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What's New for 2025?
Aside from standard LED headlights for the S and SV trims, the Versa carries over unchanged.
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"If your heart is set on a subcompact sedan, the Versa remains a decent example of the breed, but we should point out that the base price here is for the five-speed manual transmission; if you want the automatic, you're looking at about $19k to start. In our view, even that modest sum is too much to spend on a new Versa when you could have a certified pre-owned Sentra, say, for the same price."—Ranked #1 out of 2 Subcompact Sedans
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Nissan Versa that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The base Versa comes with the only five-speed manual transmission you'll see on a new-car test drive in 2025. But given how little power the engine makes and how light the car is, the stick-shift Versa's fuel economy is frankly disappointing.
The starting price for the Versa lineup is a bit sneaky, as you can see, because it assumes you want the five-speed manual transmission, which you probably don't. To get the CVT automatic, you'll pay significantly more up front. At least you'll make some of that back at the pump, as the CVT is more fuel-efficient, but $19k for the cheapest automatic Versa feels a bit dear.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Versa, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Versa specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Versa 1.6 Manual Transmission | $17,190 | Gas | 30 | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft |
| 2025 Nissan Versa 1.6 Automatic Transmission | $18,990 | Gas | 35 | 122 hp | 114 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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