(Stay tuned for our rollout of Car of the Year content.) That's a pretty steep $6,760 increase post options.The Convenience package on the SR model is the only safety option. The new Versa is better looking, as it adopts the brand's distinct style, more efficient, even with a revised four-cylinder engine, and comfortable thanks to improved sound deadening and better cabin materials.
"The driving experience is forgettable," online editor Stefan Ogbac said. The 2020 Nissan Versa is much-improved over its predecessor. And the Nissan Versa is no technological tour de force. The central 7.0-inch touchscreen looks good embedded in the dash, the Zero Gravity seats – though not available in leather – feature a nice cloth finish, and the little faux leather that adorns the steering wheel, portions of the dash, and door panels, has nice contrast stitching.The 2020 Nissan Versa is much-improved over its predecessor. It's the only car in the class with standard front- and rear-automatic emergency braking, while additional safety features like lane-departure warning, rear-seat detection, and automatic high-beam headlights also come standard. That's bests the 106-hp Toyota Yaris iA on paper, but power still feels pretty abysmal off the line. In fact, they’re pretty comfy. The only option, really, is a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster. A handful of which (like the Lighting package, in particular), you can probably do without.Even though the Versa doesn't offer leather as an option, the two-tone cloth seats (specifically on the Zero Gravity seats of our Versa SR tester) aren't cheap. But even here, the dash-top plastic had a pleasing low-gloss sheen (which apparently was deemed too pricey to continue below the stitched swath on the lower dash and door panel).And so it was that I entered our 2020 Car of the Year proceedings thinking fairly highly of the lowly Versa, only to have my colleagues largely smack it down. In fact, it may be the best option in the shrinking class. With the CVT, the Versa achieves 32 miles per gallon in the city, 40 on the highway, and 35 combined. Curbside Review: 2020 Nissan Sentra SR – Sensible Transportation For A New Era. The 2020 Nissan Versa is available in three trims: S, SV, and SR. All models come with a four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. At speed the Versa is… acceptable, but the so-called “Xtronic” CVT does give off an offensive whine when pushed.Those options being things like the $855 Electronics package (illuminated kicks plates and a frameless auto-dimming mirror), the $690 Lighting package, the $300 Convenience package (heated front seats and intelligent cruise control), a $300 center armrest with storage, and $210 carpeted floor mats and a carpeted trunk mat.
The line-topping SR trim that Nissan sent for us to test starts at $18,240 and really requires nothing else. You wouldn't associate the 2020 Versa's well-finished, tech-friendly interior with the barren setup of the second-gen model. It's available on SV and above, and displays things like gas mileage and audio, and is customizable via the steering-wheel-mounted buttons.Safety is where the Nissan Versa stands out. And on the highway, that adaptive cruise control is great; it maintains a workable distance to the car in front of it and brakes smoothly.The 2020 Nissan Versa isn't the most economical in the class, but it manages more than 40 miles per gallon on the highway. In fact, it may be the best option in the shrinking class. But when I walked out to the parking lot, I was not repulsed by the new styling, dominated by the Vmotion grille and a much cleaner caboose.
That said, the standard 7.0-inch screen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is our favorite in the class. It has a clean, crisp touchscreen interface and a nicely laid out home screen that's very easy to use.
The new Nissan Versa makes a strong case for considering a subcompact.With the optional CVT instead of the five-speed manual, the asking price of the Versa jumps to $16,400.
This is a NEW 2020 NISSAN VERSA SR CVT offered in Searcy Arkansas by Orr Nissan of Searcy NEW located at 3131 East Beebe Capps Expressway, Searcy, Arkansas Stock … I asked my co-pilot to dig out the window sticker, and we were both shocked to see that this top-shelf SR model with nearly everything on it cost just $20K and change. Neither the Versa’s design, nor its paint job look low rent. Opt for the SV and SR models, and the Versa offers even more safety. By Jim Klein – July 28, 2020.
While the previous Versa’s calling card was an abundantly spacious second row, the 2020 Versa actually loses 6.0 inches in legroom. Detroit editor Alisa Priddle said the "engine sounds terrible and tinny upon acceleration," adding that "steering is super light; there is no feeling of confidence here." The 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine produces 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque.