2016 Nissan Versa Note - Review and Road Test

The Nissan Versa Note is a no-frills runabout designed to compete with entry-level hatchbacks like the Kia Rio5, Ford Fiesta, and Mitsubishi Mirage. The Note also offers a wide array of features...if you're ready to pay for them. Tune in to see if the Versa Note delivers on the type of value you're looking for.
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[@danario97]

I've got a black Nissan Versa Note SV with the connivence package and I've got to say I love it. I got this car before tax and license for only $15,200! That's awesome. The power is great and super easy to drive. I love having the back up camera and Bluetooth. I would recommended this car to anyone who wants 40 mpg on the freeway while having a quiet ride. I looked at a Honda Fit and the amount of stuff that you get with the Nissan took the cake for me. My teenage son loves this car that he has started to take it over. Hopefully I can get the keys once and a while. I do recommended this car a lot!

[@tklandess]

Still enjoying the car?

[@TatianaCD88]

My wife and I needed a family car last year for our amazing baby boy. Having owned this car for a year and a half we're still VERY happy with it. No regrets!

[@alexandriasummers9341]

I bought my Versa in 2016 and its been a real trooper. We had a really hard winter with lots of snow and ice for months and my Versa plowed through all of it! Great gas mileage too.

[@bernlin2000]

Very happy with my 2016 Note SV :-) 78k miles and it still is running great, fun little car to putt around in.

[@gee99man99]

There is a reason that the Versa is the number one selling sub-compact in the US...it is incredibly roomy (seriously - seats 4 adults more comfortably than MOST mid-size cars), is fun to drive and is very affordable. I am extremely happy with mine!

[@dakingofgeese]

+buildmorefarms100 The non-existing one. Versas and their buyers are fucking trash.

[@dakingofgeese]

+buildmorefarms100 Why are YOU? You're clearly biased since you congratulate people who bought these shitty cars and argue with those who have a different opinion than you.

[@dakingofgeese]

+GooseMeister Speaking of which, what do you drive? I'm curious since it's kinda clear you have a shrine dedicated to The Most Common Japanese Rental Car I've Seen.

[@FranksShitBoxCollection]

My local Nissan dealer usually has the Note S, brand new, for about 10K. I was considering one of these since they don't look that bad and for the price you really can't complain but since you own would you tell about any negative things that this car has?

[@nekoramsay4053]

Good: Spacious! Front, back, and trunk are all pretty big. Comfortable. All of the seats are well bolstered and I can drive from Portland to Seattle without complaint. All of the options on the SV and up leave nothing to be desired (except maybe a satnav, but what are phones for?) Price: Very innexpensive, I got a 2016 SV with 30k on it for $8800 with brand new brakes and a fresh oil change. Warranty: It has a 5 year, 60K drivetrain warranty that is transferable to the next owner and a 10 year, 120K CVT warranty. Maintenance is pretty cheap and the schedule is at easy 5K intervals. Bad: Makes some noise accelerating, but it's not bad. A little low on power but merging onto the highway, setting off from stop, and passing are all pretty easy. The honda fit is like 1 second faster to 60, but also quite a bit more expensive. some road noise...but again, not bad. I am pretty happy with this car. Also, you can add accessories to it very cheaply to personalize it without shelling out an arm and a leg.

[@larrycarnley725]

I just bought my versa note yesterday, having only drove it 149 miles, I love it! great car nissan

[@FinalCutGaming]

Test drove one of these when I was car shopping last month, and it was my pick to buy for a long time until I eventually went with a Corolla, which was a little more in my budget. Still a fantastic car!

[@mauricemotors8207]

+Salamander IQ Scion IM is a corolla hatchback

[@wtrdogg20]

"...And Pure Drive, whatever that is..." hahhahahah!!! I love it!!!

[@Timbrock1000]

+wtrdogg20 Yeah, is "PureDrive" anything like Volkswagen's "Farfutneugan" thing back in the 90's? (Remember that?)

[@bernlin2000]

My uncle saw that badge and thought my car was a hybrid...and we argued about it XD I think I know my own car's specifications, Uncle Jimmy lol

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@LadyGreaseMonkey1]

It's actually a nice car. Having been driving a simpler, fleet version for the past couple months, I do have to say I prefer the Versa over our Frontier. He is wrong when he mentioned that there isn't much steering correction at highway speeds. He obviously wasn't driving it on an open highway with no trees. It get squirrelly at about 70 when you're on an expressway or at any speed on a dirt or gravel road.

[@Timbrock1000]

I just bought my Versa Note. WAS going to buy a Honda Fit, but no dealer had any because Honda temporarily stopped making them in order to devote the Fit assembly line to making the new HR-V. (STUPID decision for Honda!). Wasn't able to wait for more Fit's to become available (would need to wait 2-4 months) because my old car's engine blew and I needed a car NOW! So far, my new Versa Note is working out well.

[@MrThekiller332]

the HR-V is a cool car.

[@stringX90]

Can you provide an update on your purchase? How is it holding up a year later? Also, can you provide more details about the model you bought (year, miles, trim level, etc)?

[@lilliancarter3444]

Timbrock1000 honda ford focus rs koni hot wheels

[@lilliancarter3444]

Timbrock1000

[@lilliancarter3444]

Timbrock1000 Ford focus rs koni hot wheels dhp07

[@sleeplessingc]

It is also easy to repair. Love this car. No really it is designed to be repaired easily and inexpensively. Awesome 😎

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Consumer reports had this on a list of most reliable used vehicles under $10,000. Anyone that puts a vehicle with a cvt on such a list should have their head examined!

[@ragazzi25]

looks like a great little car!

[@theresaromeo5484]

I just bought one and I like it. It dissent seem like your driving a budget car. It handles well feels good. One problem just like the video said WHAT ABOUT THE ARMREST.

[@marjorierasmussen4968]

What do they mean about pure drive

[@user-tl2ud2gb5v]

hi, i have nissan note verso 2016-sv, how to change fuel consumption miles per gallon-kilometers per liter, and faringates to celsius. thanks

[@hmongsunglass8981]

I'd say its the most innovative sub compact in it's class.

[@pmac5445]

after my Pontiac G 5 decided to finally kick the bucket (9 years and 300 thou km) I test drove all of the new 2016 hatchbacks. I finally decided on the Nissan versa note SR. in canada at least, all of the models of the note come with blue tooth, the SV most definitely gives you a lot more than thr base model S though. yet I had to go with the SR as this package worked out to only be 1000 dollars more, gave you alloy wheels, low resistance tires, sporty overall look, way nicer seat material (almost like suade) and a bunch of other stuff. resale will be much better. I believe after all taxes and licencing it was around 19 grand. the base model all taxes was 16 and the SV was around 18.

[@paolo7967]

Hey I'm from canada too and got the sr on 18' any issues on your car?

[@swissmrkc]

1:01 looks a a bit like a mini Nissan Quest.

[@calgary2800]

I have rented this car for 4 days. LOVE the driving feel and steering feel but the seats are just too narrow for me I'm 135bls.

[@magicalcrystal]

Beautiful car

[@iketanikoichiro3519]

You should review the normal Nissan Versa, or the sedan

[@XxFemmeFatalexX]

I have a 2015 SV and I absolutely love it. I love the personality it has and I have to the light blue one, so it’s got even more. The only two things I don’t like about it is that 1. It doesn’t have Bluetooth music, only calls (but there’s USB and Aux music so it’s not that major) and 2. The interior lights aren’t the brightest. But all of that doesn’t matter when I barely spend money on the gas. 20$ will get you a full tank from the gas light being on, and the MPG is amazing! I get about 25-28 MPG while driving around town. Compared to my old 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee which got 16 MPG, I think I upgraded majorly in that area.

[@magicalcrystal]

Thank you for sharing appreciate

[@kylemas2005]

I get 43 mpg on $16 dollar fill up with the Mitsubishi Mirage. Suck it.

[@secordman]

No music via bluetooth? My wife might be picking up a very lightly driven 2014, but it still has a CD player and aux input so that is good. I generally hear good things about this car; it's a subcompact so in that class it seems pretty good.

[@XxFemmeFatalexX]

Ronald P no music through Bluetooth. I have music through aux and USB. It’s still an amazing car and it’s all I ever wanted 😊.

[@XxFemmeFatalexX]

magnuscat wanna chill?

[@joshakaoger69]

Looking at these and a focus 🤔 hmm hear these have oil leaks 😕 focus looks nicer too

[@Phrancis5]

The Nissan FIT is GO! I test drove a Versa Note after buying a Fit and I'm glad I bought the Honda. The Fit's better interior/exterior design, driving dynamics, engine tech, overall refinement, more versatile magic seats, and the predicted reliability and resale is a far better deal for just a few hundred $ more.

[@mauricemotors8207]

So whyd you come all this way to watch it? i rather versa note cause my Nissan hardbody thats 20 years old is reliable

[@Phrancis5]

Of the 2nd gen Fit - CR compares a Fit to a Versa and calls the Fit "fun to drive, cheaper to own, more reliable" and that it provides "almost twice the value." The new Fit hasn't been out long enough to judge true long term reliability and while car manufacturer's CR ratings go up and down over the years, the long term average trend greatly favors Honda over Nissan. Looking at the overwhelming majority of car reviews comparing the two cars at similar trim levels, the Fit easily wins overall - even after cherry picking details, like the infotainment. Revv match1996 Comparing the long term reliability of an old truck is hardly fair. Trucks weren't beholden to the same safety, comfort, or fuel efficiency CAFE standards as cars, and hence overbuilt with simplicity and cost efficiency in mind. There's less engineering needed and far less ancillary things to break. It's anecdotal, but I can equally say my 20 YO Prelude SH, with the then new and complex Vtec valve magic, torque vectoring, and all the modern ECM, emissions, and safety is still running flawlessly with the original factory parts. Only fluids, clutch, timing belt, and consumable have been changed. Even the never serviced AC still has the original freon. And yes, it was never garaged and daily driven with gusto all those years.

[@coty.thompson]

ive found a few near me used with 30,000 miles for $9,000. Think it's worth?

[@mistermood4164]

if you could get to 8k maybe.

[@nekoramsay4053]

Take one for a test drive and verify that they've made their maintenance checks. The warranty is transferable and the CVT has a 10 year 120K warranty. But they're huge inside and fun to drive while being actually tiny, gas mileage averages about 35 in practice and maintenance costs aren't bad. Take one out, they really are a decent vehicle.

[@whydoyouneedtoknow1747]

Worth it !

[@Luke17d]

When I drive on freeway, it takes a while to accelerate. It feels like it auto breaks and the speeds on. Anybody else have this problem?

[@Liruzhen]

I have no doubt that this is a very nice little car, well-designed and very sensible. But its crash test results leave much to be desired. I hope these improve in the future.

[@nathanielisaacs972]

I'm only 14 years old and I'm looking for cars I can drive when I'm 16 to go to high school and go places and I think I just found my new car time to start saving :D

[@talflowtk]

how's that going

[@nathanielisaacs972]

@@talflowtk Terrible

[@nathanielisaacs972]

@@talflowtk Im 16 now 👁👄👁

[@talflowtk]

@@nathanielisaacs972 aww man sorry to hear that. im 16 too and have this car but the 2017 version, you should really start saving

[@jayislander]

@@talflowtkupdate

[@FKnismo]

Nice!

[@FloridaPlayzYT]

This gen look better than the gen for 2017 and 2018

[@wrapman_8852]

Love my Note. I even did a review on it!

[@marshabearden9189]

I have a 2015 Versa Note, but the gps can't be seen during the day with the bright sunlight. Why not fix this Nissan???

[@nite4ange]

any car facing bright sunlight would have this issue? maybe tint your windows a bit to what is allowed in your state

[@ChristaKwon]

I have the 15 and mine looks wayyyyyy better than that inside.

[@Barobran92]

You put an Elantra GT in the photo instead of the Accent 5 Door which this actually competes with.

[@amdvv12]

You are right I have a 2013 Accent and love it better value for money and I got it for a very good deal

[@Barobran92]

I too have a 2013 Accent, I also love it.

[@amdvv12]

A question: Would you buy it again over the Versa Note?

[@Barobran92]

In a heartbeat, I sat in the Versa Note at an Auto Show, and I could barley move my left arm because the door was so close, the interior is much tighter, the only cars I would consider aside from the Accent in the subcompact segment is the Kia Rio, Chevy Sonic and possibly the Ford Fiesta

[@amdvv12]

You are right I took the Note on a test drive and I noticed the tight interior and the bad interior, everything felt so cheap I mean the Accent feels so much refined than the Note love the decision of buying the Accent

[@JurgenDX]

Best dollar per space ratio? I'd say with how much this cost, you can buy a used 7 series...

[@desonrakey4301]

Oh boy...

[@hmongsunglass8981]

Good luck with the maintenance on the 7 series.

[@RedondoBeach2]

Most of the top comments sound like they were written by a car dealer trying to sound like a consumer.

[@sdstang01]

Zach is cool, but ummm... :-) #wheresmicah?

[@jaydencamille8276]

What trim is this??

[@andrewschannel4259]

+Jayden Massey It's the SV trim.

[@BlackCrypToN21]

SL

[@SD-pi9co]

I think it's called the Huffy package

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

+1

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

I think it's called the trim you don't want

[@JiffyRipz]

How tf was the 2016 posted in 2014!

[@MANdoesminecraft]

top 10 cases of time travel.

[@skypeters3034]

It's good for a first teen car

[@coureurdebois]

yup, still would go with a sonic.

[@coureurdebois]

and? does that change the interior materials, Performance, and design? (which is subjective) no.

[@coureurdebois]

1. you evidently dont know about the 17 sonic 2. what does rental fleets have to do with Quality, Interior, and design?

[@coureurdebois]

ah, a logical fallacy, GM out sells Nissan, the Impala out sells the Maxima, Corvette out sells the 911, Ford out sells the 370Z with the mustang, if you're going to use that train of logic apply it in every facet.

[@coureurdebois]

once again, a logical fallacy, GM out sells Nissan, the Impala out sells the Maxima, Corvette out sells the 911, Ford out sells the 370Z with the mustang, if you're going to use that train of logic apply it in every facet.

[@coureurdebois]

changing the subject now i see, Logical Fallacy's are to much for you to comprehend? no matter, you cant suddenly turn plastic in the versa into pleather or injection mold like in the SONIC also www edmunds com/chevrolet/sonic/2017/hatchback/reliability/ www edmunds com/nissan/versa/2016/sedan/reliability/

[@seb5945]

If Honda was Apple, they'd sue Nissan for copying Fit.

[@casmatori]

I would not pay 17K for THAT.

[@jaybyrddoggie]

Warning: The car does not contain an engine temperature gauge.

[@lancewonderley2323]

There is a temperature gauge in my versa note. Right beside the mileage

[@asheblue29]

yes it does dude

[@kylemas2005]

Just wait till your CVT blows at 30k thanks Nissan!

[@CamdenBloke]

You are supposed to get the transmission fluid changed every 30,000.

[@nite4ange]

@@CamdenBloke it's actually a common issue with the versa note

[@RileyRR]

Mine is at 92k miles with no issues at all

[@kylemas2005]

@@RileyRR keep on top of cvt fluid changes

[@RileyRR]

@@kylemas2005 yep! I change it at every 30k miles

[@kylemas2005]

No thanks. Id rather have a Mitsubishi Mirage bitches. I can trust their version of the Jatco CVT to not crap out early unlike Nissan.

[@sportsMike87]

quality of Nissan is going down. too much cheap plastics

[@HKLee-gk1rq]

Transmission is bad don’t buy

[@thomasknight7734]

I actually think this car is really really ugly in my OPINION But it seems to be a decent car

[@MrNicholg]

Bottom-dwelling.

[@BTC909]

The space sucks compared to the previous generation.

[@kma198199]

...have you been in one? Or are you just going off of pictures and video? This thing has MASSIVE amounts of leg room.

[@BTC909]

kma198199 Leg room 1st & 2nd rows are great but the width of the car causes you to hug those doors. Reminded me of the Honda Insight.

[@markrakov6009]

this car makes me cringe

[@GlenWFord-ps8ts]

You couldn`t afford it.

[@markrakov6009]

and second off all, i dont need this crap

[@theresaromeo5484]

Punk ads bitches makes me cringe. Why you trolling bitch

[@SD-pi9co]

My BMW makes this thing look like a plastic heap.

[@Durpadee]

Robalo Boat no shit, get what you pay for lol

[@Longmatti1]

If you wanna brag about your BMW, a Nissan versa Note review isn't the place. We're all well aware this is an entry level car.

[@SD-pi9co]

@@Longmatti1 It's still a plastic heap

[@tonyw973]

I was hoping this generation Versa would be an improvement over my '08, but if anything it's a step back in terms of power and interior quality. That interior looks like it was molded from a single sheet of the same flimsy plastic you find in kid's toys from Dollarama. The seats are skimpy, the controls feel fragile and the ultra-cheap one-piece plastic door panels would have been embarrassing in an '85 Yugo. No thanks, Nissan.

[@stankwho]

These reviews are really useless. You need to put at least 10-15,000 miles on it to get any real idea of how good a car is.

[@magicalcrystal]

Beautiful car

[@peterpanassow7814]

Beautiful like u! 😎