www.hotcars.com The Nissan Versa Hatchback Is A Reliable Treasure

Hatchbacks are pretty awesome cars. They often combine a small size with a great deal of space for both passengers and various items. Luckily, there are hatchback versions of many popular cars, including options from Nissan.

Nissan is known for producing a wide variety of cars. They have fast cars, compact cars, SUVs, and everything in between; so, people were excited when they released the 2019 Nissan Versa Note, which is the hatchback version of this subcompact ride. Despite people liking the car, Nissan discontinued it in many parts of the world, but some countries such as Japan still get new versions of it.

Since the 2019 Nissan Versa Note is such a highly asked about car, we did a little research into what made it special for so many people. Here is everything you should know about the Nissan Versa Note.

The Nissan Versa Hatchback Has A Solid Engine

The thing most people care about when it comes to their potential cars is the engine housed under the hood. This offering from Nissan features a 1.6-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) inline four engine. It achieves a moderate 109 hp at 6,000 rpm. It also has a max torque of 107 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm. Looking at the numbers, this is by no means the fastest or most powerful car from Nissan, but it’s not intended to be. The Versa Hatchback has enough power to be fun to drive, but it’s more of a sensible car.

Of course, with a car of this size, the fuel economy is the real star of the show. The Nissan Versa Note uses regular fuel and gets an impressive 31 mpg. For driving on the highway, you can expect 39 mpg. To put that into perspective, that’s a full 334.8 miles in the city on a full tank and 421.2 on the highway.

This makes the Versa Hatchback the perfect car for anyone who wants to go on long drives without having to refuel too often. Of course, it also saves money at the gas pump.

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The Nissan Versa Note Is Reliable

Hatchbacks are supposed to be reliable. This goes with the whole practical car aesthetic these cars have. Nissan understood this in designing the Versa Note, so this car can be trusted. According to repairpal.com, it has a 4 out of 5 reliability rating. This makes it the 11th most reliable subcompact car out of 21. Also, it is reported that the average annual repair cost is $445, which is considered excellent in terms of ownership costs.

The average owner cost for subcompact cars is $456, and the average for all vehicles is $652 annually. Typically, the Versa Note only needs to be taken into the shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.3 times a year. The average for all vehicles is 0.4.

Drivers can also expect this car to last about 200,000 miles. That means you could have it for up to 13 years if it is driven up to 15,000 miles a year. Of course, this depends on how well the Nissan Versa Hatchback is taken care of. Regular maintenance is necessary for a vehicle to reach its full expected life.

This also makes it important for people looking for used Nissan Versa Hatchbacks to do their research. The last thing you’d want is to find one of these bad boys that haven’t been properly taken care of. This will cause you to spend much more money on maintenance than these cars usually require.

Another truly great thing about the 2019 Nissan Versa Note is the price. When it was new, this ride was priced under $17,000 for the base model. Of course, there were packages buyers could add. All of the optional upgrades were fairly cost-effective, with the most expensive being the addition of 15-inch black alloy wheels. This upgrade would cost the buyer an extra $520.

Of course, this car is mostly sold on the used market these days, which means the price will be significantly lower than the original price, for the most part. According to Kelly Blue Book, you can expect to pay between $12,000 and $16,000 for the pleasure of driving the Nissan Versa Hatchback.

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The Versa Is A Treasure

While this car may not fit everyone’s taste, it is a real winner when it comes to the price, reliability, and engine build. It’s a shame Nissan discontinued it in so many countries, but it makes sense. The subcompact car market is stacked with options. They felt it best to only sell the car in countries where it was popular. This allows them to continue making it, but to do so at a volume that makes great business sense. Hopefully, the day will come when you can buy new versions of it in more places.

Barnell Anderson is a writer from Louisiana, USA with a real passion for cars and motorcycles. His biggest areas of expertise are car history and concept cars. Barnell's favorite car is the Ford Mustang. He also wants to one day own a Tesla!