On the Dash:
- The Versa’s exit removes the last new vehicle priced under $20,000 from the U.S. market.
- Nissan’s new entry-level pricing now starts at more than $23,000, reflecting broader industry shifts away from ultra-low-cost cars.
- The Versa will continue production for international markets, underscoring the model’s viability outside the U.S.
Nissan has discontinued the Versa in the U.S., marking the end of sales for the last new car in the country with a base price under $20,000. This decision further reduces affordable options for new-car buyers.
Earlier this year, Nissan announced it would stop importing the manual-transmission version of the Versa. The automaker confirmed that production of the entire Versa line in the U.S. ended in December 2025 as part of its broader product strategy.
Josh Clifton, senior manager of product communications at Nissan, noted that the company remains committed to offering affordable vehicles through models such as the Sentra, Altima, and the Kicks compact SUV.
With the Versa no longer available, Nissan’s least expensive U.S. offerings now start at mid-$23,000. The redesigned 2026 Sentra starts at $23,845, while the updated Kicks starts at $23,925. The Nissan Leaf, starting at $31,485, is still the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle.
Nevertheless, Nissan will continue to manufacture the Versa in Mexico for export markets, where it remains a strong seller and leads the compact sedan segment in several countries.
