Meet The Most Affordable Car In Canada - 2025 Nissan Versa
Meet The Most Affordable Car In Canada - 2025 Nissan Versa
Posted on December 23, 2024
Are you looking for an affordable compact sedan that’s great for city life? Experience Toronto through the driver's seat of the 2025 Nissan Versa.
It’s a zippy car that is great on fuel economy, can fit up to five passengers, and offers great technology at a low price point. In fact, it’s one of the last standing low-cost passenger cars available for North Americans. Due to the retirement of the Kia Rio hatchback and the Mitsubishi Mirage’s 2024 demise in Canadian markets, the Nissan Versa takes the lead for the most cost-effective new car in Canada.
Let’s take a look at your new best friend, the 2025 Nissan Versa.
The 2025 Nissan Versa in Ice Blue Metallic
Introducing The 2025 Nissan Versa
This spunky compact sedan is perfect for those who need a small vehicle with a spacious interior. Not only can you fit up to 5 passengers, but you can also pack plenty of gear and groceries with available 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. Moreover, the Versa can offer up to 425 litres of available space with a low, wide opening for easy access.
Performance
Need to get somewhere quickly? The 2025 Nissan Versa has a 1.6 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that can deliver 122 horsepower, making it perfect for zippy trips in downtown Toronto. With a 41L fuel tank, this compact sedan has incredible fuel efficiency with a rating of 7.4/5.9 L/100KM (city/highway). For context, the Versa easily matches the fuel efficiency of more expensive competitors like the Toyota Corolla (7.4/5.4 L/100KM) and the Kia K4 LE (7.9/5.8 L/100KM).
The 2025 Nissan Versa in Grey Sky Pearl
Safety Tech
Nissan Canada prides itself on constantly advancing and improving technology to keep our drivers safe… and the Versa follows this trend. Although it’s one of the most affordable cars in Canada, it still has top-of-the-line technology like the Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and Cruise Control.
This safety suite has six advanced features designed to keep you safe on GTA roads, like:
- Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- High Beam Assist
The 2025 Nissan Versa in Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Speaking of safety, Versa’s digital backup camera can help you see behind you when you’re reversing. Additional features like Vehicle Dynamic Control can help sense over-and-under-steering and the Traction Control System can help keep your wheels from spinning out. (These are great features for cold Canadian winters and slippery roads!)
Read: Nissan's Safety Innovations: ProPILOT Assist and Safety Shield 360
Connectivity Tech
Although the 2025 Nissan Versa is less expensive upfront than many competitors, it doesn’t skimp out on the connectivity technology that you deserve.
Experience the following in your Nissan Versa:
- 7" Colour Touchscreen Display (8” touchscreen upgrade available)
- Wireless Charging
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Auto™
- 7" Advanced Drive-Assist® Display upgrade available
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
Most Affordable Cars in Canada
Let’s see where the Nissan Versa stands compared to other low-cost cars in Canada.
2025 Nissan Versa
Taking the place of the Mirage as the now most affordable new vehicle in Canada, the Versa has great perks for those looking for a small city car.
Base model starting price: $23,406 MSRP*
Highest trim level starting price: $26,556 MSRP
Models available: S, SV, SR
Car style: Compact Sedan
Fuel efficiency: 7.4/5.9 L/100KM (city/highway)
Cargo capacity: 425 L
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
Looking for a bigger sedan? Check out the 2025 Nissan Sentra, which is now available for sale at Woodbine Nissan here.
Hyundai Elantra (2025)
This competitive low-cost sedan has four trim levels and competitive fuel efficiency compared to the Versa, but it has slightly less cargo capacity.
Base model starting price: $24,803 MSRP
Highest trim level starting price: $33,903 MSRP
Models available: Essential, Preferred, Luxury, N-Line Ultimate
Car style: Sedan
Fuel efficiency: 7.3/5.7 L/100KM (city/highway)
Cargo capacity: 402 L
Kia K4 (2025)
Another compact sedan on the list, the Kia K4 replaces the now discontinued Kia Rio. With five trim levels, it’s an excellent choice for those who can spend more.
Base model starting price: $26,574 MSRP
Highest trim level starting price: $37,074 MSRP
Models available: LX, EX, EX+, CT-Line Turbo, CT-Line Turbo Limited
Car style: Compact Sedan
Fuel efficiency: 7.9/5.8 L/100KM (city/highway)
Cargo capacity: 413 L
Toyota Corolla (2025)
The Corolla is an option if you’re looking for a hybrid vehicle. The price does increase significantly for hybrid models, but the fuel efficiency also improves. The most affordable option is the 2025 Toyota Corolla L CVT.
Base model starting price: $26,898.96 MSRP
Highest trim level starting price: $39,558.92 MSRP
Models available: L CVT, LE CVT, SE CVT, LE, LE AWD, SE AWD, XSE CVT, XSE AWD
Car style: Compact Sedan
Fuel efficiency: 7.4/5.7 L/100KM (city/highway)
Cargo capacity: 371 L
Want to see other cheap cars in Canada? Check out this list from Clutch here.
The Winner - 2025 Nissan Versa
The 2025 Nissan Versa is the winner with the lowest starting price point. Its most expensive trim option is still less than the base model Toyota Corolla! Not only does the Versa have great fuel efficiency, but it beats out all competitors listed here in terms of cargo capacity as well.
Shop the 2025 Nissan Versa Today
If you’re looking for a cost-effective vehicle, Woodbine Nissan has you covered. From the Rogue to the Sentra, we have some great options for you. Chat with our team about the 2025 Nissan Versa here.