2014 Nissan Versa Note Review

It's no Versa sedan. Thank goodness!

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[JohnBullerjahn]

I have a 2015 Versa Note SV. Not loaded, not stripped. I agree some of the interior could be a little less harsh, but you've got to remember what segment you're dealing with.

It's a deceptive car. From the outside, it looks (and is) very small. Get in it however, and the perspective changes. It's open, airy, plenty of room, and the people I've had to transport in the back have raved about it.

CVT's seem to be universally misunderstood by everyone, even most reviewers. The CVT's are SO misunderstood. In fact, that Nissan has dumbed them down by artificially programming in shift points to make it feel more normal. One of the things I love about the CVT is that it just keeps going; like a plane on a take off roll.

There is also a different technique in driving one. If you mash the accelerator to the floor, you'll get a lot of noise and no action; much like a wife who just wants to get it over with. The reviewers are right. Not much happens.

To get the most of a CVT it needs to be kinda jabbed at first, then you can relax and push more like a regular 'auto' or accelerator.

You really can't beat the engine for a non-hybrid. I average 43-44 highway, and between high 36's to mid 38 city, and a combined of 39-41.

Today I was helping my 18-year-old son move, and we had 1 leopard gecko and all his trappings, including terrerium, boatloads of gecko must have's.

There were also 5 large suitcases, a whole chef set consisting of pans, knives, etc (he's a culinary student) plus a large/huge plastic bag I didn't dare open.

We had to wait for his other ride who, of course was late. We sat for 40 minutes with the A/C on medium in deference to the reptile and mpg didn't fall below 36.3.

The car is comfortable, makes no false claims unless you put on that stupid boy racer 'appearance' package that Nissan appears compelled to offer on the lower trim levels.

It's fun to drive, quiet, hauls a bit of ass (I can be beyond legal limits by the time I've reached the end of the one ramp) and hauls a ton of stuff.

I'm not quite sure why people come down so hard on this car unless they are jealous they cannot afford more. I think this is a superb value.

[spiritualrebel]

One of the most comfortable cars with lotsa leg and head room. car is bigger than it looks

[freecheese]

actual manual transmision on hwy getting ~43 at 55mph. Only 37 at 65.

[RotaryMike]

In North America yes, but the Tiida (Versa) was designed in 2004 and sold elsewhere before coming here.

[disgaearules]

i actually like the styling of the versa note

[michaelrahl]

I like that they say it is quiet. for an economy car to be quiet puts it a bit ahead of the competition.

[Dfantasycws]

WOW! don't get me wrong, i love my versa note, but, i wasn't given the option of if i wanted the S, SL. or the SV. i think that was pretty crappy and i WON'T be buying my next car from the same dealership. the dealership didn't even show me the other notes, i was only shown the S. but all in all, it's a great car and i do love it. just wished i would've been able to get the one with all the features. 

[ПетрСидоров-ыг]

hello how to change consumption in miles for kilometers and fahrenheit for celsius. nissan note 2016

[shxkn]

Who would pay 20, 000 for a Versa note?? I'd consider buying it in the price range of the Chevy Spark/Sonic, or the MIcra, not for the price of a decently equpiped Subaru Impreza or Scion tC

[yashasan]

worked pretty well for honda who have been making the same looking cars for the last few decades with minor styling revisions and they sell tons of them

[palebeachbum]

Really disappointed that the Note wasn't available when I bought the Versa sedan in 2012. I really wanted a hatchback, but didn't find one I liked that wasn't too expensive for my budget. So I settled on the Versa sedan. Not really any regrets, but the hatchback body would have been much more useful for my lifestyle. Calling it the Versa Note is a pretty dumb name though.

[eternalhalloween]

For what it is,  the Nissan Versa seems to be quite impressive.

[taurus]

I guess Nissan thinks CVT would give you a better gas mileage! Personally, I would rather take the six-speed manual. Can't wait for the redesign Honda Fit to come out later this year to see what kind of options that it has.

[hmongsunglass]

Whatever it is. Let's let the market decide if it stays or go.

[amenhotep]

What i find also ironic with this car is that it's engineered and built to be economical which it is but the engine is so noisy and vibrating, aggressive like.

[cosmoray]

Nissan North America has dumb down the NA VersaNote. Check out the Euro version. It is so much better looking in every way. From the front grill to the back bumper. As usual we get the water down version...

[AladdinSaneNYC]

Hi...Do you think I could add a powerhouse audio system with subwoofer into the Note and eliminate the standard system in the SL version? I would also want the rear view cam. Would this create a problem with the audio aftermarket installation? Whatcha think? Happy Holidays and thanx. Peace! AladdinSaneNYC :-)

[firesteako]

There better be a Nissan versa Galaxy in the works!

[JamesPhieffer]

"It's no Versa sedan. Thank goodness." That could be seen as damning with very faint praise indeed.

[nickster]

i see fit (rear), fiesta (front), yaris (headlights), and c-max (side) design cues that are very similar to this car. lol