2010 Nissan Versa: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Nissan Versa is available with additional safety features and slightly freshened exterior styling. Versa comes as a 4-door sedan or 4-door hatchback. These compact cars slot beneath Nissan's Sentra in size and price. Entry-level 1.6 Base and 1.6, mid-level S, and top-line SL trim levels return. All 1.6 versions are a sedan only and have a 107-hp 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. S and SL return as sedans or hatchbacks and use a 122-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. All 1.6 versions have a 5-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed manual transmission is available on the S. A 4-speed automatic is available on the 1.6 and S and standard on the SL sedan. The SL hatchback has a standard continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Available safety features include ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Traction control and an antiskid system are newly standard on the SL and optional on the S. Other available features include cruise control, a navigation system, remote entry, and power locks and windows. A wireless cell-phone link, keyless access and engine start, remote engine start, and a sunroof are optional on the SL.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 99.4 inches or longer.

Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Nissan Versa, and Volkswagen Jetta. Our Recommended pick is the Scion xB.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Honda Insight, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer (Sportback), and Volkswagen Golf.