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What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Nissan Versa? What does it compare to?

The 2023 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan, one of the last of a dying breed of efficient, inexpensive models. The Kia Rio is its only direct rival, though the Hyundai Venue may be worth considering. 

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Is the 2023 Nissan Versa a good car?

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Budget price constraints kept in mind, the 2023 Nissan Versa is a great vehicle. It’s cheap, well-equipped, and frugal—not to mention more comfortable than many like-priced used cars. It’s a 5.7 out of 10 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2023 Nissan Versa?

A refresh this year brings new exterior styling and more available tech to the 2023 Versa.

The Versa remains available only in a four-door sedan configuration. The revamped front end looks different, if not necessarily better or worse, compared to last year’s model. A big grille opening flanked by somewhat bizarre bright inserts culminates in headlights that arch toward the front wheels. The sedan’s side profile is comparatively ordinary, though it culminates in sharply styled taillights. 

Inside, look for a new 8.0-inch touchscreen and more stitched accents on range-topping models. Any Versa puts subcompact models of yore to shame when it comes to style, though. 

The 122-hp inline-4 churns power forward via either a 5-speed manual gearbox or, far more commonly, a CVT. Power comes on quickly and plateaus with similar speed. The Versa won’t win a race, but it keeps up well enough with traffic. Reasonable steering and comfortable suspension tuning are assets.

Cabin space is excellent given the small footprint, though rear-seat riders will find limited bench padding and shoulder room. A big trunk and class-up interior finishes suggest a higher price tag. 

The Versa has earned decent crash-test ratings, and it comes standard with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warnings, and automatic high-beam headlights. Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alerts are on its options list. 

How much does the 2023 Nissan Versa cost?

The $16,825 Versa comes with power windows and locks, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen in base trim, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto paired with a split-folding rear seat on the options list. 

Where is the 2023 Nissan Versa made?

In Mexico.

What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Cadillac CT4? What does it compare to?

The 2023 Cadillac CT4 is a compact luxury sedan available in a wide range of powertrains and trim levels. It stacks up against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, plus the Genesis G70. 

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Is the 2023 Cadillac CT4 a good car?

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This is an impressive lineup, from the swanky Sport grade to the track-ready CT4-V Blackwing, bested perhaps only by the slicker (and costlier) CT5 iterations. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2023 Cadillac CT4?

The 2023 CT4 is mostly a carryover model, though Cadillac has hinted that it will offer some special edition versions of the sporty CT4-V Blackwing. 

Overall, the CT4 rates a 5.6 out of 10 on the TCC scale. 

This compact sedan lineup spans a wide range, from the pedestrian, lease-friendly Luxury through swankier Premium Luxury, Sport, and CT4-V trims with turbo-4 power to a rorty Blackwing beast. All share the same basic three-box shape, with varying degrees of tacked-on sportiness. 

The standard 2.0-liter turbo-4 should do for typical commuting, while the available 2.7-liter turbo-4 provides a notable upgrade in power, if not refinement. The top of the heap is the CT4-V Blackwing, which uses a hefty twin-turbo V-6 and adds a 6-speed manual transmission option to the 10-speed automatic lineup. All models except the Blackwing come standard with rear-wheel drive and offer all-wheel drive as an option. 

Handling is spectacular across the lineup, and the magnetic dampers on V versions make them comfortable enough for day-to-day driving. Fuel economy is fine with the turbo-4 models—figure 27 mpg combined, but the Blackwing is downright thirsty. 

A dull cabin design is spiced up by a good infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity. While the CT4 lacks crash-test results, it can be had with Cadillac’s terrific Super Cruise hands-free driving system on the highway. 

How much does the 2023 Cadillac CT4 cost?

The 2023 CT4 lineup starts at $35,790 with decent standard tech. We’d spend up for the Premium Luxury for its standard leather. Figure about $40,000, or a bit more with extra-cost paint and a few options. 

That said, at about $60,000, the Blackwing is a screaming deal among sports sedans. 

Where is the 2023 Cadillac CT4 made?

In Lansing, Michigan.