These days, few cars sticker for less than $20,000. The Nissan Versa is one of them, with the entry-level S trim ringing in at $17,075. The cheapest iteration of Nissan’s subcompact sedan is certainly no luxury car, but it’s also far better equipped than its low price suggests. Standard kit includes cruise control, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Like all Versas, the base S relies on a modest 122-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine for motivation. Unlike the higher-end SV and SR trims, though, the Versa S comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, which ought to allow the driver to make the most of the four-cylinder’s limited power. Opting for the available continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) adds $1670 to the bottom line.
