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 Versa Hatchback and Sedan Offer
Outstanding Roominess, Performance and Quality
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Entry-level hatchback and sedan
The new Versa is built on Nissan's "B" platform, with priorities placed on interior roominess,
a high quality interior and comfortable, stress-free environment. In creating the Versa packaging,
the design and engineering teams found a way to put a big interior in a small car. The interior
length, front to back, is over six feet long.
Styling is touch of sophistication and definite quality
Along with a spacious cabin, Versa offers a high quality interior design and craftsmanship. The
front seats are nearly as large as Maxima's and comfort is a priority for all passengers. The
interior features a clean, simple design and layout that accentuates its surprising roominess.
The wide, laterally oriented instrument panel underscores Versa's width, while the low center
console flows freely toward the rear, giving a sense of the interior's length.
The exterior of the Versa hatchback and sedan feature a dynamic look and attention to detail, as
seen in the large headlights, signature Nissan grille and large taillights. The crisp, youthful body
forms and long rooflines suggest both the roominess inside and Versa's performance capabilities.
Stress-free driving experience
Versa is designed to provide Nissan's trademark enjoyable, stress-free experience through
use of an all-new 1.8-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine that satisfies both performance and
environmental requirements. Three transmissions will be available with the 2007 Versa, including
Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
At 120-horsepower (estimated) and 125-plus lb-ft of torque (estimated), the engine is powerful
and responsive, but it also delivers excellent fuel economy - estimated at a combined 38 miles
per gallon with the CVT transmission (final engine performance and fuel economy rating will be
finalized closer to vehicle on-sale date).
Unlike conventional stepped gear automatics, the new Xtronic CVT operates as essentially "one gear"
through use of a belt and two pulleys. By infinitely varying the working diameters of the two
pulleys, the transmission eliminates the "steps" between gears, resulting in a smoother, more
efficient operation by keeping the engine in its optimum power range under a variety of driving
and load conditions.
Advanved safety features
Safety is another Versa strong point with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes
dual-stage front supplemental air bags and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for
chest protection), standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), available roof-mounted curtain
side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren) system, child safety rear door locks, child seat upper tether anchors
and front seat Active Head Restraints.
Versa will be manufactured at Nissan's Aguascalientes, Mexico assembly plant that currently builds
Nissan Sentra models for the U.S. market.
Source: Nissan
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