@@cubs1908wsc I use the handbrake constantly in my 2010 VW Golf 5-speed, to help on hill starts. I can't imagine trying to do that with an electronic hand brake.
Thanks again for 1.6l 5-speed content. That's what's in my Mexican Kicks, which I finally took on a decent road-trip. No problem passing on high-altitude grades as long as you let it rev. You're right about the seats. We were more comfortable than in my last car, a 2016 Golf. Plenty quiet and the cruise control works well.
Even though I'd be shunned by the local anti-CVT crowd (😂), I just replaced my 21 SR that was totaled with an identical 24. I love your videos and back in 21, there were very limited sources of info on the Versa, so they were very helpful. After two years with the 21, I couldn't think of a single reason to not go back in the same direction.
I can’t wait for ours to come in. I had to buy it while in transit because all the others were selling fast and could never find one available. And I absolutely refused to buy a CVT version!! It’s been a long time since I drove a car but we need something that my wife and I can use for a commuter and gas saver. Love the content.
I found a new 2024 Versa S 5MT locally 15 minutes away at a dealer, I wish I would've hold off on buying my 2024 Honda civic hatch sport with a 2.OL N/A 6MT back in September and bought this instead but when I was looking for a new Manual N/A car back then this somehow flew under my radar.
@@abraham3981 we have had ours a little over a month now. We have put 2k miles on it and we love it. It really is a fun little car to drive and we are averaging 39mpg. For $19k you really can’t beat this car for a run around car.
I've had mine for about 7 or 8 months and my experience has been the same right down to the one grind going into 3rd gear one time early on. It's just such a good all around car and such a pleasure to drive. It's cheap enough that you aren't going to stress about minor dings and scratches, no one wants to car jack you for it and even if they did they won't know how to drive manual, but it's got all the basic creature comforts covered. The car also feels zippy. People rag on the Versa for being slow and underpowered, but in a lot of ways it's "accessibly" fast. By which I mean, let's say I had a Hellcat, if I drove it aggressively I'd be stressed about attracting the wrong kind of attention (from cops and thugs) besides shredding my tires and having to prematurely replace them. If I had an EV, same concern with tire wear plus the added concern of range anxiety shooting up as EV batteries deplete that much faster if you're driving fast. Or take any number of SUVs that are faster than the Versa on paper. If I had a Honda CRV, it's one or two seconds quicker to 60, but IMO it would feel rather irresponsible of me to be flooring it in some big unwieldy SUV, and stressing the hell out of the CVT (which SUVs pretty much all have these days, and CVTs don't like harsh acceleration and tend to take a lot of wear and tear especially in heavier vehicles, when driving aggressively, due to heat buildup and whatnot). Also many new cars have tech in the engines that aren't very "tried and true" unlike the 1.6 which they've been making for quite a while now, and sticking with the CRV example, that 1.5 turbo and many engines like it, have all kinds of unintended consequences like oil dilution, that happens from trying to squeeze too much power out of too small a block. Not to say that the manual Versa is a race car by any stretch but it's just rather inviting to "race" it around, and feel like you're doing something without even necessarily breaking the speed limit, and plus the car is rather lightweight and nimble, and small enough that you can squeeze it through gaps in traffic, fit in tight parking spots, yet it feels rather roomy inside and with that big trunk (especially for a "subcompact"). If I get rid of mine, it would probably only be to go and buy another manual Versa. Rumor has it they're ending the Versa after 2025, I'm hoping they go out with a bang at least and spruce up the final model- in which case I might be tempted to trade mine in for it. The 2024 is too "samey" for me to consider that atm.
Thanks for sharing! I've had several comments on my Versa videos about the one time grind. Many people have that. I never could figure out why! As for discontinuing the Versa, I heard they plan to replace it and the Maxima, Altima with an electric sedan. I think that's a very bad move!
This also goes to show you that car manufacturers can have all these features and not have to jack the price up. If Nissan can do it so can the others. Just shows how the other manufacturers are using these obviously cheap to install features as justification to jack the price up. The greed will eventually catch up to them.
Do you have any advice on how to get up to speed quickly from a stop? I love the car (just bought a 2024) but feel like I'm not great at accelerating from a stop to about 25mph. Like getting from 1st to 2nd especially feels laggy. Do you have recommendations on what speed or rpm I should be shifting from 1st to 2nd? Thanks and love your videos. Very informative and helpful!
The Versa was kryptonite with that awful CVT, so the available manual transmission makes it very attractive as "low" price transportation. FWIW I prefer normal ignition keys in standards and automatics.
A very nice option having a manual, gas mileage, a real key and a reliable engine with a reasonable price tag.
Agreed
Don't forget manual hand brake!
@@cubs1908wsc I use the handbrake constantly in my 2010 VW Golf 5-speed, to help on hill starts. I can't imagine trying to do that with an electronic hand brake.
Thanks again for 1.6l 5-speed content. That's what's in my Mexican Kicks, which I finally took on a decent road-trip. No problem passing on high-altitude grades as long as you let it rev. You're right about the seats. We were more comfortable than in my last car, a 2016 Golf. Plenty quiet and the cruise control works well.
Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like another good Nissan product. Enjoyed the review!
Thanks!
A rare good product . Nissan makes trash but every once in a while they make a gem
Even though I'd be shunned by the local anti-CVT crowd (😂), I just replaced my 21 SR that was totaled with an identical 24. I love your videos and back in 21, there were very limited sources of info on the Versa, so they were very helpful. After two years with the 21, I couldn't think of a single reason to not go back in the same direction.
They sell way more CVTs than manuals, so there's plenty of people who don't mind them
I can’t wait for ours to come in. I had to buy it while in transit because all the others were selling fast and could never find one available. And I absolutely refused to buy a CVT version!! It’s been a long time since I drove a car but we need something that my wife and I can use for a commuter and gas saver. Love the content.
Glad you enjoy my videos and congrats on the new Versa!
I found a new 2024 Versa S 5MT locally 15 minutes away at a dealer, I wish I would've hold off on buying my 2024 Honda civic hatch sport with a 2.OL N/A 6MT back in September and bought this instead but when I was looking for a new Manual N/A car back then this somehow flew under my radar.
@@abraham3981 we have had ours a little over a month now. We have put 2k miles on it and we love it. It really is a fun little car to drive and we are averaging 39mpg. For $19k you really can’t beat this car for a run around car.
@@abraham3981 You might not do too bad on a trade and be able to pocket some money in the process
@@youtoobe169 You are right, unfortunately the local one they had available here sold and it was a silver metallic color which I like.
I've had mine for about 7 or 8 months and my experience has been the same right down to the one grind going into 3rd gear one time early on. It's just such a good all around car and such a pleasure to drive. It's cheap enough that you aren't going to stress about minor dings and scratches, no one wants to car jack you for it and even if they did they won't know how to drive manual, but it's got all the basic creature comforts covered.
The car also feels zippy. People rag on the Versa for being slow and underpowered, but in a lot of ways it's "accessibly" fast. By which I mean, let's say I had a Hellcat, if I drove it aggressively I'd be stressed about attracting the wrong kind of attention (from cops and thugs) besides shredding my tires and having to prematurely replace them. If I had an EV, same concern with tire wear plus the added concern of range anxiety shooting up as EV batteries deplete that much faster if you're driving fast. Or take any number of SUVs that are faster than the Versa on paper. If I had a Honda CRV, it's one or two seconds quicker to 60, but IMO it would feel rather irresponsible of me to be flooring it in some big unwieldy SUV, and stressing the hell out of the CVT (which SUVs pretty much all have these days, and CVTs don't like harsh acceleration and tend to take a lot of wear and tear especially in heavier vehicles, when driving aggressively, due to heat buildup and whatnot). Also many new cars have tech in the engines that aren't very "tried and true" unlike the 1.6 which they've been making for quite a while now, and sticking with the CRV example, that 1.5 turbo and many engines like it, have all kinds of unintended consequences like oil dilution, that happens from trying to squeeze too much power out of too small a block.
Not to say that the manual Versa is a race car by any stretch but it's just rather inviting to "race" it around, and feel like you're doing something without even necessarily breaking the speed limit, and plus the car is rather lightweight and nimble, and small enough that you can squeeze it through gaps in traffic, fit in tight parking spots, yet it feels rather roomy inside and with that big trunk (especially for a "subcompact").
If I get rid of mine, it would probably only be to go and buy another manual Versa. Rumor has it they're ending the Versa after 2025, I'm hoping they go out with a bang at least and spruce up the final model- in which case I might be tempted to trade mine in for it. The 2024 is too "samey" for me to consider that atm.
Thanks for sharing! I've had several comments on my Versa videos about the one time grind. Many people have that. I never could figure out why! As for discontinuing the Versa, I heard they plan to replace it and the Maxima, Altima with an electric sedan. I think that's a very bad move!
Another feature to note is you can program a 2022 Versa OEM blade key for keyless entry and it works perfect except the trunk popper
That's interesting! I will have to look into that
@@youtoobe169 let me know if you have any questions I'm more than happy to help.
This also goes to show you that car manufacturers can have all these features and not have to jack the price up. If Nissan can do it so can the others. Just shows how the other manufacturers are using these obviously cheap to install features as justification to jack the price up. The greed will eventually catch up to them.
It already has!
3500 rpm at over 70 mph isnt too bad for highway driving, speed limit is 65-70 anyway.
It's actually pretty quiet on the highway, even with the higher RPMs.
Do you have any advice on how to get up to speed quickly from a stop? I love the car (just bought a 2024) but feel like I'm not great at accelerating from a stop to about 25mph. Like getting from 1st to 2nd especially feels laggy. Do you have recommendations on what speed or rpm I should be shifting from 1st to 2nd? Thanks and love your videos. Very informative and helpful!
I made a video about acceleration, maybe it will help ua-cam.com/video/aDnIaH0RBMA/v-deo.html
@@youtoobe169 Thanks!
The Versa was kryptonite with that awful CVT, so the available manual transmission makes it very attractive as "low" price transportation. FWIW I prefer normal ignition keys in standards and automatics.
I would never buy one with the CVT, and I do like the old school nature of this car including the old fashioned key
How is the clutch grab point and feel? Does the clutch grab in the middle of the pedal travel?
The clutch grabs at the very top of the pedal travel and its super light and easy. It's nice for easy daily drives.
It is very intuitive. It's low in the travel and nicely progressive.
Is it true the S doesn't have Android auto and Apple carplay?
It does not have those, but it does have Siri Eyes Free
Does it have hill assist?
Yes, but it's brief
Your RPMs are too low, you gotta have them over 4000rpm or your muffler bearings are going to fail
Agreed! Even over 5000 RPMs!