Introduction
Nissan’s Versa has been on sale for two years and in that time has proven itself to be a competitive small car for a small price. It combines a fuel-efficient and powerful engine with smart packaging.
The Versa comes in S and SL trims and both sedan and five-door body styles, (almost) all of which use Nissan’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder and either a six-speed manual, four-speed automatic, or continuously variable transmission. The exception is the new-for-2009 Versa 1.6 sedan, which is aimed at the bargain-minded and gets a 1.6-liter four mated to either a standard five-speed manual or the four-speed auto. Power is respectable and at the head of the segment (except the new 1.6 model, which makes do with 107 hp), with the 1.8-liter four-cylinder making 122 hp.
Verdict
A Versa five-door placed second in a recent comparison test of $15,000 econoboxes, trailing only the Honda Fit. That car beats the Nissan in the fun-to-drive department. We did, however, note that the Nissan is a great overall value because what it lacks in sportiness it makes up for in stuff-carrying ability. Given its less sporty nature, the Versa also offers a more comfortable ride than the Fit.
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