2016 Nissan Versa Note SV

The Versa Note is Nissan's subcompact hatchback, the practical cousin to the Versa sedan and a direct rival to the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. It's tuned for easy city driving, with light steering and a suspension that soaks up bumps without fuss. The hatchback body gives you a tall, square cargo area, and the rear seats fold flat to swallow bulky loads. Expect low running costs, with cheap insurance and simple maintenance that won't strain your budget. The SV is the middle trim in the Versa Note range, adding convenience items like keyless entry and cruise control that the base S lacks. Every Versa Note uses the same 1.6L I4 and automatic transmission, so the SV delivers the same unhurried but predictable acceleration around town.