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2007 Nissan Versa Review
All-new, big inside, small outside, with premium trim.
2007 Versa Review Summary & Specifications
Nissan has made good use of its Renault parent by basing the Versa (known as the Tiida in the rest of the world) on the same underpinnings used for the popular Renault Megane in Europe. The Nissan Versa delivers decent performance and has a surprising amount of interior space. It feels much bigger than it actually is, which is also a good thing. The real joy, though, comes when its gas tank costs half as much to fill as it would for a large SUV, yet it'll go just as far, if not further, on that tankful without having to sacrifice much in the way of performance, space or luxury. It's no wonder the Versa is regarded as a near-luxury car in Japan.New Car Test Drive contributor John Rettie filed this report from Nashville, Tennessee.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Versa S Manual ($12,450); S Automatic ($13,250); SL Manual ($14,450); SL CVT Automatic ($15,450) |
| Engines (standard) | 122-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT |
| Engines (optional) | 122-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; CVT continuously variable automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | advanced frontal airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, full-coverage side-impact curtain airbags, front seat active head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12450 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Versa SL CVT ($15,450) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, electric steering, 15-inch alloy wheels, leather wrapped tilt steering column, metal pedals, 180-watt AM/FM/in-dash CD stereo system |
| Destination Charge | 605 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Convenience Package ($700) includes intelligent key system, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, steering wheel audio switches, leather-wrapped steering wheel; ABS ($250) |
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| Price as Tested | 17005 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 122 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 127 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 30/36 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 169.1/66.7/60.4 |
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| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/53.5/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/50.7/38.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 17.8 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2779 |
| Stock Tires | P185/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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