The new Versa Sedan focuses squarely on value and fuel economy, with its standard 107 hp DOHC 16-valve, 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine delivering responsive performance and a 5.8 L/100km Highway fuel economy rating (with the five-speed manual transmission).
The Versa 1.6 Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning December 1st, 2008.
The Value Option Package includes A/C, power windows, heated power mirrors and remote keyless entry among other features. And, there is no compromise on safety. The Versa 1.6 Sedan is equipped with six standard airbags, including front-seat and side-curtain airbags.
The new, high-value Versa 1.6 Sedan features a smaller displacement 1.6-litre engine (versus the 1.8-litre on the Hatchback), standard five-speed manual transmission, with a four-speed automatic transmission is also available.
Fuel economy with the five-speed manual is rated at 7.7L/100 km city, 5.8L/100 km highway, and 7.8L/100 km city, 5.9L /100 km highway with the four-speed automatic.
In repositioning Versa for 2009 model year, the 1.6L Sedan joins the five-door Hatchback.
The Hatchback, starting at $13,598, comes with a standard 1.8L engine and is available in both S and SL trims. The Hatchback has a six-speed manual transmission standard and an optional four-speed automatic or an Xtronic CVT is available.
