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Nissan Prepares 2009 Versa, Cheapest Car in USA

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With the global economic crisis forcing auto manufacturers to concentrate on fuel-efficient engines, there's no wonder than worldwide carmakers prepare less-powerful version of their models providing better fuel economy than the base models. The best example comes from Nissan which already announced 2009 Versa, a new model which is said to focus especially on value and fuel economy.

And because we were talking about value, you should probably known that the 2009 Versa will be the cheapest car in the United States, with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $9,990. However, the new Versa provides less power compared to the base model, but lowered fuel consumption in both city and highway modes.

A 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, which develops 107 horsepower, replaces the 1.8-liter variant currently available on Versa sedan and hatchback, combined with a standard 5-speed manual transmission (a 4-speed automatic variant is also available). In addition, the new engine is said to provide an average fuel consumption of 26 mpg and 34 mpg in city and highway mode respectively. The automatic transmission increases the highway fuel consumption to 33 mpg.

"Starting under $10,000, this new Versa Sedan 1.6 has the lowest new-car MSRP in the United States," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "It combines the low price of a used car with the dependability, high quality and full factory warranty of every new Nissan. It's our way of saying that in tough economic times, Nissan is here to help. The new Versa Sedan 1.6 is another way in which Nissan is taking a leadership role in reassuring consumers that now is a great time to consider a new car.”
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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