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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    Control panel buttons ó color screen with Navigation System (if so equipped)
    1. ZOOM OUT button*. 2. STATUS button. 3. DEST button*. 4. ROUTE button*. 5. NISSAN controller. 6. INFO button. 7. PHONE button**. 8. + (brightness control) button. 9. OFF brightness control ...

    Radio reception
    Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception. These circuits are designed to extend reception range, and to enhance the quality of ...

    Clock
    The following display will appear after pressing the SETTING button, then selecting the “Clock” key. On-screen Clock: When this item is enabled (indicator light illuminated), a clock is alw ...