1. 2017 Nissan Versa Note Owners Manual

You Won’t Like. No sporty model with significantly upgraded handling.

Motor Trend reviews the 2017 Nissan Versa Note where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety. No manual option.

No manual option New for 2017 including the automaker’s V-Motion grille, revised headlights and taillights, and new front fascia, while the SR trim’s rear fascia is now standard across the board. Also gave the Versa Note S Plus and SV models new wheel covers, while the SL trim gets new 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Versa Note gets larger cupholders, a second 12-volte outlet (SV, SR, SL), and a relocated USB port. Vehicle Summary The subcompact Note hatchback slots next to the Versa sedan and below the compact Sentra, midsize Altima, and semi-premium Maxima in the automaker’s passenger car lineup. Overview Power for the comes from a 1.6-liter I-4 making 109 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque mated exclusively to a CVT with D-step Logic Control for simulated shifts for a more natural feel.

The Versa Note is EPA-rated 31/39/34 mpg city/highway/combined. Base S Plus and SV models ride on 15-inch steel wheels with covers, while SR and SL ride on unique 16-inch alloy wheels. The sporty SR model adds fog lights, rear spoiler, body-color side sills, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, machine-faced wheels, seats withsuede-like inserts, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The top-spec SL trim adds NissanConnectSM with Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, Mobile Apps, 5.8-inch color touchscreen, SiriusXM, Traffic and Travel Link, Around View Monitor multi-camera system, heated front seats and side mirrors. Safety Although the Note hasn’t been fully tested by the NHTSA, the subcompact hatchback did earn three stars in the frontal crash and four stars in the rollover tests. The 2015 Versa Note has only been evaluated by the IIHS in the moderate front overlap test where it earned a Good rating. Active safety tech is limited to the standard Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control System and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and the available Easy-Fill Tire Alert and rearview camera. What We Think “After spending more than a year behind the wheel of our long-term Versa Note, I’ve grown to appreciate it for what it is and not hate it for the things it isn’t,” we said in our. “Let’s start with what it isn’t. Despite its somewhat racier-looking exterior bits, it definitely is not the sporty small hatchback you wish it was.

The most common complaints I heard about the Versa dealt with the lack of power and the whiney CVT” “You might think a small hatchback like the Versa would be fun to drive on a winding road. At least not out of the box. The SR comes equipped with the same skinny, low-rolling-resistance tires as the standard Versa hatch, which result in loads of tire squeal and a car that generally protests when asked to take a corner with any kind of speed.

The ride is on the stiff side for an economy car. You get the bounciness short-wheelbase cars are known for on the highway, and impacts can feel harsh at times” “You shouldn’t expect much from a subcompact car, but the bar keeps being raised by entrants like the, and others. The Versa Note is perfectly fine for getting from point A to point B, and it isn’t the worst you could do at this level by a long shot, but there are better options out there. At the outset of this long-term test, we hoped to find out whether the new Versa hatchback could improve the last-gen car’s mid-pack standing.

It’s still only a so-so pick, and that’s mostly because the competition just keeps getting better.” Cool Fact: The Nissan Versa Note has more rear-seat legroom than a sedan. Key Competitors:.

t. Recalls Recalls Recall ID#17V275000 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL Consequence In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall Date 2017-04-26 Description Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles.

The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Units Affected 509.

2017 Nissan Versa Note Overview It doesn’t offer much in the way of luxury or performance, but Nissan’s 2017 Versa Note subcompact hatchback is long on value, perfect for the urban-dwelling family on a budget. With seating for 5, this pint-size hatch matches its Versa sedan cousin (covered in a separate preview) in looks, features, and personality, while also adding in a little extra cargo space. There are no scheduled changes for the 2017 Versa Note, which underwent a comprehensive refresh inside and out for 2015. The trim lineup includes the S, S Plus, SV, SR, and top-shelf SL.

2017 Nissan Versa Note Owners Manual

Look for this little hatchback to boast a surprisingly roomy cabin, though cargo room is below the class average, with 18.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 38.3 cubic feet total. The 2017 Versa Note should offer a pleasant ride, but power and handling will likely leave a little to be desired. All versions are available only with front-wheel drive (FWD).

Like the Versa sedan, the Versa Note gets its grunt from a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant that puts out 109 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque. The entry-level S trim is only delivered with a 5-speed manual transmission, while all other editions get a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT achieves a healthy 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined, and the manual is good for 27/36/30-but these fuel-economy numbers may be tough to come by in real-world driving. One track test had the current Versa Note going from 0-60 mph in 10.4 seconds, a full 1.6 seconds slower than the considerably more potent Honda Fit. The Versa Note is admittedly less well-equipped than many of its competitors, with a cabin full of hard plastic and uninteresting interior accent materials.

Lower trims tend to scrimp on features, but you can get a brand-new Versa Note S for less than you’d pay for many similarly equipped used cars. Unfortunately, there's little in the way of interior soundproofing, no height adjustment for the driver’s seat, no split-folding rear seats in the S trim, and a tilt-only steering wheel, all of which may not stand out very much to more discriminating consumers. On the plus side, higher Versa Note trims include standard features like a rear-view camera, power-adjustable exterior mirrors, a rear spoiler, a touchscreen display, and satellite radio, while the flagship SL trim adds standard Bluetooth-integrated NissanConnect infotainment with destination downloads and smartphone apps. Among the options available on the SV, SR, and SL is a unique “Divide-n-Hide” adjustable cargo floor that allows smaller items such as purses or briefcases to be stashed out of sight below the floor itself while bulkier items are loaded above.

Standard safety features include front-disc/rear-drum antilock braking (ABS) and supplemental airbags on all trims; higher trims also boast standard front fog/driving lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and a remote antitheft alarm. The SL additionally packs Nissan’s Easy Fill tire-inflation alert system, which sounds the vehicle's horn when it senses you've reached the proper psi while inflating the tires. An available Around View Monitor (AVM) provides 360-degree camera coverage to aid difficult parking maneuvers. The National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) gives the current Versa Note lineup 4 out of 5 stars for overall crashworthiness. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), meantime, has awarded the Versa Note its highest score of Good on all tests except the small-overlap frontal-offset, where the Nissan received a worst possible score of Poor.

The IIHS also gives the current editions its second-highest score of Acceptable for ease of use on the government-mandated LATCH child-seat anchoring system. The 2017 Versa Note will challenge other entry-level vehicles like the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic, and Hyundai Accent in the small hatchback market, with each of these rivals offering more in the way of refinement and performance-though at a higher price. A further challenge comes in the form of Honda’s Fit, generally acknowledged as the best of the subcompact hatchback available here in the U.S.

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