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The Versatile Nissan Versa

POSTED May 12, 5:05 AM

With fuel prices moving toward $4.00 per gallon,

several fuel efficient new cars have hit the market.

These cars include the Dodge Caliber, Honda Fit,

Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio5, Nissan Versa, Suzuki Reno,

and Toyota Yaris. The base price for this group is

from just under $13,000 to $15,000.

Fuel economy is on most drivers' minds and the

average fuel economy of these cars is 30 mpg in
the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Although

these cars are small on the outside and easy to

park, they are quite large and useful on the inside.

A road test of the Nissan Versa hatchback determined

that it can seat three people in the back seat. With the

rear seat folded down, out of the six other cars, it tied

for first place in cargo volume, and at 70 miles per hour,

it was the second quietest car of this group.

The Nissan Versa Hatchback

The Versa is available with a Continuously Variable

Automatic Transmission (CVT) that gets about 35 mpg

on the highway. Overall, the Versa scored near the top

when compared to the other cars in this group.

My personal drive of the Versa determined that it

has comfortable front seats and a roomy and versatile

interior. The engine is reasonably powerful with good

passing ability. The Continuously Variable Transmission

is smooth at all times and it helps to maximize fuel

efficiency. The interior fit and finish are good, and the

car handles well with reasonable ride quality.

If the $13,500 base price of a new Versa is more

than you can spend, used Versas are becoming available.

It is one car to look for!

I welcome your comments or car questions at my

auto web: www.DriveTheBestBook.com.

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Kyle Busch
Kyle is an auto enthusiast and consumer advocate with over 30 years of experience. Author of “Drive the Best for the Price…” He welcomes your comments and car questions on his website www.DriveTheBestBook.com . Kyle’s car has over 490,000 miles and he even has the same name as the #18 NASCAR driver.