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2018 Nissan Versa - Nissan Versa - a good buy
I like the car overall. The fuel indicator is a little erratic. It says you have some gas left then suddenly drops. The stereo is also low quality, and the speakers have started to make a little bit of noise, which I am not too happy about. But I didn't pay a lot, and it suites my needs. I can upgrade the stereo if I decide that I really want to. The car came with no antenna so I had to buy one and attach it. Before that the radio reception was poor. That's more on the dealership than the car itself. I was worried about the reliability, especially with the transmission over time, so I bought the extended warranty. That's probably for the best because I am putting extra miles on it driving for Uber. In general, I find it to be a good car. I drove it in the snow one time, and it handled ... (more)
Story
I have used it to drive for Uber. I've made a lot of extra money, but I have picked up some characters, including one woman who hit her head on my roof.
Pros
I like that it has four doors and a trunk. I didn't have that on my old car.
Cons
It required more expensive oil. Oil changes cost me over 40 dollars.
2018 Nissan Versa - A good little car
When my last car died on me, I really needed a new one right away. I had a Versa in mind after having had one as a rental on vacation. The one I got is a very basic model. It was used as a loaner for the dealership to give out to people who were having their car worked on. It has only basic features like manual locks and windows and no sunroof. Those things don't matter to me though, and I'm sure they are available to other people who buy the car. I was happy with the cost and the mileage. Since I have owned it, it has really been a good car for me. It's much roomier, as my old car had no trunk and only two doors. I drive a lot for work and I rideshare. I find it very comfortable for that. I also find it handles very well in the snow. Overall, a good car as long as you're happy with so... (more)
Story
I took it out to give Uber rides in the snow. Other cars were stuck on this steep hill but my car just drove right by them. It really handled the snow great!
Pros
It handles well in bad weather. It's comfortable and roomy.
Cons
I find the gas indicator often says it's low then suddenly says empty.
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Would we buy one? Maybe, as an economical second vehicle.
Vehicle Type: Four-door subcompact sedan and five-door hatchback with seating for up to five.
Price Range: $12,995 MSRP going to $17,990 MSRP, before options. A $885 destination charge is included in pricing.
Powertrain: A sole powertrain for 2018 across all trims is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine making 109 horsepower and 107 pound-foot of torque.
Front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission are standard. A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available.
Competitors: Kia Rio, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Spark, and Honda Fit.
Shoppers looking for a Nissan Versa for sale will find safety specs to be minimal in the Versa. Compared to rivals like the Kia Rio that offer a broader suite of standard features and safety equipment, the Versa delivers a minimal amount.
Included standard with the Versa are side-impact airbags and traction control.
The Nissan Versa SV and higher come standard with features like cruise control, but other advanced safety features are lacking.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio gave the 2018 Nissan Versa four out of five stars in crash tests and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2018 Versa an overall "Good" score.
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Nissan does an impressive job of offering an economical new car with standard performance and reliability at an extremely affordable price for the 2018 model year of the Versa.
The 2018 Nissan Versa has four trim levels and a hatchback variant. They are the Nissan Versa S Nissan, Versa S Plus, Versa SV, Versa SV Special Edition, and the Nissan Versa Note hatchback.
The Versa S starts the lineup at $12,995 MSRP with the S Plus start pricing at $15,900
The upper tier trims Nissan Versa SV and SV Special Edition package start at $17,490 and $17,990, respectively.
The hatchback variant is available in S, SV, and SR trims.
We liked the Nissan Note with the SR package. The upgraded specs include faux suede upholstery which adds a satisfying touch of luxury and the sporty exterior styles give it some character.
The base trim levels are slim on infotainment features. Operations like window control are manual. For the price though, this can be expected.
Air conditioning, a four-speaker audio system, and Bluetooth come standard with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, WiFi, and ambient lighting as optional upgrades.
Upper tier trims offer more upgraded infotainment features including a 5-inch touchscreen with USB ports and keyless entry.
A rearview camera and power windows come standard on the SV trim and up as well as remote key entry.
The Nissan SV Special Edition gets further standard features including LED turn signals and fog lights. Optional upgrades like the SR Tech Package will get a larger touchscreen and navigation system.
Because the Nissan Versa is so compact, accessing storage in the cabin is easy. Front seats are surprisingly comfortable given its snug looking exterior. Rear seats are comfortable and have good legroom and headroom.
The Nissan Versa gets about 14.9 cubic feet of trunk space putting it ahead of rivals like the Kia Rio.
The Versa style has not changed much. It is fairly basic looking, but style is not the primary function of this sedan so its bland looks can be forgiven.
A hatchback model is offered for the Versa and it can be outfitted with an SR package that adds enhanced body style with a rear spoiler and exterior stylings.
For an economy vehicle, the ride quality is smooth with the CVT and a little hesitant with the 5-speed manual. City pavement with its irregularities doesn't affect the ride quality of the Versa.
Some consumers don't like the CVT transmission in vehicles but it works well for the Versa Note and comes standard with it.
Overall, the Versa is on par with rivals like Chevrolet Spark as far as ride quality and while it may not pack as much power as some, it still holds its own in performance.
The Nissan Versa does fairly well for fuel economy, especially when equipped with the Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). It is on par with rivals for gas mileage with a similar drivetrain and engine setup and even surpasses the fuel conscious Honda Fit in highway miles.
27/36/30 MPG city/hwy/combined according to EPA estimates when the Versa is equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission.
31/39/34 MPG city/hwy/combined when the Nissan Versa has the CVT drivetrain.
