I have a 2015 Versa Note SV. Not loaded, not stripped. I agree some of the interior could be a little less harsh, but you've got to remember what segment you're dealing with. It's a deceptive car. From the outside, it looks (and is) very small. Get in it however, and the perspective changes. It's open, airy, plenty of room, and the people I've had to transport in the back have raved about it. CVT's seem to be universally misunderstood by everyone, even most reviewers. The CVT's are SO misunderstood. In fact, that Nissan has dumbed them down by artificially programming in shift points to make it feel more normal. One of the things I love about the CVT is that it just keeps going; like a plane on a take off roll. There is also a different technique in driving one. If you mash the accelerator to the floor, you'll get a lot of noise and no action; much like a wife who just wants to get it over with. The reviewers are right. Not much happens. To get the most of a CVT it needs to be kinda jabbed at first, then you can relax and push more like a regular 'auto' or accelerator. You really can't beat the engine for a non-hybrid. I average 43-44 highway, and between high 36's to mid 38 city, and a combined of 39-41. Today I was helping my 18-year-old son move, and we had 1 leopard gecko and all his trappings, including terrerium, boatloads of gecko must have's. There were also 5 large suitcases, a whole chef set consisting of pans, knives, etc (he's a culinary student) plus a large/huge plastic bag I didn't dare open. We had to wait for his other ride who, of course was late. We sat for 40 minutes with the A/C on medium in deference to the reptile and mpg didn't fall below 36.3. The car is comfortable, makes no false claims unless you put on that stupid boy racer 'appearance' package that Nissan appears compelled to offer on the lower trim levels. It's fun to drive, quiet, hauls a bit of ass (I can be beyond legal limits by the time I've reached the end of the one ramp) and hauls a ton of stuff. I'm not quite sure why people come down so hard on this car unless they are jealous they cannot afford more. I think this is a superb value.

actual manual transmision on hwy getting ~43 at 55mph. Only 37 at 65.

One of the most comfortable cars with lotsa leg and head room. car is bigger than it looks

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Hi...Do you think I could add a powerhouse audio system with subwoofer into the Note and eliminate the standard system in the SL version? I would also want the rear view cam. Would this create a problem with the audio aftermarket installation? Whatcha think? Happy Holidays and thanx. Peace! AladdinSaneNYC :-)

In North America yes, but the Tiida (Versa) was designed in 2004 and sold elsewhere before coming here.

Good review and reviewer.

i actually like the styling of the versa note

worked pretty well for honda who have been making the same looking cars for the last few decades with minor styling revisions and they sell tons of them

I like that they say it is quiet. for an economy car to be quiet puts it a bit ahead of the competition.

i like this car, wish i could buy it

where the heck do you get loses fuel economy from? 40mpg hwy is heck of alot better than the old hatchback

note? as in note going to buy?

Why when I press the break the rear wiper comes on

I guess Nissan thinks CVT would give you a better gas mileage! Personally, I would rather take the six-speed manual. Can't wait for the redesign Honda Fit to come out later this year to see what kind of options that it has.

WOW! don't get me wrong, i love my versa note, but, i wasn't given the option of if i wanted the S, SL. or the SV. i think that was pretty crappy and i WON'T be buying my next car from the same dealership. the dealership didn't even show me the other notes, i was only shown the S. but all in all, it's a great car and i do love it. just wished i would've been able to get the one with all the features.

...and why couldent we get the supercharged 3 cil motor? Also yes...it does look like a we rid hondafit but out of perportion

Really disappointed that the Note wasn't available when I bought the Versa sedan in 2012. I really wanted a hatchback, but didn't find one I liked that wasn't too expensive for my budget. So I settled on the Versa sedan. Not really any regrets, but the hatchback body would have been much more useful for my lifestyle. Calling it the Versa Note is a pretty dumb name though.

There better be a Nissan versa Galaxy in the works!

i see fit (rear), fiesta (front), yaris (headlights), and c-max (side) design cues that are very similar to this car. lol

Whatever it is. Let's let the market decide if it stays or go.

Who would pay 20,000 for a Versa note?? I'd consider buying it in the price range of the Chevy Spark/Sonic, or the MIcra, not for the price of a decently equpiped Subaru Impreza or Scion tC

"It's no Versa sedan. Thank goodness." That could be seen as damning with very faint praise indeed.

For what it is, the Nissan Versa seems to be quite impressive.

Nissan needs redesign the entire look of the dash and add some quality materials.

Like the honda fit

I wanna get the sv trim level and but Lamborghini sv decals all over it

Suv needs to improve mpg. Hatchback has better mpg. But not great on horsepower

Es identico a mi carro 😊

Honda Fit much?

With that kind of horsepower and torque, I'd expect better fuel efficiency.

Nissan North America has dumb down the NA VersaNote. Check out the Euro version. It is so much better looking in every way. From the front grill to the back bumper. As usual we get the water down version...

I see a hyundai accent in those tail lights.

It looks

What i find also ironic with this car is that it's engineered and built to be economical which it is but the engine is so noisy and vibrating, aggressive like.

I never understood how hatchbacks look "sporty"

Original Versa Hatchback is dated back to 2007, not 2004.

Unique in the segment? This is a direct competitor for the Honda Fit... At least it looks better than the Fugly Versa sedan...

As much as I love my '12 Versa SV sedan and want a hatchback next time around, I'm holding out until they redesign the interior. I deal with staring at the ugly interior in my sedan and I don't want to have to stare at it again in my next Versa hatch.

Um $15K base?! So add Any options like well, AUTOMATIC will put most people at $17K and for that get a Honda Fit, or Sonic, or Spark, Accent, Rio, Civic LX, Fiesta, Yaris, even a base Elantra

To bad it lost the previous gen's six speed manual.

If a person need a camera to park this car...they should not be driving...

hyundai called...they want their accent hatch rear end back

well, it least it looks 100% better than the sedan versa

I drove both. Loved the interior of the hatch, but didn't like the way it drove. The engine and 4-spd auto in the hatch weren't nearly as smooth or strong as the CVT in the sedan. It got up hills much more easily. Less struggle and lower cruising RPMs. Also better on gas. The better driving experience was worth sacrificing the hatch body and nicer interior this time around. I definitely want something more utility friendly next time though.

hatchbacks look better than sedans? lol

it lost weight and has reduced engine output yet loses fuel economy? sketchy...

unique by butt. copied the crap out of the honda fit

Moar craig.

The Note is so much nicer than the sedan, and i'm not really a huge fan of the Note, but the sedan is just hideous!!

Another fail from Nissan... 1.6 litre with just 109 HP??? That is an engine from 7 or 8 years ago... 1.6 litre engines now are generating above 120HP, with remarkable fuel efficiency. Besides that, Nissan is still making cars without following a specific design language, not following a brand style, at least Toyota, Honda and Mazda are doing it, Kia and Hyundai are doing the same. Nissan is not doing their best... Pussyficating their SUVs and making bland cars, not a good idea.

Nissan Note looks terrible. Cheap. For the money I believe there are better choices.

I hate it and I love small cars.

Nissan Note. Not noteworthy.

European Nissan Note looks much better in and outside watch?v=5SEDn9zqUZg

Definitely the ugliest hatchback in the U.S. now.

The older versa hatchback is better. This one looks like craps. The older one is finer.

Cvt transmission makes me hate Nissan