review & great Nissan.
Sad to see that the Versa Note is gone! I have a 2016 Nissan Versa Note and i love it. I like to manual windows in mine compared to the power windows in the new one. Also the price is too high! Better to go with the competition in my mind.
Remember, you can get brand new cars for 20% off msrp. So about $4K off in this case.
So what is the new “most room for least money” champ since the Versa is no linger it? The first generation Versa was an amazing family sedan value, offering limo-like room and terrific comfort for minuscule price. It’s tried and true engine and four speed automatic were bulletproof with regular maintenance.
Bummer about no more vertical carry-on luggage in the trunk.
That's been a go-to feature for cheap Nissan sedans for a while now.
I don't think I'd want to own one but I'd be interested in leasing one for 3 years as my daily driver.
Such a great review! I definitely subbed!
GOOD REVIEW & GOOD CAR.
Nice touch with VALUE playing on the music screen haha
You should call this a false economy car. Seems cheap but it will cost you later. Both in extreme depreciation and repair costs. Check out rental counters across the country to see this model.
facts like science
Great Nissan.
just picked up a 23 Versa SR in Texas over the New Yrs weekend, love the car, handles great, comfortable ride, the sound system pretty amazing! must be a Bose like my 22 Sentra SR had. only thing i don't understand is why it didn't come with fog-lights like the 2022 SRs have, and like the one in the video has. all there is where the fog lights are supposed to go are these blacked out fake vents that serve no purpose (videos on my channel, you'll see what i'm talking about), i think i'm gonna try to get a set of them through parts. but ya, doesn't make any sense! ☮
@alex on auto
Impressive review. Detailed as f uck.
This is the place I always come back when I'm looking for a car review.
If Europeans were into sedans, Nissan could easily sell this one here, too. It's always interesting how models differ here and there.
That hood gap is jacked up.
ItsameMatt It‘s a 15k Versa so who cares. Take a look on some BMW, gap‘s like the grand canyon on the hood.
😶😶damn I can't unsee it now
Wish they kept the 1.8 6spd from the original hatchback.
I know the 1.8 is a good motor. Torque is there for sure.
Good old MR18DE. Same is in my two cubes. Good engines.
It’s a bit of a looker 👧 That front end doesn’t look econobox at all 🤪
18k wow I should buy this!
Buy me one too pimp 🤑
I purchased a brand new versa in 2015 and was told that the car would do up to 40 mpg hwy. I travel hwy to work and back everyday and drive very humbly! i never hit over 29 mpg which was a big let down!! over all i liked the car! but i question the 40 mpg quote!
The 2015 Nissan Versa is rated for 39 MPG in the highway. You should be getting 39 MPG if you drive at 56 MPH, if you go faster than that on the highway, forget it, you won't get 39 MPG. Also, make sure you do your maintenance. Spark plugs, air filter, synthetic motor oil, transmission fluid changes, balance tires, proper tire pressure, etc.
Awesome Title!
Is the modern CVT any better than the crap one Nissan use to put in their cars?
I bought a new Versa sedan when the redesigned model came out in 2012. It was a very practical cheap car and I thought it was a nice looking subcompact for the time. It also had a very refined driving personality for a cheap car. I learned quickly during my ownership that the quality was TERRIBLE though. I only kept the car 2yrs and 56k miles. In that time, the transmission was acting faulty, the paint started peeling, the front end (not sure if steering or suspension) started making clunking noise, there were quite a few squeaks and rattles. I didn't trust the transmission, so I traded it in before it failed.
This new Versa is very appealing visually, but I will never buy a Nissan again until enough time has passed to prove their CVTs are dependable and overall quality has improved. It also bugs the hell out of me that every subcompact seems to get the same or worse fuel economy than if you step up to a compact size model with more room, better safety and more power. It makes subcompacts rather pointless if you can afford to spend a couple grand more and step up to a compact.
You are 100% right.Got 2017 Versa Note. Transmission is POS!!!!!!. still have 5 month under warranty . Thinking to sell before it ends. Never ever nissan again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sad to see Nissan going down the sinkhole. If you want a Nissan, better learn to shift and clutch YOURSELF before the CVT has a chance of stranding you!
@@ivanachipko8114 Trade in that Versa Note before the warranty is up. Nissan CVTs cost a fortune to replace out of warranty and they are POS, like you said.
67k on my 09 Cube with CVT. Never one issue!
@@calgary2800 123k and 54k on my two cubes, CVTs serviced every 30k since new. Never any serious mechanical issues. Annoying water leak in the older cube's cargo area, sure. But so far, reliable.
I'm bummed the Versa hatchback is not getting this redesign. The Kicks just doesn't have the same appeal as a hatch would for me. Good to hear it is quieter, smoother and generally less abrasive than the previous model though. Drove from Chicago to Detroit and and back in a last-gen Versa sedan and it was not particularly enjoyable to say the least.
I bet it doesn't leak gas into the oil like the Honda Civic 1.5 T either..
Value = QDR. Without long-term reliability there is no value at any price.
Do you have evidence of long-term reliability issues?
@@TheGerm24 the cvt transmissions in nissan are nororiously unreliable
@@TheGerm24 just get a stick shift stay away from all cvt cars regardless of brand.
Nissan Versas certainly have a lower cost of ownership than most cars in this segment, the old CVT failures notwithstanding (which seem to have tampered off after 2013 or so).
How my supposed to shift and text while holding my Starbucks? SMH.
No folding rear seat on the base model is a bummer.
Stout Lager I find folding seats in sedans kinda useless.
When I bought my 2012 Versa SV (mid-level trim) new, I was baffled that it didn't have a split-fold rear seat and variable speed intermittent wipers. I understand they were trying to keep cost down, but their packaging of features was painfully lacking for the mid-level trim. Hopefully they've done better with this new Versa.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 it's a useful feature for items longer than the depth and width of the trunk.
With a bit more hp and torque it could still get close to 40 mpg at 60 mph, but more fun to drive and less noise from the engine. Given their reliability I would suggest a 1-2 year old Corolla, Forte, Elantra or Civic instead of this. Then you would really be getting value for your money. A test drive in a Versa compared to a slightly used Corolla would convince you that new or a low price is not the best choice. I do give Nissan credit for improving this car, but the engine is really the weak link. Imagine what it is like with 4 adults and some luggage.
i would like to see a test of the base model with its smaller wheels/thicker rubber, over cratered small town pavement.
Scotty said Nissan's are terrible cars and you shouldn't buy. I have a Nissan Altima 2015 and haven't had any problems . so I don't no.
This or Mitsubishi Mirage? Tough call. I'd love to have a transmission failure, but a 3-cylinder engine with double-digit horsepower is tempting.
A mirage shouldve even be considered lol. Id rather buy a bicycle
I owned previous gen Versa and Mirage. Mirage is a great city car. Torturous for anything else. Was still a better quality car overall than the Versa though. So many peoblems with that car,
Why does a 2020 model year car have drum brakes?
Dee T It‘s a small and lightweight car so drum‘s on the rear are the way to go. No one wan‘t rusty rear disks.
@@Nismo3 why exactly would rear discs be rusty?
Alan Bowers Less brakepower on the rear because of the low weight on the rear.
@@Nismo3 But they are still working as brakes... Even with front biased weight distribution, it'll still have a considerable amount of mass (1000lbs
Looks like anew sunny version.!
I never cared for the Versa sedan, the Versa Note hatchback however, I thought was a fairly decent car.
And it appears WIDTH is now being used to make cars more able to pass collision tests as the 2020 Corolla is the same 2 inches wider versus the outgoing model.
Does the base car come with manual windows?
It better not.
So they made it look nicer, gave it a bunch of cool features, and then made it much less useful as a daily driver by making the backseat smaller and the trunk smaller, way go Nissan good job.
The former car had the largest back seat you could get in any Nissan sedan.
And now it has one smaller then a Hyundai accent.
I guess I can cross this car off my possible list..
PLEASE help me Alex. I did a Side by Side between this Versa, and the Sentra. Both have virtually the same BHP, torque, and Trunk Volume and the Versa now looks like the Sentra. I would argue that the Versa dash looks a little better. The Sentra is about $3K more. If I seen either one coming down the street I would think Sentra. Why not save money and get the Sentra with all the safety features. I do realize you can get a sunroof and leather maybe in the Sentra with the adjust price for those options. What do you think about this? LOVE all your Content
Why not get a Hyundai Elantra? Much better and offered with huge discounts.
The new sentra is already out in China. That will be a correct comaprison. The sentra you're comparing to now is almosy 7 years old.
Sweet sedan that Nissan should sell in SE Asia.
This is a no for me. I have a 2018 Versa Note, and I am quite disappointed with Nissan for not making a hatchback version as I find a hatch to be more versatile.
Second, the main selling point of the Versa and the Versa Note was the very generous room in the rear. It was and still is amazing how the rear can have that much room for a subcompact. But Nissan took it away.
To me this is just s poor man’s Sentra.
I love my Versa Note. But for my next subcompact, I’ll be looking at the Honda Fit.
Honda fit is no longer going to be sold in America. Nissan makes a hatchback version of the new versa in other countries around the world where demand is higher. It's known as the 2020 Nissan Micra in other countries. They might bring it to the USA in the future.
JATCO CVT... No Thanks!
These transmissions run pretty dirty. Keep changing the transmission fluid and clean the filters at reasonable intervals and you won't have problems.
Personal experience: have a 07 versa w/ 190,000 miles. At a stop sign, my car refused to move. This confirmed everything I've read about these JATCO CVT transmissions! Just tinkering around, I emptied the transmission fluid (was black and gunky) and dropped the pan. I've never seen a pan so dirty...it had so much "mud" on the bottom, the magnets were completely covered and overrunning their capacity to hold any more metallic particles.
Needles to say, the two filters were clogged.
I cleaned the oil pan and the filters with brake fluid, reinstalled and refilled with fresh synthetic fluid...car runs like new again.
Since then, I've dropped the pan again to reinspect (after 15,000 miles) and it had already started to get dirty. Not to the extent of the original clean up, but a slight film.
Car is still running without issues.
Good luck.
@@princessdoddie Interesting. So the CVT transmission does not have the similar characteristics as the automatic that you can ruin the lower gears by flushing the fluid at long mileage because some of the shavings that help with the liquid friction of the torque converter are removed?
@@ibmtpx24 couldn't tell you, bud. Just sharing my experience with my car.
1. I prefer halogen headlamps with LED tail lamps than LED headlamps with incandescent tail lamps.
2. I don't like floating roof design but I don't hate it. It makes the new Versa different from the old.
3. Steering wheel design and steering wheel's control button is perfect. I hate steering wheel's control button of Benz and TOYOTA.
I'm not a Nissan fan. The last vehicle I owned from Nissan was a Datsun 240Z and that was many years ago. I don't find most of their vehicles compelling compared to the alternatives including the Atltima, Maxima, Murano, and the Pathfinder.(Not familiar enough with the Sentra to comment.)I am rather impressed by the Versa, however. For recent graduates struggling with student loan debt or parents (like me) looking at vehicles for a daughter heading off to college the Versa has some compelling features. My daughter won't be leaving for a couple of years but I'm fairly sure what the priorities will be.
() New vs Used. The budget will have to be $25K or less. Of course, a used car that's already absorbed a year or two of depreciation is an appealing alternative. But I don't want my daughter to inherit the problems that led a previous owner to replace a vehicle so quickly. And for other reasons (see below) I want the full range of safety and driver assistance features only now trickling down to lower priced vehicles. Further, a new car warranty will be more important than is typically the case when I purchase a vehicle. I won't be around to deal with the minor issues that occur as a vehicle ages. My daughter is a bright young woman but a "gear head" she is not. She needs to be studying, not turning a wrench or finding a reliable mechanic.
() Economy vs performance. There will be enough pleas for extra money from mom and dad while she's in college. She's going to have to pay for her own gas. Do I care whether her car can go from 0 to 60 in under 9 seconds or the fact that a CVT is less engaging than a geared transmission? Nope. And frankly neither does she. Am I impressed with a combined 35 mpg and 40 mpg on the highway? YES! It's not a hybrid but the Versa (as well vehicles like the KIA Forte) hit that magic 40 mpg figure that looks so good on the window sticker. And since she'll probably be living at least several hours from "home," there will be a number of back and forth freeway slogs each year. Perhaps even monthly weekend trips for home cooking and laundry. Not to mention the inevitable "road trips" that she'll remember for years. 40 mpg looks better and better.
() Safety tech and driver assistance features. As a father I'll want every feature and gadget I can get. I'm especially impressed by the tech Nissan has loaded on a sub-$20K vehicle. Crash protection in the event of a calamity goes without saying but features like blind spot monitoring and reverse autonomous braking can reduce the chances for minor accidents that cost time and money. Both in short supply for a student.
() Styling. If I were purchasing a vehicle for myself I'd probably opt for a KIA Soul. And if I had a son it would probably be a compact pickup. But my taste runs toward "funky" and my daughter is more "fashion forward." The Versa (and the larger KIA Forte) are likely to be what she prefers.
() Bottom Line. The Versa obviously won't appeal to everyone. But for many it ticks a number of boxes that rivals at the $20K price point do not.
What is with the passenger window wiper?
Carol Emmer that wiper is driving me crazy!
It’s a Nissan. The Chrysler of Japan. Only thing keeping them alive is there cheaper prices than Toyota or Honda. Including massive discounts. Same thing keeping Mitsubishi alive. No Nissan is value for the money. It’s safer to just buy a used Toyota or spend a couple thousand more for a brand new Corolla. If you buy cheap you get cheap.
I had the last Versa as a rental and I loathed nearly everything about it.
The hatch or sedan? I enjoyed the hatch a lot.
Nice car , but a sentra is better value for what you get. Nissan is clearly turning things around and good luck to them.
Of course, it handles better than the Acura TLX and it feels more luxurious than the Acura ILX.
Would not buy anything with drum brakes in the rear or with a Nissan CVT. I'd go Honda Civic for $20k
Blake Swan Small cars always have rear drum brakes, disk brakes are always rusted.
Just go for the manual and you'll have a cheap reliable transport car
@@alexryusandi Or just get a Prius c.
Stay far, far away from a Nissan CVT.
@@aliendroneservices6621 wasn't that cancelled? Also, it is $4k more than even this in its top trim and would take its lifetime of fuel savings to earn that delta back.
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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?
If it wasn't for Nissan's horrible CVT, I might take a chance on one of these. More likely that I'd go with a Kia/Hyundai though.
Hyundai/Kia reliability consistently outrank Nissan these days. I don't blame you one bit. MOST Nissan models have a reputation for failure prone CVT. If they make 1 good car with a CVT, that's nothing to brag about like this other fool in the comments. Meanwhile, the Hyundais catching fire affect like 2 models out of their entire vehicle line. The fire issue isn't even a defect. It has to do with improper fuel line connections after having the faulty engines replaced, which also was not an engineering flaw, but a manufacturing defect of the camshaft. Nissan CVTs are garbage off the factory floor due to poor design.
@Adrian Rivas would still get a fit over any of them. Nissan, you get what you pay for. It's cheap cheap cheap.
@Adrian Rivas apparently, your brainwashed thinking all kias an Hyundai's are going to burst into flames!!! So not true lol.
Wonder what happens when the car's battery is dead and you have stuff locked in the trunk?
I'll take a Fit or Yaris sedan over this any day.
And a cute girl will take a hot dude over you any day.
@@chrisgraydon I hope so cause I'm 67 and broke!
@@pedrofernandez3893 lol
The Yaris is probably best in class. You can do better than the Fit, honestly. It doesn't have the driving dynamics as its last generation. It's also less spacious and the cargo capacity was compromised in the newer one. The last generation was made in Japan, and when Honda went to Mexico for the new Fit, the quality took a noticeable decline.
@@chrisgraydon how is that relevant to anything having to do with this whatsoever?
Better car than last but the least expensive car in America is a newer used car
Dan bish Well he means the cheapest car in America as a new car at retail cost. Of course everyone knows you can pick up used cars for a low price. This isn’t what he is talking about.
USED CARS, who wants a used car, someone's discard. For not much more money, you can buy NEW, and get the better warranty.
John Franklin I rather have last years higher trim car than this years entry level and this is coming from someone who’s had 2 brand new cars. That warranty ends fast and half the time they don’t tell you what’s covered but hey I don’t have a problem but if I’m gonna get a brand new car it better be something I’m gonna love
@@dannybishop68 That's absolutely true. I've had 7 brand new cars. Bought my 1st at age 20. You should always get something you're happy with. But today, used cars around 2 or 3 years old dont depreciate like they used to. And with good wheeling and dealing, you can usually buy brand new ,for pretty much what they want for the 2 or 3 year old one. And of course, there's always a gamble on what you're getting with used. I always wonder why someone would get rid of a 2 ....3 year old car in the 1st place. Lease?? Wouldn't want a lease as most people wont maintain it, and probably drive the hell out of it. Lemon?? Possibly. Anyway, I've been lucky, never owned a lemon! Just be careful if you do decide to go used. Insist on a good aftermarket warranty. And make THEM pay for it. They will!
John Franklin true you do need to be careful. Cars cost and I don’t want anyone’s old lemon that’s for sure .
I would buy this but it's a Nissan. I don't know how reliable its going to be.
It's japanese, it should be reliable.
Snake Plissken, it’s not Japanese. Nissan was bought out by Renault, which is why they’ve gone to shit.
@@JamesBond-rv1kk Honda is Japanese, and its vehicles aren't reliable.