The Nissan Versa
The fleet of small cars have gone to smoothly sail along the highways and completely invade the traffic. And yet, one cannot help but to wish that he too is driving one. The manageability and easy handling of the small cars have prompted a lot of car makers to manufacture their own, but this has been tough, as some were not able to create successful designs. While the Yaris, and Fit are looking for another contemporary, Nissan gave them the Versa.
This small car is indeed the most powerful among the “B Class” trio (Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa), and is the longest in wheelbase. Surprisingly for this B Class car, it provides large and comfortable leg and elbow room. He could move around comfortably despite the idea of a small space. But what is more impressive is its power.
The Versa is loaded with a brand-new four-cylinder engine of 1.8L that could generate 122 ponies under the hood. This ship comes with a four-speed automatic transmission, which could reach 60 mph within 11.6 seconds. The six-speed manual transmission can cut that to under 10 seconds. The driver really has to work the shift lever. A continuously variable transmission is optional.
Base prices reflect the transmissions: $12,550 for the manual; $13,350 the automatic and $15,550 for the CVT. Prices don’t include the destination charge which was $605 on our tester. That Versa hatchback came to $14,805 with the four-speed automatic. An option package for power windows, locks and a door armrest was $700. The ABS package was $250.
The Nissan Versa proves to be a small car that will do big wonders for motorists. With all the practicalities that a small car can bring, the wise buyer will go all out with the one that comes in with a perfect package—and the Versa happens to be it.