Is the 2023 Nissan Versa SR a BETTER sedan VALUE than a Toyota Corolla LE?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- Small sedans are becoming harder and harder to find but Nissan decided to continue with their Versa and make some changes. On the outside you will notice a new color, headlights, grill and front fascia and wheels. On the inside there is two-tone cloth interior, 8in infotainment screen and partial digital gauge cluster. Under the hood is a 1.6L mated to an inline-4. Is the 2023 Nissan Versa SR a BETTER sedan VALUE than a Toyota Corolla LE?
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I love how the Versa now looks like a mini Altima and the Sentra now looks like a mini Maxima
I took delivery of my 2023 Nissan Versa S with the 5 speed manual transmission back in January. Since I turned 18 years old I started building my credit for 1 year, and now at 19 years I was able to buy my first new car at a great interest rate. The knowledge of only 2 years working in the car industry allowed me to get a great deal on it as well. It is my first manual car, and I have had a lot of fun driving it for the past 6 months, and with 40+ mpg I cannot complain. Overall I would recommend this car to any young person on a budget, or really anyone for that matter.
Wish my step son took this option.. instead he bought a 2018 mazda 3 with almost 90k miles for around 18k after interest on his loan that he also had to have co-signed with his mom... terrible. I commend you for a very wise decision and to get the best value for your money.
@Lemonhead8890 Interest on any normal auto loan is not due up front. Auto loans are simple interest loans, meaning that interest is calculated daily based on the remaining principle balance. You said that he "paid" $18,000 "including interest" when he bought the car. That does not make sense.
@sawyermartin4434 news to me I was certain they were the same as a personal loan... and in fact have been prior because I can show you two car loans I have that don't act this way.
@sawyermartin4434 he bought the car for 16xxx and payments to his agreement would equal 18+ total. Nothing wrong or misaligned. Interest bears until you break even to pay principal.
@sawyermartin4434 no loan I have ever had has stipulated anything "daily"
I did have one of these as a rental little while ago and absolutely loved it. It is smooth, spacious and fun to drive. It lacks power a little bit but the fuel economy was great. We dove to Tahoe and it did pretty well on hilly roads and very comfortable. I love the look of it, very modern and wouldn't mind having one as a run around vehicle. And more importantly you can not beat that price!!
Meh the versa feels likes a go cart in handling. I think Corolla is better personally
I just purchased a Nissan SR yesterday & I personally love the thing. Perfect for what I need it for
Thank you for reviewing this car. With prices going up everywhere, this Versa is a great option for people with limited budgets.
I do like the new styling that they have on the Versa. Looks very nice, has decent features in my opinion and I think for the price, it ain't too bad.
I’m definitely considering one as my first car bro!
@ScreamingWarrior1000 I would go Nissan too bro. Have you considered Corolla, or Civic?
@@ChrisGelo-2468no because all I want is something reliable and dependable.
@@Blackwing668 gotcha
@@ChrisGelo-2468although I’ve heard that Nissans cvts have a ton of issues.
Mr Raiti, you're the best period. The only Versa review that doesn’t make fun of the small engine. You’re the only one who understands Versa is about gaz mileage. Not numbers of HP. And does not compare it to a compact SUV.
@@ComedyTVWebSorry man but you got it all wrong. I'm talking about the majority of reviewers doing the Versa. Google Versa reviews and come back to me. My comment is on all the other reviewers that make fun of the Sentra and vorcaiously compare it to a Civic or a Corolla even to compact SUV. Google and get back here. We can have a discussion then.
@@ComedyTVWeb no mean to hurt ur feeling, dude, but i do feel u misunderstood what @racineurr.8924 is talking about...
People who make fun of Versa’s small engine or hp are not considering the low curb weight of the Versa. Lighter weight cars need less horsepower.
It's not about the engine. It's about when the Jatco CVT will implode.
The base Versa is the only one available with a manual transmission. You can have fun driving for around $17,000 delivered. Ditch the hubcaps and you have nice black steelies. I’m liking it.
It get the maxed out versa with a Manual.
Better off just buying the lightest rims you can buy for the money and slapping winter tires on the stock steels, IMHO
It's matted to the CVT perfectly fine.
@erikgonzalez2278 there's no option for the manual in anything but the base trim
I think the whole point of this car is the price. It just seems silly to me to load it up with...stuff. It would ABSOLUTELY be base manual for me, but they're impossible to find. I tried. I WILL NOT buy a Nissan CVT! Retards today, who can't or won't drive stick (probably can't...) are ruining it for people like me. 😢
That’s a crazy good deal for the price and tech 😱 hats off to you Nissan for thinking of us in the crushing poverty line lol
Poverty peeps don't buy new cars, they buy five year old Versas.
@@BoopSnoot speak for yourself. I got myself a decent new car and I’m not doing well financially
@@Lugiavsgiratina I didn't say I was poverty level anymore, I'm old now so I buy my cars cash including the '23 Rogue S. Granted, poverty people that are poor because of poor financial decisions are the exception, they will finance everything lmao! Point is, used cars are generally a better buy for poor people as they can't afford the luxury of the massive first couple of years deprecision, and would be better served if smart buying it after it has already massively depreciated at a tiny fraction of new cost.
Heated Seats for $22,000!!🤯 If this vehicle has remote start, I'll be even more impressed!!👍🏾
The SR trim has Remote Start on the Keyfob.
They have remote start from the sv to the sr models 😊
@@hdibcenter on the US Nissan Website when comparing SR to SV, it says SV “Not Available” for Remote Start. If I’m wrong, it’s a great thing to have on the SV.
@@Dizney82 I own 2 versas an SR and a SV both have remote start
@@hdibcenter thank you for the confirmation! Good to know. I love that feature… especially on a budget car. Thanks!
This reminds me of the old Nissan Sentra as a kid, us kids and my mom called ours The Mirth Mobile, we would putt putt around the town and having some wholesome old school fun. Except this is quite classy, the 90s Sentra was something else, manual transmission, 110HP, a FM/AM radio! Wow! Even the worst car can be fun with the right attitude.
I remember when the Nissan versa came out in 2006 or 2007
Joe I love the Nissan Versa SR I ferl like it's a cool Sedan But Even though It:s not meant to rival a lucury car brand like Lexus, Génesis, Mercedes-benz, etc
Okay
I remember when they first invented chocolate
The Nissan Versa is the pinnacle of automotive excellence.
Thank you as always for showing vehicles from all different price points!
"The new Integra Type S doesn't have a USB-C in the back seat" 😂
I was looking at Versa before but ended up with Civic. Actually, Versa is pretty nice, a very good A to B vehicle. As a small guy, I have no problem driving this at all. The top trim is 22k, you cannot even get a base Civic at this price. It's a very good option for a lot of people.
We need more cars like this. Some of us who can afford expensive cars just do not want to waste 30k+ on a car.
Really wish the SR was available as a five speed.
Need a Nismo Versa to complete with the GR Yaris.
Joe, great review. Nice to see reviews on economical car, perfect for someone looking for a reliable transportation from point A to B. Keep up the great work 👏🏼
Lol Nissan reliable?
@@mmr0221new Nissans are reliable.
From a Nissan family, thanks for doing this video Joe!!!
Nissan really hit it out of the park with the Versa. You could buy a dozen of them for the same price as that one Bentley that was keeping you company in the parking lot. Mind boggling.
I loved the simplicity of this car . Thank you Joe 💐
You are so very welcome
I love the reviews on regular, affordable cars. Expensive cars are nice but it's always exciting to see what is a great value for anyone to jump into. Not interested in Electric cars at all.
I’m loving the front grill. New front grill on Pathfinder is awesome too. Maybe a redesign on the Armada. New Frontier is good. I hope they keep the V8 on the Armada and keep the natural aspirated engine on the Frontier.
My stepdaughter has a 22 and she loves it.
That’s so great to hear!
I own a 2021 model. Have put on 91,000km already as a commuter car. Averages 6.2l per 100km. No issues, this is a fantastic car.
Great stuff Joe! Great first car for someone. Great price. Even more tech than I expected. Thanks for bringing it to us.
Nice video keep up the good work fella
I appreciate this review, Joe. Thank you!
I wish Nissan would do a Sentra SE-R again
Buy the Altima or Maxima if your looking for more speed......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8you missed my point, it’s not about Speed all the time. Something modern of course but with that old-school feel from the 90s.
That was a car with so much personality, but atleast there's a chance we can have a new nismo version of the new Sentra
Bro same!!!!!
With car price right now I think this versa is a great choice . People looking reliable and dependable car should choose this 👌
Very valid points!
Great review,excellent value for money thanks for sharing very useful insights and information.
I have a 2014 Scion TC. So, I'm always interested in a cheaper car that gets good gas mileage. ⛽️
here for the comments about nissan CVTs lol. but my 2011 altima is still hanging on
People just read comments on TH-cam videos and repeat what they read over and over about how bad the CVT is without ever actually owning one. I got a 2016 Pathfinder with 652,000 miles and the CVT is still running perfect fine
Joe, great review.
I've been waiting for this one!
Looks good Joe, few zonks here and there but honestly not bad at all.
If you don’t want a hybrid and you commute long distance to work and are on some sort of budget then this Versa is for you!! I been commuting my entire life and the cycle of cars is unreal. Because of this going cheap with style is the best option. It loses value and within a few years depending on how you treat them they become junk and they go to the car cemetery. Save your coins people! Insurances love hybrids because of the cost of parts. Just stick to the basics and bills will be cheap owning a car like this.
We need more small cheap cars like this
Especially in Bidens horrible economy
Especially when they don't look cheap. This is a major improvement over the previous Versa.
i love mine! lucked out, found a black SR in N Texas over the New Yrs weekend. so been driving it 6 1/2 months almost, no issues. so fun to run errands in, or just go cruising in. the sound system is Bose i believe,, sounds to good not to be. just a shame these cars are just now really hitting dealer lots, Nissan promised last year it was supposed to be out fall 2022. that never happened for some reason. and still they are very few out there, especially SR trim models. if you want one, and find one, better jump on it, they don't last long! ☮
That is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your ownership input.
I've heard the horror stories of the CVT now for over five years. However, I did the research and the newer ones 2019 and later have many improvements and are no longer the nightmares they were before. A CVT is cheap and efficient; that is why they are used and at this price point you can't avoid them. I bought one for my 17 year old daughter and was blown away by the interior and trunk space; their packaging designers are masters. Comfy seats, advanced driver assistance tech, heated front seats, CarPlay, and the stereo sounds far better than it has any right to at $21K. Done.
Great review! This has very nice styling, the level of tech is high for this price point. That being said, this is a FANTASTIC 16-18k car, but anything over 20k, I'm looking at a base Sentra.
I’m so glad that I can share it with you
Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍 💯💯💯💯💯
I have a 2023 Corolla SE and unfortunately got into an accident earlier this year, so they gave me a Versa as a rental. I was very glad to get my Corolla back because the Nissan didn't do it for me. lol
Who cares about your opinion.......
I had a kicks as a rental I was so impressed at Nissan they got a look from me.
Different class of cars. Corrola is much heavier with a bigger motor that actually has a first gear not a full CVT. what's to compare? go drive the Yaris.
@@vvvvelgreedy Toyota doesn’t make Yaris for USA anymore.
@@sachinnair91the Yaris is good but on American roads your like half the size of the nearest full size suv
I have a 2022 Corolla LE and this Versa puts my car to shame, and it's cheaper. I'll probably get the reliability I paid for in the long end though. Really cool car, if I saw this existed I honestly would have given in to all the features while test riding my Corolla and then hopping into this Versa I would for sure have been coming home in this Versa haha.
Looking to buy one of these. My place of employment is 6 miles away and all grocery stores, retailers and gym is within a half mile of me. Heck, I'd be fine getting around with a bike for awhile. I really don't need that much for a car, these make a great city vehicle.
I’m seriously considering getting one, I won’t pay what most vehicles cost today. This is about the only new car I’d consider.
Plus bs add ons smh i just checked my local nissan it comes out to 27 grand with out gap thats otd cash lol
@@swagkidm10
Gap is like $500 at most credit unions. Don’t buy gap from the dealer
I would say, this car is good for food delivery service!
Those fake vents in the front that you suggested putting fog lights, were fog lights in the 2020 and 2021 model SR's (US Model) then they stopped for some reason.
My favorite Nissan sedan I wanting to buy.
Yes, I'm buying one!
have a 2008 nissan versa Hatchback still going strong to this day and the fuel economy is still good
The refresh is spot on yes it lacks fog lamps for the top trim and there should be LED front turn signals to help accent the headlights. My biggest zonk is the CVT Nissan loses me with that but the color is tasteful the price is very reasonable the interior is a hit or miss with the hard plastic but is nice and clean. Economical and a practical vehicle this generation Versa is a major improvement over the previous generation thanks Joe and Steven!👍👍
Like someone said and joe said several times lol he said you can get a Manual.
Nissan CVTs are much improved and good now
CVT is actually good for something like this. All cvts are pretty reliable now from all the brands
@@loki_wolffto add to this the Versa and Kicks have a 2 speed CVT like some Toyotas
Can you start doing alcohol for the cup holders? I need to know where I can put my Colt 45.
I had rented a kicks which it’s suv brother I was extremely impressed at the thing!! So a mini version and like joe said it’s about the same size as my 97 Corolla Nissan sold me and joe featuring it I think it’s my next upgrade I was looking at a newer Corolla sure it will last 4x as long but that 1.6 nissan is a good motor.
The Corolla will not last 4 times as long. This Versa should easily go 250,000 to 300,000 miles as long as you keep up scheduled maintenance.
Nice car
How well do the CVT transmissions hold up on these Versas?
As a college student who is about to take the driving test and soon after looking for a first car, would this car be a safer and affordable option for a budget newbie driver?
Absolutely. This is a great car for the money. These small cars are much improved over ones in the past.
When I 1st saw that black blank on bumper I thought base trim and that higher had fogs but no it carried across the trims
Great looks plus super price = so save that $$ with style and safety 💯+
You are so very right!
I laughed at the on throttle. Good budget economy car. Looking forward to a Maxima review
The Maxima won't be available for long.
Have 2022 hyundai accent. Excellent for A to B car, comfortable. Highway doing speed limit 50+mpg and local 35-38mpg. Shame it's discontinued.
Easy pizzy skateboard guy just passed me😅
Man, I want a Versa!
That’s the pretty good power output for such a small vehicle and price level 😂 plus its 4-cyclinders
I'd consider this vehicle but good luck finding any on a lot. I did a search on Autotrader and it came up with 1 available within 250km of me in Ontario. Also, the manufacturer's recommended price is pipe dream. Even if you can find a new car like this, or an Elantra/Forte the dealerships are jacking the prices 3 if you're lucky but more like 5 grand and up above the manufacturer's price because they can.They aren't honoring agreed upon prices when you order a car either because they have a waitlist of people willing to pay more. It's a nightmare right now to find anything in this category or compact.
I just watched a review from the versa they sell here in Brazil. The guy said factory had some problems and for that reason they were producing less vehicles. Yes, here's in Brazil the versa was also out of stock pretty much. The top of the line version here is called "Exclusive" and goes for almost 26k. The base version is 21k (there's no manual version here). The base Corolla here is 29k, by the way.
I have a 2024 S manual . Bought it today 17,410 out the door . Will it hold up as well as a 2024 base Corolla? With careful maintenance I think the annual cost of ownership over seven to ten years will be close .
Isn't the leaf built on the same platform as this? Kinda like a hatch version of the versa.
Looks alright Joe.
$22k is a great bargain. I WISH a M/T was available
Hi Joe, seems ok for the money ....Kudos to Nissan for delivering an affordable vehicle... Thanks Keith Chicago IL ... On throttle ... No throttle? ... it don't matter
How is the cruise control? Is adapative cruise an option? I travel 120 miles round trip per day for my commute, on freeways with traffic. It matters.
Those are great questions.
I really like Nissan (Renaults) designs … if they had never brought that crappy jatco CVT they’d be top tier for price and style IMO
Agreed
Nice saden 💯 best price for the money
What is a turn single?
JOE !!! U and the Camera person !! Hahahahaha Awesome job !! Getting BEAT BY SOMEBODY ON THE WALKER!! Hahaahahaha
the black plastic that you zonk on the front bumper, in Canada on the 3 trims they have fog lights that is standard. don't know why the US don't do that.
Yaris needs to make a comeback. Versa (subcompact) is in a different class from the Corolla (compact).
We have enough of those little econoboxes
@@user-FTRU6GJ Versa and what's left of the Mirage, not too many options.
kia Rio, Hyundai accent
@@user-FTRU6GJ Yeah right. Look at the wide selection of crossovers and compare that to the subcompact class. It's ridiculous.
@@Hschlick84 because the crossover market is the most popular right now so it’s going to have the most vehicles while subcompact and compact cars are have small niche market. Companies aren’t going to makes bunch of tiny cars if the masses won’t but them. Same reason sedans are slowing going away.
I love the Versa SR. It irks me a bit that Nissan Canada offers more options for the Versa than here in USA (e.g., fog lights that you mentioned). You were correct to start the review off by reminding the viewers to keep the oranges to oranges comparison in mind.
In Mexico they have the 360 camera view with cameras in the side mirrors.
Those seats remind me a lot of the new Subaru Impreza Hatchback RS that's coming this year. Not hating, loving it. Just a bummer that Impreza isn't offering synthetic leather for any trim anymore
Is a manual transmission available in that trim?
Its main failure is the CVT Transmission, and I don't know why you don't talk about the warranty for this car. Any way thank you for your good presentation!
7:29 lol he sped around the center
Someone I know just bought a new Nissan versa not sure which trim but they paid $28k Out The door price in Florida. Car prices are way too high here.
Not a bad looking car. Its great value for the money 💵💵💵
The Versa is still around? Wow!
What about the Honda city and Toyota Yaris? Those are competitors right?
Really nice car for the price 😮 great for a daily driver or a second car
I need a new commuter... this is definitely a viable option. Denver traffic sucks so I'm not too worried about the 0-60. But I'm worried about mountains passing power.
That is an excellent point!
"122hp CVT transmission"
You should of seen my face when he said that! Haha
Cute car
The Toyota Corolla is the rival of the Nissan Sentra, is bigger and more equipped
Corolla's a better car, in my opinion.
But Corolla is the better car obviously
even the base trim Corolla?? more equipped? he did say this Versa is SUB compact whereas the Corolla isnt...
Corolla isn't the rival of the versa though
@@kingpikachuthethirdit blows my mind how so many people don’t pay attention to the video or read the title. He literally said this is the versa but everyone keeps thinking it’s a Sentra 🤦🏼♂️😂
I used to have 2015 versa I bought brand new it was the top of sL trim
Patiently waiting for new Camry changes.
I cannot find one in Washington state.
I have to wait until September to see one.
Do you have a review on a mitsubishi ralliart ?
Now if only it was reliable
I congratulate Nissan for their effort
Ngl for a flat bottom steering wheel on a not soo fast Nissan versa still looks pretty sporty
Honestly if the SR trim offered the manual I'd consider it immediately.
Looks about the same size as the 8th gen Civic but might have more rear leg room.