The Nissan Versa is affordable transportation that has an appealing price—especially for students. It’s not quick but it is spacious, especially in hatchback form.
Pros Affordable price for new-car buyers Good fuel economy for the class Spacious rear-seat accommodations Good-looking hatchback that we like…
Cons ...and a sedan that we don’t Not much value in S Plus trim Hollow-feeling buttons and trim Pokey power
The 2018 Nissan Versa ranked #14 in Subcompact Cars. Currently the Nissan Versa has a score of 6.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 80 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Both rows of seats have plenty of legroom Sedan models have large trunks Tight turning radius Low base price
Cons Uninspiring engine Low-rent cabin Few tech features
The 2018 Nissan Versa offers a huge back seat and trunk, a comfy ride and good fuel economy. It's also one of the least expensive cars around, at least in base form. If you're a driver for Lyft or Uber, a Versa could very well be an ideal car. But if you're car shopping isn't based on such obvious commercial reasons, the Versa stops making as much sense.
PROS Giant back seat for such a small car Rides comfortably over bumps Roomy trunk Low base price
CONS Rearview camera is optional No telescoping steering wheel Noisy and slow acceleration Driving experience, style and personality are all bland
The 2019 Nissan Kicks’ expressive styling masks its economy-car bones.
Pros Intriguing style Standard automatic emergency braking Decent fuel economy Good space utilization inside
Cons Cheap bits show through Tiring highway cruiser Styling not for everyone Higher price this year
Nissan hasn't changed anything on its smallest crossover for 2019. The Kicks was all-new for 2018 and replaced the quirky Juke.
Pros Wonderfully efficient powertrain, Costco-size cargo space, charming design.
Cons Slow in our testing, driver-assistance features limited to the basics, warranty is nothing special.
It's slightly less powerful than last year.The 2019 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
Pros High fuel economy estimates Larger-than-average cargo capacity Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Leisurely acceleration All-wheel drive isn't available Missing a few desirable features
