- sedan 68,642
- 7,491 high price
- Montgomery, AL
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 68,642 silver manual
2008 nissan versa review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Roomy and fuel-efficient. introductionthe nissan versa is big and roomy inside given its subcompact dimensions. It has big, cushy seats. Back-seat passengers will find rear-seat leg room as good as that in larger cars and suvs. And it delivers an epa-estimated 31 mpg on the highway with an automatic, 33 mpg with a manual transmission. the versa competes with the lower priced toyota yaris and the more expensive honda fit, but it is slightly bigger than either. All three are subcompacts designed with tall rooflines for increased interior comfort and visibility. For 2008, a sport package is available for both the sedan and hatchback, consisting of front and rear spoilers, lower body side sill extensions, and fog lights. bottom line, the nissan versa is a big small car with comfort, performance and versatility. The hatchback also features a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Options include cruise control 200), and a power package 700) consisting of power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, door armrest pads, rear door map pockets, and a glove compartment light. the versa sl sedan 14,890) and hatchback 14,980) make cruise control and the contents of the power package standard, plus a more powerful (180-watt) stereo with an in-dash 6cd changer and mp3 capability, premium woven seat fabric, a more adjustable driver's seat, and center armrests front and rear. Tires are the same size as the base model's, but are mounted on 15-inch machined alloy wheels. Sedan and hatchback both come with split folding rear seats. A six-speed manual is standard. The sunroof package 600) features a power sunroof and illuminated visor vanity mirrors. The sport package 700) includes fog lights, a rear spoiler, side sill extensions, unique front and rear fascias for the hatchback, and a front chin spoiler for the sedan. An audio package 300) for the hatchback adds a 100-watt rockford-fosgate stereo with premium speakers and subwoofer. accessories for versa include an ipod interface 290), splash guards 110), floor mats 105-$155), auto-dimming mirror 125), interior accent lighting 300), and aluminum kick plates 130). A rear roof spoiler 250) can be added to any hatchback. safety features are comprehensive, and include advanced front airbags, side-impact airbags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, front-seat active head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Anti-lock brakes (abs) with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) are an option 250) on all models and we recommend getting it. walkaroundthe nissan versa looks bigger than it is. Similarly, a tall, steep windshield aids space efficiency in the van and in the versa as well. it's very different at the versa's near-vertical rear, where the little nissan almost looks like a hatchback bmw never built. The bottom edges of the tailgate angle sharply inward to clear the cat's-eye taillights. We're guessing it was designed this way to allow those trapezoid taillights to stay on the body rather than being mounted on the tailgate itself. It gives the rear end a unique character, though the tailgate opening is smaller than it otherwise could be. the sedan is nearly seven inches longer than the hatchback and has a more conventional rear end. The sedan is handsome enough, with its long, tapering sail panels. we find the hatch more appealing. We like its distinctive styling and find it more versatile than the sedan. interiorthe huge front seats in the nissan versa are roomy and comfortable. As with the other cars in this class, the versa driver gets lots of legroom and headroom. In terms of hip room, however, the versa is a real standout. The width and the substantial structure of the front seats may make the versa a great choice among subcompacts for big drivers. the cloth-covered seats are comfortable without being too soft and offer plenty of side support. the back seat is particularly impressive. Even a six-footer shouldn't feel cramped as the rear seat legroom is best in its class and, at 38 inches, is within half an inch of the toyota camry, an inch more than in the ford explorer, and only an inch and a half short of a chevy suburban. Indeed, the versa's rear-seat legroom is more generous than in any other vehicle in nissan's lineup, except for the humungous armada suv. No hard plastics here. the instrument pod contains three large, well-recessed gauges that are easy to read. The speedometer takes pride of place in the center and almost seems as if it is floating over the other two gauges. controls for the dash mounted radio and cd changer are well integrated into the center stack, and although they are not very large they are easy to see and comprehend. There is a large volume knob in the center with a very visible power button. Three functional, conventional knobs operate the climate control system. All in all there's nothing fancy about any of the controls, although everything looks well finished. Two large cupholders are conveniently located under the center stack. the optional intelligent key allows for keyless starting of the engine, something that up until now has only been available in luxury cars. We don't recommend it. Tow truck operators tell us they get a lot of calls dealing with keyless starting systems. And we don't find them a big benefit. cargo versatility is a strong point for the versa hatchback. There's a generous 17. 8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats in place. Part of the reason for the spacious rear cargo bay is the careful design of the rear suspension so that no strut towers intrude into the interior. Nissan first used this system in the murano where it was so well integrated that some drivers never noticed it was anything other than a regular automatic. that's not to say a cvt is not as good as a conventional transmission, but it is different. It delivers a much smoother drive as there are no gears to change or hydraulics to slip. Instead, a segmented belt rides up and down on cone-shaped pulleys to vary the speed ratio between the engine and the drivetrain. It works more efficiently than a traditional automatic, which is why the versa equipped with a cvt delivers the best highway mileage.
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