31st May 2013, 21:30

I agree the auto critics are too hard on this car. It's because cars in its class like the Rio, Accent, and Sonic have all improved so much. Their driving dynamics are better than the Versa, and they don't cost much more. The Versa's value is lost unless you get the absolute bare bones model with no options whatsoever.

Also, used cars may be a better option than a new Versa if you want a Nissan. You could probably get a two or three year old Sentra for less than a new Versa.

12th Sep 2014, 02:21

I own a 2014 Versa Note and it is a great bargain. I am getting a little less mileage than I thought, but it is because I drive a little hard in the rush hour.

I've been driving it everyday almost, and so far it has been reliable. I have put 20 000km on it and have had no problems other than a non-essential recall, which the dealer fixed.

Last winter there were a few very cold days where it took a little longer to warm up, but it still did, and I left it outside covered top to bottom almost in snow and ice.

The only gripe I have is the defrosting vents don't work that great, but this is an economy car.

I hope it keeps up being dependable. I have the manual trans, which I got because I don't know if the CVT trans is reliable.

10th Nov 2014, 04:37

In regards to reliability, I've had no problems other than a non-essential "bolt" recall. I have the 2014 manual transmission model and it has been perfectly reliable so far, and I'm at 25 000 km. Too early to judge, but this car is super efficient and low cost to own. Hopefully it stays reliable.