For those who missed the hatchback after it disappeared during Nissan Versa’s 2013 redesign, it’s back. Now called the Versa Note, Nissan improves on the sedan version’s bland looks, but its value for bargain shoppers remains constant, says Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays. This sub-$15,000 car is plenty roomy for front and rear occupants and zippy enough to get into the highway groove. Some chintzy interior materials and unimpressive cargo space disappoint, but not nearly enough to sour the overall harmony of the fun, practical Versa Note. Watch the video above.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.