The 2025 Nissan Versa® is a compact sedan built around a front-engine, Front-Wheel Drive layout, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a trim structure that includes S, SV, and SR grades. Its specifications emphasize practical mechanical engineering, defined transmission choices, structured safety content, and cabin features that support everyday driving needs. The model pairs a naturally aspirated engine with either a 5-speed manual transmission on the S grade or a D-step Xtronic transmission on select configurations. It also includes standard driver-assistance systems, LED lighting, five-passenger seating, and trim-specific technology features.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® uses the HR16DE engine, a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder unit with 1,598 cc of displacement. Nissan specifies a dual overhead cam design, a transverse orientation, and aluminum construction for both the block and cylinder head. The engine produces 122 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Its bore and stroke measure 78.0 mm by 83.6 mm, and its compression ratio is 10.4:1. The maximum engine speed is 6,500 rpm, and the engine operates on regular unleaded fuel.

The HR16DE engine uses a naturally aspirated induction system and sequential multi-point fuel injection. Nissan specifies a dual-injector-per-cylinder fuel delivery arrangement, giving the engine a clearly defined injection layout. The valvetrain uses four valves per cylinder and includes a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System for both intake and exhaust operation. This timing system supports the engine’s mechanical control strategy across different operating conditions. The engine also uses an oxygen sensor with a catalyzer and carries Tier 3-Bin30 EPA and LEV3-SULEV30 CARB emission certification levels.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® uses an electronic direct ignition system with platinum-tipped spark plugs. Its electrical system includes a 12-volt starter, a 2.1 kW, 150-amp alternator, and a 60 Ah battery. Nissan specifies a combination of engine mounts that includes a solid left-hand mount, a fluid-filled right-hand mount, and a solid rear mount. The exhaust system uses a single layout with main and secondary mufflers.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® uses a front-engine, Front-Wheel Drive configuration across the lineup. The S grade offers a 5-speed manual transmission as standard equipment, while the D-step Xtronic transmission is optional on S. The Xtronic transmission is standard on SV and SR, which gives those grades a consistent automatic transmission specification. The drivetrain layout directs engine output to the front wheels and aligns with the sedan’s compact packaging. The transmission choice also affects the EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for the model.

The 5-speed manual transmission uses individual gear ratios for each forward gear. Its first gear ratio is 3.727:1, second gear is 2.047:1, third gear is 1.392:1, fourth gear is 1.029:1, and fifth gear is 0.820:1. The manual transmission uses a 3.545:1 reverse ratio and a 4.214:1 final drive ratio. The D-step Xtronic transmission uses a ratio range from 4.006 to 0.550. Its reverse ratio is 3.771:1, and its final drive ratio is 3.754:1.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® has a 10.8-gallon fuel tank and carries an EPA compact classification. With the 5-speed manual transmission, EPA-estimated fuel economy measures 27 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. With the Xtronic transmission, EPA-estimated fuel economy measures 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined. The fuel tank capacity and EPA estimates define the sedan’s efficiency characteristics within its available transmission lineup.

_{Disclaimer: *2025 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 27 City MPG / 35 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG for Versa® with Manual Transmission. 32 City MPG / 40 Highway MPG / 35 Combined MPG for Versa with Xtronic CVT®. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.}

The 2025 Nissan Versa® uses a unibody structure built primarily from corrosion-resistant steel. This body and chassis layout supports the sedan’s compact dimensions, five-passenger cabin, and Front-Wheel Drive mechanical configuration. Nissan pairs the structure with electric power-assisted steering, a front independent strut suspension, a rear torsion beam suspension, and a braking system that combines front discs with rear drums. These systems establish the functional foundation for steering response, ride control, braking performance, and maneuverability.

The electric power-assisted steering system uses an overall ratio of 16.8:1. It has 2.64 turns lock-to-lock and a 34.8-foot turning diameter. The S and SV grades use a three-spoke urethane steering wheel, while SR uses a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Cruise control switches, audio switches, and Bluetooth® switches are included on the steering wheel. The front suspension uses an independent strut design with twin-tube shock absorbers and a 21.0-mm stabilizer bar, while the rear suspension uses a torsion beam layout with twin-tube shock absorbers.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® uses vented disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The front brake rotors measure 10.02 inches in diameter and 0.87 inches in thickness. The rear drums measure 8.0 inches in diameter. Anti-lock Braking System, Brake Assist, and electronic brake force distribution are standard equipment. The parking brake uses a hand-brake lever positioned in the center console.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® includes exterior equipment that varies by S, SV, and SR grade. All models include laminated windshield glass, body-color front and rear bumpers, LED headlights with LED signature lamps for low and high beams, automatic headlight on and off functionality, and a center high-mount stop light. The lineup uses trim-specific wheels, tires, mirror designs, grille finishes, door handle finishes, and rear spoiler availability. The exterior equipment also supports visibility, tire awareness, and basic vehicle functionality.

The S grade includes 15 x 6.5-inch steel wheels with covers and 195/65R15 all-season tires. The S grade can also be equipped with 16 x 6.0-inch machined-finish aluminum-alloy wheels and 205/55R16 all-season tires through available equipment. The SV grade includes 16 x 6.0-inch machined-finish aluminum-alloy wheels and 205/55R16 all-season tires as standard. The SR grade includes 17 x 6.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and 205/50R17 all-season tires. All grades include a trunk-mounted T125/70D15 spare tire and Easy-Fill Tire Alert, while SV and SR include Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire pressure display.

The S and SV grades use a chrome grille, while the SR uses a dark chrome grille. The S grade includes black power-adjustable remote sideview mirrors and resin black exterior door handles. The SV grade adds body-color heated sideview mirrors and body-color exterior door handles. The SR grade includes black painted heated sideview mirrors with integrated side turn signals, body-color exterior door handles, and a body-color trunk lid spoiler.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® provides seating for five passengers and uses trim-specific seating materials. The S grade uses cloth seating, the SV grade uses upgraded cloth fabric, and the SR grade uses SR fabric with interior trim and accents. Every grade includes a 6-way manual driver’s seat and a 4-way manual passenger’s seat. The SR grade adds heated front seats as standard equipment. The cabin layout emphasizes practical seating, useful storage points, and trim-based convenience content.

The S grade includes a fixed rear seat as standard, with a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat available through package content. The SV and SR grades include the 60/40 split fold-down rear seat as standard equipment. Front-row measurements include 39.5 inches of headroom, 44.5 inches of legroom, 50.9 inches of hip room, and 53.1 inches of shoulder room. Second-row measurements include 36.3 inches of headroom, 31.0 inches of legroom, 50.1 inches of hip room, and 53.6 inches of shoulder room. Passenger compartment volume measures 88.9 cubic feet, while cargo volume measures 14.7 cubic feet on S and 15.0 cubic feet on SV and SR.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® includes Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, power windows with a driver-side one-touch auto-down feature, and power door locks with a driver-side switch. It also includes two front cupholders, two front-door bottle holders, a remote trunk release lever, a 12-volt power outlet, a glove compartment, a day and night rearview mirror, and a driver's footrest. Additional standard cabin features include front door pockets, illuminated entry, a driver’s visor vanity mirror, front map lights, and a door-linked map light. Push-button start is standard on SV and SR, while Intelligent Key® is standard on SV. The SR grade adds Intelligent Key with a door request switch and automatic temperature control.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® includes technology features that support connectivity, audio access, vehicle information, and driver convenience. The S and SV grades use a 7-inch color touchscreen display audio system, while SR uses an 8-inch color touchscreen display audio system. Streaming audio via Bluetooth® and Siri® Eyes Free are standard across the lineup. The audio system includes four AM/FM speakers on S and SV and six AM/FM speakers on SR.

NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is optional on S and standard on SV and SR. SiriusXM® Radio is standard on SV and SR, with the subscription required and sold separately. A wireless charging pad is also standard on SV and SR. NissanConnect® Services and Wi-Fi hotspot capability are standard on SR. USB port count varies by trim, with three ports on S and SV and four ports on SR.

The Versa includes an analog speedometer, analog tachometer, analog fuel level gauge, service engine light, tire pressure warning, digital clock in the radio, and ABS warning light. A shift position indicator is standard, except on the S grade equipped with the manual transmission. SV and SR include a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display. Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and RearView Monitor are standard across the lineup. Intelligent Driver Alertness and Rear Door Alert are standard on SV and SR.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® includes a broad group of safety, security, restraint, and driver-assistance features. The sedan combines passive protection systems with active technologies designed to support braking, stability, traction, visibility, and driver awareness. Nissan equips the Versa with several standard safety systems across all grades and adds select monitoring technologies on SV and SR.

The Nissan Advanced Air Bag System includes driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags provide front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection. Front seat belts use 3-point ELR operation, with ALR for the passenger position, while rear seat belts use 3-point ALR/ELR operation. Front seating positions include seat belts with pretensioners, load limiters, and adjustable upper anchors, and rear seat belt pretensioners are standard. The Versa also includes a LATCH system for two outboard rear seating positions, three child-seat upper tether anchors on the rear parcel shelf, child safety rear door locks, and an emergency inside trunk release.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® includes zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones, an energy-absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases and safety stops, and pipe-style steel side-door guard beams. Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System are standard, along with a shift interlock system on Xtronic-equipped models. Security equipment includes a tamper-proof door lock key cylinder, Vehicle Security System, and immobilizer. Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, and High Beam Assist are standard. Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are standard on SV and SR.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® has compact exterior dimensions with trim-specific differences in selected measurements. The wheelbase measures 103.1 inches, the overall length measures 177.0 inches, and the overall width measures 68.5 inches across the lineup. Overall height measures 57.5 inches on S and SV and 57.7 inches on SR. Track width varies by grade, with S measuring 59.8 inches front and 60.2 inches rear, SV measuring 59.6 inches front and 60.0 inches rear, and SR measuring 59.3 inches front and 59.6 inches rear. The coefficient of drag measures 0.32 on S and SV and 0.29 on SR.

Curb weight varies by drivetrain and grade. The S grade with the 5-speed manual transmission has a curb weight of 2,599 pounds. The S grade with Xtronic has a curb weight of 2,652 pounds, while SV weighs 2,671 pounds and SR weighs 2,717 pounds. Weight distribution is 60 percent front and 40 percent rear. Gross vehicle weight rating is 3,523 pounds for the S manual configuration and 3,624 pounds for the Xtronic-equipped S, SV, and SR configurations.

The 2025 Nissan Versa® lineup includes S, SV, and SR grades with defined equipment differences. The S grade establishes the lineup with the 1.6-liter engine, Front-Wheel Drive, the standard 5-speed manual transmission, available Xtronic transmission, LED lighting, standard safety technologies, and essential cabin features. The SV grade adds standard Xtronic transmission, 16-inch machined-finish aluminum-alloy wheels, upgraded cloth fabric, push-button start, Intelligent Key®, individual tire pressure display, a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, wireless charging, and additional driver-assistance content. The SR grade adds 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 205/50R17 all-season tires, SR fabric with interior trim and accents, heated front seats, automatic temperature control, Intelligent Cruise Control, an 8-inch touchscreen, NissanConnect® Services, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and a body-color trunk lid spoiler. The S Plus Package is available on S and includes NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, a 60/40 split rear seat, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Our team can help shoppers review the 2025 Nissan Versa® through a test drive that highlights its 1.6-liter engine, Front-Wheel Drive layout, steering system, suspension design, and braking technologies. We can also walk through its touchscreen audio systems, NissanConnect® compatibility, smartphone integration, driver displays, and available Wi-Fi hotspot functionality. A test drive gives drivers time to evaluate cabin comfort, seating layout, cargo access, visibility, handling, and trim-specific equipment on S, SV, and SR models. Our team can also explain the safety and driver-assistance features, including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, and available Blind Spot Warning. Schedule a test drive with Dave Solon Nissan near Fountain, CO, to experience the 2025 Nissan Versa® and review its performance, technology, comfort, handling, and safety features in person.