2014 Nissan Versa Vehicle Review

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The term 'managed expectations' comes to mind when we think of how the 2014 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchback fit into the market. If you're looking for cheap transportation—and the benefits of having a new car (and a new-car warranty)—and you're okay forgoing some refinement, style, and technology in the name of that goal, then these models do belong on your shopping list.

The Versa Sedan gets your hopes up from some paces away, where its curvy roofline and flowing sheetmetal actually manage to look a little Infiniti-influenced from some angles. The proportions don't work out as well from the side or rear, where the Versa Sedan can be a bit awkward. As for the Versa Note, it gets a far more interesting design on the outside—with different sheetmetal, details (like sportier designs for the headlights and taillights), proportions that make it less homely than its sedan counterpart. Inside, the Note is much the same as the sedan, however. Essentially, it's back to small-car tradition, with an undeniably basic, almost parts-bin look to the collection of cues and switchgear.

2014 Nissan Versa

Nissan has, with the its latest 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) managed to boost gas mileage by several mpg versus the last-generation Versa models, and now for 2014 the new Note takes advantage of that, too, with ratings of up to 40 mpg highway. Unfortunately, the Versa isn't very enjoyable to drive—especially with the CVT and its sluggish responses, in addition to 11.5-second 0-60 mph times. The 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter engine can also be had with a traditional four-speed automatic transmission or five-speed manual, but both of those are only offered in base Versa S versions. While the steering is reasonably well-weighted, it's just too light and requires too many small corrections at speed. Add it all up and you have a car that has no pretensions of being sporty or fun (and isn't).

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