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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $10,990 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 2350 |
| City (MPG) | 27 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 36 |
| Horsepower | 109@6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 107@4400 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length (in.) | 175.4 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 59.6 |
Constantly escalating gas prices are causing more buyers than ever to consider small cars, and the latest Nissan Versa sedan is worth a look for its combination of size and value. Though priced like a subcompact, the Versa is actually classified as a compact according to government ratings and features rear-seat and truck space that rivals midsize sedans.
The second-generation Versa is characterized the first example of Nissan’s new corporate grille, although the car looks somewhat awkwardly elongated in profile. That length pays dividends in interior space, with a 14.8 cubic inch trunk that is cavernous by class standards. The rear seats offer sufficient width for three adults and more legroom the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-class and short-wheelbase Lexus LS.
Up front, the dashboard features easy-to-use controls but suffers from decidedly downmarket and unrefined materials.
Despite its size, the most basic Versa checks in with the lowest starting price of any new car in the U.S. More money can be saved thanks to its fuel economy, which is rated at 30 miles per gallon in the city and 38 mpg on the highway with an optional continuously variable transmission. The standard five-speed manual drops those figures to 27/36 mpg.
Regardless of transmission choice, all Versa Sedans are motivated by a 1.6-liter inline-four that produces 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. Power is adequate, but other cars in the class offer significantly more thrust as either standard or optionally.
Trim Level Breakdowns
The Versa comes in three distinct trim levels: S, SV and SL.
The value-leader S comes standard with an AM/FM/CD stereo with two speakers and an auxiliary audio input jack, air conditioning and a trip computer. Concessions to the low price include 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, roll-up windows and manual locks.
The mid-level SV adds two speakers to the stereo, power windows and locks, cruise control, an upgraded trip computer, higher-quality cloth seats and remote keyless entry.
The best outfitted Versa is the SL, which includes SV features plus steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a radio-data system, 15-inch aluminum alloy-wheels, Bluetooth phone integration and silver trim accents.
Safety
All Versa models come equipped with dual front, side and side-curtain airbags, along with stabily and traction control systems, ABS, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
The redesigned Versa Sedan also recorded a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
Key competitors
Nissan's Versa Sedan breaks the traditional mold of the compact sedan, opting for more room at the cost of content. As a result, it is larger than competitors like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Ford Focus or Chevrolet Cruze, but less expensive and not quite as well appointed, either. The Hyundai Elantra and Kia Rio offer similar equations of value, albeit with less room and more content.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Economy, Standard
- Weight: 2350 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 175.4 in.
- Width: 66.7 in.
- Height: 59.6 in.
- Wheelbase: 102.4 in.
- Ground Clearance: 6.3 in.
- Front Track: 58.3 in.
- Rear Track: 58.5 in.
- Weight Distribution: 59/41
- Drag Coefficient: 0.31
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 90.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 14.8 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.8 in.
- Head Room: 39.8 in.
- Shoulder Room: 51.7 in.
- Hip Room: 48.1 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 37.0 in.
- Head Room: 36.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 51.9 in.
- Hip Room: 46.2 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 1.6L I4
- Power: 109 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 36 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Torsion-Beam
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- Wheels
- Front: 15" Steel
- Front Tires: P185/65R15
- Rear: 15" Steel
- Rear Tires: P185/65R15
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- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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