2025 Nissan Versa

Pros

• A lot of tools for the price.
• A lot of space for freight.
• Very good fuel economy.
• Infotainment device that is easy to use.

Cons

• A slow rate of speeding up.
• There is little space in the room for small items.

The Versa is driven in what way? You shouldn’t expect a cheap car to be fast, but the Versa’s four-cylinder engine moves slowly. Getting into traffic or moving around town is pretty easy to do. It could be better when you need to move quickly or have little room to make a pass, though. On the Invoice Pricing test track, our Versa went from 0 to 60 mph in 10.4 seconds. It was nice, but a little noisy. Our tests show that it’s one of the slowest cars we’ve seen lately.

Enjoy how easy it is to drive the Versa. When going around bends, it stays cool. The Versa is very good at following directions, even though the driving can feel heavy and numb at times. The brakes on the Versa work well in an emergency, and the brake pedal makes stopping easy when you’re just going normally.

What kind of relaxation does the Versa offer? The cloth on the Versa SR seats we looked at is firm but not too rough. The chairs, on the other hand, are too small under the shoulders. They offer enough support for short and medium-length trips, but because they need to better support the lower back, longer trips may need to be broken up. There is no difference in comfort between the back seats and the front ones.

The Versa moves smoothly most of the time. However, like most cheap cars, it can be rough on bad roads. A lot of wind noise comes through the car, and you can clearly hear any road bumps. We like how the climate control buttons and dials are put together. The vents are also in a good place and are easy to change.

How is the state of the inside? People have said nice things about the Versa’s interior style. You can quickly get in and change the seat to the best position for driving. There is also a lot of space in the bedroom. You can easily stretch your legs and arms out, even when you’re sitting in the highest position. It almost feels like you’re in an SUV. The back seats are also roomy, but bigger people may find that their heads hit the headliner.

The picture is clear, and the touchscreen works quickly. You can get to choices faster by pressing the tuning button than by touching the touchscreen while driving. The controls in the center stack and on the steering wheel are also simple to use. Thanks to its big windows and short hood, it’s easy to see outside of the Versa.

What’s wrong with the tech? Our test car had an 8-inch touchscreen and a six-speaker sound system in the top-level SR trim level. If you’re driving on the road, you’ll need to turn up the volume all the way to block out background noise. At normal volumes, though, the sound quality is fine. The Versa doesn’t have built-in navigation, but most trim versions support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which let you use your phone to get directions on the screen. Your phone will quickly fit in. A wireless charging stand is also part of the SR trim package.

The advanced driving assistance features in the Versa are helpful without getting in the way. The forward collision warning device only makes a small beep when it goes off. When a lane needs maintenance, it will also make a quiet beep. The biggest problems are a low-resolution rearview camera and a backup accident mitigation system that is too sensitive. During our tests, one of our drivers was backing up from a driveway with a small slope onto the road when this system suddenly went off. The car stopped quickly.

What’s going on with storage? This car’s trunk is big for its size. The trunk can hold up to 15 cubic feet of stuff, which is more than most competitors, and it’s deep enough to fit bigger items. For a car, the load floor is pretty low, and the back seats can be folded down when not in use.

The quality could be better for keeping small things. The middle armrest that you can choose to have is so small that a smartphone can barely fit in it. Child seats are better than nothing. A seat that faces backward gives you a lot of space in the back. Pillows hide the bottom anchor points for car seats, but they are easy to find and attach to. Since the headrests for the back seats are built in, you have to wrap the strap around them to attach it to the rear tether hooks.

How much fuel does it use? The EPA says that the Versa with the CVT transmission will get 35 mpg total, 32 mpg in the city, and 40 mpg on the highway. When it comes to its category, that is tops. During a test trip that included street, mountain, and highway drives, the Versa got an average of 41.1 mpg, which was better.

Why would you want to buy the Versa? The Versa is basic and affordable, and it doesn’t make you feel like you’re hurting yourself. The materials used to make it are better than those used in most cars in its class. It also looks better than the average econo-sedan. Entry-level prices are fair because there is enough safety gear and new technology, and improvements can still be made without going over $20,000.

Nissan’s warranty is normal. It covers the basics for three years and 36,000 miles and the powertrain for five years and 60,000 miles. Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Kia all offer guarantees that last for ten years or 100,000 miles. You can get help on the side of the road for three years or 36,000 miles. Most of their competitors offer better coverage, and some will even maintain your car for free for up to three years.

The Versa is not a cocky guy. It doesn’t have any fake vents, extra paddle shifters, or Sports mode. It’s a cheap car with lots of room for cargo and high-tech safety features. Even so, the driving and steering are good enough for the price, and some of us like the way the flat-bottom steering wheel looks and feels. This car goes slowly. You can’t get away from it. One good thing about the Versa is that it doesn’t feel cheap or lifeless.

Nissan hasn’t said anything public about the 2025 Versa yet as of this writing. If anything changes, we’ll let you know, but based on last year’s Versa, the SV trim is the best deal because it gives you the most for your money. The base S model comes with a few features, but it does have some driving assistance features. The extra features of the SV make up for the higher price. Alloy wheels (rather than steel wheels with plastic hubcaps), blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alarms, and smartphone compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are some of these features.

Types of Nissan Versa

There are three trim levels for the Nissan Versa subcompact car. They are S, SV, and SR. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine provides power to the front wheels of the Versa. This engine makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. The S comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) as standard, and you can choose to have a five-speed manual gearbox instead. Both the SV and SR come with the CVT as standard.