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Today's compact cars have more sophisticated features and come in ...
Small cars these days are all about "more." More sophisticated features, more practical uses, and more driving fun. And most of all, there are more of them. From the sci-fi-like Smart Fortwo to the muscular C30 from Volvo, a gaggle of new small cars will present shoppers with all manner of styles -- and sizes -- to choose from this year. BMW AG's Mini line brought the updated version of its smash hit, the Mini Cooper, to the United States this month. Also, Toyota Motor Corp. earlier this month introduced the Scion xD, which packs more power and aggressive styling than the Scion xA model it is replacing. These follow the 2006 model-year crop of Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Aveo, and Nissan Versa. Audi introduced its A3 in the United States two years ago at prices ranging from about $26,000 to $34,700 for an all-wheel drive.
Nissan introduces the pleasantly peppy Versa
Japanese power trio Honda, Toyota and Nissan simultaneously recognized a hole in their product lineup: Entry-level vehicles of the sort that brought those companies to the U.S. to start with. That hole was filled with the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. The Versa was the last to the party, and it's a viable competitor. It's more powerful and larger than the other two, though still quite a bit smaller than the previous Nissan entry-level model, the Sentra. Also new for 2007, the Sentra has grown in size and price, leaving a sizable niche for the Versa. I've driven a couple of Versas, both hatchback models. A sedan version is due soon, but it's just a difference in body style. I spent most of my time in an up-level Versa SL, but I also drove a base S model.
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The new xA”renamed the xD”has a little tougher look to its sheet metal. It's also longer (3.6 in.), wider (1.2 in.) and a has slightly decreased height (0.2 in.). It looks kind of like a mini crossover SUV. So, is it cool? It looks a little like a Nissan Versa in the photos I've seen, but with broad wheel arches. I think I'm going to have to wait and see it in person before making the call, but one thing's for sure”it's at least more manly than before. As for the new xB, I think they may have made a mistake: The traits that made the xB cool, in my opinion, are now AWOL”the boxy shape of the original is gone (the corners and creases have been rounded off) but, worse, the xB is now way bigger (12 in. longer, 3 in. wider). Granted, the revamping the original xB is a tough assignment”like redesigning an all-new PT Cruiser.
Nice Versa
There seemed to be a mass realization a few years ago that our gasoline supply is not as stable as we had presumed, and that those extra-hot summers might not be just nature's randomness. Drivers started thinking about smaller cars, but one look at the available field sent them back to their sport-utility vehicles, disappointed.
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Nissan Versa Specifications |
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| Nissan Versa Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
-1,798 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 84 mm bore, 81.1 mm stroke, 9.9 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder MR18DE
-Unleaded fuel 87
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 35 and EPA city (mpg): 28
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-13.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 91 kW , 122 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 127 ft lb , 172 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
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| Nissan Versa Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
-Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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| Nissan Versa Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176, overall width (inches): 66.7, overall height (inches): 60.4, wheelbase (inches): 102.4, front track (inches): 58.3 and rear track (inches): 58.5
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob, suede on doors and alloy look on dashboard
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,749
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
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| Nissan Versa Interior Standard Features |
-12v power outlet: front and 1
-Air conditioning
-Roof antenna
-Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.8
-Clock
-Full dashboard and floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-Bucket driver and passenger seat
-Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.6, rear headroom (inches): 37.9, front hip room (inches): 48.8, rear hip room (inches): 47.2, front leg room (inches): 41.4, rear leg room (inches): 38, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 50.7 and interior volume (cu ft): 93.9
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Power steering
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Three fixed bench front facing rear seats
-Rear view mirror
-Remote fuel filler door release
-Electric remote trunk/hatch release
-Front and rear roof airbag
-Suede seat upholstery with additional suede
-Seating: five seats
-Front side airbag
-Four speaker(s)
-Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with micro filter
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