2014 Nissan Versa Note consumer reviews

If you are seeking a good small hatch with incredible gas mileage, which looks good, has tons of room, and is a joy to drive, this car may be the choice for you. I have owned and rented many small cars over 50 years and this one may be the best yet. Get the SV trim by all means, and recommend the 15" (not 16") alloy rims which are worth the extra price for a number of reasons. For a small car, ride is quite good, and it is also quiet for its class. The design is to my liking because of the height which assists egress and ingress and helps the view. Driver's 6 way adjustable seat could use an inch or so more up vertical adjustment even for me at 6'2", so I have to use a seat cushion. The steering wheel (supposedly leather--or faux leather--wrapped was too thin and hard for me so added an aftermarket wheel cover which (with the cushion) improves the driver's comfort. The biggest deal with this car is the gas mileage. Have driven 5100 miles since purchase end of April 2014 and average 40 plus mpg carefully checked pumped to pump (don't use the dash "avg. mpg" for the final tally as it is 2-3 mpg "optimistic"). Driving conditions were very mixed with lots of hills and a few mountains (we live in the Adirondack Park area of NY State) with two aboard about half of the time. Some small city driving but rest is secondary roads between small towns plus some highway driving. Car is whisper quiet at idle and up to 2000 rpm which is most of the driving time. Car will take most hills at 3000 rpm or less with modest engine noise and goes up like a billy goat. Love that CVT! The back up screen display could be brighter for outside in sun. That's about it. Very much recommend this buggy unless you are a speed demon driver. But if you want ease, comfort, frugality, roominess and general practicality (plus a very good highway/trip car for class) take a close look at this one. I think you will be glad you did. P,S, I changed to Mobil 1 0W30 low friction motor oil around 3500 miles, and it improved mileage even more, so recommend doing that.

Had the car almost a year and have over 33K miles on it. Daily 80-mile commute and several 2K-mile round- trip vacations. No problems. Gas mileage averaging 38 mixed city/highway pretty steady. If you're on the highway doing 75-80, mileage drops down to about 36. I figure I've saved about $3200 this year on gas over my Infiniti G35. I don't mind the manual locks and windows, as I've had to replace electronic locks and windows on my other cars, and it wan't cheap (if they ever worked right again). Tons of room in the back - easily carries a couple full size adults in the back seat with lots of legroom and a pile of groceries in the storage area. From a performance perspective, no problems at speeds under 40, but if you're passing at 55+, it does take a while. On grooved highway a fair amount of road noise makes it inside, but it's tolerable. You can park it anywhere. From a value perspective, and as a commuter car, I'm very happy with it. If it lasts as long as the Infiniti (200K-300K miles) it will pay for itself.

Great gas mileage and surprisingly comfortable interior with ample leg and head room. Ideal commuting car. Pleasure to drive.

I absolutely love this car. I spent 3 months researching for my new car purchase. My Versa Note is very cute, comfortable, reliable, versatile, affordable and gets even better MPG than stated. There is not one thing that I (or my kids) don't love about this car. I would choose this again in a heartbeat!

I owned a Subaru Forester before deciding to trade in for my Nissan Versa Note. My commute was killing me on gas and with only 23 mpg with my Forester it was taking it's toll. I have owned my Versa Note for 2 weeks now and I am averaging 38 mpg !! The car is deceiving from the outside as far as how roomy this car really is. The front is slightly smaller than my Subaru, but, the back is pretty equal in size. The hatchback is adequate as far as small cars go. My boyfriend has a scion and his hatchback is smaller. The bucket seats are comfortable. I don't have any bells or whistles - and this car is serving my needs well. It is stylish as well as very kind on my wallet !!

Bought the least expensive new car I could find. This one was it, in a manual transmission. 1st: Doesn't handle well as it is long and thin and has too much roll in corners. My Hyundai Accent was much better. 2nd: The manual transmission is notchy and stiff and, when thr RPMs are higher, it has difficulty shifting (physically can't get it in gear) Also 1st gear is way too low and you can't even get across a two lane without a shift to second (not safe) unless you're at 5-6K RPM and it's screaming. (see above shifting at high RPM) 3rd: The windshield washers are fed from the passenger side. So what you ask? Fluid is sent to the passenger glass first, then it is fed to the driver's side (who is more important in seeing where you're going) at a much weaker delivery volume. Again, not safe. The vehicle must be stopped to get any fluid up onto the viewing portion of the glass on either side. AND it's not adjustable. DUH! Can't drive it in winter and clean the windows of salt while driving, or a splash of road grime froma nother vehicle at highway speed and you're peering through a small area at the bottom of the glass. Other than that, it's a great car for the price. Personally, I'm looking to buy another Hyundai Accent, as the dealer can't fix the windshield washer problem.

It was a hard decision for me to trade in my Subaru Forester, however, being on a budget and traveling over 40 miles per day was wearing hard on my wallet with the price of gas. After much research I took a test drive on the Nissan Versa and decided on the Nissan Versa S Plus - you could go even more basic with manual, but, i don't know how to drive stick! This car is just as roomy in the back as my Subaru. The hatchback is adequate and roomy compared with other hatchbacks - you can recline the seats for bigger loads and this is a great feature if you have to transport a bike or a rug - as most moms know this is a very likely possiblity! Right away I felt very comfortable riding my Nissan. It is very stylish and handles well. So far I am getting 35 mpg, but, I've only had it for one week. I feel the savings on gas alone, along with the the basics - which is all I need, makes this a great choice for the budget minded. I didn't need all the bells and whistles, although if your budget allows and you have the option of add ons, as they are available with other models. Overall, I am very happy with my Nissan and would recommend to like minded buyers.

Bought the base model with a little over 1900 miles on it, been driving it around for a month and half now and have put over 500 miles on it with no problems so far. Acceleration was not that great when i first got it, but is improving! I've been getting an average of 34 mpg so far but it will probably improve when it gets colder since i'm always driving with the AC on. Handling and steering is excellent, and there is plenty of backseat room! The backseat is actually more comfortable then the front seat in my opinion. Seems like a great car that will last me a long time!

I have only had my Versa Note SV for 2 weeks but I just love it. Its comfortable, stylish and affordable. Its a Nissan so I know it will last me a long time. My parents have had their Nissans for over 10 years and still running strong.

First, I drove my daughter's Versa and liked the pick-up and maneuverability. So when I needed to find a more fuel-efficient car for my 42 mile commute I immediately went to the 2014 Versa Note which was proclaiming 40mpg highway for a very reasonable price. The hatchback Note is way cuter than the sedan version, and I love the metallic blue. So how is it driving now that I've owned it for 3 weeks? Here's the deal. The first week I drove it like normal and only got 30mpg. What the heck? Then I clued in on the dash display feature that shows real time moment-to-moment miles per gallon and realized that the car drives at it's most efficient at 55-65 mph. This can be problematic when the speed limit is 70, but actually when I get in behind a slow semi and cruise all the way to work I get the 40mpg advertised. So I've changed the way I drive, slower, coasting whenever possible, slow and steady starts, and I'm thrilled with the savings at the gas pump. If I'm careful, this car will pay for itself in gas savings over my old sedan getting 23mpg in no time. Overall, the driver's seat fits me well, the inside cabin is NOT cramped, the back seat is incredibly roomy for adult passengers (sacrificing storage area in the back but there's enough for me), and there's enough zip and pick-up so that I don't worry about being able to get on the freeway. I'm really happy about my purchase, though I could see how this wouldn't be a good fit for everyone. Especially for people who need to drive a little over the speed limit.