Nissan Versa Also Gives the Best in Fuel Economy
Aside from the glory of bringing another ship to sail in the fleet of small cars, Nissan has one more thing to be proud of with its representative: the Nissan Versa also gives the best in fuel economy. It just might be the answer that America has been waiting for due to the rapid increase of gas price.
The Versa was said to boast almost the same usable room as its larger and upscale positioned cousins, something completely different from the “specs” that you will see published. It also has abundant safety features. They include dual front, side, side curtain and head protection airbags, front disc/rear drum power brakes, a tire pressure warning system and burglar alarm. Be sure to order the $250 ABS package; it includes electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and ABS.
The Versa’s ride is one of its best points. The four-wheel independent suspension delivers excellent stability. Potholes and other road irregularities are managed well, but the overall impression is, it’s a tad firmer than you might expect. Handling is well above average despite the Versa’s high profile. Corners are taken with minimal lean, and the 35-foot turning circle is a plus on narrow streets.
Underhood is a 1.8-liter, dual overhead cam four-valve-per-cylinder “4.” It produces 122 HP and moves the Versa from 0 to 60 in 9.7 seconds. It’s a butter-smooth, regular unleaded-sipping powerplant with real-world fuel efficiency of 30 city and 36 highway, exactly its EPA rating. The engine was mated to a standard CVT automatic transmission. It performed flawlessly.