2022 Lexus IS vs 2023 Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$39,125 | MSRP$15,980 |
Listings34 | Listings52 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2022 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryAfter a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. If you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | |
2023 Nissan Versa Reviews SummaryIt’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa returned to the Canadian line-up in the 2021 model year after a six-year hiatus, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. The most recent redesign was just a year earlier, for the 2020 model year. For 2023, the Versa gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling and more available tech features. In addition to the Versa S, the lineup includes SV and SR models; we tested the latter for this review. Since the Versa has been on sale, the ranks of subcompact cars have thinned considerably. The Chevrolet Sonic, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, the Hyundai Accent, and the Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in North America. That leaves the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback as the Versa’s main competitors, and the Rio is on its way out of Canada for 2024 as well. But, as is always the case in this market segment, shoppers must also consider whether to buy a new car like the Versa or a potentially better-equipped used car for similar money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.3 in |
Length185.4 in | Length177.0 in |
Width72.4 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,125 | $15,980 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | After a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. If you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | It’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa returned to the Canadian line-up in the 2021 model year after a six-year hiatus, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. The most recent redesign was just a year earlier, for the 2020 model year. For 2023, the Versa gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling and more available tech features. In addition to the Versa S, the lineup includes SV and SR models; we tested the latter for this review. Since the Versa has been on sale, the ranks of subcompact cars have thinned considerably. The Chevrolet Sonic, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, the Hyundai Accent, and the Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in North America. That leaves the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback as the Versa’s main competitors, and the Rio is on its way out of Canada for 2024 as well. But, as is always the case in this market segment, shoppers must also consider whether to buy a new car like the Versa or a potentially better-equipped used car for similar money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | 862 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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