The Nissan Versa is a Sub Compact car produced by Nissan since the 2007 model year and is the last vehicle remaining in its class for the 2025 model year before it gets discontinued at the end of this year. 3 generations of the Versa have been produced between 2007 and 2012, 2013 and 2019, and 2020 to 2025 with a facelift for the 2023 model year. The Current Generation is only available as a sedan while the previous 2 Generations were also available as a Hatchback called the Versa during the first Generation and Versa Note during the second-generation from 2014 to 2019. The Versa is known as the Nissan Pulsar in Other markets where it has been a rebadged latio, Note, and Almera and got the Versa name for having versatile Space. In Nissan’s sedan line-up the Versa is the smallest slotted below the compact Sentra. The Versa is available with three trims S, SV and SR. All Verses come with a 1.6L 4-Cylinder engine mated to a 5-Speed manual transmission as standard on the S trim while the SV and SR are mated to an XTRONIC Continuously variable transmission which is optional on the S if you go for the S+ package and standard on the SV and SR.
As mentioned earlier, the Versa comes with a naturally aspirated 1.6L 4-Cylinder Engine putting out 122 HP and 114 LB-FT of torque, with a 0-60 time of 9.1 seconds. This engine has eight injectors, and variable valve timing. The EPA estimated fuel economy on the S Manual trim is 27 MPGE in the City and 35 MPGE on the highway while models with the XTRONIC continuously variable transmission get 32 MPGE in the city and 40 MPGE on the highway. No auto start-stop system is featured on the Versa. The S-trim comes standard with a 5-Speed manual transmission while the SV and SR trims have an XTRONIC continuously Variable transmission. You get an eco-mode for improved fuel economy. The Versa gets electric power steering, an independent front coil spring suspension, a rear torsion beam suspension with coil springs, 4-wheel Front disk brakes and rear drum brakes. The Versa is a front-Wheel-drive vehicle.
The Versa is a safe car. Nissan Safety Shield is Nissan’s advanced suite of safety features with sensors to warn you about road conditions. You get 6 Airbags, Automatic emergency breaking, forward collision warning, Blind spot assist, a rearview camera, a surround view monitoring system, Adaptive Crews control, a remote panic alarm and vehicle immobilizer, a rear seat reminder, and Unibody construction with galvanized steel. All these features make the Versa one of the safest cars on the rode today.
The Versa is available in eight exterior colors. You get 15-inch steel wheels and wheel covers on the S riding on 205/5r15 tires while the S+ and SV riding on 16-inch alloy wheels riding on 206/5r16 tires, and the SR rides on 17-inch aluminum wheels riding on 207/5r17 tires. You get LED Day-time running lights, LED head lights, and LED Taillights with Gloss black heated mirrors on the SR trim. There are no fog lights on the U.S Spec Versa. The trunk features15.1 Cu-Ft of cargo room and features a spoiler. You get a gloss black or chrome grill depending on which trim of the Versa you choose. You get body colored door handles, the Sand SV does not feature Remote Keyless Entry or Nissan Intelligent Sensors on the doors like the SR does. You also get a remote engine starter on the SV and SR trims with the key fob which does not come on the Versa S with the manual transmission.
The Versa has seating for four passengers comfortably. The S and SV get cloth upholstery while the SR gets your choice of premium cloth or sport cloth upholstery. The front seats are 6-way manually adjustable and heated on the SR with the convenience package. You get 60-40 Split-folding rear seats on the S with the S+ package and above, and cargo ty downs on models that do not have the foldable rear seat. You get a Urethane steering wheel on the S and SV while the SR gets a leather-wrapped steering Wheel which both are manually tilt-telescoping with speed sensitive steering wheel volume controls and is illuminated on the SV. You get manual duel-zone climate control, Airconditioning, power windows with an automatic up down function for the driver’s window, a push button starter on the SV and SR while the S uses a traditional key to start the vehicle, and power mirrors. Soft touch materials with accents are featured on models with the Continuously variable transmission, while the Manual transmission features soft touch materials and hard plastics throughout the cabin.
When you Buy a versa you get a 7-inch touch screen display on the S with the S+ package and SV trims with wired Apple Car-Play and android auto while the SR features an 8-inch touchscreen with Wired Apple Car-Play and android Auto. The S and SV feature a 4-speaker audio system while the SR features a 6-speaker audio system with the added tweeters. Sirius-XM Satellite radio is not included on the S trim but is available on the SV and SR trims. You do not get HD radio either, but you get an analog AM-FM radio, a radio data system, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB ports. You get the Nissan Connect infotainment system and only some features are featured on the Versa that other Nissan’s offer at a higher price point.
When you buy a Versa You get the Nissan Connect app depending on the trim and package you choose. The Nissan Connect app can keep you connected to Nissan connected services such as roadside Assistance, Lock and Unlock your doors, remote start your vehicle, and program the climate control. You get a3-year 36,000-mile basic warranty +a 5-year 60,000-Mile powertrain Limited warranty with 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled complimentary maintenance. If you have any questions or are looking to Buy a Versa visit your local Nissan Dealership today before they go.
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