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Nissan Versa III (facelift 2022) 1.6 (122 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Versa:
Nissan Versa is an automobile nameplate used by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan in the Americas for the following models:
According to a Nissan press release in 2008, "versa" is short for "versatile space" meant to imply the spaciousness of the interior and configurable cargo arrangements.
Nissan has discontinued the Versa for the U. S. market after the 2025 model year, with production ending in December 2025. No 2026 model will be available stateside, ending its run as America's cheapest new car under $20,000. Nissan cites its product strategy shift toward higher-margin vehicles like the Sentra and Kicks....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (facelift 2022) Overview:
Nissan Versa (III (facelift 2022)). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1179 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6L engine with a manual transmission offers a more engaging driving experience than the CVT, providing better driver control, though still focused on practicality rather than outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy, though slightly less efficient than the CVT version, it remains competitive for a compact sedan equipped with a manual gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy across both powertrain options
- • Affordable starting price and low running costs
- • Spacious interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Reliable and proven HR16DE powertrain
- • Refreshed exterior styling with modern touches
Cons:
- • Underwhelming acceleration, particularly with the CVT
- • Basic interior materials in lower trims
- • No all-wheel-drive option available
- • Rear drum brakes on some trim levels
- • CVT can be noisy under hard acceleration
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: August, 2019 - October, 2022).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Versa |
| Generation: | III (facelift 2022) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | October, 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HR16DE [Same engine] More details about the engine HR16DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, CVTCS |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Tier 3-Bin30 (EPA) / LEV3-SULE |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 131.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1179 |
| Max. weight: | 1570 |
| Max load: | 391 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 416 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4496 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2619 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1519 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 254.51x22.1 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 203.2 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15; 6.0J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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