Nissan Versa 2024: A Used Buyer's Guide for Eastern Ontario

Start with the grade on a used Nissan Versa 2024: Nissan sold the 2024 Versa sedan in Canada as an S, SV or SR, and only the S came with a manual. Then, standing beside it on the lot, ask for the VIN, because an airbag recall Transport Canada lists for the 2024 Versa covers certain vehicles, and crouch to look underneath for what two winters of Highway 7 commuting may have done.

A used 2024 Nissan Versa may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.

Carleton Place Ford is a Ford store with an all-makes used lot, not a Nissan dealer.

Key Takeaways

• Nissan sold the 2024 Versa sedan in Canada in three grades, S, SV and SR; match the cabin to the listing and confirm the grade against the VIN.

  
  

• Whatever the grade, every 2024 Versa Nissan sold in Canada shares a 1.6-litre four-cylinder and front-wheel drive, so the transmission is the choice to settle, and a clutch pedal means an S.

  
  

• Transport Canada's recall listings for the 2024 Nissan Versa include a campaign on certain vehicles whose driver-front airbag may not have been manufactured properly; the VIN decides whether it applies.

  
  

• Nissan's 2024 warranty booklet names ice and snow melting agents building up in underbody areas as a cause of corrosion, so look underneath, at the rocker panels and at the door drain holes.

  
  

• Transport Canada and Nissan's 2024 warranty booklet both call for winter tires in sets of four, and Transport Canada says not to use tires with less than 4 mm of tread.

  
  

Search our used Nissan Versa listings at Carleton Place Ford, then confirm the model year, grade, transmission and VIN on the one you like.

Which Nissan Versa 2024 Grade Are You Looking At?

A used Nissan Versa 2024 should be an S, SV or SR, because those are the three grades Nissan sold for the 2024 Versa sedan in Canada. On a used 2024 Versa, the wheels and the cabin are what tell the grades apart.

Nissan lists 16-inch alloy wheels and Apple CarPlay on the SV. On the SR it lists 17-inch alloy wheels, a dark-chrome grille, black heated mirrors, heated front seats, Remote Engine Start and an 8-inch touchscreen.

The S has a 7-inch touchscreen. Match what you see to the grade on the listing, and confirm it against the VIN.

A winter set can replace the factory wheels, so treat the wheels as a clue and the VIN as the answer.

For a first vehicle, start with what every grade shares: Nissan lists Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist as standard on the 2024 Versa, with Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on the SV and SR. The SR adds Intelligent Cruise Control, which Nissan says uses limited braking and is not a collision avoidance system.

Nissan describes the 2024 Versa as a carryover model, after a refresh for 2023 that brought a redesigned front fascia and grille. Check the model year on the VIN as well as the listing.

Nissan Canada now lists the Versa among its discontinued models.

Browse the used Versa listings with the S, SV and SR in mind, and let the cabin and the VIN settle which grade each one is.

Does a 2024 Nissan Versa Have a Manual or a CVT?

A 2024 Nissan Versa can have either, but only the S offered a choice: Nissan sold the S with a five-speed manual or its Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the SV and SR with the CVT. A 2024 Versa with a clutch pedal is an S.

If the listing says SV or SR and the Versa has a manual, ask why.

Every 2024 Versa Nissan sold in Canada has a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. Nissan rates the engine at 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque.

For a first vehicle or a daily drive into Kanata, the engine and drive are the same on every grade, so the choice to settle is the transmission: decide whether you want a manual before you shop for an S. If you leave Carleton Place before sunrise all winter, weigh the manual against the SR, which Nissan lists with heated front seats and Remote Engine Start.

Here is how Nissan listed the 2024 Versa's powertrain by grade in Canada.

2024 grade	Engine	Five-speed manual	Xtronic CVT	Front-wheel drive
S	Four-cylinder	Available	Available	Standard
SV	Four-cylinder	Not listed	Standard	Standard
SR	Four-cylinder	Not listed	Standard	Standard

How Much Fuel Does a 2024 Nissan Versa Use?

Natural Resources Canada rates the 2024 Nissan Versa with the CVT at 7.4 L/100 km in the city and 5.9 on the highway, and with the five-speed manual at 8.6 city and 6.7 highway. NRCan notes that your fuel consumption will vary from published ratings depending on how, where and when you drive, and lists temperature, weather and the vehicle's age and condition among the factors.

Which transmission the Versa has decides which pair of ratings applies, so confirm it before you compare. If your kilometres are mainly on Highway 7, read the highway rating first.

Is There a Recall on a Used 2024 Nissan Versa?

Transport Canada's recall listings for the 2024 Nissan Versa include a campaign on certain vehicles whose driver-front airbag may not have been manufactured properly. Transport Canada says that over time, moisture could enter the inflator and cause it not to inflate properly in a crash.

Transport Canada adds that an airbag that doesn't inflate properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Nissan's remedy is to notify owners by mail and have the driver-front airbag replaced at a dealership.

It applies only to certain vehicles, so the VIN decides whether it applies to the one in front of you.

Ask whether any recall work has been done and get the paperwork.

Recall repairs are completed through an authorized Nissan retailer.

Nissan Canada and Transport Canada are the sources we use to verify recall information. Before you buy, ask our team to confirm the VIN and any open campaigns for the Versa in front of you.

What Should You Check Under a 2024 Nissan Versa After Salted Winters?

On a used 2024 Nissan Versa that has done a couple of Eastern Ontario winters, look underneath, in the wheel wells, along the rocker panels and at the drain holes on the bottom of the doors. Nissan's 2024 warranty booklet names ice and snow melting agents, road dirt and moisture building up in cavities and underbody areas, which it says washing the outside alone cannot adequately remove, as causes of corrosion.

The same booklet adds stone and gravel chips in the paint and underbody coatings, so look closely if your own drive includes gravel concession roads.

The booklet also says to wash the vehicle at least once a week in adverse conditions if the weather permits, and not in very cold weather unless you can dry it completely. Ask how this Versa was looked after through its winters.

Ontario spreads salt on its provincial highways in winter.

Under Ontario's safety-inspection standard, surface rust on a brake line or on exposed metal is normal. Heavy rust or scaling that thins a brake line is not, and neither is rust that visibly reduces the thickness of the metal.

On a Versa that has seen salted roads, look at the brake lines, the floor pans and the rocker panels, and have your own mechanic go over it before you buy.

How Should You Check a Used 2024 Nissan Versa's Tires and Wheels?

Walk around a used 2024 Nissan Versa and check each of the four tires for bulges, cuts and edge wear, look at the wheels for bends or rust, and feel for vibration on the test drive. Nissan's 2024 warranty booklet lists potholes among the hazards that should prompt a thorough tire inspection, and warns that an impact can damage the inside of a tire without showing on the outside.

If the Versa comes with winter tires, Transport Canada says to run them as a set of four with the peaked mountain and snowflake symbol, and not to use tires with less than 4 mm of tread.

Nissan's booklet also calls for winter tires in sets of four that match the original tires' size and load rating.

Transport Canada also notes that below 7°C, all-season and summer tires begin to lose elasticity, leading to less traction.

What Factory Coverage Can a Used 2024 Nissan Versa Have Left?

A used 2024 Nissan Versa may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.

For the 2024 model year, Nissan's published Canadian terms include basic coverage of 3 years or 60,000 km and powertrain coverage of 5 years or 100,000 km, counted from first delivery or the in-service date, whichever is earlier.

Nissan's 2024 surface-corrosion coverage excludes the underbody, which is one more reason to look underneath yourself.

Nissan's warranty in Canada applies to vehicles originally sold by an authorized Nissan dealership in Canada, so ask where this Versa was first sold.

The booklet says maintenance receipts must be kept and handed to the next owner, so ask for this Versa's service records.

How to Check the 2024 Nissan Versa in Front of You

Check a used 2024 Nissan Versa on the lot in this order, with the VIN in hand: grade and transmission first, then the underside and the tires, then the records, the recall status and the Ontario paperwork that come with that particular vehicle.

1. Grade: Match the wheels and the cabin to the grade on the listing, then confirm the grade against the VIN.

2. Transmission: A clutch pedal means an S; if the listing says SV or SR and the Versa has a manual, ask why.

3. Underneath: Look at the brake lines, floor pans, rocker panels, wheel wells and door drain holes, and have your own mechanic go over it.

4. Tires and wheels: Check all four tires for bulges, cuts and edge wear, the wheels for bends or rust, and the ride for vibration.

5. Block heater: If a block heater matters to you, ask whether this Versa has one.

6. Recalls: Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.

7. Records: Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report, and ask where this Versa was first sold.

8. Buyer rights: Before you sign, our guide to Ontario buyer rights explains what has to be in writing.

9. Ontario paperwork: If this Versa is sold with a safety standards certificate, remember that it confirms only that the vehicle met the minimum standard on the date the certificate was issued, and it is not a warranty.

Weighing a used 2024 Nissan SUV as well? Our used 2024 Nissan Rogue guide walks through the same kind of checks for that model.

What Is Your Nissan Versa Worth as a Trade?

A Nissan Versa you already own can go toward your next vehicle as a trade, so find out its value before you shop. We take trades of any make, whether it is paid off or not.

Start with our value your trade page, then have the Versa appraised in person at Carleton Place Ford. We put our appraisal of your trade in writing.

We buy vehicles outright, so an appraisal does not commit you to buying from us. With your permission, we get the payout from your lender and show it beside our appraisal.

If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, the shortfall may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing. Financing is subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).

You may also cover the difference with money down. For the appraisal, bring the ownership, every key and fob, and any service records.

How Does Financing a Used Nissan Versa Work at Carleton Place Ford?

A used Nissan Versa from Carleton Place Ford can be financed on approved credit (O.A.C.), and the first step is an application. Apply for financing before you come in if you wish.

With your consent, we can review options with participating lenders. Approval, rate, term and payment depend on the applicant, lender and vehicle, and a credit-bureau inquiry may be required.

Bring a driver's licence and proof of income if requested; lender requirements vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Grades Did the 2024 Nissan Versa Come In?

Nissan sold the 2024 Versa sedan in Canada in three grades: S, SV and SR. Nissan lists 16-inch alloy wheels on the SV, and 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and an 8-inch touchscreen on the SR; the S has a 7-inch touchscreen.

Confirm the grade against the VIN.

Does the 2024 Nissan Versa Have a Manual Transmission?

Only the S. Nissan sold the 2024 Versa S with a five-speed manual or an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the SV and SR with the CVT.

A 2024 Versa with a clutch pedal is an S, and every grade Nissan sold in Canada has front-wheel drive.

What Is the 2024 Nissan Versa Airbag Recall?

Transport Canada's recall listings for the 2024 Nissan Versa include a campaign on certain vehicles whose driver-front airbag may not have been manufactured properly. Nissan's remedy is to notify owners by mail and have the driver-front airbag replaced at a dealership.

Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.

Is There Factory Warranty Left on a Used 2024 Nissan Versa?

A used 2024 Nissan Versa may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.

Also ask where this Versa was first sold, because Nissan's warranty in Canada applies to vehicles originally sold by an authorized Nissan dealership in Canada.

What Should You Check Under a Used 2024 Nissan Versa?

Look underneath, in the wheel wells, along the rocker panels and at the door drain holes, where Nissan's 2024 warranty booklet says built-up melting agents, road dirt and moisture cause corrosion. Ontario's safety-inspection standard treats surface rust on a brake line as normal, but not heavy rust or scaling that thins it.

What Are the 2024 Nissan Versa's Fuel Ratings?

Natural Resources Canada rates the 2024 Versa with the CVT at 7.4 L/100 km city and 5.9 highway, and with the five-speed manual at 8.6 city and 6.7 highway. NRCan notes that your fuel consumption will vary from published ratings depending on how, where and when you drive.

So Should You Buy a Used 2024 Nissan Versa?

A used 2024 Nissan Versa earns a place on your driveway when its grade and transmission match the listing, your mechanic is happy with the underbody, brake lines and tires, open campaigns are confirmed by VIN and the paperwork is in order. If one of those falls short, keep looking.

A buyer who needs all-wheel drive should shop a different vehicle: Nissan sold every 2024 Versa grade in Canada with front-wheel drive.

Browse the used Nissan Versas and tell Carleton Place Ford whether yours will be a first vehicle or a daily commuter.

Already driving a Versa? Value your trade with Carleton Place Ford first.

Apply for financing on approved credit (O.A.C.) whenever you are ready.

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About the Author:

Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.

With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.

Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.

One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.

Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.

Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.