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2020 Nissan Versa loses the frump, gains tech

Will Nissan's entry-level sedan hold onto its title as America's least expensive new car?

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
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Compared to its gawky predecessor, this 2020 Nissan Versa sedan may win this year's award for most improved looks.

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Unveiled ahead of the New York Auto Show, the new Versa is longer, lower and wider than the model that came before it.

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The Versa sits on Nissan's so-called V Platform, which it shares with the Kicks small crossover SUV.

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From the front, there's a lot of Altima and Leaf DNA visible in the new Versa.

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Nissan calls this instrument panel form "Gliding Wing." We call it more modern.

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All 2020 Versa models get a new 7-inch touchscreen audio system.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be available, but not standard.

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LED headlamps will be present on upper trims.

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It's not clear if the 2020 Nissan Versa will hold on to its title as America's most affordable new car, but its content levels suggest otherwise.

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The Versa will again be powered by a 1.6-liter four with a five-speed manual or an optional CVT.

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Yep, it's a Versa. Says so right on the back.

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Keep clicking or scrolling for more images of the 2020 Nissan Versa sedan.

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