Nissan Versa Note review

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Mike Gurr reviews the subcompact Nissan Versa Note.
The Nissan Versa Note is built of a common global platform that Nissan shares with the Note, Versa and Renault vehicles. The Nissan Versa Note is hatchback subcompact car with room for 5 passengers. Power comes from a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine and is pair to either a manual or CVT.
Competitors to the Nissan Versa Note are the Honda Fit the Fiat 500 Turbo, Smart fortwo, Toyota Yaris sedan, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Kia Soul, Nissan Versa, Chevy Sonic, Chevrolet Sonic, Kia Rio, Honda Fit, Honda HR-V, Toyota Yaris, Chevy Spark, Chevrolet Spark, Chevy Cruze, Chevrolet Cruze, Kia Forte, VW Jetta, VW Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Dodge Dart, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Fiat 500, Fiat 500X, Mazda3, Mazda2, Mazda6, Scion iM and Mitsubishi Lancer.

Zack Spencer
Zach Spencer
Canadian Car Review
Motormouth Canada

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Despite some negative reviews I have read online (slow acceleration and cheap interior), I was very impressed by the Nissan Note that I recently rented in Miami (2018). I'm not sure what sort of performance and luxury some people are expecting from a low-cost subcompact car, but we had 4 average-sized adults in it, plus luggage, and I was impressed by the acceleration (even with AC running!) for a subcompact car. I easily kept up with traffic on the freeways and highways, AND it was getting over 35 MPG. I could hardly believe it! Nissan itself has a very good reputation for quality, therefore I would not hesitate to buy one of these for transportation and everyday commuting.

jf

good job mike, like a pro reviewer already.

bnewton

Great job, Mike. Very thorough review. I agree with the omission of a telescopic wheel. All cars should have that feature. The rear leg room is very impressive!

aquateen

That's the point of these subcompact cars as compact vehicles creep into the mid-size category. The Versa Note is a great city runabouts and good on gas.

davidjym

I looked at the Versa note and really did like it. I looked at it when ai purchased my 2015 Mirage ES with Navigation. I also looked at the 2017 Versa Note SL because I wanted a car loaded with features. But instead I went with my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE (top trim) which has Apple Car Play, Heated Seats, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Auto Climate Control, Push Start, Keyless Access and so much more. I could not beat the price. It was $18, 115.00 MSRP and after Rebates and Dealer Disc ai got it for $12, 714.00 and could not be happier.

My 2015 was super reliable and amazing on gas. So when I decided to get a 2017 I looked at the Honda fit, Nissan Versa, and Chevy Spark. None could beat the Value Equation over the Mirage and Mirage G4 with the MPG, Warranty, Owner Satisfaction & Reliabilty, Features and most of all Price. Sure the other cars had more power but after driving them all I myself liked the Mirage G4 most and could not justify paying thousands more for one of the others.

My second Choice would have been the Spark but for the top trim 2LT and after rebates the best price I could find was $16, 900.00 as its window sticker was $18, 798.00 for the one I looked at. As for the top trim Versa SL it was $19, 285.00 and was selling for $16, 100.00 and finally the Honda Fit EX was $20, 200.00 and selling for $19, 000.00 so it was a no brainer for me. After 2 years of owning my 2015 Mirage I had no issues and really liked everything about the car so with the updates to the 2017s for features, refinement, 4 more horsepower, larger wheels, new Wine Red Color and Light Gray Interior Color And more I went for it and am so happy I did.

kmckenzie

I've had my 2015 Versa Note for going on 8 years. Approaching 90, 000 miles. Faultless with only routine maintenance.

leogeee

Mike was a good choice for the channel

Adonis

This car, despite its many flaws, has been very great to me. I am a small woman who lives in the city, with not a great budget and who sought something to get from point A to point B. Definitely not the car for those who like adrenaline rushes, or if you're very tall/big.

beatrice

Used to live in Barrie. Got my Vnote a couple months ago, love it so far.

woopaka

Ended up renting a Hyundai Accent back at the start of November while my car was in the shop. 2017 model that I daily drove for two weeks. A surprisingly good car. Surprisingly roomy inside. Especially for drivers. But Hyundai got a couple of major things wrong. Namely the amount of time it took for the heater to properly kick in, and especially how long it took for the AC to kick in during the more unseasonably warmer days. We're talking half an hour for the AC and about 25 minutes for the heater. Plus, the keyfob didn't work properly either. This was on a 2 year-old car with close to only 36, 000 miles on it. Consequently, I haven't had problems with the Heating or AC in my 2009 Mazda 6 V6 sSport model in the 11 years I've had her. Had issues with the keyfob but that was after several years of ownership.

NGMonocrom

absolutely agree with the knee hitting the center console and the cup holder position. ergonomics are it's achilles heel.

stephenlnoe

As many have already pointed it, Mike did a great job on this review!

PrinceAdamu

Bought my Versa Nota SV three days ago. Loving it!

Lyfeel

Thanx for reviewing the back seat.. that's exactly what I needed. Didn't know how big it was.

fernandofernando

Drove this back to back with the current generation Honda Fit. Both CVTs. Here's the difference:

- Versa is much quieter due to no doubt more use of insulation. The Fit is particularly noisy on takeoff from a stop. This is the biggest difference. I can cruise at 70 in the Versa and it's not that far off from something more substantial such as the Altima. Can't say the same about the Fit.

-Versa has more low end torque. Of course, it's not going to smash you back into the seat, but I mean compared to the Fit, there's more down low so you don't have to rev too hard to get going at normal speeds. However, the Versa runs out of steam at top while the Fit continues to pulls really hard (for what it is) and that's where the Fit's increased hp will show up and make a difference if full throttling. I dare say that it's actually a little exciting in the Fit when flogging it hard, while on the Versa you're wondering what the heck is wrong with the lack of top end power.

- Versa is slightly more softly sprung but not by any major deal. Ironically, little less body roll in the Versa.

- Versa has less overall space in the hatch area by quite some degree. The lack of perfectly folding rear seats vs the Fit's magic seats may be a huge deal to some, and rightly so if looking for a car in this class.

- Fit has higher quality fit and finish inside, but not so much that it matters as it's still not going to be confused with an Acura.

- AC seems to work better in the Versa. Fit's AC seems underpowered.

- MPGs about the same, with the Fit maybe 1-2 mpg better.

- Versa's sound system is significantly better than the Fit. The Fit EX's touchscreen LCD is much superior as is the rear view cam (HD quality on the Fit and low res webcam-like on the Versa)

- Seat comfort is about the same, i.e. not real comfortable for long rides. However, the Versa has a really nice useable armrest!

Overall, you can't go wrong with either. Honestly, I'd spring for the Versa if it comes out cheaper, which usually it is as incentives can be really good on Nissans and stingy on Hondas.

oldtwinsna