2021 Nissan Versa S Review...Good Cheap Cars Won't Last Long

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  • 2021 Nissan Versa S Review featuring the CVT model. Cheap sub-compact cars like the Nissan Versa is slowly disappearing. The Versa was redesigned in 2020 and this S trim is the base model. Please see my 2021 Nissan Altima Review here: • DON'T BUY The 2021 Nis...
    Nissan is making a legitimate attempt with these newly redesigned models like this 2021 Versa S. These cars are cheap and offer good driving dynamics making this little car confidence-inspiring. But there is a chance the Nissan Versa can disappear because people just pay more monthly and purchase a compact car. But for now, would you choose the Versa over the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio, Ford Fiesta, or Hyundai Accent? Leave your thoughts down below.
    Special thanks to Leith Nissan in Cary NC and Casey Landis. All the contact information is below.
    Website: www.leithnissan.com/
    Address: 2100 Autopark Blvd Cary, NC 27511
    Phone: 919-723-8542
    Email: Casey.landis@leithcars.com
    Video Chapters:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:47 - Exterior
    02:27 - Drive
    12:01 - Interior, Features, & Space
    18:05 - Conclusion
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  • @MeynMotorGroup
    @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +13

    See my 2021 Nissan Altima Review: czcams.com/video/zXJH4_bdP1E/video.html Starting the year off right with one of the cheapest new cars you can buy in the United States

  • @mmiller1188
    @mmiller1188 Před 3 lety +151

    A lot of people should be buying these instead of going into crippling debt over cars costing 3x as much

    • @burtbunns2270
      @burtbunns2270 Před 2 lety +9

      Lol it don't matter... it's all about looks and the name.... people want these big high dollar car's and truck's as soon as they buy them their car or truck poor ....I laugh at these Guy's buying these big HD trucks and won't haul a box in it probably just to haul their lunch box to work or drive to starbucks.. I've got several people on my street that bought a 60 70 thousand dollar truck just to make a statement and all they need is this car this guy is showing and save tons of $$$$..🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @bhobg
      @bhobg Před 2 lety

      SO TRUE!

    • @Snakeyes11123
      @Snakeyes11123 Před 2 lety +11

      I just bought a versa the same exact color in the video. SR trim. I’m a pretty tall person and I have tons of head room. I got a lifetime warranty with the engine and transmission which is great. I just go to and from work, so buying a BMW or an Audi just to have it sit I in a parking lot for 9-10 a day while I work seems pointless to me

    • @SwarmAM
      @SwarmAM Před 2 lety +7

      This is all people really need

    • @goodvibestv5380
      @goodvibestv5380 Před 2 lety +3

      Are they reliable is the question, that’s the main reason I won’t buy a Nissan

  • @trevorrrrrr
    @trevorrrrrr Před 2 lety +50

    I’m embarrassed to say this versa was my rental car, and I enjoyed it…. Finding out the price I was shocked

    • @sbalak
      @sbalak Před rokem

      LOL! I rented one a while back and was happy with it.

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 Před 3 lety +94

    Looks like Nissan finally did their homework when redesigning the Versa. Nice review man. 👍🏻

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +5

      They definitely made improvements! Thanks again!

  • @reelreeler8778
    @reelreeler8778 Před 2 lety +8

    Buying basic cars is all I've ever done, and I can afford to drive a Bentley if I wanted to. In reality, no one cares what kind of car anyone drives, and frankly where I live having a car that isn't tempting to thieves is also a big plus.

  • @__Sakura._
    @__Sakura._ Před 2 lety +19

    Bought one and love it! Was also my first official purchase!

  • @rileystanek
    @rileystanek Před 3 lety +26

    I appreciate your realistic perspective and keep coming back for reviews of modest cars like this. As well as cars priced $30- $60K. Thanks for the content!

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you my friend glad you appreciate the reviews!

  • @Meetoon733
    @Meetoon733 Před 3 lety +38

    It's a shame these little affordable cars are dying out, especially with stuff like civics and corollas creeping up in price. Back in 09 my family got two bare bones corollas (manual windows, locks, no cruise control) for 30k out the door. I just upgraded out of that this year 🤣. Granted the times of getting a Toyota that cheap are long gone, this is a great buy for the type of person who "needs" a new car.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +7

      Wow that's only 15k a piece fantastic unfortunately you're right Corolla and Civics and starting to go up in price and thats very unfortunate since subcompacts are now disappearing this means larger loans for normal people.
      But yea this is perfect for someone who doesn't know much about cars and can't deal with the used car market. Thanks again for all the support my friend. Been emailing some dealers but no luck so far just going to go in and ask lol

    • @Meetoon733
      @Meetoon733 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MeynMotorGroup good luck man, it may take some time to get some bites but keep at it and don't let them ignoring you get you down! Just gotta keep at it since it's low effort and good things will eventually come 👊🏾

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +3

      Absolutely my friend I'm not letting them off the hook and fortunately more press cars should be coming anyways. But dealers never get me down, thanks again for all your help!

  • @douglasj2254
    @douglasj2254 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for a good, complete review without ten minutes of bad jokes and nonsense! And thank you for mentioning the use of plastic without endless tapping on it!
    Be well.

  • @rhayes645
    @rhayes645 Před 3 lety +11

    Great review. A week ago, I purchased the 2021 Versa S 5 speed manual to tow behind my motor-home (four wheels down) and I'm also using it as a daily commuter. No complaints. It's actually kind of fun to drive. Oh, with the 5 speed manual and aggressive acceleration, you can actually leave some rubber on the ground!

  • @mateos4514
    @mateos4514 Před 3 lety +3

    Would you recommend the Nissan Versa for daily commute?

  • @robertgraves7558
    @robertgraves7558 Před 3 lety +5

    I have a 2014 Versa Note S Hatchback with the 5 speed . I have to say it may be very utilitarian but it's proving to be one of the better vehicles I've owned in my 44 years of driving

  • @ProfSanchezCollectablesAtoZ

    I bought the 2021 Versa SV model about a month ago with the 16" aluminum Rims which really make the car look sporty. The safety features in this car are incredible with six air bags and many alert safety sensors for backup, for blind-spot in the side-mirrors and its very roomy inside as well not to mention a huge trunk space available. For me, this is the sweet spot for this model. I live in Puerto Rico which is mountainous and the car responds well going up hills without lagging. I was impressed by the steering. It is very manageable and responsive. Also, the ride is very nice and for a 1.6 lt engine, it goes up to speed fairly quickly and driving at 55 to 75 it feels solid and safe to drive. Trust me, with the air conditioning on (which will keep you cool to cold) and the sound system on (shark fin antenna on sv, sr models), you will not notice the outside exterior noise and the stability, smoothness and handling are more than adequate. So my conclusion is that for safety, driving experience, sporty look for the SV and SR models, room and comfort as well as fuel efficiency, you can go wrong with this latest version of the Nissan Versa. As for the CVT transmission, it's like all cars, with sensible driving and regular maintenance you should not have to worry about this issue.

    • @Panda-gu9wz
      @Panda-gu9wz Před 2 lety

      I usually rent 4x4 for my vacation but this time. I am really impressed by this little car’s performance that is why I am searching for more information.

    • @Aaron14LifeZZZ
      @Aaron14LifeZZZ Před 2 lety

      how much you paid it for?

    • @ProfSanchezCollectablesAtoZ
      @ProfSanchezCollectablesAtoZ Před 2 lety

      A year ago it was about $18,000 for the mid-version Versa SR in Puerto Rico. It is much cheaper in the states although with everything going on now, it might not be.

  • @karoltakisobie6638
    @karoltakisobie6638 Před 3 lety +13

    Since other makers dropped their subcompacts Versa just might be a good bet for Nissan. Lets hope they improved quality.

    • @josephmac2386
      @josephmac2386 Před 2 lety +1

      The quality has overall improved dramatically. I really like mine. Mine is a 2021

  • @sergiopereira9546
    @sergiopereira9546 Před 3 lety +4

    this is why i aprecciate this channel ,a channel for everyone not just car people . But i mean if you pay this type of money for a car that has all those safety features and parking sensors and stuff but you dont have a armrest that you actualy use all the time and helps alot in the confort of the car just pick yourself 3 or 4 grand and get a 95 camry :D

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha thank you my friend and yup all those sensors but no arm rest 😆 freaking annoying but yea honestly Sub compacts aren't typically my favorite like you said I would rather have a used Toyota or a slightly nicer compact car like a Civic or base Mazda 3 but this is for the person who doesn't know anything about cars, can't negotiate, and doesn't know how to buy a good used car

    • @sergiopereira9546
      @sergiopereira9546 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MeynMotorGroup absolutly , you must be a dummie dumb dumb to buy a nissan product in 2020 after all of that french invasion ,wich makes me real sad seeing such legendary company in this state . I mean the point of this cars is to be cheap ,so just buy a used proven product you dont spend as much and you can get a really nice vehicle still

  • @kmandalia27
    @kmandalia27 Před 3 lety +8

    Great review of a normal every day A to B car for the masses not hell bent on NASA level in car tech and fire breathing engines and if its not German it's not worth mentioning which I usually see on other channels.. Thanks Kevin for being realistic in your reviews.. Viewer from the UK

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety

      Glad you appreciate the normal cars my friend and humbled to have your support all the way from the UK! Have a blessed 2021

  • @CallmeDaBreeze1971
    @CallmeDaBreeze1971 Před 3 lety +6

    Just test drove one of these with the manual trans the other day. It was fun to drive actually.

  • @bernhardwagner9879
    @bernhardwagner9879 Před 3 lety +6

    It's always interesting that vehicle evaluators stress performance. That is no way to judge an entry level vehicle. The 2020 Versa is redesigned and 'loaded' as some like to say. It is an around the town car. It is easy to drive, handles well and has all the driving warning sensors and alarms. We compare it to our 2019 Maxima SL I choose the Versa for errands. The Max is a 'road' car. The Versa is a baby Max.

  • @jasonschwartz8507
    @jasonschwartz8507 Před 3 lety +21

    LOL Doing my part for the algorithm "Everything, all of it all the time, everytime, everyday every month, every year"

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha appreciate it Jason thanks for the support!

  • @pcFOREVER89100
    @pcFOREVER89100 Před 3 lety +7

    These cars and the subcompact market was very hot during the recession over a decade ago. Americans buy little when the economy is bad, but buy big when times are good.

  • @nathanielshaheen5288
    @nathanielshaheen5288 Před 3 lety +2

    Happy New Year Kevin! Thanks for this review my man! I have a 2015 Nissan Versa SL fully loaded myself that I got in 2016 for University. I love it, I wish it had more horsepower though, would love to own the 2021 Versa one day.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +1

      Happy new Years my friend and very nice glad to see you still got your Versa from college always good to hang on to because another gentleman in the comment section said he got close to a quarter million miles on it! Def a reliable ride enjoy!

    • @nathanielshaheen5288
      @nathanielshaheen5288 Před 3 lety +1

      Wow! Awesome man, yup definitely gonna hang on to it for a while so I can save money and then get my dream ride.

  • @Darkslide820
    @Darkslide820 Před 3 lety +1

    Looking at one of these for my once a week commute. 75 miles each way on highway doing 70mph (about an hour 15), would it work for that or pushing it too much?? Nice video, thanks!

    • @josephmac2386
      @josephmac2386 Před 2 lety

      Mine run fine on the highway I don't have any complaints about my car at all. It's a Nissan Versa 2021

    • @glennyj65
      @glennyj65 Před 2 lety

      @@josephmac2386 Like Darkslide, I've got a rather long commute too (65 miles each way) and average about 85-90 mph on the interstate in my 2013 Rogue. I keep it up myself with only having to change the brakes a couple of times and replaced the drivers side CV joint, only because something in the road ripped the boot open and I didn't wanna wait for total failure. I'm a couple thousand miles away from clocking in 200,000 miles. My mother bought a 2021 Versa she'd been loaned while having her 2019 Rogue cosmetically repaired (she backed into a tree..oops). but she doesn't like how low to the ground the Versa is and offed it to me if I just take over the payments. I'm mulling it over.

  • @mo.q380
    @mo.q380 Před 3 lety +6

    Great car for everyday use, great review Kevin!

  • @osmaks1518
    @osmaks1518 Před 3 lety +9

    I hate the CVT, I used to sell Nissan vehicles, engines are good but transmissions are problematic.
    Actually CVT's are more reliable in lighter cars than heavier SUV's.
    Get a couple years old basic S model Versa/Sentra under $10k, it will get you around!

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +2

      Yea these new CVTs from Nissan are pretty good even perform well. But yea to buy a new Versa you gotta be someone who's not very good at navigating the used car market

    • @Snakeyes11123
      @Snakeyes11123 Před 2 lety

      I’m looking to purchase a new Versa. Should I steer clear of the Versa and all Nissans vehicles, and go with something else?

    • @osmaks1518
      @osmaks1518 Před 2 lety

      @@Snakeyes11123 the versa is not a bad choice, but I would get a toyota personally.

  • @everettcobain3112
    @everettcobain3112 Před 3 lety +4

    I just got this car 2 days ago love the color love the car love your video

  • @michaelmoore6776
    @michaelmoore6776 Před 3 lety +4

    I personally have a 2020 manual S model my wife has a 2015 auto and we both truly LOVE our little 2020.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +2

      Very nice! Yea these cars deserve more credit

    • @andrewcannon1459
      @andrewcannon1459 Před 3 lety +2

      Get the manual, I have one it’s a great time

    • @michaelmoore6776
      @michaelmoore6776 Před 3 lety +1

      Andrew Cannon, HELL YEAH!!

    • @igotanimac1
      @igotanimac1 Před 3 lety

      Nice, upgrade the 2015 to this new generation as soon as you can, because the old gen is not as safe. Performed poorly and small overlap tests, this new gen is way better in terms of it's safety cage. Remember, you can get the base manual for $13,000 + tax after dealer discount/rebates.

  • @6legend
    @6legend Před 3 lety +14

    Getting this for my sophomore year

    • @Someone-nx1ff
      @Someone-nx1ff Před 3 lety +1

      I’ll do to, that’s in two years 😭

    • @mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317
      @mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317 Před 2 lety

      college sophomore?

    • @6legend
      @6legend Před 2 lety

      @@mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317 i thought sophomore meant junior lol. Junior year. Kinda figured that out when my friends clowned me for not knowing 😂

    • @6legend
      @6legend Před 2 lety

      @@mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317 i ended up getting a sentra tho

  • @jameswhite5324
    @jameswhite5324 Před 2 měsíci

    A Doug or Sarah level review. Very good level of related info. Would like to see you include 1 to 3 year deep dive followup. We all want to know if our money has been well spent

  • @doosa1826
    @doosa1826 Před 2 lety

    I want to purchase one today and the MSRp is $18.030? Is it worth it?

  • @miguelircontar
    @miguelircontar Před 3 lety +11

    Nissan did a good job on the CVT making it shift like an automatic

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +3

      Yes I agree

    • @nodak81
      @nodak81 Před 3 lety +8

      Yeah, but it completely misses the whole point of a CVT which is to maximize fuel economy by NOT having shift points. Instead of faking shift points, just use a real automatic.

    • @saturnion4453
      @saturnion4453 Před 3 lety +1

      It's not good tho you get the cvts reliability issues with an automatic transmissions fuel economy it's a lose lose situation.

  • @thesoulfullead2111
    @thesoulfullead2111 Před 2 lety

    Hey how do we know how much fuel is left. I am confused if I should pay attention to the top bar or the bar on the red

    • @gearsofwar3xXx
      @gearsofwar3xXx Před 2 lety

      The gray bar is the actual fuel level, so the top bar. When it draws even with the red is when the fuel is beginning to get low. We have these at the rental company I work for.

  • @Magnetorheological
    @Magnetorheological Před 3 lety +9

    Aww I was kind of hoping it would be the complete barebones 5-speed manual...haha But I'm guessing there aren't much of those around on the dealer lot

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +5

      Oh no they never even order those haha 😅 but if they did get one I would def go back and do another review

  • @AhrkFinTey
    @AhrkFinTey Před 2 lety +3

    Why would you want the CVT to simulate gear shifts? Doesn't that defeat the entire purpose of a CVT?

    • @stevenvaughn8431
      @stevenvaughn8431 Před 2 lety

      Cvt transmisions tend to feel weird to the average person, pretending to be an automatic is fairly common

  • @donew1thita11
    @donew1thita11 Před 2 lety +1

    How much $ your trim?

  • @sky89line
    @sky89line Před 3 lety +6

    Versa A/C is the bestest man 👍 Too cold that would get you sick 😅

  • @ralan350
    @ralan350 Před 3 lety +4

    The problem with the CVT transmission is they are hit or miss I’ve got a few friends of mine who have them with the CVT one of them is at 65,000 miles no issues the other one is on his third transmission

    • @DonJulio510
      @DonJulio510 Před 2 lety +1

      Am 97k with my 2012 altima and no problem. Never done a tranny oil change niether. But then again I dont dog the hell out of my car.

  • @spudbuilt4308
    @spudbuilt4308 Před rokem +1

    I own a 2020 versa, if you're thinking of buying it it's not a bad car at all I've had it almost 2 years now

  • @zaf2643
    @zaf2643 Před 3 lety

    In other markets it is known as Nissan Almera. Here we are using the 1 liter 3 cylinder turbocharged engine. It is a fun car to drive . The 3 cylinder engine does not rattle or vibrate that much.

    • @igotanimac1
      @igotanimac1 Před 3 lety

      Yea, depending on the market they either offer the 1.0L 3 cylinder turbo, 1.5L 4 cylinder, or 1.6L 4 cylinder. How much does the 1.0L 3 cylinder version weigh, do you know?

  • @davestadt49
    @davestadt49 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review.

  • @m8sm8s74
    @m8sm8s74 Před 3 lety +3

    What!? No armrest? Almost a deal breaker but after market armrest could be used. . I was considering corolla to this

    • @raheeb1
      @raheeb1 Před 3 lety

      A family member got one this week. They have the optional armrest, it’s like $300 or so I believe. And it has a good sized storage bin built into that armrest.

  • @joyouslove7919
    @joyouslove7919 Před 3 lety +2

    I have one. Take off is good, steady at high speeds, many safety features, roomy for an average height....he is way too negative for me....would not have purchase listening to him. Very fine car, enjoying mine😉

  • @andrewstanley903
    @andrewstanley903 Před 3 lety +18

    Great job on your review. I like your honesty and appreciation for practical a to b transportation. I have a 2010 Versa Sedan. It’s automatic with 215,000 miles. I hope it’ll last 300,000 or more. I’d love to have a 2020 Versa as my daily. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +5

      Hey thanks so much my friend and congrats on the Versa and having it up to that many miles without trouble that would be great if you could hit 300k. Yea I def respect affordable means of transportation especially new ones like this, thanks again for watching!

    • @thuggyduggy1525
      @thuggyduggy1525 Před 3 lety

      Hey did your exhaust rust out? I have a 2009 with 92k on it automatic 4 speed hatchback. Needs the entire exhaust replaced. Considering a new 2020 Versa but I am hesitant because the exhaust problems of my current Versa. I have had it 6 years

    • @andrewstanley903
      @andrewstanley903 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thuggyduggy1525 Yes I thought I was the only one. I've had mine since March 2016 at 107,000 miles. My catalytic converter started going bad last year and started rattling so my check engine light is on from that. I've looked it up and yes the exhaust is known to go bad in this generation. Funny thing is I don't live in a rust belt state. I'm from East Tennessee. August this year around 216,000 miles the muffler and the supports rusted away from each-other and the muffler fell dragging the ground and I had to get up under the car and tie it back up with a wire hanger. Now when I drive I put it in park at drive thru windows because it is so loud. When I go over train tracks or small bumps at low speed you can hear the muffler creak ,sway , and bounce back and forth. I've also been told my whole exhaust system is shot. I just had the original alternator replaced this month. I can't pay hundreds to have the exhaust replaced. I'm hoping yours won't get that bad. Have a wire hanger on hand just in case. As far as engine and transmission its been great. Fuel pump, exhaust system , and suspension not so good.

    • @andrewstanley903
      @andrewstanley903 Před 3 lety

      @@MeynMotorGroup You're welcome. She is now almost to 220,000.

    • @thuggyduggy1525
      @thuggyduggy1525 Před 3 lety

      @@andrewstanley903 I live in the rust belt. Replaced my exhaust from the cat back 2 years ago but they used even cheaper materials than was from factory. I got quoted $1600 to replace the entire system from an exhaust specialty shop with stainless steel so it’ll last a long time. Still just driving it rattling and falling apart, just waiting until inspection comes up lol

  • @seamusc508
    @seamusc508 Před 3 lety

    I'm renting one while my 17 f150 gets some body work done. It's a ok car for a basic car. It's small for my taste coming from driving a truck. Will have the car for a week. One thing it need is 2 12v sockets. No center console or arm rest. Storage is limited in the car.

  • @Boostthestreetracer
    @Boostthestreetracer Před 2 lety +5

    I traded in my 2005 Chrysler 300 for this car. One thing I can tell you is I absolutely miss my V6 and the size, but, unlike the previous versa years, I feel this year is more spacious. A lot of what kept me from wanting to purchase this car was the engine. My mom's 2016 versa shifts so awkwardly and I always disliked driving the car. Having no problem with mine though, so perhaps I'm lucky! Thank you for the review. It honestly is, overall, a fun little car to drive.

  • @robertwilliams5618
    @robertwilliams5618 Před 3 lety +12

    I remeber when the civic brand-new was 15,000 lol

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +1

      I think this, the Kia Rio, and Hyundai Accent can be had for close to that price with some incentives

    • @robertwilliams5618
      @robertwilliams5618 Před 3 lety +5

      @@MeynMotorGroup Yea but accents used to be 8,000 haha

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +3

      Well yea but the old Accents really were garbage tho the company did a total 180 now and their compact cars have near entry level luxury car levels of refinement

  • @GlennLaycock
    @GlennLaycock Před 3 lety +1

    I am the same way .. Sentra SV vs the loaded Versa .. Sentra has the intelligent cruise; but Versa has the LED lights which is likely more practical for our dark winters. I agree on tires - sport tires are so limiting and expensive to live with - easily damaged, horrible winter options (poor selection); again another reason I would say Sentra SV .. maybe get all weather tires put on it which I have found really nice for domestic use.

  • @davidheinig9948
    @davidheinig9948 Před 3 lety +4

    $20000 isn't cheap. That's a $450 a month payment with a big down payment. Ppl think everyone is rich

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety

      Dusenburgs were $25k in the 1930s

    • @igotanimac1
      @igotanimac1 Před 3 lety

      You can get the Base manual Versa for about $13,000, and the Top SR trim for about $16,000 after dealer discount/rebates. So the payment would be about $180-$200 with $0 down payment. Or $150 a month with about $2,500 down payment.

    • @davidheinig9948
      @davidheinig9948 Před 2 lety

      @@igotanimac1 I have bad credit it would be $450

  • @noahhuraan5353
    @noahhuraan5353 Před 2 lety +1

    So im in a predicament, do i go for a 2013 honda civic with 80k miles for 15k or get a versa for 17k?

    • @argeronjohnson7101
      @argeronjohnson7101 Před 2 lety

      Same

    • @oliver4721
      @oliver4721 Před 2 lety +2

      Get a new car if you can. You’ll be under warranty and not have to worry about any major repairs for a least a few years. With a used car you never know what you’re really getting yourself into

    • @ariestre7702
      @ariestre7702 Před 2 lety

      So true, own 2016 Acura Rdx with 90k and already had the Catalytic Converter go which will cost 2k and other silly stuff I did not expect. Ugh. Probably will have to unfortunately trade in. Plus with the $7 per gallon gas ( premium required) I have to put on it I'm going bankrupt.

  • @gswade4368
    @gswade4368 Před 3 lety +4

    Have you tried racing it against your LC500? 😀

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +3

      Stay tuned for today's review to drop, raced the LC against that 😆 not in the review just off camera got annihilated 😄

  • @mdubb4855
    @mdubb4855 Před rokem

    Thanks for reviewing the S instead of the more expensive trims.

  • @mattvachon4612
    @mattvachon4612 Před 2 lety

    The base model in Canada doesn’t come with that colour, however it comes standard with fog lights.

  • @moeanthony9308
    @moeanthony9308 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job Kevin. I can't recall ever seeing your doo. Happy New year btw.

  • @Gleetoz
    @Gleetoz Před 3 lety +5

    Every one comes with Apple play, including the S. You just didn’t plug it in

    • @Pooh2kute89
      @Pooh2kute89 Před 3 lety

      Mines don’t have it. I took it to the dealership and they said the S models don’t have CarPlay. Only SR and SV. I was disappointed but I love my 2021 Versa

  • @anthonyfanella6523
    @anthonyfanella6523 Před 3 lety +2

    If you can score these for well under MSRP, they're great cars. I have a 2020 Rio with practically the same engine and its sufficient for my 50 mile total commute every day.
    Driving subcompacts in a SUV world is a humbling experience, but it also forces you to be a better driver when you don't have gobs of power on hand to pass ppl and be an a**hole on the road. I've found 120hp to be sufficient for regular driving.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +1

      Very true statements my friend!

    • @mdubb4855
      @mdubb4855 Před rokem

      I think it IS the same engine that’s in the 2020 Hyundai Venue and 2020 Kia Rio. It has an interesting valve system that allows Atkinson and Otto cycle depending on engine speed and load. I routinely got 39-42 mpg on my 2020 Rio with 10 mile out and 10 mile back mostly freeway runs.

  • @wism3179
    @wism3179 Před 3 lety +14

    I was interested in that little car but I just can't risk diving a Nissan with a CVT. I ended up getting a Civic... just 30 bucks more a month as he said lol

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +6

      Haha yup that's the problem with Sub compacts you can get a much better car like the Civic for a couple bucks more per month but I would have to get the Versa at a deep discount for sure

    • @manuelrodriguez9972
      @manuelrodriguez9972 Před 3 lety +6

      Maintenace and parts for Honda are more expensive than Nissan. In the long run, I do not want to spend more, I choose Nissan.

    • @bernhardwagner9879
      @bernhardwagner9879 Před 3 lety +2

      I have owned and rented Nissans with CVT. They wrote the book.

    • @leeham6230
      @leeham6230 Před 3 lety +3

      @@manuelrodriguez9972 Nissan manual transmissions are solid. Do not buy a Nissan with a CVT.

    • @brianmorales3629
      @brianmorales3629 Před 3 lety +3

      @@manuelrodriguez9972 the Honda won’t break down like the Nissan so that’s something you shouldn’t worry about

  • @donew1thita11
    @donew1thita11 Před 2 lety

    Air conditioning?

  • @oliverrojas3185
    @oliverrojas3185 Před rokem

    It looks very good because it has a reduced height. The subcompact's time is limited and they also continue to grow in size. The Versa measures 177 inches in length. Its creeping in on what use to be mid-size car territory.

  • @Awesome_Force
    @Awesome_Force Před 3 lety +1

    What's strange is that it is "sub compact" but it has more room inside than mid size SUVs do. I'm 6' tall and I really like my Versa. I can put my seat back in front and then sit in the back and still have plenty of room, where as mid size SUVs my knees would be jammed against the seat. I used a Sentra before and it didn't have as much room inside and was uncomfortable.

    • @Awesome_Force
      @Awesome_Force Před 3 lety +1

      My first new car was a 2013 Nissan Versa with auto trans. I walked almost everywhere for 3 1/2 years to afford it and paid cash. I still use it all the time and it works great. It only cost me $16,000 out the door back then. I really like the air conditioner, interior space, and the defroster works good when going to work at 6am. Glad the side vents can rotate to face the side windows for the defroster. I replaced the speakers right away with better ones though.
      All I have had to replace so far was the battery once last year, the windshield wipers of course, and I think I finally need new tires. Everything seems to hold up really well.
      I've always used 91 gas and I get 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. It usually ends up at 43.8 mpg while using the air conditioner constantly with about half highway and half city driving.
      I actually use more gas in the winter because of sitting for 9 minutes each morning using the defroster before driving.
      It looks like the new models may have slightly less leg room than my 2013 model. I like the new style of tail lights.
      I tried a Ford Fiesta and it had a lot less power and way less interior room. plus it costed more. The Kia Rio felt very cheap and costed $2,000 more. I didn't try the Chevy because at the time it costed close to $3,000 more than the Versa.
      I like the looks of the new Versa and could afford it much easier now, but I still have my 2013 version and it is in great condition and works well so I see no need to replace it.

  • @bryangarciaramos4348
    @bryangarciaramos4348 Před 2 lety

    I have a 2012 Versa hatchback rn and I’m trying to save up for one of these, like fresh built from factory, I’ve done my research and somehow it’s cheaper than getting it from the dealer

  • @braidedbyjade3011
    @braidedbyjade3011 Před rokem

    Does this car have Apple play?

  • @ceylontea5877
    @ceylontea5877 Před 3 lety +1

    I had many Sentras in late 80s they had 1.6 which is better than 2.0 which had head gaskets issues another good Nissan engine is 2.5

  • @midori9566
    @midori9566 Před 2 lety

    I got lucky, before car prices jacked up I bought a 2012 Versa 1.8s with a five-speed automatic with 72k miles for $2500. It's still going strong, it's at 100k now since I commute a fair amount. I do the maintenance on it myself so it's incredibly cheap on parts and fuel.

  • @_Scxrking_
    @_Scxrking_ Před 3 lety

    Own a 2021 Nissan Versa S CVT and let me tell you. I’m a Honda guy myself and this reminds me of my 2000 civic. Reliable, Cheap, And a gas saver. Had it for a month now going to 2 and only con is the no arm rest tbh 😒 but other than that it’s a fun lil cheap car to drive. It even brakes when you are about to hit something (brake assist) for those driving over curbs or tail gate 😅😂 nothing but good words for this car I would recommend y’all check it out 🤙🏼

  • @markymarc4651
    @markymarc4651 Před rokem

    I think it's a great commuter car and the design is actually nice. 👍

  • @YannickKhong
    @YannickKhong Před 3 lety

    What about Nissan micra?

  • @drawingsbyyuli5070
    @drawingsbyyuli5070 Před 2 lety

    I’ve been using my mothers Nissan car, and hopefully I can save up for this car and move out , I really don’t want to be in debt !

  • @keylimepie210
    @keylimepie210 Před 2 lety

    I owned the manual version which was much better. I hate that whining CVT revving all the time to bring the car up to speed. None of that nonsense with the manual and it was even more nimble. I discovered a shifting method that resulted in much quicker acceleration to 60 mph by redlining in first but then in 2nd upshifting to 3rd half way the tachometer, doing same from 3rd to 4th and getting to 5th as quickly as you can where the real pulling power actually comes to play in this car. The super light weight of this car helped a lot in this respect.

  • @arnoldflowers8686
    @arnoldflowers8686 Před 2 měsíci

    I own one sv model Love it❤

  • @humbertoochoa1327
    @humbertoochoa1327 Před rokem

    Too afraid to get on the throttle pedal lmfao. Good review.

  • @DavidNicholson101
    @DavidNicholson101 Před 2 lety

    I considered a new Versa, but there are three heavy people in my family plus our Grandmother. We need a car with a slightly more powerful engine. Nothing crazy. Just a Sentra or maybe an Impreza good for winter driving and loading my girlfriend’s stuff.

  • @justinh5076
    @justinh5076 Před 3 lety

    I bought a 2012 Sentra with 13K miles from the original owner recently. It's good basic transportation.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety

      I really liked that Sentra actually great driving car

    • @allansegovia451
      @allansegovia451 Před 3 lety

      It’s going to last you a lifetime 👍 163k miles on mine & no problems.

  • @crissykitty1586
    @crissykitty1586 Před 3 lety +1

    I just finished paying off my 2014 Nissan Versa back in September & it got got totaled earlier this month 😭 It was a good car, slow as a squirrel, but sturdy. RIP Astrid (yes, I named my car Astrid)

  • @djkenny1202
    @djkenny1202 Před 3 lety

    My neighbor got one for $13k with discounts OTD. You can get the Yaris iA in 14k range if you wheel and deal well. Its more fun and shifts better with better MPG. I definitely would not pay 16k for either car. Bigger wheels means rougher ride, less MPG. Base is best option. Go manual. More fun and longevity.

    • @igotanimac1
      @igotanimac1 Před 3 lety

      For automatic, both the Yaris and Versa have the same exact MPG for all Trims, any tire size. 32 City 42 Highway. Only the manual version of the Yaris gets better MPG than manual version of Versa. You can get the base manual versa for about $12,500, and yes, Yaris is more like $14,000.

    • @djkenny1202
      @djkenny1202 Před 3 lety

      @@igotanimac1 more fun, more Reliable with stick. Peppier, too

    • @djkenny1202
      @djkenny1202 Před 3 lety

      @@igotanimac1 and that Mazda manual is sooooo sweet

  • @level70420
    @level70420 Před 3 lety

    Man.. this or the Kicks?

  • @nathalyarosado1918
    @nathalyarosado1918 Před 3 lety

    Do you think driving this car long distances would be appropriate ? Like road trips or maybe 100+ miles a week

    • @SupaStah01
      @SupaStah01 Před 3 lety +4

      Is this a joke? Of course. I drive mine 100+ miles a day 👍

    • @igotanimac1
      @igotanimac1 Před 3 lety +3

      Should be, you can always test drive one, Nissan offering a $50 Gift Card for test drives. Remember, take the MSRP and subtract 20-24%, that's how much you should be paying. So you can get the Manual for at little as $12,500 or the top SR trim with LED headlights for $15,500.

    • @cesiliaalva8286
      @cesiliaalva8286 Před 3 lety

      Yess

  • @josephberry105
    @josephberry105 Před 2 lety

    It’s Nice I Would Drive It, Just Not Feeling The White Wheels… But Design And All Is Aight..

  • @ceylontea5877
    @ceylontea5877 Před 3 lety

    Nice best car for the money manual 15k.

  • @chocolatewheelchair
    @chocolatewheelchair Před 3 lety +4

    Vèrsa translates loosely to “Not entirely terrible”.

  • @theodoreyoung8777
    @theodoreyoung8777 Před 3 lety +2

    Yo bro Good morning 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +4

      Good morning bro 🙏 starting the year off with one of the cheapest new cars one can buy 😆

    • @theodoreyoung8777
      @theodoreyoung8777 Před 3 lety

      @@MeynMotorGroup 😂 for sure bro something for everybody 👍🏾👍🏾

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +1

      Def something for everyone for sure 👍

    • @theodoreyoung8777
      @theodoreyoung8777 Před 3 lety

      @@MeynMotorGroup 🤝👍🏾👍🏾

  • @JDMSwervo2001
    @JDMSwervo2001 Před 3 lety +3

    Never seen this dude without his hat on lol

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +3

      😆 hate dealing with bed hair annoying

    • @Mohankeneh
      @Mohankeneh Před 3 lety

      @@MeynMotorGroup 50k subscriber Head reveal 👌👌

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety

      Hey Davis thanks so much for all your support!

  • @sheldonallen9658
    @sheldonallen9658 Před 3 lety

    Hey bro. I would probably not buy that, and the only reason why because I have a 2019 camry xse, amd I love it. But great videos though.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety

      That's nice bro! New Camry is great 👍 unfortunately not everyone can afford an additional 6-9k for a mid size car but if one can afford it I def recommend compact to mid size category

  • @spudbuilt4308
    @spudbuilt4308 Před rokem

    You do not sit the right way from the steering wheel lol. You're suppose to be an arm's length away unless you like the airbag hurting you.

  • @SupaStah01
    @SupaStah01 Před 3 lety +3

    $17,000? Just paid $12,995 for a brand new 2021 Versa S, manual of course

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +1

      Yea it's very easy to get discounts on these since no one buys them

    • @igotanimac1
      @igotanimac1 Před 3 lety

      You can get the Versa S manual for as little as $12,500 with no dealer documentation fee. A lot of Nissan dealerships offer 15-22.5% off msrp through out the year, and 22.5-25% off msrp if you're in 2021 and buying a brand new 2020 model year and the 2021 model year is already in dealership inventory.

  • @hattag3399
    @hattag3399 Před rokem

    I have a versa for my first car and I’m getting all the girls

  • @Kuessemir
    @Kuessemir Před 2 lety

    The Jatco CVT is not a reassuring prospect.

  • @Robonin
    @Robonin Před 3 lety +2

    It is wired how people actually take time to press the unlike button wth 😂

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety

      It is what it is my friend. Internet really opens your eyes to all the different sorts of people in this world. The stuff that people can't say or do in real life, they can do on the internet without consequences

  • @kfergus3662
    @kfergus3662 Před 2 lety

    Nissan verses SR..I like it more and power

  • @theamazinggoldfish8713

    Amazing how you got the Versa 'S" up 56mph without shifting. Obviously "NOT " the S version, as the title states.

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před rokem

      Hi my friend S is the trim level of this car that was tested!

  • @eyeshezzy
    @eyeshezzy Před 3 lety

    No baseball caps in 2021? 😂 😂

  • @r.lee1989
    @r.lee1989 Před 2 lety

    zero douchbagery? did you forget about the fact it is an automatic?

  • @coronaxj5599
    @coronaxj5599 Před 3 lety +2

    Cvt of course?? ha !!! it's sad, the best is manual transmission, cvts Nissan Are bad

  • @masonloh1411
    @masonloh1411 Před 3 lety

    Bought 2015 New Base S Model Came w/ Traditional Reg Transmission > NOT CVT - if you scare of CVT Then look for the VERY BASE MODEL. can only comment from 2015 - Think to 2019

  • @Newday-crmy
    @Newday-crmy Před rokem

    It is too bad they will be gone. They were the cars the young people had before they settled into adults. Now the have to come up with 30k.

  • @Excalabur50
    @Excalabur50 Před 3 lety

    👍👍😎

  • @nodak81
    @nodak81 Před 3 lety +1

    Still has the same crappy CVT that grenades itself right after the warranty expires. Nissan is never going to gain market share until it sheds the awful reputation of Jatco-made transmissions. Go back to normal automatics, preferably ones made by another brand.

  • @MandusahRamirez
    @MandusahRamirez Před 3 lety

    Nissan Should put the 1.6 Turbo in this & The Sentra with A Manual or At least add a Real 1st Gear for that Lame CVT🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @cordinate81
    @cordinate81 Před 3 lety

    It can last long time if Nissan didn't screwed up by going with Renault and cheaping everything out and than that disastrous CVT, can't believe.

  • @eisataheri1608
    @eisataheri1608 Před 3 lety

    I really like when you stop talking when that engine is roaring. No disrespect bro

    • @MeynMotorGroup
      @MeynMotorGroup  Před 3 lety +1

      I understand, who doesn't want to hear that glorious cylinder at full throttle.

  • @benscott6826
    @benscott6826 Před 11 měsíci

    Had me until cvt

  • @allegra7880
    @allegra7880 Před 2 lety

    18k decent money?????? I don't like debt i love value.