I owned a 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback until May of this year, when I traded it in at 97,000 miles for a new Versa Note S Plus hatchback. While I was concerned at first that it might not live up to the exceptional performance of the earlier version, I have been very pleased with the Note over the past four months. Performance and gas mileage were greatly improved, and the CVT system provided good performance and great mileage. Interior quality was much improved over older models, both in terms of seat design and function, the interior look and feel, and the placement of gauges and controls. Having all audio and Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel is a great plus. The Note still suffers from some of the issues of the older Versa models, namely a difficult blind spot, slow pickup, and a fair amount of interior noise. Anyone considering this car will buy it for the fuel efficiency, and in that department it is a great improvement over the previous models. Four out of five stars.

I love the car I find it very comfortable and it drives very well. It has very few blind spots except one near the front where the frame sloped to meet the small useless window in the front. I would like it to have more power ports but the dash is nice and well laid out and easy to reach everything. It has a 2nd glove compartment which comes in handy when holding small things.

This car seems like your average hatchback, but it's got more than it appears to at first. It's tiny enough to maneuver into tight spaces, yet has plenty of legroom and cargo space. It was not only built for function, but built for convenience and comfort. Even with some of the most basic options, the money spent on this car goes a long way. Mine has SiriusXM radio with a decent stereo system, Bluetooth, iPod/USB connection, a backup camera, more than enough cupholders for all passengers, and seating for five people. It feels like an SUV, but is lightweight. I'm only 5'4", but I sit up high enough to see where I'm driving, and I can accelerate quickly. The gas mileage is so good, that you fill up less frequently and easily forget which side the gas tank is on. I put over 1500 miles on this car every month (mostly on the highway), and maintenance has not been a problem. This car is more reliable than cars I have had in the past, and I feel safe knowing about the side-curtain and head airbags. It's also versatile - I can fasten a paddleboard to the roof racks and take it to the lake, or fold down the rear seats and stuff my car with supplies for events that I plan in the community.