2016
Nissan Versa Note

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Available trims

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  • 5dr HB Manual 1.6 S
    Starts at
    $14,230
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB CVT 1.6 S Plus
    Starts at
    $15,480
    31 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB CVT 1.6 SV
    Starts at
    $16,380
    31 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB CVT 1.6 SR
    Starts at
    $17,980
    31 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB CVT 1.6 SL
    Starts at
    $18,710
    31 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Four-door hatchback body style
Manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
Navigation, keyless access and 360-degree cameras available
Bluetooth connectivity standard
Dual-level cargo floor available
NissanConnect smartphone integration available

The good & the bad

The good

Gas mileage
Passenger room
Value for the money
Innovative cargo shelf
User-friendly navigation system

The bad

Acceleration, handling
Braking performance
Cheap cabin
No telescoping steering wheel
Modest cargo room behind backseat
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Expert 2016 Nissan Versa Note review

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Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Versa Note is a subcompact four-door hatchback. The Versa sedan is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. The Versa Note is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission. Competitors include the Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio.

New for 2016
The midlevel SV trim adds as standard a backup camera, NissanConnect smartphone integration, a 5-inch color screen, Bluetooth streaming audio, satellite radio (subscription required), and the Divide-N-Hide height-adjustable cargo floor.

Significant Standard Features

  • 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity
  • Power side mirrors
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Power windows and locks
  • Cruise control
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • 5.8-inch dashboard touch-screen
  • Navigation system
  • NissanConnect smartphone integration
  • Adjustable cargo floor
  • Backup camera
  • 360-degree surround-view cameras

2016 Nissan Versa Note review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Nissan Versa Note is a subcompact four-door hatchback. The Versa sedan is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. The Versa Note is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission. Competitors include the Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio.

New for 2016
The midlevel SV trim adds as standard a backup camera, NissanConnect smartphone integration, a 5-inch color screen, Bluetooth streaming audio, satellite radio (subscription required), and the Divide-N-Hide height-adjustable cargo floor.

Significant Standard Features

  • 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity
  • Power side mirrors
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Power windows and locks
  • Cruise control
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • 5.8-inch dashboard touch-screen
  • Navigation system
  • NissanConnect smartphone integration
  • Adjustable cargo floor
  • Backup camera
  • 360-degree surround-view cameras

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Nissan Versa Note base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover
14.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
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84-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 63 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.5
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By User-1b8a087eee
    Owns this car
    August 9, 2024

    I bought this car used with about 50,000 miles on it from

    I bought this car used with about 50,000 miles on it from a car rental company. I needed an economical car with great fuel economy, too. I didn’t plan to keep it very long but, it’s now been seven years and it has 140,000 miles on it… We are still going strong! All I have replaced is a couple of belts, which was recommended by the mechanic, but had not broken yet and the front struts, because I got a pothole so big it bent the rim of my wheel. This car is a wallet friendly trooper!
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jake S from Whittier, CA
    Owns this car
    January 28, 2021

    Bad Transmission, Engine Mounts, and Control Arms

    I bought this car at 78k miles and need to replace the transmission, engine mounts, and control arms at 96k miles. I would not recommend this vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Clemmyu from South Gate, CA
    Owns this car
    August 6, 2020

    No issues with it so far!

    I had a 2006 car so this one was a huge upgrade. I haven't had my Nissan for very long but I'm loving it. It rides very smooth and there's plenty of legroom and it's comfortable and many many more great things! Love the media center and all ports and connections and such. I could go on but basically, I strongly recommend this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By AllenT from Lewisburg, TN
    Owns this car
    July 4, 2020

    Larger than most small econos

    Very comfortable and lots of leg room front and back. Luggage are very versatile. Better gas milieage, more powerful, and roomier than the Chevrolet Spark I replaced with it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cautious Consumer. from Sandusky, Ohio
    Owns this car
    June 14, 2020

    Best for its value.

    Plenty head and leg room, front and back. Storage area was sufficient. Fold down seats were a plus. Not a smooth ride but handled well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tom Tom in Oconomowoc from Oconomowoc WI
    Owns this car
    May 23, 2020

    Great car with only 16K miles for 10K of cash.

    Looking for a nice smooth car for my daughter who is doing a lot of deliveries and needs a reliable and efficient ride. She loves it! I like the price and the low miles for a 4 yr old vehicle. I was happy this dealer was willing to haggle where the first two I dealt with were not.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Was thrilled now very sad from Rockville, Maryland
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2020

    Paint Chipping Away

    Loved this car and its exterior but it is only 4 years old and the paint forms little bubbles and then chips away from the car for no apparent reason. Every week there is a new circular chip in the paint. At this rate my car will look terrible in a few years. Called Nissan and they said they have fulfilled their obligation and will not help in preventing further chipping or correcting the existing chips. Disappointed. Was in the process of buying a Nissan Kicks but do not have confidence in the paint quality of Nissan cars. My car look ridiculous with all the circular chips in the paint. Curious to know if others are having paint chipping problems. This is my first Nissan and have had Honda's in the past with paint jobs that have lasted over 15 years.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Quiet Cat from Newmarket, NH
    Owns this car
    February 27, 2020

    Vers Note is fun to drive

    I needed a small car at a reasonable price. The Versa Note added a bit of space in the back and leg room for the back seat riders. I like the back-up camera and console options. I was surprised by how well it rides on snow with very little slip (maybe it's my driving too). Even with the small engine (MPG in the lower 40's) it's very responsive and turns on a short leash (ask my cat).
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By miraclesquirrel from Daytona Beach Florida
    Owns this car
    February 25, 2020

    Awesome little car

    Just bought it Sunday so far so good. Given having owned a Nissan before I can only say good things about them. Rides nice, good pick up. Only thing missing was push button start but I'll live.😊
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Panda from Milwaukee
    Owns this car
    December 9, 2019

    Most reliable, effiicent car ever.

    This is the greatest little car ever. It's very roomy and fuel efficient, I call it my ornament. It was my Birthday present to me, from me.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nisson Sucks!!! from Pittston Pa
    Owns this car
    October 14, 2019

    Loved it till-TWO seat belts failed hurting us!!!!

    I loved it but it’s under two years old and two out of four seat belts failed .. if we had an accident we would probably all be dead!!! I train service dogs and have dog leashes from the Dallor store that last over ten years.. not one of them has ever ripped like this at the seams!!! And nisson won’t fix the seat belt so it’s still broke and window damaged till I can...what if I had a real accident...we’d all be dead!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By biswadip16 from Des plaines, IL
    Owns this car
    August 18, 2019

    Most efficient car I ever used

    Most efficient car I ever used. Fuel efficiency is very good. Inbuilt sound system is excellent. No mechanical issues.perfect car for family use. No mechanical costs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?

The 2016 Nissan Versa Note is available in 5 trim levels:

  • S (1 style)
  • S Plus (1 style)
  • SL (1 style)
  • SR (1 style)
  • SV (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?

The 2016 Nissan Versa Note offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?

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Is the 2016 Nissan Versa Note reliable?

The 2016 Nissan Versa Note has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Nissan Versa Note owners.

Is the 2016 Nissan Versa Note a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note. 90.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 63 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.8

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