Safety, Features & Pricing

The 2012 Versa sedan has not yet been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Per federal requirements, an electronic stability system is standard this year.

The stick-shift Versa S starts at a bargain-basement $10,990 — not bad, given air conditioning and a CD stereo with an auxiliary MP3 jack are standard — but the CVT automatic adds a staggering $1,770, and power windows and locks requires the automatic-equipped $14,560 Versa SV. That's still affordable: Equipping most sedan competitors with an automatic transmission and basic power accessories costs $600 to $1,600 more.

Other options include a navigation system, full iPod stereo compatibility, steering-wheel audio controls and Bluetooth phone connectivity. Loaded up, the Versa tops out at $16,260.

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    Front and rear view
    Guiding lines, which indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line A , are displayed on the monitor. Distance guide lines: Indicate distances from ...

    Climate control seat switch (if so equipped)
    The climate controlled seat warms up or cools down the front seat by blowing warm or cool air from the surface of the seat. The climate control switch is located on the center console. The cl ...

    Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)
    To open the sunglasses holder, push and release. WARNING: - Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident. CAUTION: - Do not use for anything other than sunglasses. ...