As of today, there isn’t a single new car in America that starts at under $20,000. Nissan has discontinued the Versa, with production of the small sedan officially ending earlier this month. We’ve reached out to Nissan for confirmation and will update the story when we hear back. This move shouldn’t come as a surprise. The writing has been on the wall for the Versa for several years. Back in 2023, reports indicated that production of both the Altima and Versa sedans would end in 2025. While the Altima somehow made it to 2026, Nissan has officially pulled the plug on its cheapest model. 2025 Nissan Versa With the Versa gone, the Kicks Play becomes Nissan’s least expensive vehicle, starting at $22,910 including destination. Even that model may not be long for this world, though, as it’s essentially a carryover of the previous-generation Kicks that was sold alongside the newer version. Buyers still looking for an affordable Nissan sedan can turn to the Sentra, which now starts at $23,845 with destination. The latest Nissan Kicks SUV isn’t far behind, with a starting price of $23,925. Taking the Versa’s place as the cheapest new vehicle in America is the 2026 Hyundai Venue, priced at $22,150. The least expensive new sedan is now the Kia K4, which starts at $23,385. With the Versa gone—and the Mitsubishi Mirage disappearing long before it—the sub-$20,000 new car segment has effectively vanished in America. May it rest in peace. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team