Is the 2023 Nissan Versa SR a BETTER sedan VALUE than a Toyota Corolla LE?

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

I do like the new styling that they have on the Versa. Looks very nice, has decent features in my opinion and I think for the price, it ain't too bad.

[@Cobra_460]

I’m definitely considering one as my first car bro!

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@ScreamingWarrior1000 I would go Nissan too bro. Have you considered Corolla, or Civic?

[@Cobra_460]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425no because all I want is something reliable and dependable.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@Cobra_460 gotcha

[@Cobra_460]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425although I’ve heard that Nissans cvts have a ton of issues.

[@pisachasrinuan7960]

"The new Integra Type S doesn't have a USB-C in the back seat" 😂 I was looking at Versa before but ended up with Civic. Actually, Versa is pretty nice, a very good A to B vehicle. As a small guy, I have no problem driving this at all. The top trim is 22k, you cannot even get a base Civic at this price. It's a very good option for a lot of people.

[@AdonaiNate]

If nissan would get rid of cvts, then this would be good.

[@shamako4ever718]

First in line Joe

[@jon199680]

I'd take the Corolla any day, even a used one. The Nissan cvt transmissions have a HORRIBLE reputation, it's common for them to fail shortly after the warranty expires. The Corolla has such a well built powertrain, that the rest of the car will fall apart around it!

[@simons5193]

I did have one of these as a rental little while ago and absolutely loved it. It is smooth, spacious and fun to drive. It lacks power a little bit but the fuel economy was great. We dove to Tahoe and it did pretty well on hilly roads and very comfortable. I love the look of it, very modern and wouldn't mind having one as a run around vehicle. And more importantly you can not beat that price!!

[@stevecooper7883]

Meh the versa feels likes a go cart in handling. I think Corolla is better personally

[@qnzman578]

I love how the Versa now looks like a mini Altima and the Sentra now looks like a mini Maxima

[@davidparra9848]

I took delivery of my 2023 Nissan Versa S with the 5 speed manual transmission back in January. Since I turned 18 years old I started building my credit for 1 year, and now at 19 years I was able to buy my first new car at a great interest rate. The knowledge of only 2 years working in the car industry allowed me to get a great deal on it as well. It is my first manual car, and I have had a lot of fun driving it for the past 6 months, and with 40+ mpg I cannot complain. Overall I would recommend this car to any young person on a budget, or really anyone for that matter.

[@Lemonhead8890]

Wish my step son took this option.. instead he bought a 2018 mazda 3 with almost 90k miles for around 18k after interest on his loan that he also had to have co-signed with his mom... terrible. I commend you for a very wise decision and to get the best value for your money.

[@sawyermartin4434]

​@Lemonhead8890 Interest on any normal auto loan is not due up front. Auto loans are simple interest loans, meaning that interest is calculated daily based on the remaining principle balance. You said that he "paid" $18,000 "including interest" when he bought the car. That does not make sense.

[@Lemonhead8890]

@sawyermartin4434 news to me I was certain they were the same as a personal loan... and in fact have been prior because I can show you two car loans I have that don't act this way.

[@Lemonhead8890]

@sawyermartin4434 he bought the car for 16xxx and payments to his agreement would equal 18+ total. Nothing wrong or misaligned. Interest bears until you break even to pay principal.

[@Lemonhead8890]

@sawyermartin4434 no loan I have ever had has stipulated anything "daily"

[@lovedove9734]

I just purchased a Nissan SR yesterday & I personally love the thing. Perfect for what I need it for

[@alexhuynh8893]

Thank you for reviewing this car. With prices going up everywhere, this Versa is a great option for people with limited budgets.

[@alexfairweather5858]

Nice car

[@mtnman3MTA3]

The base Versa is the only one available with a manual transmission. You can have fun driving for around $17,000 delivered. Ditch the hubcaps and you have nice black steelies. I’m liking it.

[@erikgonzalez2278]

It get the maxed out versa with a Manual.

[@Lemonhead8890]

Better off just buying the lightest rims you can buy for the money and slapping winter tires on the stock steels, IMHO

[@vvvvel]

It's matted to the CVT perfectly fine.

[@vultureguy33]

​@erikgonzalez2278 there's no option for the manual in anything but the base trim

[@jonell1425]

I think the whole point of this car is the price. It just seems silly to me to load it up with...stuff. It would ABSOLUTELY be base manual for me, but they're impossible to find. I tried. I WILL NOT buy a Nissan CVT! Retards today, who can't or won't drive stick (probably can't...) are ruining it for people like me. 😢

[@Lugiavsgiratina]

That’s a crazy good deal for the price and tech 😱 hats off to you Nissan for thinking of us in the crushing poverty line lol

[@BoopSnoot]

Poverty peeps don't buy new cars, they buy five year old Versas.

[@Lugiavsgiratina]

@@BoopSnoot speak for yourself. I got myself a decent new car and I’m not doing well financially

[@BoopSnoot]

@@Lugiavsgiratina I didn't say I was poverty level anymore, I'm old now so I buy my cars cash including the '23 Rogue S. Granted, poverty people that are poor because of poor financial decisions are the exception, they will finance everything lmao! Point is, used cars are generally a better buy for poor people as they can't afford the luxury of the massive first couple of years deprecision, and would be better served if smart buying it after it has already massively depreciated at a tiny fraction of new cost.

[@naywahn]

Need a Nismo Versa to complete with the GR Yaris.

[@bmlove81]

Heated Seats for $22,000!!🤯 If this vehicle has remote start, I'll be even more impressed!!👍🏾

[@Dizney82]

The SR trim has Remote Start on the Keyfob.

[@hdibcenter]

They have remote start from the sv to the sr models 😊

[@Dizney82]

@@hdibcenter on the US Nissan Website when comparing SR to SV, it says SV “Not Available” for Remote Start. If I’m wrong, it’s a great thing to have on the SV.

[@hdibcenter]

@@Dizney82 I own 2 versas an SR and a SV both have remote start

[@Dizney82]

@@hdibcenter thank you for the confirmation! Good to know. I love that feature… especially on a budget car. Thanks!

[@1983jcheat]

I have a 2014 Scion TC. So, I'm always interested in a cheaper car that gets good gas mileage. ⛽️

[@robertlovesgothgirlz]

I love the reviews on regular, affordable cars. Expensive cars are nice but it's always exciting to see what is a great value for anyone to jump into. Not interested in Electric cars at all.

[@racineurr.8924]

Mr Raiti, you're the best period. The only Versa review that doesn’t make fun of the small engine. You’re the only one who understands Versa is about gaz mileage. Not numbers of HP. And does not compare it to a compact SUV.

[@racineurr.8924]

@@NetomaMusicSorry man but you got it all wrong. I'm talking about the majority of reviewers doing the Versa. Google Versa reviews and come back to me. My comment is on all the other reviewers that make fun of the Sentra and vorcaiously compare it to a Civic or a Corolla even to compact SUV. Google and get back here. We can have a discussion then.

[@HuiLi-z3c]

@@NetomaMusic no mean to hurt ur feeling, dude, but i do feel u misunderstood what @racineurr.8924 is talking about...

[@johnkonde1975]

People who make fun of Versa’s small engine or hp are not considering the low curb weight of the Versa. Lighter weight cars need less horsepower.

[@tom_hoots]

It's not about the engine. It's about when the Jatco CVT will implode.

[@kinghill500]

Cute car

[@trivas]

Joe, great review. Nice to see reviews on economical car, perfect for someone looking for a reliable transportation from point A to B. Keep up the great work 👏🏼

[@mmr0221]

Lol Nissan reliable?

[@johnkonde1975]

@@mmr0221new Nissans are reliable.

[@danny30canes]

I wish Nissan would do a Sentra SE-R again

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Buy the Altima or Maxima if your looking for more speed......

[@danny30canes]

⁠@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8you missed my point, it’s not about Speed all the time. Something modern of course but with that old-school feel from the 90s.

[@enriquedelatorre2887]

That was a car with so much personality, but atleast there's a chance we can have a new nismo version of the new Sentra

[@retrochi71]

Bro same!!!!!

[@JamesAcosta1350]

I’m loving the front grill. New front grill on Pathfinder is awesome too. Maybe a redesign on the Armada. New Frontier is good. I hope they keep the V8 on the Armada and keep the natural aspirated engine on the Frontier.

[@DeadofWinter321]

I, for sure would purchase a new Versa over a Corolla LE. Had a 2016 Corolla LE and it was the cheapest, lowest quality vehicle I ever owned. Behind my 2005 Camry LE. Flimsy interior trim pieces. Wide panel gaps. Borderline embarrassing exterior styling. And it had a lot of mechanical issues. Both Toyotas did.

[@oaktown_510]

They making all vehicles like that I have a 17 civic is so cheaply made is not even funny

[@DeadofWinter321]

@@oaktown_510 And those Civics have major issues with oil diluting engines.

[@KrazynessYT]

Dang i was almost first comment😅 love this car but i think i would like the nissan altima vc-turbo better

[@T_WILL77]

The 1.5L VCT in the Rogue would be better

[@Ruddline]

This reminds me of the old Nissan Sentra as a kid, us kids and my mom called ours The Mirth Mobile, we would putt putt around the town and having some wholesome old school fun. Except this is quite classy, the 90s Sentra was something else, manual transmission, 110HP, a FM/AM radio! Wow! Even the worst car can be fun with the right attitude.

[@RobsRetroGaming]

Great review! This has very nice styling, the level of tech is high for this price point. That being said, this is a FANTASTIC 16-18k car, but anything over 20k, I'm looking at a base Sentra.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I can share it with you

[@emilyseifriz4601]

here for the comments about nissan CVTs lol. but my 2011 altima is still hanging on

[@Justaeuropeanman]

People just read comments on KZbin videos and repeat what they read over and over about how bad the CVT is without ever actually owning one. I got a 2016 Pathfinder with 652,000 miles and the CVT is still running perfect fine

[@eddiegarcia1560]

The cheapest newest car out. Not bad Nissan.

[@kingfarticusreturns6371]

The Nissan Versa is the pinnacle of automotive excellence.

[@slmdsdn351]

*First*

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

I would say, this car is good for food delivery service!

[@donaldherzogdrummer8738]

My stepdaughter has a 22 and she loves it.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s so great to hear!

[@jimmydeneus7109]

Nice saden 💯 best price for the money

[@mimouneljouhri4604]

I loved the simplicity of this car . Thank you Joe 💐

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome

[@Shambles7698]

With car price right now I think this versa is a great choice . People looking reliable and dependable car should choose this 👌

[@RaitisRides]

Very valid points!

[@Almighty_cornholio]

We need more small cheap cars like this

[@minipandora22]

Especially in Bidens horrible economy

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Especially when they don't look cheap. This is a major improvement over the previous Versa.

[@tom_hoots]

Jatco CVT. "Better value?" Don't forget to figure in those 10,000-mile transmission fluid change intervals. Don't do that? Good luck trying to get past 60,000 miles before Jatco CVT Disaster.

[@UsernameOG0]

I have a 2022 Corolla LE and this Versa puts my car to shame, and it's cheaper. I'll probably get the reliability I paid for in the long end though. Really cool car, if I saw this existed I honestly would have given in to all the features while test riding my Corolla and then hopping into this Versa I would for sure have been coming home in this Versa haha.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Yes, I'm buying one!

[@Hschlick84]

Yaris needs to make a comeback. Versa (subcompact) is in a different class from the Corolla (compact).

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

We have enough of those little econoboxes

[@FunkatronicDingus]

@@user-FTRU6GJ Versa and what's left of the Mirage, not too many options.

[@STORMZ8]

kia Rio, Hyundai accent

[@Hschlick84]

@@user-FTRU6GJ Yeah right. Look at the wide selection of crossovers and compare that to the subcompact class. It's ridiculous.

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

@@Hschlick84 because the crossover market is the most popular right now so it’s going to have the most vehicles while subcompact and compact cars are have small niche market. Companies aren’t going to makes bunch of tiny cars if the masses won’t but them. Same reason sedans are slowing going away.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

My favorite Nissan sedan I wanting to buy.

[@Kevin83184]

If you don’t want a hybrid and you commute long distance to work and are on some sort of budget then this Versa is for you!! I been commuting my entire life and the cycle of cars is unreal. Because of this going cheap with style is the best option. It loses value and within a few years depending on how you treat them they become junk and they go to the car cemetery. Save your coins people! Insurances love hybrids because of the cost of parts. Just stick to the basics and bills will be cheap owning a car like this.

[@mystictk4149]

Looks good Joe, few zonks here and there but honestly not bad at all.

[@davidp2888]

I have a 2023 Corolla SE and unfortunately got into an accident earlier this year, so they gave me a Versa as a rental. I was very glad to get my Corolla back because the Nissan didn't do it for me. lol

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Who cares about your opinion.......

[@erikgonzalez2278]

I had a kicks as a rental I was so impressed at Nissan they got a look from me.

[@vvvvel]

Different class of cars. Corrola is much heavier with a bigger motor that actually has a first gear not a full CVT. what's to compare? go drive the Yaris.

[@johnkonde1975]

@@vvvvelgreedy Toyota doesn’t make Yaris for USA anymore.

[@huejanus1333]

@@johnkonde1975the Yaris is good but on American roads your like half the size of the nearest full size suv

[@Tj-mx9xj]

Nissan's cvt is a huge gamble corolla will out last it easily and have less maintenance

[@SME5724]

I really like Nissan (Renaults) designs … if they had never brought that crappy jatco CVT they’d be top tier for price and style IMO

[@bryanharris2319]

Agreed

[@mrmeeseeks8262]

Only nissian id buy would be a Z other than that ill stick with Toyota

[@chabbysrides]

Great stuff Joe! Great first car for someone. Great price. Even more tech than I expected. Thanks for bringing it to us.

[@leahsworld5972]

From a Nissan family, thanks for doing this video Joe!!!

[@nick.i.am97]

The Toyota Corolla is the rival of the Nissan Sentra, is bigger and more equipped

[@davidp2888]

Corolla's a better car, in my opinion.

[@RS-qz6by]

But Corolla is the better car obviously

[@kaye1118]

even the base trim Corolla?? more equipped? he did say this Versa is SUB compact whereas the Corolla isnt...

[@kingpikachuthethird]

Corolla isn't the rival of the versa though

[@Justaeuropeanman]

@@kingpikachuthethirdit blows my mind how so many people don’t pay attention to the video or read the title. He literally said this is the versa but everyone keeps thinking it’s a Sentra 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@MrIMCP]

Thank you as always for showing vehicles from all different price points!

[@paulwatson4574]

Great review,excellent value for money thanks for sharing very useful insights and information.

[@KirbyPuffy123]

This the the first cheapest car I think cost 15k it’s now the cheapest car in America! 😄

[@Paulsplight]

I’m seriously considering getting one, I won’t pay what most vehicles cost today. This is about the only new car I’d consider.

[@swagkidm10]

Plus bs add ons smh i just checked my local nissan it comes out to 27 grand with out gap thats otd cash lol

[@dontdoxmebro]

@@swagkidm10 Gap is like $500 at most credit unions. Don’t buy gap from the dealer

[@sliao]

That’s the pretty good power output for such a small vehicle and price level 😂 plus its 4-cyclinders

[@trevorsutherland5263]

I've heard the horror stories of the CVT now for over five years. However, I did the research and the newer ones 2019 and later have many improvements and are no longer the nightmares they were before. A CVT is cheap and efficient; that is why they are used and at this price point you can't avoid them. I bought one for my 17 year old daughter and was blown away by the interior and trunk space; their packaging designers are masters. Comfy seats, advanced driver assistance tech, heated front seats, CarPlay, and the stereo sounds far better than it has any right to at $21K. Done.

[@wendeltoussaint7933]

First here

[@JohnSears-q1q]

I own a 2021 model. Have put on 91,000km already as a commuter car. Averages 6.2l per 100km. No issues, this is a fantastic car.

[@Ari_G73]

Will this fit 14 jugs of yoohoo?

[@G55vityyy]

Versa it is Toyota Yaris class

[@thinkabout602]

Great looks plus super price = so save that $$ with style and safety 💯+

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@cooneybrendon]

If you have eight inches use it 😮

[@markallen2984]

$22k is a great bargain. I WISH a M/T was available

[@kennethmanning9984]

Take it over the Chevy spark

[@mmr0221]

Put a v8 in this and then we can talk

[@Blacksharq]

I got a sentra sr premium package for 4k more ... if you go versa go base otherwise go sentra

[@somejackball]

i love mine! lucked out, found a black SR in N Texas over the New Yrs weekend. so been driving it 6 1/2 months almost, no issues. so fun to run errands in, or just go cruising in. the sound system is Bose i believe,, sounds to good not to be. just a shame these cars are just now really hitting dealer lots, Nissan promised last year it was supposed to be out fall 2022. that never happened for some reason. and still they are very few out there, especially SR trim models. if you want one, and find one, better jump on it, they don't last long! ☮

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your ownership input.

[@JL-is9rg]

I'd consider this vehicle but good luck finding any on a lot. I did a search on Autotrader and it came up with 1 available within 250km of me in Ontario. Also, the manufacturer's recommended price is pipe dream. Even if you can find a new car like this, or an Elantra/Forte the dealerships are jacking the prices 3 if you're lucky but more like 5 grand and up above the manufacturer's price because they can.They aren't honoring agreed upon prices when you order a car either because they have a waitlist of people willing to pay more. It's a nightmare right now to find anything in this category or compact.

[@gundamzerostrike]

I just watched a review from the versa they sell here in Brazil. The guy said factory had some problems and for that reason they were producing less vehicles. Yes, here's in Brazil the versa was also out of stock pretty much. The top of the line version here is called "Exclusive" and goes for almost 26k. The base version is 21k (there's no manual version here). The base Corolla here is 29k, by the way.

[@prs234]

Someone I know just bought a new Nissan versa not sure which trim but they paid $28k Out The door price in Florida. Car prices are way too high here.

[@TalismanPHX]

Not a bad looking car. Its great value for the money 💵💵💵

[@jayczyzyk7607]

Easy pizzy skateboard guy just passed me😅

[@LyleBialk]

I got my 2024 Versa manual transmission a few weeks ago. Very happy. Only complaint is that Nissan limits the amenities offered in the manual transmission trim. Very fun to drive, one of the last affordable manual transmission vehicles available today. If you are new to manual transmissions, don't worry, this is probably the easiest manual to drive that I have ever had. I've owned a lot of manual transmission vehicles since the 1960's. Manual transmission eliminates the down side of worrying about a Nissan CVT. Tried and true 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated engine, with a durable and simple to repair transmission. Zero buyer's remorse. All well under $20,000 out the door price - including DOC, Destination, Taxes, Title, and Registration fees. Averaging 42-43 MPG, mixed. Two thumbs up.

[@krisp.1593]

I do congratulate Nissan for their effort- if you can get an SR for 22k to 23k that will be a miracle- Corolla you can't touch for under 30k which is so ridiculous. SR which is top-of-the-line should include fog lights navigation soft-touch dash so that when you get in an accident your face won't be all torn up from hard plastic splinters and come on a cup holder in the backseat will that setback Nissan $5 oh hurt😮- and why did they get rid of the hatch? Who are these idiot designers that just can't complete these designs more smartly ? Example:Chevy Trax !!

[@RayRayP2001]

Those fake vents in the front that you suggested putting fog lights, were fog lights in the 2020 and 2021 model SR's (US Model) then they stopped for some reason.

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work fella

[@Raider19582]

I'll stick with my Corolla!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Not bad 👍……..slightly different driving this after your Camaro 😃🤣

[@bigdoggy6650]

Like this car Love Joe and Lori.

[@STORMZ8]

If nissan got rid of the cvt, they'd actually be really good.

[@ltwadley7619]

9:00 That's what she said 😂😂😂

[@petestone4079]

Looking to buy one of these. My place of employment is 6 miles away and all grocery stores, retailers and gym is within a half mile of me. Heck, I'd be fine getting around with a bike for awhile. I really don't need that much for a car, these make a great city vehicle.

[@AH-bm4ts]

Looks about the same size as the 8th gen Civic but might have more rear leg room.

[@eloheemstar71]

I laughed at the on throttle. Good budget economy car. Looking forward to a Maxima review

[@marvinmurakami8828]

The Maxima won't be available for long.

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Looks alright Joe.

[@MarloLaw]

Doesnt sound too bad for a 4 banger

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you

[@jittertime2807]

Nissan really hit it out of the park with the Versa. You could buy a dozen of them for the same price as that one Bentley that was keeping you company in the parking lot. Mind boggling.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

toyota is low to the ground like your behind is dragging on the road. versa is higher up and more roomy.

[@lili2sexc]

What is a turn single?

[@georges5233]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@scottprice4813]

I have a 2024 S manual . Bought it today 17,410 out the door . Will it hold up as well as a 2024 base Corolla? With careful maintenance I think the annual cost of ownership over seven to ten years will be close .

[@busalove2013]

There will NEVER be a better corolla! The corolla is and always will be the benchmark of all econo-cars.

[@matthewvanderbeek2847]

Probably a optional fog lamp spot. Most people won't need it. Stick with a manual transmission and will likely go over 200,000 miles. Get one without all the eltronics and it's about 19,000. Good deal for a new car. Wouldn't buy a cvt model. Going to be problems eventually.

[@martindebrois1472]

RAITI They still have foglights, in those slots for the car in Canada. So that's why those black plastic things are still there ... Completely maddening.

[@simonranjbaer6201]

Its main failure is the CVT Transmission, and I don't know why you don't talk about the warranty for this car. Any way thank you for your good presentation!

[@kdawg8292]

Absolutely not, i have a 2023 Corolla and there is no way in hell i would ever even consider taking a nissan versa over it. HELL NO! Then again, im a Toyota man so im very biased! Toyota ALL THE WAY

[@Yohance550]

Really nice car for the price 😮 great for a daily driver or a second car

[@stevenr1354]

"If you have eight inches..."😂😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you

[@stevenr1354]

@@RaitisRides Joe! You're killing me!! 😀😃😄☺️

[@cchang42]

If I have power everything and Android Auto then the interior is comfortable enough for me. I drive slowly and I am cheap. For a new car, this one gets my interest.

[@cgmiddle]

I love the Versa SR. It irks me a bit that Nissan Canada offers more options for the Versa than here in USA (e.g., fog lights that you mentioned). You were correct to start the review off by reminding the viewers to keep the oranges to oranges comparison in mind.

[@andyo.593]

In Mexico they have the 360 camera view with cameras in the side mirrors.

[@jimrusch22]

Nissan is still using the anemic 1.6 and the problematic Jatco CVT. If you want cheap you will get it.