Nissan Versa is a compact car and midsize car according to United States Environmental Protection Agency, because of its large interior space. It is classified by Japanese automaker Nissan –as well as most buyers and sellers worldwide –as a Subcompact Car because of exterior size.

The Versa is Nissan’s entry-level car with the intention of attracting economy-minded buyers with its mileage, price and larger size than most other vehicles in its class.

In keeping with its positioning as Nissan’s entry-level car, the Versa lineup is pretty straightforward. It is available as a hatchback or sedan in two trim levels, S and SL. All models are powered by the same 122-hp, 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels. Both S trims as well as SL hatches come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic transmission is optional on the S trims and standard on the SL sedan, while an advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is optional on SL hatches. Safety comes from six standard airbags, while anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are optional.

The Versa carries over into 2009 with no changes.

Other Information

• Manufacturer: Nissan
• Also called: Nissan Latio (Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia); Nissan Tiida (Japan, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Central America,China, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Russia & Thailand); Nissan Tiida Latio (Japan)
• Assembly: Oppama, Japan; Aguascalientes, Mexico; Civac, Mexico; Serendah, Malaysia; Guangzhou, China
• Layout: FF layout
• Platform: Nissan B platform

Price

• MSRP: $9,990 – $16,330
• Invoice: $9,759 – $15,750
• Market Price: $9,854 – $14,929

Links

• Nissan Versa Sedan United States
• Nissan Versa Sedan Canada
• Nissan Versa Sedan (Wikipedia)

Tags: 2009, automaker, compact car, Nissan, nissan versa, subcompact car