MSRP: $10,865 Internet Special Price: $7,800 Link No AC, PW, PDL Manual (5 Speed) CHANTILLY VA 20151
The 2009 Nissan Versa receives good scores from safercar.gov and IIHS Link Link
2009 Versa Wins Consumers Digest Best Buy Award Third Year in a Row Consumers Digest called it "...spacious and well appointed," when they selected the 2009 Versa as a winner of their Automotive Best Buy Award in the Small Car category. Finding this small car exceptional in a lot of ways, Consumers Digest noted Versa’s abundant interior space and quality, plus a powerful yet efficient engine getting up to 33 mpg on the highway.
Warranty Basic 36,000 miles / 36 months
Powertrain 60,000 miles / 60 months
14" x 5.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers Black bumpers Black deck lid finisher Black door handles Black grille Black manual folding mirrors Compact spare tire Multi-reflector halogen headlamps P185/65R14 all-season tires Variable intermittent windshield wipers Interior (2) front map lights 12V pwr outlet 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat 4-way manual driver seat Audio pre-wire w/(4) speakers Black IP trim finisher Carpeted floor & cargo area Driver & front passenger map pockets Dual front & rear cup holders Fasten seat belt warning light/chime Front & rear passenger folding assist grips Immobilizer system Pwr rear trunk release Rear parcel shelf Rear window defroster w/timer Reclining front bucket seats w/active adjustable headrests Remote fuel lid release Roof mounted antenna Tachometer Tilt steering column Woven cloth seat trim Mechanical 1.6L DOHC 16-valve SMPFI I4 engine 5-speed manual transmission w/OD Battery saver Electric speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering Electronically controlled drive-by-wire throttle Front wheel drive Independent strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes Torsion beam rear suspension w/stabilizer bar Safety 3-point ELR driver seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter 3-point ELR/ALR front passenger seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter 3-point ELR/ALR rear seat belts at all positions Child safety rear door locks Clutch interlock Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system Energy absorbing front/rear bumpers Energy absorbing steering column Front & rear side curtain airbags Front side-impact airbags Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH) Slide-away brake pedal assembly Steel side-door impact beams Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Zone body construction w/front/rear crumple zones, hood deformation point
Brake Type: Pwr Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.02 x 0.95 Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 9.0 x Cargo Area Dimensions Trunk Volume (ft�: 13.8 Cooling System Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.2 Electrical Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary): 470 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110 Engine Displacement: 1.6L/ Engine Type: Gas 4-Cyl Fuel System: SMPI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 107 @ 6000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 111 @ 4600 Exterior Dimensions Height, Overall (in): 60.4 Length, Overall (in): 176.0 Liftover Height (in): 27.8 Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.3 Tread Width, Front (in): 58.3 Tread Width, Rear (in): 58.5 Wheelbase (in): 102.4 Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 66.7 Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2 Interior Dimensions Front Head Room (in): 40.6 Front Hip Room (in): 48.8 Front Leg Room (in): 41.4 Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5 Passenger Capacity: 5 Passenger Volume (ft�: 94.3 Second Head Room (in): 37.9 Second Hip Room (in): 47.2 Second Leg Room (in): 38.0 Second Shoulder Room (in): 50.7 Mileage EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 26 (Est) EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 34 (Est) Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 28 Steering Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.25 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 18.3 Steering Type: Pwr Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.2 Summary Body Style: 4 Door Sedan Vehicle Name: Versa Suspension Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.91 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.87 Suspension Type - Front: Independent Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion beam Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Stabilizer bar Tires Front Tire Size: P185/65R14 Rear Tire Size: P185/65R14 Spare Tire Size: T125/70D15 Transmission Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.89 First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.73 Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.03 Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.05 Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.39 Trans Description Cont.: Manual Trans Type: 5 Vehicle EPA Classification: Compact EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 8 Weight Information Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2516 Wheels Front Wheel Material: Steel Front Wheel Size (in): 14 x 5.0 Rear Wheel Material: Steel Rear Wheel Size (in): 14 x 5.0 Spare Wheel Material: Steel Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x
I'd spend the extra $3,000 to get the model with A/C.....try driving around the whole summer in most of the U.S. without it.... most people would rather be buried in sand to their neck and attacked by ants.
Renault owns/partners/shares a lot with nissan these days. If you've ever seen Renaults from the last 10 or 20 years, you know they have some of the ugliest cars ever built...
Renault owns/partners/shares a lot with nissan these days. If you've ever seen Renaults from the last 10 or 20 years, you know they have some of the ugliest cars ever built...
good for northern states without a/c?? No way, Jose.
bobj4172
Member
posted: Jun. 9, 2009 @ 1:23p
It is an awesome price for some basic transportation. While the design might not be the prettiest, it is an extremely practical layout with lots of room. It reminds me of the early Civics. The design is likely the shape of things to come. With the push to fuel efficient vehicles, this is likely our future. I can give up the power options and A/C could probably be added, but safety in a small car is a concern for me. I would want ABS.
DSJ said: Get two......perfect for roller skating.
good for northern states without a/c?? No way, Jose.Washington State is northern, but Easter WA experiences summer temps frequently in triple digits, so no thanks. I drove without A/C for 10 years in the area, and while I may now be feminized, I won't have to change out of sweaty clothing after ARRIVING at my destination. Maybe on the coast, or AK, but not in my portion of the "northern states".
It's a great value due to $3,000 rebate and dealer incentives. MSRP about $18,000.
I've driven this car and it easily compares to the $18,000 Corolla which offers less....but, we won't talk about resale after 5 yrs.
Why not just buy a used car instead? You could probably get the same Kia (1 or 2 years old) for less than $8K, or a similarly-equipped used Toyota or Nissan for the same price.
this car is actually pretty highly rated especially for its interior layout and materials, i actually find it pretty cute, wish it were available here, not the best reliability but for about 1/2 price of a corolla, it's a great deal
manerac
Member
posted: Jun. 9, 2009 @ 2:29p
Tacoma99 said: I'd spend the extra $3,000 to get the model with A/C.....
That's more than I paid to put central A/C in my house!
For $8k it's a cute econobox. For $11k there's other options.
yeah I been wanting one ever since I watched Heroes, blue neesan veersa!!!
I think the hatch is way better looking tho, and more practical cause it's like a Honda Fit/Toyota Yaris w/o all the bs hype about a freaking SIMPLE point A to point B vehicle. of course this is too simple, lack of a/c kinda sucks but like the other guy said, put the tornado 735 on the dash and you're good to go.
my friend just bought a honda fit for 18k, totally not worth it imo compared to this. no offense to honda fit owners here.
No A/C? No problem, keep the windows down and the fan on. Still too hot. Cough up the $1k for A/C to be installed at a later date, primarily during winter.
It might be a down to have ONLY a 5-speed, like 99% of the other manual transmissions, and I don't know the gear ratios for the two transmissions, but it is going to help improve MPGs.
Oh, the interior is seriously lacking goodies and style? Less to break down, easier to clean, easier to customize to your liking.
This is a great deal for someone needing a second car, but afraid of used, as there is no guarantee of condition and service diligence of the previous owners. If this car was available in Cali for this price, I would seriously consider buying it.
10 years ago, I bought a Chevy Metro very similar to this Versa, in that it was lacking A/C, 5-speed manual, no radio, etc. And while I have had a couple of real sweats during hot days, I have never regretted the purchase. This car is still going strong getting 40 mpg without even trying. And though it is a smaller engine, 1.3 liters, last night I was having a little canyon carving fun with a corvette.
I would think a 10 year newer car would have better technology, reliability, and performance.
Like other posters have inferred, don't whine about luxuries lacking from a super deal, grow a set and drive happy.
The price of gas is going up. You could probably buy the car, drive it for a year, and sell it for about what you paid.
Tempting deal for me, but ever since Ford said they'll make it on their own without assistance, they've earned my loyalty. Avoiding the political debate to this, I've had poor experiences with Kia and Nissan in the past, but my Mercury and Ford vehicles have done better from a longevity standpoint. This may be a good deal for some, but I question the value if it gives out as quickly as my past experiences.
PS: I rear-ended a Hyundai last year in my Mercury Cougar. $0 damage to me, over $2000 to him. He had stopped on a merging on-ramp. I turned around to see if it was clear to merge, and it was, so I put the gas on to merge onto the highway. The guy in front of me decided to stop after merging onto the highway. It was my fault because I should have turned back around after checking my blind spot, but that poor Hyundai fell apart!
FLATPICKER31
Member
posted: Jun. 9, 2009 @ 2:58p
discoganya said: Good economy car for a very good price. A/C, power windows are for pussies
This strikes me as a great beater car for kids. They aren't going to be going on any road trips without A/C, and since it's new they won't have to shell out for repairs, etc.
My frigging 93' Nissan NX doesn't qualify because it gets 22mpg according to the govt... Pisses me off!!! (It's rusty, odometer/cruise don't work, ABS broken etc... ARGH!!)
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