2024 Nissan Versa

If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly subcompact car then take a look at the 2024 Nissan Versa, it is offered in 3 trims, S, SV, and SR trims, the prices of the trims are most likely going to be the same like the 2023 year’s model starting from $17,225 and going up to $21,065. The base trim is the most bland and blank trim among all as it lacks several features when compared to the other trims. As for the higher trims for such a small price, Nissan offers a handful of features for the top two trims, some of the eye-catching features are the wireless charging pads, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-inch touchscreen, and many more. Also, the top two trims come with bigger standard alloy wheels and better upholstery. Other than the features there are also 2 packages available for the 2024 Versa, a S+ package for the base trim and the Convenience package for the SR trim. 

Packages

S+ Package

• Apple Car Play and Android Auto
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• 60/40 split folding rear seats

Convenience Package

• Adaptive cruise control
• Heated front seats
• Automatic climate control

We recommend

Or the 2024 Nissan Versa we will recommend you the top of the line SR trim as it offers the most among all the trims for a reasonable price. Some of the desirable features that the sedan offers are 17-inch alloy wheels, a wireless charging pad, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, a cool-looking rear spoiler, and many more. However, if you budget tight then you should also know that the top trim is just $4000 more than than base, while it tons more than what the base S trim offers. So going for the SR trim will be the best option and we highly recommend it.

Release date

The 2024 Nissan Versa will be ready for sale by the fall of 2023.

The Nissan Versa even after being a budget-friendly car offers a well-enough engine that packs some awfully low power, this sedan will be coming with a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that delivers just 122 hp redlining at 6300 rpm and has a torque of 114 pound-feet of torque redlining at 4000 rpm also it is paired with 1-speed CVT automatic. Also for this price range, most of the cars are FWD, and the same goes for the Versa which comes with an FWD drivetrain. It is in no way the fastest in its segment but is just fast, as the 112hp 4-cylinder engine takes the car from 0-60 in 10 seconds, reaches the quarter-mile mark in 17.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 115 mph which is highest among its competitors.

Among all three of the subcompact sedans the Kia Rio takes the first place because of the refined 120 hp Inline-4 engine that takes the car from 0-60 within 8.6 seconds and it goes up to 110 mph. The second place is taken by none other than the Nissan Versa, which goes from 0-60 in 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph. And at the last position comes the Mitsubishi Mirage, this hatchback goes from 0-60 within 12.3 seconds which is quite slower than the other two cars, and it goes up to 105 mph.

2024 Nissan Versa Ride and Handling

As for ride and handling experience the 2024 Nissan Versa is quite similar to the 2023 model as the sedan did not receive any major changes for improving the ride and handling quality of the car. However, the Versa is quite refined, and the handling capabilities of this car are laudable as it maintains its composure while taking corners, but there is a problem with it during harsh maneuvers on the highways the engine mitigates harsh noises and can become a bit bouncy on uneven roads as the suspensions are not that refined, resulting to declined comfort and ride experience in overall.

Other than all that the Versa comes with a hefty steering wheel, but that does not result in any kind of downgrade in the overall handling experience that the sedan offers. So in short the Nissan Versa can be considered as just a good car when it comes to Ride and Handling as it is neither that good nor very bad.

2024 Nissan Versa Braking Performance

The 2024 Versa comes with the same robust brakes as the 2023 model, so the pedal’s feel and the stopping power are expected to be as commendable as the previous model. During routine scenarios, the brake works quite well but in difficult scenarios, for example at high speeds, the brake feels much less tight and responsive. The Versa comes with a 10.02x0.87-inch front and 8-inch rear drum rotors which provide a consistent overall deceleration. So, in short, the Nissan Versa might not have the best braking among its competitors, but it provides much when needed, and for such a price, the brakes in the car can be considered as average.

The Nissan Versa, Kia Rio, and the Mitsubishi Mirage offer good braking performance for their price range, but the braking power in these cars are certainly not enough. Also, we cannot rank the cars as the braking test results are not available, but considering the branking results of their previous models, the Rio will come first, followed by the Versa, then the Mirage.

Nissan offers only one powertrain, a 1.6L 4-cylinder and it offers average fuel economy and one of the best driving ranges in its segment. The 1.6L engine is quite refined when it comes to saving up a few of your bucks in the gas station, this year’s model is going to have mostly the same fuel economy along with the same driving ranges. The MPG numbers provided by Nissan for the 2024 model are around 32 MPG in the city, 40 MPG on the highways, and 35 MPG combined, also it comes with the same 10.8-gallon fuel tank.

For fuel economy and the driving range the Kia Rio holds the first place as it offers the one of the best fuel economy and the best driving ranges in the segment. At the second place comes the Nissan Versa which offers average fuel economy and quite good driving ranges. And at the last position comes the Mitsubishi Mirage which provides the best fuel economy along with an average driving range all because of its small fuel tank capacity.

Just as with every other aspect the interior of the 2024 model is the same as the 2023 model, the Versa simply easily surpasses the norms of being a budget-friendly compact car as the space offers offered in the cabin is quite good, and offers an ample amount shoulder room and leg room for short rides, the ingress and the egress of the seats can be adjusted according and the upholstery provided is also better than most of its rivals in the segment. However the base trim might feel a little too basic, but when you look at the top two models the interior just exceeds the expectation for the price coming with unique upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and whatnot!

In terms of interior, the Nissan Versa simply comes in the first position, it offers an average amount of space, but the overall interior is quite for its price. At second position comes the Kia Rio which does not offer the most amount of space but the interior for its price can attract quite some attention. At the last position comes the Mitsubishi Mirage which arguably provides the lowest amount of space and the interior also feels quite outdated, however, the car comes with several features and functions on the inside.

Standout interior features:

• Key-less entry
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Unique upholstery
• Folding 60/40 split rear seat
• Heated front seats
• Automatic climate control

2024 Nissan Versa Infotainment 

The 2024 Versa comes outfitted with a 7-inch touchscreen on the base trim and an 8-inch touchscreen on the top trim, the infotainment system is known for having an user-friendly user-interface. Other than the overall system is adorned with several buttons and knobs which makes it easier to use, also both the SV and the SR trims come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, also Siri Eyes Free and Google Assistant are available to help the accommodates use the infotainment without using their hands. The base trim comes with a 4-speaker sound system which is just average but upgrading to the SR trims will give you 2 more speakers which are just as average as the other 4. 

Standout infotainment system:

• 7-inch/8-inch touchscreen display
• 4-speaker/6-speaker audio system
• Wireless charging pad
• Apple Car Play and Android Auto 
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Siri Eyes Free/ Google Voice Assistant enabled

The 2024 Nissan Versa just like the 2023 model showcases a chic and pragmatic design, and when taken a look at the front of the car you can see V-motion grille, which is Nissan’s hallmark, also the Versa offers three different sizes of the wheel for the three trims that Nissan offers, which augments the car’s complete exterior aesthetics. Looking at the Versa it can be easily understood that Nissan tried to make a smaller version of the Nissan Sentra, as many of the features that come with the Versa also come with the Sentra but is just bigger. So overall it can be said the exterior of the Versa presents a mixture of both functionality and style and is arguably one of the best-looking cars in its segment and price range.

When it comes to the exterior, nothing can come closer to the Nissan Sentra which offers the best exterior in terms of both style and practicality. Behind it is the Kia Rio which looks like a compact bullet for its aggressive front-end style and size. Behind the Rio comes the Mirage which is a hatchback just like the Rio, however, the exterior of the car is too bland and looks very outdated, which is why it falls at the last place.

Standout Exterior Features

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED Headlights
• Heated Mirrors
• Rear Spoiler
• Chrome Grille
• Power Side Mirrors

The Nissan is expected to have the same safety ratings, as last year’s model. NHTSA and IIHS are two agencies that rate the vehicle’s safety after testing it, but as of now no ratings or reviews of it are available as the car is yet to be launched in the market. However, the predecessor of this year’s model had scored 5/5 stars on NHTSA’s test and had also achieved the highest possible Good Rating for frontal and side impacts.

Safety features include

• Electronic Stability Control
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane Departure Warning
• Collision Mitigation Front&Rear
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Side Impact Beams

2024 Nissan Versa vs. 2023 Kia Rio

Both the Nissan Versa and the Kia Rio fall under the economical subcompact car segment, and both these cars are quite fuel efficient as well. The Versa comes equipped with a 122-hp 4-cylinder engine, which is quite reliable and provides an okayish amount of power to the car, other than that the Versa is well-equipped both on the interior and the exterior, also it is arguably the best-looking car in price range and segment. Now as for the Kia Rio, the car comes with a 120-hp Inline-4 engine which provides almost an equal amount of power as the Versa, other than that the Rio is also quite well-equipped both on the interior and the exterior. But when choosing one of these two cars, going for the Versa will be a better decision.

2024 Nissan Versa vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage

Both the Nissan Versa and the Mitsubishi Mirage fall under the category of economical subcompact cars. The Nissan Versa comes equipped with a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine which is overall quite fuel efficient, also the sedan boasts a ton of features both on the inside and the outside and is also the best-looking car in its price range and segment. Now as for the Mitsubishi Mirage, the car comes with a 1.2L Inline-3 engine which is overall average in terms of fuel efficiency. Other than that the car provides an okayish amount of features, as for the design the Mirage looks quite sleek yet outdated. So if you have to go for one of these two cars then the Nissan Versa is the better choice.

Should you buy the 2024 model of the Nissan Versa completely depends on your budget, preference, and requirements. But if you ask us to be your final say then we would suggest you go for this sedan as most of its competitors like the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi are most likely to get discontinued by next year, and in the meantime, the Versa will keep thriving and capturing the economical subcompact car market. Also for it’s price, the Versa provides such functions that won’t really make you feel like you’re driving an economical sedan. So if you really want to buy a subcompact car that is fuel-efficient, stylish, and practical then the Versa should be the right car for you.