2019 Nissan Versa Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$12,460 to $16,090

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One of the most appealing things about the Nissan Versa is its price. The current second-generation model debuted for 2012; it’s available as the standard Nissan Versa in sedan form or as a separate hatchback model called the Versa Note. Changes are minimal for 2019. Updates to the SV Special Edition package now include 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, chrome accents on the front fascia, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, special emblems, push-button start, engine immobilizer, satellite radio capability, and Bluetooth. The 2019 Nissan Versa is offered in S, S Plus, and SV trims.

Under the hood, there is only one engine choice. It’s a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four cylinder that makes 109 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with a 5-speed manual, although the available CVT is also available. That’s just not a lot for a new automobile in this day and age, even a small basic economy car -- and the Versa takes over 11 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour, potentially making passing on the highway a challenge. On the plus side, the Versa, when equipped with a CVT, will manage 31 mpg city, 39 highway, and 34 combined. Around town, the Versa has adequate power for getting around as well as delivering a small turning radius.

The Versa is basic, albeit roomy, on the inside, with plenty of space for large adult passengers in both the front and rear. The 14.9 cubic feet of trunk space is decent, but buyers have to spring for the range-topping SV trim in order to get a split-folding rear seat. The base model Versa S is pretty sparse, offering manual windows and locks. It does feature a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and cruise control. Stepping up to the SV is the only way to get features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, a USB port, and a better stereo.

Because the Versa is an older design, it has missed out on the advanced in automotive safety of the past few years and its crash test results suffer as a result. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Versa a Poor rating in the small front overlap test, and Nissan hasn’t retrofitted the Versa the kind of active safety features that are available in most new cars on the market right now. There is a reversing camera that comes standard.

People looking for a basic commuter car that makes up for its sparseness with fuel economy will want to consider the Versa. It’s one of the most affordable new cars on sale in America and that counts for a lot, although the lack of safety features and lackluster crash test results aren’t reassuring. It’s a car that will get you from Point A to Point B, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Published Jun 1, 2022 by Andrew Newton

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by Anthony v
Oct 08, 2022
Kinda missing electric windows and locks..but the low mileage and price is a huge plusOct 08, 2022
by Karol R
Nov 23, 2021
The car is a good value. It does not have all the features we wanted, but it is a good car for the money.Nov 23, 2021
by Luis S
Sep 01, 2021
I drove the standard model and its features were a perfect fit for me. 5 speed manual did come with power windows or locks, but has a rear view camera and traction control. Test drove the Kia Rio with CVT transmission; Id choose the Versa any day. Good value for a great price.Sep 01, 2021

2019 Nissan Versa Pricing

Original MSRP
$12,460 to $16,090
Price range
$9,327 to $10,084
Average price on CG
$9,355
YoY price change
$10,084 to $9,355

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brake width: 0.87 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.07

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brake width: 0.87 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.75

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brake width: 0.87 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: drivers seat · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.75

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic

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