Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Nissan Versa sedan is now available in value-leading 1.6 Base and 1.6 models powered by a new 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

• Good fuel economy, roomy interior with an adult-friendly backseat, comfortable ride, soft-touch interior surfaces, available Bluetooth.

• ABS inexplicably optional, flaccid handling, inconsistent build quality, ironically not as versatile as Honda Fit.

User Reviews:

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  Basic - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By Heather Dankovich - February 17 - 11:46 pm

  Ive had this car for about six months and Im already tired of it. I previously owned an 06 Hyundai Sonata that I adored until I totaled it. The Versa gets great gas mileage, and I trust the Nissan name. However, it has depreciated $6000 already! I expected a small, foreign-made car to retain its value today but I was sadly mistaken! I have cruise control and ABS options. Im mostly disappointed at the high price Ill be paying off for several years for a tiny, basic car. It is absolutely frightening to drive this car in the snow/ice or even high-wind (I was actually blown off the road once). There is poor get-up (when compared to my Sonata) and poor storage up front (lacks a console).

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  I love my Versa - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By pantherhawk27263 - January 22 - 8:46 pm

  I bought my Versa at the end of September, 2008. I love everything about it. Ive had only one problem (a faulty gas cap causing the check engine light to come on) and I have only two things I could complain about. 1) I would like a lock that can be opened with the key on the hatch door, and 2) the heater/defroster seems to take longer to warm up than any other car Ive owned. Item 1 could probably be solved by having power locks, but I didnt want them so I have to unlock the drivers door to unlock the hatch. I also disagree with reviews complaining of a lack of performance. I cant keep this car at the speed limit! I have a manual transmission, so that may the difference. Buy one these!

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  Steering Wheel problem, rattling noise - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By nick - January 14 - 3:50 pm

  Steering wheel rattles everytime I enter exit driveways, bumpy parking lots, when turning left and right. I have this being checked since the first two months of my maintenance and no one could fix it. I think this is a factory defect parts. Services in 2 dealerships have failed my satisfaction already. I have email Nissan Canada, nobody seems to care. So I from now on, after that I could dispose this vehicle, no more Nissan for me. Thats it. Id rather buy a bit higher priced car than with this brand.

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  Second Versa and love it... - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By donotoe - January 13 - 5:33 pm

  Had a 2007 Versa and loved it, so got a 2009... great commuter car. Just want a reliable comfortable car with good MPG and got it. So much room inside, it is really unbelievable - 350 lb. passenger in back seat was very comfortable. Two-hour drive on hills, no problem... performance was great. Plenty cargo room since interior so spacious.

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  Nice car but little bit TOO basic - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By ShortnSassy - December 17 - 1:36 am

  We already have a car payment, so we decided to get just the basic Versa with only air condition and auto transmission add-ons. When it comes to Nissans basic, be careful because there are a few things we didnt notice until after buying the car. No way to adjust the side mirrors from inside, no clock and the thing that we were most disappointed about is, there is no key hole on the passenger side. You cant unlock the door from the passenger side! What if someone parked so close to your drivers door that you couldnt get in? Well, then your out of luck because theres no other way to get in the car.

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  Awesome Car - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By Computergeek - December 12 - 1:46 am

  What is there not to say. I love this Car. It feels like a large car, but with a sub-compact price. I got mine loaded minus the sport package. I am 60" tall and have plenty of room. It keeps up well on the interstate. Car is small, but safe.

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  Kellys Versa SL Hatchback - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By Kelly - November 16 - 7:30 pm

  I have had my Versa less than a month. But so far I have been completely satisfied. I do a mixture of city and highway driving and am getting 30-31 MPG. No mechanical problems of any sort. I love the Intelligent Key and the Bluetooth. They were so worth the money. This is my first Nissan, but I have nothing but praise for it. The Sapphire Blue is gorgeous and I have gotten several compliments. I wish the interior was a bit lighter in color as it shows every spec of dirt. But that is minor. The CVT has a lot of get up and go and I have no problems on the highway. Love this car.

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  Awesome ride ! - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By ncdude - October 29 - 10:56 pm

  My Ford Taurus died on me and I was shopping around for a midsized sedan with good gas mileage. I researched and test drove a Versa, Corolla, Elantra, and Spectra. Although I could get in an Elantra and Spectra for a bit cheaper, I went with the Versa because we liked it so much after test drive. Much better leg room in the rear (compared to the other cars) and a very comfy ride. The Versa handles very well, is fun to drive, and looks quite sporty (mine is red). We really like the extra features of the SL model (since we have 2 small boys). So far, Ive gotten excellent MPG. I also qualified for a "green" loan from my Credit Union, due to the combined MPG of the Versa being over 29 MPG.

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  Cheap Materials - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By pinoybboy2004 - July 22 - 12:44 am

  Broken Springs Besides the fact that I overpaid for a whopping 3 year warranty the effort of Nissan to rectify any portion of this incident is non existent. It is sickening to think when I am driving that such a poor quality product is considered acceptable by Nissan. There are several complaints on forums and other consumer websites reporting this same safety issue with Versa springs sheering off completely. Dont let your family drive a Versa.

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  What the others are missing! - 2009 Nissan Versa
  By ted - July 16 - 4:06 am

  The Versa is a Renault design. Going all the way back to the Renault Dauphine, they are the only small cars I have ever seen with no front wheel well incursion into the passenger cabin. Not only can a tall driver stretch out, you also have lots of leg room side to side. It feels as comfortable and spacious as a Cadillac, to me. As I often rent cars to tour Europe, I am accustomed to the style and it is not goofy, to me. It is actually something distinctive. As the French invented front drive and have been making quality small cars for 50 years, I was ready for some Franco style and design in a Nissan package!