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Hatchbacks Nissan Versa Inside Line-Full Test: 2007 Nissan Versa
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See the full test and come back here to comment! Full Test: 2007 Nissan Versa
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| I currently drive a 2000 Volvo XC wagon, but was looking for a fuel efficient but solid steering car for my next commuter car. I never heard of the Versa but got a chance to test drive the car when I went to the dealer to look at the Sentras yesterday. Boy was I impressed! They had two left in the lot and one was automatic (the SL) which is the one I tested. It steered very well, felt comparably solid to my Volvo and did not feel ricketty at all (which was my past experience with compacts). I am petite so I could do well in any small car, but I noticed that there would also be plenty of room for my husband who has a long torso. The back seats are very roomy; plenty enough for my 2 teenage sons. The cargo space appeared spacious enough for my Saturday errands and groceries, especially if the rear seats are down. And the amenities did not feel like I was losing much from my loaded Volvo (I really find I have more than I usually use anyway on the Volvo). So, I was pleasantly surprised and will probably purchase the one I looked at this week! | |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jul 05, 2006 2:48 pm) Come on folks, test drive this car in the CVT powertrain. It's the way cars will all be designed in the future. The all new Versa has great gas mileage, a tested trouble free CVT powertrain, loads of usable options never dreamed of in a compact, comfortable seats, lots of room for normal sized, to Super Sized drivers, a beautiful interior and dash design. I am sick of reading negative reviews on little commuter cars because the tester was out driving it like a Corvette. Put your own money on the table for the Versa, then lets see if you still drive it like you stole it.
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Replying to: KarenS (Jul 05, 2006 2:48 pm) Firstly, the ride on this car is MUCH quieter and better than the Civic or the M3, it is amazing how much sound-deadening insulation is in the trunk and hood. You can't even hear the car running at idle. Of course, auto reviewers _always_ want "more power", and little emphasis is given to fuel economy. It seems that car enthusiasm and ecology have to be mutually exclusive. The CVT-equipped model does not "race its revs", and is the only transmission of this quality at this price point. The interior space is far more usable than a 06 Civic, and close to the Mazda 3 Sport-almost $6000 more expensive. I was looking to buy a Mazda 3, but on a whim I tried all three Versa models and ended up buying the SL CVT. The handling is certainly better than the top-heavy Fit, but could benefit from better tires. At $CDN19K, you have to spend at least $4K more to get features like ABS, EBFS, CVT, heated mirrors, 6-speaker stereo, 6-way seats and tilt steering, power everything from others, but you cannot match this fuel economy and ride quality. The fit and finish (paint, door gaps, interior fit) are impressive. I have three inches spare headroom in the back seat, and I'm 6'4". I'm sure there are sportier cars for a lot more money, but I live in Southern Ontario, where bumper-bumper traffic is king, and high performance is truely pointless and ends up just contributing to more smog. It's disspointing to see that a site like this makes the typical critical comments of pushing people to drive cars they cannot afford. |
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Replying to: acarguy1 (Sep 15, 2006 10:29 am) Tony |
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Replying to: flightnurse (Sep 15, 2006 7:43 pm) Ben
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Replying to: bendupre (Sep 16, 2006 11:58 am) Tony 
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Replying to: bendupre (Sep 16, 2006 11:58 am) -a choppier, noisier (esp freeway) ride -more upright and 'sporty' seating position -better city mileage but slightly worse highway mileage -less lateral room but potentially just as safe (5 star side impact rating) -less overall cargo+rear seat length -a hatch that one doesn't look rediculous stuffing a bike into All for about 5 grand less! Seems like an OK compramise but not a great one.
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Just filled up and I averaged 29 MPG, with the weather cooling off here in Phoenix, I don't have the A/C on as much, I do about 50/50 highway/city... This currently tank (2 days) I haven't had the A/C on at all, hopefully the MPG well go up. Tony
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Replying to: chicagoburbs (Sep 17, 2006 5:51 am) Tony
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