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2009 Nissan Versa Review
Roomy and fuel-efficient.
2009 Versa Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Versa delivers decent performance and has a surprising amount of interior space. It feels bigger than it actually is, which is a good thing. There's lots of room for back-seat riders. The hatch offers big cargo space. The Versa gets excellent fuel economy, particularly on the highway. The CVT works well, though it will feel a bit different at first.New Car Test Drive contributor John Rettie filed this report from Nashville, Tennessee. John F. Katz added some commentary.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Versa S manual sedan or hatch ($12,990); S automatic sedan or hatch ($13,990); SL automatic sedan ($15,990); SL CVT hatchback ($16,210) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 122-hp 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT |
| 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 with EBD and Brake Assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12990 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Versa SL CVT hatchback ($16,210) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning with micro filter, 180-watt AM/FM/CD stereo, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, door armrest pads, glove compartment light,15-inch alloy wheels, tilt steering column, metal pedals, 60/40 split folding rear seats with cargo cover |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Convenience Package ($650) includes intelligent key system, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, steering wheel audio switches, leather-wrapped steering wheel; ABS ($250) |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 17805 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 122 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 127 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 27/33 |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 169.1/66.7/60.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/48.8/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/47.2/38.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 50.4 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 |
| Curb Weight | 2758 |
| Stock Tires | P185/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum, with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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