Versa in the Market

Extreme bargains are scarce these days, and Nissan deserves credit for keeping the Versa wallet-friendly. But the new Accent, Fit and Fiesta are cars you actually want to own — brand emissaries that leave a good enough impression for first-time buyers to stay in the family when it's time to buy the next car. If the new Versa is anyone's first Nissan, it imparts a brand that's big on value and practicality but short on drivability and perceived quality — far from Nissan's reality, but the Versa's flavor all the same.

Among entry-level cars, value is crucial. But, increasingly, so is overall appeal. Nissan hit a bulls-eye with one of those. I just wish it had hit the board at all with the other.

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    Passenger compartment
    1. Rear seat 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) 3. Interior lights, illuminated entry, moonroof switch (if so equipped) 4. Sun visors 5. Rearview mirror 6. Glove box 7. Cup holders 8. Park ...

    Call volume
    Adjusting the incoming or outgoing call volume may improve clarity if reception between callers is unclear. - Incoming calladjusting this setting allows you to hear a difference in volume. - ...

    Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
    For further brake and clutch fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual. ...