The Versa has received a total redesign for the new model year, with a new exterior design, new interior and revised powertrain. See the 2020 Nissan Versa models for sale near you
The 2020 Nissan Versa proves that buying an entry-level compact sedan doesn't mean you have to sacrifice comfort, convenience, safety and dignity. The new Versa is a marked improvement over the outgoing vehicle, and a good value. Find a Nissan Versa for sale
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The Versa comes with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine (122 horsepower/114 lb-ft of torque) and front-wheel drive. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on Versa S 1.6 5MT, while an Xtronic CVT with D-Step logic control is standard on all other Versa models.
The Versa S 1.6 5MT comes with 15-in steel wheels with full wheel covers, front disc/rear drum brakes, independent strut front suspension/torsion beam rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars and electric power steering. It gets standard cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, high-beam assist, a RearView monitor, rear automatic braking, hill start assist and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS). Standard exterior features include automatic on/off halogen projector headlights, a chrome grille, dual power outside mirrors, black outside mirrors, black door handles and a carbon-fiber look rear diffuser. Interior standard features include air conditioning, power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down, power door locks, remote keyless entry with push-button ignition, manually adjusting tilt-and-telescoping steering column, sun visors with vanity mirrors and extensions, map lights and reading lights, a 12-volt DC power outlet, a 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat and a 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat with cloth seat trim, and matte carbon-fiber-look interior door trim. Standard infotainment features include a 7-in touchscreen display with Siri Eyes Free, Google Assistant Voice Recognition and Nissan Voice Recognition for audio, an AM/FM audio system with four speakers, hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming, an auxiliary audio jack, three USB ports, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The Versa S 1.6 Xtronic includes all of the same standard features, and adds a 60/40-split folding rear seat.
The Versa SV 1.6 Xtronic includes all of the standard features of the Versa S 1.6 Xtronic, plus the following additions and upgrades: 16-in aluminum-alloy wheels, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, intelligent driver alertness, body color outside mirrors and door handles, heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicator, rear door alert, a driver's seat-mounted armrest, premium cloth seat trim, Prima-Tex-appointed dash trim, chrome interior door handles, an advanced drive-assist display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM radio with 3-month complimentary trial access.
The Versa SR 1.6 Xtronic includes all of the standard features of the Versa SV 1.6 Xtronic, plus the following additions and upgrades: 17-in 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, LED headlights with LED signature Daytime Running Lights, fog lights, a dark chrome grille, black-painted outside mirrors, a body-color rear spoiler, automatic temperature control, Follow Me Home headlights, remote engine start system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and six speakers.
A $300 Convenience Package is available on SR models only, and it includes adaptive cruise control and heated front seats. Eight exterior colors are available, including three "emotional" colors ($395): Electric Blue Metallic, Monarch Orange Metallic and Scarlet Ember Tintcoat.
| Sedan | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa S CVT | $16,500 / $16,085 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | 32 / 40 | 5-Speed Manual / Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
| Versa S Manual | $14,830 / $14,463 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | N/A | 5-Speed Manual / Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
| Versa SR CVT | $18,340 / $17,874 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | 32 / 40 | Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
| Versa SV CVT | $17,740 / $17,290 | 4 Cylinder | 122 | 32 / 40 | Continuously Variable Automatic | FWD |
Each Versa gets Nissan's Advanced Air Bag System with front air bags, seat-mounted driver and front-passenger airbags and knee air bags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection. Front seat belts are 3-point with pretensioners and load limiters. A LATCH system is standard, along with child safety rear door locks and power windows lock-out button. A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display and an Easy-Fill Tire Alert is also standard.
| Basic | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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