2009 nissan versa reviews

The Nissan Versa is an excellent choice among subcompacts. It's big and roomy inside with decent head room and legroom and lots of hip room, making it a good choice for larger drivers. Its big, cushy seats are comfortable.

The economy is tanking, your car is following suit, and taking the risk on a used car is a little too unsettling. Nissan has a solution: the Versa 1. Not Even a Radio. The 1. It comes in two very basic versions, the 1.

2009 nissan versa reviews

It combines a fuel-efficient and powerful engine with smart packaging. The exception is the new-for Versa 1. Power is respectable and at the head of the segment except for that of the new 1. That car beats the Nissan in the fun-to-drive department. We did, however, note that the Nissan is a great overall value because what it lacks in sportiness it makes up for in stuff-carrying ability. Given its less sporty nature, the Versa also offers a more comfortable ride than the Fit. The hatch wears the tallish proportions much better than the sedan, offers more cargo room, and costs only slightly more. Click here to read our full review of the Nissan Versa. Click here to read our latest comparison test involving the Nissan Versa. Changes for are limited to the addition of the 1. This de-contented trim level comes without a radio and offers air conditioning only as an option.

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Plus I felt good knowing that the car was equipped with front, side, and roof-mounted air bags. Fortunately for me, the Versa came equipped with all of those items, as well as a full compliment of convenience lighting in the trunk area, vanity mirrors and glove box, and a tire pressure monitoring system, a 4-star safety rating for front, rear and rollover crashes, and some other good stuff. So the economical Versa may not have every feature you want, but it sure has about everything you need. The Versa SL is powered by a 1. It uses gasoline like a toddler uses a sippy cup, and is rated for 27 mpg city and 33 highway. Depress the gas pedal and hold it down, and the Versa will accelerate smoothly and seamlessly all the up the speedometer dial, along with the tachometer spooling up as well.

Among subcompacts, the Versa seems almost like a luxury car, with its nicely made and well-appointed interior. The little Nissan rides pleasantly and quietly. Its powertrain feels refined. Further, the rear seat is enormous for a small car. Handling is sound but not really agile and it's tricky at the limits. The mpg fuel economy is not impressive. In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number VIN , and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership.

2009 nissan versa reviews

The Nissan Versa hatchback and sedan were completely new for ; for , the model lineup expands with the introduction of a new 1. Those bargain-priced models—the Nissan Versa and Versa Base—include a 1. The appropriately named Base model can be paired only with a five-speed manual.

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Two large cupholders are conveniently located under the center stack. Coming at you, the Versa is clearly related to the retro-future-cool Quest minivan, with a smaller rendition of the same flying-V grille that seems to cantilever off a strong center post, emphasized at either end by classy, triangular headlights. It offers the small-car virtues of nimble handling, easy parking, and lively yet efficient performance. Not Even a Radio The 1. We tested a fully loaded! It's roomy and offers good fuel economy. They are wide and supportive, and in fact much more comfortable than the cramped, overly bolstered leather seats in the Euro coupe. The back seat is particularly impressive. There is a fold down center armrest to keep your passengers comfortable with two cup holders integrated into it. That car beats the Nissan in the fun-to-drive department. Changes for are limited to the addition of the 1. The brakes are fine. We highly recommend that anyone purchasing the Versa 1. It gives the rear end a unique character, though the tailgate opening is smaller than it otherwise could be. A six-speed manual remains for drivers who prefer shifting gears.

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The Versa is one of the first cars in this price category to feature electric power steering. The hatch offers big cargo space. A six-speed manual is standard. They are wide and supportive, and in fact much more comfortable than the cramped, overly bolstered leather seats in the Euro coupe. It comes in two very basic versions, the 1. Versa 1. Cargo versatility is a strong point for the hatchback. You must enter a valid 5-digit ZIP code in order to continue. The shifter is well positioned but does have the typical Nissan clunkiness, and the clutch takeup is still a bit numb. However, the clutch actually feels a bit better than the one in our previous Altima long-termer. Changes for are limited to the addition of the 1. Although the CVT-equipped five-door returns the best fuel economy, the attendant droning takes some getting used to, and the transmission saps what little fun there is in the Versa driving experience. In the past we have been disappointed in the poor feel of electric steering, but Nissan seems to have designed this system so it feels just as good as any hydraulically powered steering. No hard plastics here. Depress the gas pedal and hold it down, and the Versa will accelerate smoothly and seamlessly all the up the speedometer dial, along with the tachometer spooling up as well.