Key Features of the 2025 Nissan Versa

Nissan Safety Shield® 360

Nissan Safety Shield® 360 is an integral part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility® and includes available features that help monitor in front of you, behind you, and on either side, and can step in to help keep you out of trouble. The suite’s aim is simple: add confidence to every mile by supporting your awareness and response. On the Versa lineup, you’ll find key elements like Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Warning on select trims, enhancing your sense of control in stop-and-go traffic and highway cruising alike. The visual and audible alerts are intuitive, the interventions feel natural, and the overall experience is one of calm competence—exactly what you want when streets get busy, or visibility is limited. It’s a safety-forward approach that complements your attentiveness, never tries to replace it, and makes the Versa feel like a partner in the drive.

Xtronic CVT®

The available Xtronic CVT® is tuned for smoothness and smart efficiency, helping the Versa maintain optimal engine output while minimizing noise and vibration. You’ll appreciate its calm character across town and its relaxed nature on longer stretches, where it helps the 1.6-liter engine find that sweet spot between response and economy. Drop into traffic gaps confidently, merge with ease, and enjoy the way this transmission avoids the gear-hunting sensation of some automatics. The result is a connected, composed drive with fewer interruptions and more of that effortless flow that defines a well-engineered compact sedan.

Roomy Interior and Trunk Space

Versa’s thoughtful interior packaging pays off the moment you open the door. Smart seat contours and generous headroom contribute to comfort across both rows, while door openings make entry and exit smooth, even in tight parking. The trunk is impressively usable, with a wide opening and the depth you want for everyday cargo—groceries, sports bags, small furniture boxes, and everything in between. That balance of compact exterior dimensions and meaningful interior space is a Versa hallmark, and it makes a big difference when you’re juggling errands, commuting with co-workers, or heading out for a quick road trip with friends.

NissanConnect® with Apple CarPlay® Integration

Technology should simplify life, not complicate it. With available NissanConnect® and Apple CarPlay® integration, your compatible iPhone® experience comes with you—contacts, favorite messaging apps, Apple Music® playlists, and Apple Maps right on the touchscreen. If equipped, a 3-year Premium trial is available with the NissanConnect® Services Premium package, expanding your support with connected features that bring added convenience and peace of mind. Pair that with the available Wireless Charger, and you can keep your cabin clutter-free and your phone powered without fuss. The interface is intuitive, the response is quick, and the everyday benefit is real: you stay informed, entertained, and focused.

1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder

Under the hood, Versa’s 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine delivers 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque—numbers that translate into confident urban maneuvering and easygoing highway travel. The engine’s tuning favors responsiveness at typical city speeds while providing steady passing power on multi-lane stretches. It’s a combination that feels right-sized for the car and right-sized for daily driving, complementing the chassis’ balance and the Xtronic CVT®’s smoothness. Factor in Nissan’s attention to NVH (noise, vibration, harshness), and you get a serene, refined feel uncommon in this class.