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Earlier this year, yours truly wrote a story about the 10 cheapest cars on sale in the United States. In the subcompact segment, the most affordable of the lot is the 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan. For 2017, the most important news is that pricing remains the same.
Without the $835 destination and handling charge, the 2017 Nissan Versa Sedan can be yours from $11,990. A fully loaded example of the thing starts from $17,140, which is pretty cheap and cheerful in my book. The question is, what does the model year 2017 bring new?
Just as ever before, the Versa Sedan is available in four trim levels and with two transmission choices: 5-speed manual for the base S model and Xtronic CVT for the S Plus, SV, and SL. For 2017, what Nissan calls the SV Special Edition Package is a noteworthy newity.
Priced at $500, the package adds plenty of goodies, including 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 5.0-inch color display audio with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, media streaming via Bluetooth, hands-free text messaging, and a rearview camera. Enhancements applied to all models include a mildly revised center console, relocated USB and AUX ports, a secondary 12V outlet, and a revised cupholder design.
Hate it or not, the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-banger is all the Versa Sedan has to offer. With 109 horsepower on tap, this ain’t a slouch, but it’s not meant for the fast lane either. When matched to the Xtronic CVT, the 2017 Nissan Versa Sedan is good for an EPA-rated 31 mpg (7.5 l/100 km) city, 39 mpg (6 l/100 km) highway, and 34 mpg (6.9 l/100 km) combined.
If, however, you need a bigger sedan than the Nissan Versa Sedan, cheap and cheerful alternatives come in the form of the Kia Forte, Mazda6, and Chevrolet Impala. If you're in the market for affordable SUVs, then do consider the Honda HR-V, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey.
Just as ever before, the Versa Sedan is available in four trim levels and with two transmission choices: 5-speed manual for the base S model and Xtronic CVT for the S Plus, SV, and SL. For 2017, what Nissan calls the SV Special Edition Package is a noteworthy newity.
Priced at $500, the package adds plenty of goodies, including 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 5.0-inch color display audio with SiriusXM Satellite Radio, media streaming via Bluetooth, hands-free text messaging, and a rearview camera. Enhancements applied to all models include a mildly revised center console, relocated USB and AUX ports, a secondary 12V outlet, and a revised cupholder design.
Hate it or not, the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated four-banger is all the Versa Sedan has to offer. With 109 horsepower on tap, this ain’t a slouch, but it’s not meant for the fast lane either. When matched to the Xtronic CVT, the 2017 Nissan Versa Sedan is good for an EPA-rated 31 mpg (7.5 l/100 km) city, 39 mpg (6 l/100 km) highway, and 34 mpg (6.9 l/100 km) combined.
If, however, you need a bigger sedan than the Nissan Versa Sedan, cheap and cheerful alternatives come in the form of the Kia Forte, Mazda6, and Chevrolet Impala. If you're in the market for affordable SUVs, then do consider the Honda HR-V, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey.
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