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2023 Nissan Versa review

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Pros

  • Good value
  • Generous cargo space
  • Fuel-efficient

Cons

  • Slow acceleration
  • Limited interior storage
  • Manual transmission only on Versa S

Mileage (EPA estimate)

27 city, 35 highway, 30 combined

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The 2023 Nissan Versa compact 4-door sedan is one of the lowest-priced new cars in America

The Nissan Versa is a compact four-door sedan that anchors the car company's lineup. One of the lowest-priced new cars in America, the Versa delivers a spacious, comfortable interior with a healthy list of standard features. Versa was redesigned entirely in 2020 when it came into its third generation, and for 2023 the small car gets a number of updates that includes refreshed front styling, available wireless phone charging, and an eight-inch touchscreen display.

Nissan offers the Versa in three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. All variants are powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels. The Versa S is also one of the few new cars on the market available with a five-speed manual gearbox. The rest of the lineup comes standard with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

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What is new for the 2023 Nissan Versa?

  • Versa trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Front Seat Heaters, and Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.
  • The S trim now comes with Alloy Wheels as standard equipment.

2023 Nissan Versa trims

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S:

  • 122-hp, 114-lb-ft of torque 1.6L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Side Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Lane Departure Warning
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What We Like

Fuel economy: The Versa's engine may be one of the least powerful on the market, but it makes up for this deficiency with impressive fuel economy. When equipped with the CVT, the Versa delivers an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined (35 mpg city/40 mpg highway). The manual-transmission Versa does not perform quite as well, delivering an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 30 mpg.

Interior: The Versa's cabin is surprisingly roomy given the car’s small size. The seats offer good support, and while they are a bit stiff, they are comfortable even for rear-seat passengers. The integrated infotainment display gives the cabin a premium vibe, and the system is intuitive and easy to use.

Value: With a starting price well below $20,000, the Versa delivers much more than the typical econobox. Even the base-level Versa S is equipped with the latest advanced driver-assist features as well as a long list of convenience items. The Versa is stylish inside and out and doesn't feel cheap.

What Needs Improvement

Performance: With one of the smaller engines on the market putting out just 122 horsepower, the Versa is not a quick performer. While there is enough oomph in most situations, acceleration to highway speed or dealing with a steep incline results in a noisy engine without much in the way of increased speed.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4 out of 5

1 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Excellent

RepairPal gave the Nissan Versa an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Versa 13th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Nissan Versa features and specs

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S 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Cloth Seats

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

122

Torque (ft-lbs)

114

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

10.8

Wheelbase

103.1"

Overall length

177"

Width

68.5"

Height

57.3"

Leg room

F 44.5"/R 31"

Head room

F 39.5"/R 36.3"

Front tires

P195/65HR15

Rear tires

P195/65HR15

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 5

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