Vehicle Overview
Nissan introduced the Versa to the U.S. for 2007. It is available as a hatchback and a sedan. This subcompact goes head-to-head with the Toyota Yaris, Chevrolet Aveo and Hyundai Accent.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
The Versa features a monotone exterior that’s free of side moldings, mesh grilles or chin spoilers. The large windshield and side windows — particularly on the hatchback — increase visibility. Exterior features include:
- Available 15-inch steel wheels, available 16-inch alloy wheels (hatchback)
- Standard power mirrors
- Standard body-colored front/rear bumpers, door handles and mirrors (1.8 models)
Interior
A two-tone dashboard slopes away from the driver with a high-mounted center control panel and a three-spoke steering wheel. A navigation system with XM traffic information is among the options. Interior features include:
- Available cloth or suede/synthetic fabric seats
- Standard air conditioning
- Standard 12-volt power outlet
- Optional speed-sensitive volume
- Optional power doors and windows, cruise control
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
- Optional keyless entry/start
- Optional Bluetooth wireless phone communication
- Optional satellite radio
Under the Hood
There are two engine options on the Versa, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder and a 1.8-liter four-cylinder. Hatchbacks come only with the 1.8. The standard transmission in the base sedan is a five-speed manual, but there are three other transmission options, including a continuously variable automatic transmission, a four-speed automatic and a six-speed manual. Mechanical features include:
- Standard 107-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 111 pounds-feet of torque
- Optional 122-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 127 pounds-feet of torque
- Standard five-speed manual transmission (sedan 1.6)
- Standard six-speed manual (standard on 1.8 S models)
- Optional four-speed automatic
- Optional continuously variable automatic transmission (hatchback 1.8 SL)
Safety
Safety features include:
- Standard front, side-impact and side curtain airbags
- Standard smart key that immobilizes the engine in an attempted theft
- Optional antilock brakes with brake assist
- Available electronic stability system
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