2023 Nissan Versa boasts updated appearance, convenient technology features
Compact sedan offers great value and high fuel economy
- Most standard safety technology in its class2 for peace of mind
- Stands out with refreshed front-end styling and sporty SR grade
- Class-exclusive features, including available Intelligent Cruise Control3, wireless phone charging4 and Rear Automatic Braking5, deliver strong value
- Fuel economy1 rated at up to 40 mpg highway (Xtronic CVT models)
The 2023 Nissan Versa enhances its appeal this year with refreshed exterior styling and additional features, adding even more value to the popular sedan.
Visual enhancements to the 2023 Nissan Versa include a new front fascia, with an updated version of the brand's immediately recognizable V-motion grille, new Nissan brand logos inside and out, a new 17-inch alloy wheel design for Versa SR and a striking new Gray Sky Pearl paint color (available, SV and SR only).
Versa features the most standard safety technology in its class1, with multiple available Nissan Safety Shield® 360 features. Standard safety features on every grade include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist. Available safety technologies include Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The best-selling vehicle in its class6, Versa has claimed numerous awards, including "Best in Class" in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study and a U.S. News & World Report's "2022 Best Subcompact Car for the Money".
The 2023 Nissan Versa goes on sale next month, with a choice of S, SV and SR grades, and a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)7 of $15,830. (See full pricing details for all 2023 Versa grades.)
More features on all grades
Additional enhancements for the 2023 Nissan Versa raise the bar on the level of convenience and connectivity features expected in a compact car, with available 17-inch alloy wheels, wireless phone charging and NissanConnect® Services telematics, all making Versa a standout offering in the marketplace.
Versa's interior offers seating for five and ample space for friends or family on board. Versa boasts best-in-class front legroom8 and headroom9, and its generous trunk offers up to 15.0 cubic feet of storage. A wide trunk opening and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat (optional on S, standard on SV and SR) help accommodate bulkier items.
Three grade levels are tailored to customers' needs. Versa S offers peace of mind with standard safety features including Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning, plus a 7-inch touchscreen with four-speaker audio system, three USB ports and remote keyless entry.
A new S Plus package brings even greater value with the inclusion of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, 16-inch alloy wheels and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.
Versa SV features 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic on/off headlights, a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, body-color door handles and mirrors, class-exclusive Blind Spot Warning10, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 60/40 folding rear seat and push-button start. New for 2023, the SV adds a center console with armrest, a wireless phone charging pad and a Chambray interior color.
Versa SR adds several sport-inspired interior and exterior design elements, along with black painted exterior mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a six-speaker audio system and remote engine start. For 2023, the SR adds a center console with armrest, an 8-inch touchscreen, Intelligent Cruise Control, automatic climate control, a Wi-Fi hotspot and NissanConnect® Services, which includes the ability to control select vehicle features from compatible smartphone or smart watch apps.
Easy and economical to own
All Versa models feature a standard 122-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (S only) or a smooth Xtronic CVT transmission (optional on S, standard on SV and SR). Fuel economy5 is rated up to 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg for Xtronic CVT models.
For full details on the features included on each grade level of the 2023 Nissan Versa, see the full specification sheet.
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- 2023 EPA Fuel Economy 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg combined for Xtronic equipped models. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only. 2023 EPA Fuel Economy 27 mpg city, 35mpg highway and 30 mpg combined for 5-speed manual transmission equipped models. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
- AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. See Owner's Manual for safety information. Availability of features vary by vehicle model year, model, trim level, packaging and options. Base Models Compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- Available feature. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan S vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Intelligent Cruise Control uses limited braking and is not a collision avoidance or warning system. Driver should monitor traffic conditions and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner's Manual for safety information. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- Available feature. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Rear Automatic Braking cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide warning or braking in all conditions. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner's Manual for safety information. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- AutoPacific segmentation. Versa Sedan vs. Subcompact competitors. Cumulative U.S. Sales Data (calendar years 2013 –2021).
- MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,095.
- AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan S vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan S vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
- AutoPacific Segmentation. 2023 Versa Sedan vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Blind Spot Warning cannot prevent collisions and may not detect every object or warn in all situations. Driver should always turn and look before changing lanes. See Owner's Manual for safety information. Based on manufacturers' websites.
2023 Nissan Versa Specifications
Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing
S – Standard O – Option
Mechanical
Engine |
|
Name |
HR16DE |
Cam design |
DOHC |
Orientation |
Transverse |
Cylinders / configuration |
4-cylinder / in-line |
Block / head composition |
Aluminum / Aluminum |
Displacement (liters/cc) |
1.6 / 1598 cc |
Horsepower |
122 @ 6,300 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) |
114 @ 4,000 RPM |
Bore & stroke (mm) |
78.0 x 83.6 |
Compression ratio (:1) |
10.4 |
Maximum engine speed |
6,500 rpm |
Induction system |
Naturally aspirated |
Fuel delivery system/injector type |
Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
Valvetrain |
4 valves per cylinder |
Engine mounts |
LH side: Solid, RH side: Fluid-filled, |
Recommended fuel |
Regular unleaded |
Emissions system |
Oxygen sensor with catalyzer |
Emission certification level |
Tier 3-Bin30 (EPA) / LEV3-SULEV30 (CARB) |
Exhaust |
Single system with main and secondary mufflers |
Electrical |
||
Ignition system |
Electronic (direct ignition) |
|
Spark plugs |
Platinum-tipped |
|
Starter |
12V |
|
Alternator |
1.68 kW - 120 amp |
|
Battery |
Amp-hour rating |
60 Ah |
Transmission and Drive System |
S |
SV |
SR |
Drive configuration |
Front engine/ front-wheel drive |
||
Transmission type: |
S |
- |
- |
Gear ratio (:1) |
5MT |
Xtronic |
Brakes |
||
Front |
Type |
Vented disc |
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
||
Rear |
Type |
Drum |
Drum size diameter (in.) |
||
Anti-lock Braking System |
S |
|
Brake Assist |
S |
|
Electronic brake force distribution |
S |
|
Parking brake |
Hand brake in center console |
Steering |
S |
S V |
SR |
Type |
Electric power-assisted steering |
||
Overall ratio (:1) |
16.8 |
||
Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.96 |
||
Turning diameter (feet) |
34.8 |
||
Steering wheel |
S |
S |
- |
S |
S |
S |
Suspension |
||
Front Stabilizer bar |
Independent strut front suspension, twin tube shock absorbers |
|
Rear |
Torsion beam, twin tube shock absorbers |
Body / Chassis |
|
Type |
Unibody |
Materials (primary) |
Corrosion resistant steel |
Exterior
Wheels and Tires |
S |
SV |
SR |
||
15" x 6.5 steel wheels with cover |
S |
- |
- |
||
16" x 6.0 machined finish aluminum-alloy wheels |
O |
S |
- |
||
17" x 6.5 aluminum-alloy wheels |
- |
- |
S |
||
195/65R15 all-season tires |
S |
- |
- |
||
205/55R16 all-season tires |
O |
S |
- |
||
205/50R17 all-season tires |
- |
- |
S |
||
Spare tire: T125/70D15 |
S (trunk mounted) |
||||
Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
S |
- |
- |
||
Tire Pressure Monitoring System w/individual tire pressure display |
- |
S |
S |
||
Easy-Fill Tire Alert |
S |
Lights |
S |
SV |
SR |
||
Headlights |
S - |
S S |
- S |
||
Center high mount stop light |
S |
Exterior Features |
S |
SV |
SR |
||
Acoustic laminated windshield glass |
S |
||||
Body color front and rear bumpers |
S |
||||
Chrome grille |
S |
S |
- |
||
Dark chrome grille |
- |
- |
S |
||
Black power-adjustable remote sideview mirrors |
S |
- |
- |
||
Body color heated sideview mirrors |
- |
S |
- |
||
Black painted heated sideview mirrors with integrated side turn signals |
- |
- |
S |
||
Resin black exterior door handles |
S |
- |
- |
||
Body color exterior door handles |
- |
S |
S |
||
Body color trunk lid spoiler |
- |
- |
S |
Interior
Seating |
S |
SV |
SR |
Capacity |
5-passenger |
||
Materials |
S |
- |
- |
Front seats |
S S |
S |
S |
Convenience Features |
S |
SV |
SR |
||
Automatic temperature control |
- |
- |
S |
||
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system |
S |
||||
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls |
S |
||||
Intelligent Cruise Control |
- |
- |
S |
||
Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down feature |
S |
||||
Power door locks (driver's side switch) |
S |
||||
Cupholders (2 front) |
S |
||||
Bottle holders (2 front doors) |
S |
||||
Remote trunk release lever |
S |
||||
Push button start |
- |
S |
S |
||
Remote keyless entry system with trunk release |
S |
||||
Intelligent Key |
- |
- |
S |
||
12-volt power outlet |
S |
||||
Glove compartment |
S |
||||
Day/night rearview mirror |
S |
||||
Driver footrest |
S |
||||
Front door pockets |
S |
||||
Illuminated entry |
S |
||||
Driver's visor vanity mirror |
S |
||||
Front map lights |
S |
||||
Map light (door linked) |
S |
||||
Front pass. seat map pockets |
O |
S |
S |
||
Center console with armrest |
- |
S |
S |
||
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant |
S |
||||
RearView Monitor |
S |
||||
USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices |
S |
||||
Aux-in port |
S |
||||
Intelligent Driver Alertness |
- |
S |
S |
||
Rear Door Alert |
- |
S |
S |
Audio |
S |
SV |
SR |
7-inch color touchscreen display audio system |
S |
S |
- |
8-inch color touchscreen display audio system |
- |
- |
S |
Streaming audio via Bluetooth® |
S |
||
Siri® Eyes Free |
S |
||
4-speaker AM/FM audio system |
S |
S |
- |
6-speaker AM/FM audio system |
- |
- |
S |
7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display |
- |
S |
S |
NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ |
- |
S |
S |
SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) |
- |
S |
S |
Wireless charging pad |
- |
S |
S |
NissanConnect® Services |
- |
- |
S |
Instrumentation |
||
Speedometer (analog) |
S |
|
Tachometer (analog) |
S |
|
Fuel level (analog) |
S |
|
Service engine light |
S |
|
Tire pressure warning |
S |
|
Shift position indicator |
S (N/A on S MT) |
|
Digital clock (in radio) |
S |
|
ABS warning light |
S |
Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint Systems |
|||
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System |
S |
||
Seat belts |
Front |
3-point ELR (plus ALR for passenger) |
|
Seatbelt with pretensioners, load |
Front seating positions |
||
Power window lockout button |
S |
||
LATCH system |
2 outboard rear seat positions |
||
Child safety rear door locks |
S |
||
Emergency inside trunk release |
S |
Safety Features |
|
Zone body construction with front and rear |
S |
Energy absorbing steering column |
S |
Hood buckling creases and safety stops |
S |
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams |
S |
Shift interlock system (Xtronic) |
S |
Vehicle Dynamic Control |
S |
Traction Control System |
S |
Safety, Security and Driving Aids |
S |
SV |
SR |
Tamper proof door lock key cylinder |
S |
||
Vehicle Security System |
S |
||
Immobilizer |
S |
||
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection |
S |
||
Blind Spot Warning |
- |
S |
S |
Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
- |
S |
S |
Dimensions
Exterior (inches) |
S |
SV |
SR |
|
Wheelbase |
103.1 |
|||
Overall length |
177.0 |
|||
Overall width |
68.5 |
|||
Overall height |
57.3 |
57.3 |
57.7 |
|
Track width |
59.8 |
59.8 |
59.3 |
|
Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.32 |
0.32 |
0.29 |
|
Step-in height |
13.9 |
14.1 |
Interior |
S |
SV, SR |
||
Front row (inches) |
Head room |
39.5 |
||
Second row (inches) |
Head room |
36.3 |
||
Volume (cubic feet) |
Passenger compartment |
88.9 |
88.9 |
|
14.7 |
15.0 |
|||
103.6 |
103.9 |
Weights |
S 5MT |
S Xtronic |
SV |
SR |
|
Curb (pounds) |
Front |
1,552 |
1,609 |
1,601 |
1,638 |
Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear |
60/40 |
60/40 |
60/40 |
60/40 |
Capacities |
|
Fuel tank (gallons) |
10.8 |
Engine oil (quarts) |
TBD |
Engine coolant (quarts) |
TBD |
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy |
5MT |
Xtronic |
City |
27 |
32 |
Highway |
35 |
40 |
Combined |
30 |
35 |
EPA Classification |
Compact |
Options |
S |
SV |
SR |
S Plus Package: NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, 60/40 split sear seat, 16-inch alloy wheels |
O |
- |
- |
S – Standard O – Option
2023 Nissan Versa Pricing
BASE VEHICLE | Description | MSRP |
Versa S | MT | $15,830 |
Versa S | CVT | $17,500 |
Versa SV | $19,120 | |
Versa SR | $19,820 |
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS | MSRP | S MT | S CVT | SV | SR |
S Plus Package | $1,190 | • | |||
Premium Paint | $395 | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES | MSRP | S MT | S CVT | SV | SR |
Chrome Trunk Accent | $125 | • | • | • | • |
Splash Guards | $245 | • | • | • | • |
USB Charging Cable Set | $90 | • | • | • | • |
Carpeted Floor Mats | $170 | • | • | ||
Mats (5-pc) | $270 | • | • | ||
Trunk Package | $135 | • | • | • | • |
Armrest | $320 | • | • | ||
Electronics Package | $880 | • | • | • | • |
Lighting Package | $705 | • | • | • | • |
Spoiler | $435 | • | • | • | |
Dash Cam - Dual Camera Drive Recorder | $360 | • | • | ||
Nissan Ship Through Fee | $150 | • | • | • | • |
(1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Manufacturer's recommended pre-delivery service and factory to dealer allowances included.
Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges.