The 2020 Nissan Versa Is Better Than Ever but More Expensive, Too

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• The all-new Nissan Versa sedan starts at $15,625 for the base model with a five-speed manual transmission.

• Choosing the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) adds $1670 to the base model's price; it's standard on higher trim levels.

• The 2020 Versa adds more technology and much better styling than the version it replaces, but the subcompact sedan now costs at least $2270 more than before.

Nissan says it doesn't care if the all-new 2020 Versa is the cheapest new car in America, because the company really just wants its smallest sedan to be the best value in America. Starting at $15,625, the redesigned Versa is in the running for that title with its smorgasbord of desirable and class-exclusive features.

While the Versa's base price still undercuts primary rivals such as the 2020 Hyundai Accent ($16,125) and the 2020 Toyota Yaris sedan ($16,645), the new Nissan costs at least $2270 more than the 2019 model it replaces. Those who want a Versa with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) will have to cough up another $1670 on the base model or spend even more for the higher SV and SR trim levels.

The SV model was previously the fanciest and best-selling Versa, but it becomes the middle child for 2020, with a starting price of $18,535. The only factory-installed option is a $395 premium paint color. Along with a standard CVT, every SV includes upgraded content such as larger 16-inch wheels and snazzier interior fabric, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert—all of which aren't available on the base S model.

The newly added SR moniker is now the top-of-the-line Versa, and pricing begins at $19,135. It boasts all the same goodies that are found on the SV model along with even more standard features, including 17-inch wheels, automatic climate control, and passive entry. It also offers the $300 Convenience package, which adds heated front seats and adaptive cruise control.

The 2020 Nissan Versa is now on sale in dealerships nationwide.

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