Nissan Versa Is Done: No New Cars Under $20,000 Left in the U.S.

For the first time in years, the U.S. new-car market no longer offers a single passenger vehicle priced below $20,000.

The current-generation Nissan Versa, a subcompact sedan, debuted back in 2019. Depending on the market, the same car is sold under different names: Almera in Southeast Asia, Sunny in the Middle East, and Versa across North and South America. The U.S.-spec model received a mid-cycle refresh in the fall of 2022.

In late spring 2025, it emerged that the Versa had lost its five-speed manual transmission in the U.S. That gearbox was paired with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 124 horsepower—and it was the key reason the Versa held the title of the cheapest new car in America, with a starting price of $17,190.

Now, the Versa itself is exiting the U.S. market altogether. Multiple outlets report, citing a company spokesperson, that Nissan has ended production of the model for American buyers. “In line with Nissan’s product strategy, the Nissan Versa ceased production for the U.S. market in December 2025,” the company’s U.S. office said in a statement.

For shoppers still looking for an affordable Nissan, the brand is steering customers toward other options. The Sentra sedan starts at $22,600, while the larger Altima begins at $27,000. On the crossover side, Nissan points to the Kicks Play, priced from $21,520, and the standard Kicks, which starts at $22,430.

For now, remaining inventory means the Versa can still be found at dealerships, with prices starting at $19,190. A fully loaded version of the four-door sedan runs at least $21,390. All U.S.-spec Versas use the same 1.6-liter engine, paired exclusively with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

With the Versa gone, the title of America’s cheapest new vehicle now belongs to the 2026 Hyundai Venue, which starts at $20,550. The most affordable new sedan is the Kia K4, carrying a base price of $22,190.