The 2012 Nissan Versa - Big Value in a Small Package

You don't need to sacrifice on quality and safety just because you are looking for a vehicle that is budget friendly and offers great fuel economy; the Versa delivers on all levels. In precarious times consumers want products that offer a long of bang and value for the buck. Pricing for the Versa is very economical at around the ten thousand dollar range. Plus you won't have to skimp on space because the interior seats 5 persons with ease. Want something sportier? A cool looking hatchback version is available at an additional cost. Competitors of the Versa in the affordable compact niche include the Kia Soul, Kia Forte and Honda Fit.

At this price you can't expect an exotic car and the Versa surely isn't. This car was built for reliability and function; it gets you point A to point B and it's pleasant to look at. Fifteen inch wheels are available as well as multi-reflector halogen headlights. Performance for the Versa is more than adequate; you won't get enough power to win a street race but it's enough to get you to school, work and to the super market. Handling is smooth and efficient while parking in narrow areas is rather manageable thanks to its diminutive size. The base engine is a four cylinder 1.6 engine with a 107 hp while the mid level trim sports a 1.8 Liter engine. A Continuously Variable Transmission is available which offers mileage of 38 mpg on the highway.

Most cars in this price range come with hard plastic surfaces but the upper level trims are equipped with material that is soft to the touch Autel MaxiSys Pro. The cargo space is a generous 13.8 cubic feet maxidas ds808. The 2012 model comes standard with a stereo system; a feature that was only available as an option on the 2011 version. Additional standard features include AC, a trip computer, cip holders, brake assist, ABS and a tilting steering column. When it comes to leg room, the Versa makes sure that your passengers have plenty of room.

When it comes to minuses; well the car doesn't exactly offer the most advanced cool tech features. For example, there are no power windows so you need to roll them up and down with your hands. The same goes for the seats. However, features such as Bluetooth and a navigation system are available at an additional cost but it will raise the price quite a bit.

Nissan engineers value safety and designed this car to be extremely safe despite its entry-level price. Standard safety features include traction control, an air bag system with a total of six bags, a tire pressure monitoring system and a LATCH system in order to secure child seats.

If you are looking to save money and want to purchase an economical car then the Versa definitely delivers when it comes to value. One added bonus is that it's not a gas guzzler, something which is a definite must these days considering the high price of gasoline. If you are looking for an affordable compact car definitely check out the 2012 Nissan Versa.

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