When our aging Chevy started having more serious problems, we looked into shopping for a new car, and settled on a 2010 Nissan Versa sedan. Now that I’ve driven it for a few months, I offer these first-hand observations, since the test drive is different than having a house for storage.
For the 2010 Nissan Versa Sedan
Cornering: I love the way the Nissan Versa corners. In my big, I frequent a few places where parking can be tight at times. No trouble turning into tight spots and making a U-turn is as easy as pie. The smaller size is easily too parallel.
Gas Mileage: It is a reverse gas sipper. I have no problem with the advertised mpg of 30-34 mpg city/highway.
Size: It is comparable in size to the car I replaced, the Chevrolet Cavalier. While I wouldn’t say the back seat is overly spacious, there is enough room to fit two adults comfortably. The trunk is huge for its size, which is not what you would expect from the outside of the car. There are also several felt cups, which is a nice feature. They accommodate different sizes, so a larger size or soda spread is not a problem.
Horsepower: It’s a smaller car, but the 1.8L engine model I chose is more than adequate since I had no problems getting on and off and passing others on the road.
Price: The Nissan Versa sedan has a cheap day. Base models will start around $10,000; however, don’t expect many frills (such as power windows) at that price. Expect to pay closer to $12,000-$14,000 for a Versa equipped with everything you want and need in a new car.
Key fobs: If you accidentally hit your keys in your pocket by hitting the panic button, every button will hit the key fob. This feature is especially nice because I’ve had key fobs in the past that would require you to push and hold the panic button for several seconds before it happens.
Auxiliary Input: We have selected these auxiliary inputs for these electronics such as satellite radio and iPod. Wash to make your tunes easy and easy and you don’t need to get them out of the car when you get out of the car, the thing no longer draws power so you don’t have to worry about draining your battery while you’re at work.
Cons of the 2010 Nissan Versa Sedan
Gauss Gauge: There is no real visible warning that you are running out of gas. In the Nissan Versa sedan, a small, golden, round light turns on when it is low or almost empty. A small warning doesn’t seem very obvious and there were a few times when I was afraid my husband and I were left on the side of the road, making a call to AAA before we found the nearest gas station. Having audio drift when you turn on the engine would have been a nice feature.
Speedometer: I’m not a fan of speedometers. Each line is 2 miles per hour and it is difficult to tell at a glance how fast you are going since there are only numerical markings for 20, 40, 60, etc. A quick glance down to check your speed, especially in school zones; it means that you have to get used to the dark line not having a pegged needle, so the number lets you know exactly how fast you’re going. This is distracting at first, but once you get used to the odd way the accelerometer is displayed, it’s not that much of a problem.
Block Block: Missing! If you want to get into the trunk, you better have your key handy. There is no lock inside the trunk and this is a feature that the Versa wanted very much because it was convenient because it is not the easiest to get your key in the trunk in the dark. You risk keying up the shiny metal before you get the trunk open.
Horn: Horn is another disappointment. The horn itself is very weak and if you hit it twice, the Roadrunner sounds like that ‘my, beeps’ of Wile E. Coyote. This makes the horn weak. to take seriously We look at the after-market horn because in the parking lot using a remote lock there is nothing missing hearing test. It is very weak and lacks the bite of other models, as in our question, which loudly proclaims “I am lame!”
Keyless Remote Range: Don’t expect a long distance for the remote locks. I found that you need to be closer to your locked car or get it unlocked remotely. Don’t wait to see if there are other cars on the road either. In contrast, our Nissan Quest has a much longer side. Getting used to the shorter range has been a balancing act and I often find myself turning back to walk towards the Versa to get in range to lock the car.
Small Gas Tank: Sure, it’s not your picture of filling it up, but the gas tank is a bit on the small side at 13.2 liters, which is on the high side of the typical gas tank size for a compact car. By comparison, our Nissan Quest has a 20 gallon tank and the Cavalier we replaced had a 15.2 gallon tank. A smaller lake means more frequent trips, especially on longer trips.
Extreme analysis of the Nissan Versa Sedan
I am delighted with our purchase of the 2010 Nissan Versa Sedan. It’s a very easy to use and easy to use trigger. It doesn’t have the frills of other more expensive cars, but we don’t expect it. We were mainly looking for a small car with high fuel economy that came with a car we could afford. So far, the Nissan Versa Sedan fits the bill perfectly.
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Personal use with referenced vehicles
http://www.nissanusa.com/versa/
