The attractive base price, which is about $2,000 cheaper than the Ford Fiesta, is only for a stripped down version with a manual gearbox. Go for an automatic (CVT) version, and you’ll be paying $12,760.
In the US, the car is available with a revised 1.6-liter unit that develops 109 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. Nissan’s own fuel economy estimates say the Versa uses 30mpg City, 37mpg Highway and 33mpg Combined, for models equipped with the more efficient CVT transmission, and 27mpg City, 36mpg Highway and 30 mpg Combined, for the basic S model with the manual.
"Compact cars are getting a lot of attention lately due to rising fuel costs and concerns about the environment. Yet many buyers are disappointed in what they find - vehicles rife with compromise," says Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "This new Versa Sedan, a 'clean sheet' ground-up design, takes small cars in a whole new direction - proving that you don't have to sacrifice style for affordability, interior roominess for a smaller footprint, or drivability for high mpg."
The 2012 Versa will hit dealers in August with a new hatchback model also destined for North America and going on sale this month. Here is the full pricing information of the 2012 Versa:
- Versa Sedan 1.6 S 5MT $10,990
- Versa Sedan 1.6 S CVT $12,760
- Versa Sedan 1.6 SV CVT $14,560
- Versa Sedan 1.6 SL CVT $15,560
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