ok let me know what you think of the Nissan Versa?

Question

ok here is the deal i want to buy a nissan versa i was wondering what some people's experiences with nissan has been and if they own a versa and had any problems with it! id appreciate the imput before i purchase :) thanks

Answer 1

Check out this review from Consumer Reports:

Highs: Ride, rear seat, quiet and posh interior, hatchback versatility, access, smooth CVT (automatic), crash-test results.
Lows: Braking and hard-to-find ABS, agility, middling fuel economy for class.

The new Versa is based on a Renault platform and has a comfortable and quiet ride. Handling is secure but not agile. The nicely finished, roomy interior makes it feel more upscale than other entry-level cars. Acceleration is good, but fuel economy trails some competing models, such as the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris, despite the six-speed manual and CVT transmissions. ABS is difficult to find. A sedan joins the lineup in early 2007.

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

The Versa has a comfortable, supple ride that does a good job of smoothing out bumps. Engine noise is elevated with the manual transmission but is lower with the CVT. Wind and road noise are modest. Despite its quick and responsive steering, body lean limits the Versa's agility and makes it feel less nimble. At its limits the Versa understeers early but adjusts its cornering line predictably. It was ultimately secure in our avoidance maneuver, posting just a modest speed. The 122-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine posted 29 mpg overall with the clunky, noisy-shifting six-speed manual and 28 mpg with the CVT. Acceleration times were good with either transmission. Braking distances in the non-ABS Versa were some of the longest we have recently recorded. The model with ABS was much better, but it's still below par. The low-beam headlights do not illuminate far enough ahead.

INSIDE THE CABIN

The Versa's interior is notably nicer than its competitors. The panels fit together well, and small details are impressive. Drivers sit high up, with plenty of foot and leg room. The tilt-only steering wheel and left footrest are well positioned. Visibility is very good, but the thick rear roof pillars create a blind zone to the side and rear. The wide, soft front seats lose support during long trips. Taller drivers wished for more thigh support from the short seat cushions, and lumbar support could be better. The rear seat is extremely roomy, especially for a small car. Most controls and displays are easy to use and read. The radio lacks a tuning knob and the volume control is shallow and hard to grasp. The climate system doesn't duct air to the rear passengers. Storage space is modest. The SL has a jack for MP3 players. The 60/40-split seats can be folded to expand the trunk, but the seatbacks sit higher than the load floor.

SAFETY NOTES

Seatback-mounted side-impact air bags and curtain head-protection air bags, which deploy to protect outboard occupants in both rows, are standard in the Versa. They supplement required front air bags and three-point seatbelts for all five seats. Front seatbelt anchors are adjustable and both front belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters to reduce belt slack and forces in the event of a crash. An advanced air bag system includes front belt usage sensors, front passenger belt tension sensors and passenger weight sensors that all influence the appropriate level of air bag deployment. If the system detects that a child is seated in the front passenger seat, it will automatically disable the front air bag. There are adjustable and locking head restraints in the front and outboard rear seats. Front versions are tall enough even when lowered to reduce rearward head travel and whiplash injury. These are "active" head restraints: they move forward in response to the force of the occupant's body during a rear impact to reduce head travel and injury still further. Rear head restraints need to be raised to adequately protect taller passengers. The center rear seat lacks a head restraint. Driving with kids: The rear passenger seats of the Versa should prove conducive to getting a secure fit for child restraints installed using either the seatbelts or the LATCH system. Installation of rear-facing seats may require that the front seatbacks be pulled forward to allow them enough room. There are lower LATCH anchors in the rear outboard seats and top tether anchors for each of the three rear seats on the seatbacks.

RELIABILITY

We do not have data to predict reliability, this model is new.

Answer 2

I have a Nissan Versa. When the wind is blowing you are all over the road. So it makes it hard to handle. Other then that it is a great car to have ......

Answer 3

dont have any personal experience, but i do know a great site where you can read some user reviews from versa car owners: edmunds.com

Answer 4

I'm gettin the GF one... I took it for a test drive with my 2 friends, all the size of football players, that little car has more room in it than my impala does!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

not much but i did just read that it is the most safe small car out there right now.