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Motor Trend
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
The Cheapest Car In America Gets Slightly Less Affordable
If you're looking to get into a new car for less than $20,000 in the U.S., your options are dwindling. The Nissan Versa, a subcompact sedan that was the cheapest new car in America for the 2025 model year, was the last new car available for less than twenty grand. Note the use of past tense there—Nissan has dropped the entry-level Versa model, which cost $18,330 and was the only version of the Versa with a five-speed manual transmission. 0:00 / 0:00 Now, the Versa overall isn't going away—yet—even though it's the last subcompact sedan available in America. (You might still find a new Mitsubishi Mirage G4 on a dealer lot somewhere, but that sedan stopped being built after the 2024 model year, leaving the Versa alone in its segment.) Nissan is keeping the entry-level Versa S sedan around, but only with the automatic transmission that added $1,800 to the MSRP, meaning the Versa now starts at $21,130. It remains by far the most affordable thing that isn't an SUV in 2025—the next-most-affordable car is also made by Nissan, the $22,730 one-size-up Sentra—but without the price-leader stick-shift version, it's not as far ahead of the cheapest SUVs (such as the $21,650 Hyundai Venue or $21,895 Chevrolet Trax) you can buy anymore. Why'd Nissan kill off its cheapest car? Unfortunately, in today's tariff-laden automotive landscape and Nissan's need to cut costs, the 2025 Versa S with the five-speed stick shift likely just wasn't selling well enough to justify its existence. This news was brought to our attention via the Autopian, and we confirmed the news with Nissan. The beleaguered automaker states: 'We remain committed to offering a line-up that answers the evolving needs of customers and maintains Nissan's competitive edge. We are focusing on the most popular Versa grades that deliver the strongest business performance and are in line with what customers are looking for from this type of sedan.' While the Nissan drops the three-pedal option from the Versa, we must stress that. the S still remains the cheapest new car in America. It also means that the cheapest new car in America no longer costs less than $20,000. Let that sink in.
Car and Driver
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Report: Nissan Stops Production of the Manual-Transmission Versa
Nissan has halted production of the manual-transmission Versa, according to a report from Automotive News. The Versa five-speed is the most affordable car on sale in the U.S. for the 2025 model year, starting at just $18,330. Fewer than 5 percent of Versas sold last year had the manual gearbox, and the 25 percent tariff on the Mexico-made sedan seems to have been the final nail in the coffin. UPDATE 5/29/25, 1:27 p.m.: Nissan confirmed that production of the manual-transmission Versa S has ended, and that production continues for the rest of the Versa lineup. In a statement, Nissan said, "We are focusing on the most popular Versa grades that deliver the strongest business performance and are in line with what customers are looking for from this type of sedan." Manual transmissions are increasingly rare in new cars, having mostly found refuge in high-performance sports cars such as the Porsche 911 or Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Just a handful of affordable, mainstream models still let you row your own gears, and the five-speed-equipped Nissan Versa also held the special distinction of being the most affordable new car on the market. But now it appears that the manual-transmission Versa's time has come to an end, with Automotive News reporting that production of the Versa five-speed has stopped. The publication stated that a "person with knowledge of the matter" revealed that Nissan's factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is no longer assembling the manual-transmission Versa, although the CVT-equipped model continues in production. According to Automotive News, Nissan says the company is focusing on the "most popular" trims that have the "strongest business performance." We've reached out to Nissan for confirmation and will update this story when we've heard back. Nissan The reasons for killing off the Versa five-speed are likely twofold. For starters, very few people were opting for the Versa's DIY gearbox. Automotive News states that fewer than 5 percent of the 42,589 Versas sold last year had the five-speed transmission. That means only around 2000 Versas sold last year had the manual gearbox, already making it hard to justify keeping it around. But this tough business case for such a niche product was compounded by the 25 percent tariff on imported cars implemented by the Trump administration, which affects the Versa given its Mexican provenance. The manual-transmission Versa is the lowest-priced new car on the market for the 2025 model year, starting at $18,330, so a 25 percent tariff adds around $4500 to that price. While automakers might be able to absorb tariff costs on higher-priced vehicles while still returning a profit, the typically thin profit margins on affordable cars make such an increase far more damaging. Nissan previously projected that the tariffs could cost the automaker around $3.1 billion during the fiscal year that concludes next March. Nissan Removing the manual transmission will minimally affect sales while also simplifying the number of variants the Aguascalientes factory needs to produce, making the production process more efficient. While it's a shame to see another manual bite the dust, it's an understandable decision from Nissan, especially given the brand's recent financial troubles. With the manual transmission departing, the Versa will remain the most affordable car on the market, but its base price will likely rise to $20,130. But the Versa itself is not long for this world, expected to be discontinued within the next year as Nissan pares its sedan lineup from three models down to one. A next-generation Sentra is expected to grow in size to serve as a replacement for both the current Sentra and Altima, while the potential Versa customers will instead be directed to the $23,220 Kicks SUV. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Motor 1
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Last Five-Speed Manual Is Dead
Manual transmissions aren't as popular as they used to be, and now, buyers will have one fewer option going forward. Nissan has allegedly ended production of the manual-equipped Versa , killing off the cheapest car you can buy in America today, and the last five-speed on the market. An unnamed source 'with knowledge of the matter' revealed to Automotive News that the Japanese automaker has halted making the Versa with the five-speed manual at its Aguascalientes, Mexico, factory. Motor1 reached out to Nissan for a comment about the alleged production stoppage, and a spokesperson confirmed "Versa S manual production will cease, while the rest of the Versa lineup continues as usual." Nissan said in a statement to Motor1 : 'We remain committed to offering a line-up that answers the evolving needs of customers and maintains Nissan's competitive edge. We are focusing on the most popular Versa grades that deliver the strongest business performance and are in line with what customers are looking for from this type of sedan.' Photo by: Nissan Nissan only offered the manual transmission on the entry-level Versa S, which starts at $18,330 (all prices include the $1,140 destination charge) for 2025. However, with that spec apparently dead, the Versa S with a continuously-variable transmission is now the brand's cheapest offering, at $20,130. With new car prices remaining at an all-time high and the threat of tariffs potentially increasing the cost of many new vehicles Nissan's more affordable models have seen an explosion in sales. The Versa was up 156 percent through the first three months of 2025. The Sentra , Altima , and Kicks , which all start at under $30,000, were also all up by wide margins. Photo by: Nissan Despite the Versa's popularity, the manual only accounted for less than five percent of the model's total sales according to Automotive News , and this could be the first sign things are coming to an end for the Versa model. There's speculation that Nissan will completely discontinue the Versa after the 2025 model year , replacing it with an electric sedan, but details are murky. That rumor started when Versa sales were struggling, but the market has changed, with the price of new cars only creeping upward. It seems that consumers do want cheap offerings, but don't want to shift their own gears. While the Versa was the last five-speed manual vehicle on sale in America, there are still plenty of six-speed options still available . Nissan Is Going Through Some Things: Nissan Might Sell Its Home to Survive: Report The Nissan Sentra Might Soon Be an American-Made Sedan Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Automotive News Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Texas DPS: 6 apprehended after pursuit near UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Six people were apprehended after a failed traffic stop ended in a pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on Tuesday morning, May 27, near the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The preliminary investigation shows that shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, a Texas DPS trooper spotted a black Nissan Versa on Paisano Drive and tried to pull it over for a violation. However, the driver didn't stop and fled from the trooper, DPS said. During the pursuit, the rear tire was disabled with stop sticks, but the car continued toward Loop 375, DPS said. DPS said another trooper used the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), causing the car to hit a concrete barrier before stopping on Loop 375 near Spur 1966. That's alongside UTEP. All occupants were apprehended. The driver was taken into custody by DPS, and U.S. Border Patrol took the five other passengers, suspected to be undocumented migrants, DPS said. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jackson police arrest two additional suspects in shooting death of 19-year-old on Holden Street
Jackson police arrested two additional suspects in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Zephaniah Thompson, according to a Friday, May 23, press release. The shooting occurred between 4 and 4:30 p.m. on May 7 in the 300 block of Holden Street, where police learned that Thompson had been fatally shot at the scene. A press release issued by JPD Public Information Officer Tommie Brown identified two arrested suspects as Michael Kelly Jr., 20, and Ty'Misha Trotter, 21. Brown wrote Kelly was arrested around 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, by Capitol Police. Brown stated Kelly was taken into the Jackson Police Department custody and charged with murder. A judge denied Kelly bond, Brown said. Brown also stated Trotter was arrested on Thursday and charged with accessory before the fact of murder. A judge gave Trotter a $30,000 bond, Brown said. 80 days into Jackson crime initiative: Has the city seen a reduction in homicides amid gun violence? According to Brown, a vehicle used in the crime — a Nissan Versa — was recovered. Jackson police previously arrested LeCorion Davis, 17, who is being charged as an adult, in connection with this case. The Clarion Ledger does not name minors suspected of a crime unless they are charged as an adult. Davis faces a murder charge. According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, a judge set bond at $1 million for Davis. Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Have a tip? Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson police arrest two accused of killing 19-year-old on Holden Street
