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.
See also:
Fourth generation
The fourth generation Altima was announced at the 2006 New York Auto Show on
April 12, 2006. It is the first vehicle to use the smaller Nissan D platform,
with a new front and upgraded rear suspen ...
An Outdated Cabin
Full-size truck interior quality has made huge strides in recent years, but
compact and midsize trucks — which mostly sell in smaller volumes than do
full-size ones — haven't received the same ...
Seats & Storage
Crank the standard height-adjustable driver's seat up, and the Juke offers a
view of the road that's more akin to a crossover than a small car. The smallish
cabin minimizes the distance between yo ...
