If we were to tell you that you can buy a new vehicle these days for roughly $16,000, your jaw just might drop. Ours sure did when we saw the recently announced pricing for the all-new 2023 Nissan Versa. The compact sedan receives some updates this year - including a new front end and available tech upgrades - and goes on sale this month starting from just $15,730.
Nissan is well aware of the Versa's price-point, saying the Versa "offers strong value at a time when costs and inflation are top of mind for drivers." The automaker says in its recent survey of vehicle owners and lessees, more than half of respondents – 53% – identified affordability as one of the most important attributes in a new vehicle, with fuel economy a close second (34%).
|
Model |
MSRP* |
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Versa S (5-speed manual) |
$15,730 |
|
Versa S (Xtronic CVT) |
$17,400 |
|
Versa SV |
$19,020 |
|
Versa SR |
$19,720 |
All Versa models feature a standard 122-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (S only) or a Xtronic CVT transmission (optional on S, standard on SV and SR). Fuel economy is rated up to 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg for Xtronic CVT models.
For 2023, the Versa features a redesigned front end fascia and grille, new brand logos inside and out and new available features including a class-exclusive wireless smartphone charging pad, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot and an 8-inch touchscreen.
A new S Plus package enhances the most affordable Versa grade by adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-inch alloy wheels and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.
The Versa SR trim features new 17-inch alloy wheel design along with a new available Gray Sky Pearl paint color.
Standard safety features include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist. Available technologies include Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The 2023 Versa goes on sale this month.
Photo Credit: Nissan.