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2012 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2012 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL

Hatchback · 122 hp · 30 mpg combined

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$18,590Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Versa is right for you?

Five trims, $10,990 to $18,590. Tap one to open it.

$10,990−$7,6001.6 S109 hp$14,670−$3,9201.8 S122 hp$14,980−$3,6101.6 SV109 hp$15,990−$2,6001.6 SL109 hp$18,590This trim1.8 SL122 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,680, from 1.6 S to 1.8 S.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

122hp1.8L four-cylinder
127lb-ftTorque
30mpgCombined · 28 city · 34 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
17.8 cu ftCargo volume
2,759 lbsCurb weight
3,330 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Beige
  • Sport Charcoal

Both premium cloth.

9 factory paints

  • Super Black
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Arctic Blue
  • Metallic Blue
  • Red Alert Metallic
  • Espresso Black Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Blue Onyx Metallic
  • Fresh Powder

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

11 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal3out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Versa.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Versa 1.8 SL.

2013 Versa 1.6 S

$11,990$6,600 less5 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Versa 1.8 SL

$16,650$1,940 less10 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Versa 1.6 S

$11,990$6,600 less8 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.