2016 Nissan Versa Note

At a Glance

Pricing $14,180 - $18,660
Drive Types FWD
Engines 1.6l I4
Transmissions CVT, M5
Fuel Economy 27-31 (city), 36-40 (highway)

Nissan's lineup of small cars includes the five-door Versa Note hatchback. The Versa Note is a small compact car with seating for five. Even though it rides on a shorter platform than the Sentra, the Versa 5-door actually has more legroom. A standard 1.6l four-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed manual, or CVT transmission depending on the model. The most fuel efficient CVT models are rated at 31/40 (city/highway). The Versa employs some cost -saving measures like drum brakes and steel wheels to achieve its low starting price of $15,000. While this is common in the segment, there are vehicles under $18,000 with disc brakes.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Versa Note S 1.6l I4 (109-bhp) M5 FWD $14,180
Versa Note S Plus 1.6l I4 (109-bhp) CVT FWD $15,430
Versa Note SV 1.6l I4 (109-bhp) CVT FWD $16,330
Versa Note SR 1.6l I4 (109-bhp) CVT FWD $17,930
Versa Note SL 1.6l I4 (109-bhp) CVT FWD $18,660