I just did a build your own at nissan. MSRP $14,505

Mechanical
1.8L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine 6-speed manual transmission Electric power steering Power assisted vented front disc / rear drum brakes Independent front strut with coil springs Torsion beam rear suspension Front and rear stabilizer bars 13.2 gallon fuel tank Tachometer Exterior P185/65HR15 all-season tires 15" Steel wheels with full wheel covers Multi Reflector halogen headlights Fixed roof antenna (short rod type) Body-color dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors Body-color door handles Energy-absorbing, body-color front and rear bumpers Interior 5-passenger seating capacity 4-way adjustable front bucket seats Adjustable front head restraints Suede-tricot cloth seat trim Suede-tricot cloth door trim Front-door map pockets Floor and trunk carpeting Full side and rear trunk trim Split fold-down 60/40 rear seat Comfort and Convenience Air Conditioning AM/FM/CD audio system 4 speakers Digital clock Passenger-side visor vanity mirror with cover Tilt steering column Variable intermittent windshield wipers Intermittent rear wiper with washer Dual front and rear cup holder(s) Rear window defroster with timer Day/night rearview mirror 12-volt DC power outlet Remote fuel-filler door release Power rear liftgate-release Battery saver Cargo area light Tonneau cover Front and rear passenger-assist grips Safety and Security Dual front air bags, Nissan Advanced Airbag System (AABS) Front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags Front-seat active head restraints Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams Front seat belt(s) with pretensioner(s) and upper adjustable seat belt anchor(s) 3-point seat belts in all seating positions Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seat belt system for all passenger seating Child safety rear door locks "Fasten front seat belt" warning light Seat belt warning chimes Front and rear crumple zones Clutch interlock (M/T equipped) LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System Rear center high-mounted LED stoplight Curtain air bags

 

Yes, but when you flip down the back seats, there's a huge difference between the rear floor section, and the back of the seats. The interior also looks rather "frenchy" in person.

You definitely need to see it, before you set your heart on it.

 

That and the smarmy little buggers can't give a release date on the model.

 

Other than the dash, I can't see anything I personally like (visually) about the car. A six speed trans is a feature I like. The Honda appears to have better engineering behind it. For people really interested in hot rodding these cars, the 1.8 would have more hp potential. That is all.

 

Nissan just dropped their estimated milage by 15% for the Versa. Next time you turn around the price will probably be up, too.

Looks more like competition for the Civic than the Fit. Makes sense, too, considering how they've ballooned their entire line to SUV-like dimensions.

 

This car is a engineering disappointment. 1.8 L for 120hp? not ony that, its slow and has the same observed mileage (28mpg) as the heavier 150hp dodge caliber. The 6 speed means absolutely nothing; worse mileage and slow speed and disdappiting engine. Really, what the heck happened. Versa was my 2nd choice nex tto fit, but these numbers are just so sad. It's also 14k without power windows and other typically standard stuff of today's age like ABS and airbags.

 

Plus if it's anything like mexican made VW's, Dodge's, or Ford you'll get to know your dealer's service depatment real well...:rolleyes: