Nissan releases pricing on 2008 Versa, from $12,550
Nissan has announced pricing for the 2008 version of their smallest US Market car, the Versa. The Versa can be had as either a four door sedan of hatchback, with the former starting at $12,550 and an extra $100 for the hatch. Both versions can have their 1.8L four cylinder paired up with either a shift it yourself six-speed, we'll shift for you four speed or a CVT.
The most efficient CVT version is rated at 27/33mpg city/highway (new 2008 EPA numbers) which is rather unimpressive for such a small car. The Versa sedan is also now available with the sport package. Fortunately the sport package won't have any real impact on the efficiency since it only raises the level of "performance styling" without addressing the actual measurable performance.
[Source: Nissan]
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Versa [June 25, 07]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 25, 2007) - Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Versa Sedan and Hatchback models, which go on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. Versa enters it second model year with strong sales momentum – through May 2007, the Versa Hatchback and Sedan have combined to sell more than 52,000 units in less than one year of production.
For 2008, the Sport Package is now an option on the Versa Sedan 1.8 SL model (previously available on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL). The Sport Package adds a higher level of performance styling with a rear spoiler (roof-mounted for Hatchback, decklid-mounted for Sedan), lower body side sill extensions, unique front and rear fascia (Hatchback) and chin spoiler (Sedan) and fog lights.
The starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Versa Sedan 1.8 S is $12,550 with 6-speed manual transmission and $13,350 with the 4-speed automatic transmission. The Versa Sedan 1.8 SL with Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmissions) is priced at $15,550.
The 2008 Versa Hatchback is offered in four models: Versa Hatchback 1.8 S 6-speed manual transmission at an MSRP of $12,650; Versa Hatchback 1.8 S 4-speed automatic transmission at $13,450; Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL 6-speed manual transmission at $14,650; and Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL with Xtronic CVT™ at $15,650.
All 2008 Versas are equipped with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine – providing the highest standard horsepower rating in class.
The 2008 Versa also delivers excellent fuel economy. Estimated 2008 EPA fuel economy is 27 mpg City/33 mpg Highway with the CVT transmission; 24 mpg City/31 mpg highway with the 4-speed automatic transmission; and 26 mpg City/31 mpg Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission.
Versa's unique packaging layout provides a spacious cabin with class-leading head and rear leg room. Versa also offers unexpected available technology, including Nissan's Intelligent Key, a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, an auxiliary mp3 player input and XM® Satellite Radio.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 25, 2007) - Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Versa Sedan and Hatchback models, which go on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. Versa enters it second model year with strong sales momentum – through May 2007, the Versa Hatchback and Sedan have combined to sell more than 52,000 units in less than one year of production.
For 2008, the Sport Package is now an option on the Versa Sedan 1.8 SL model (previously available on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL). The Sport Package adds a higher level of performance styling with a rear spoiler (roof-mounted for Hatchback, decklid-mounted for Sedan), lower body side sill extensions, unique front and rear fascia (Hatchback) and chin spoiler (Sedan) and fog lights.
The starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Versa Sedan 1.8 S is $12,550 with 6-speed manual transmission and $13,350 with the 4-speed automatic transmission. The Versa Sedan 1.8 SL with Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmissions) is priced at $15,550.
The 2008 Versa Hatchback is offered in four models: Versa Hatchback 1.8 S 6-speed manual transmission at an MSRP of $12,650; Versa Hatchback 1.8 S 4-speed automatic transmission at $13,450; Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL 6-speed manual transmission at $14,650; and Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL with Xtronic CVT™ at $15,650.
All 2008 Versas are equipped with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine – providing the highest standard horsepower rating in class.
The 2008 Versa also delivers excellent fuel economy. Estimated 2008 EPA fuel economy is 27 mpg City/33 mpg Highway with the CVT transmission; 24 mpg City/31 mpg highway with the 4-speed automatic transmission; and 26 mpg City/31 mpg Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission.
Versa's unique packaging layout provides a spacious cabin with class-leading head and rear leg room. Versa also offers unexpected available technology, including Nissan's Intelligent Key, a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, an auxiliary mp3 player input and XM® Satellite Radio.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Joseph 9:43PM (6/26/2007)
I never really liked Nissan. Nothing really seems to stand out about their cars.
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George Krpan 11:51PM (6/26/2007)
The Versa weighs 250-300 lbs. more than the Fit and has a 1.8 versus a 1.5 liter engine.
Looks like a 3-4 mpg advantage for the Honda.
Interior volume
Versa 94.7
Fit 90.0
Mileage per Nissan website.
6 speed 30/34
Auto. 28/35
CVT 30/36
Mileage per Honda website.
5 speed 33/38
Auto. 31/38
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MikeW 1:22AM (6/27/2007)
But those aren't '08 Fit numbers.
Looks like Nissan fixed the terrible programming of the CVT.
It has the widest ratio spread, and the tallest top gear, so it should get the best mileage.
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kwc 7:44AM (6/27/2007)
FYI.....Honda's Fit w/CVT also goes down to 27/34 with paddle shifts and 27/35 without them. Soooooo...there really isn't THAT much of a difference . Are you also going to call the Fit mileage "unimpressive"?? My guess is probably not.
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Bill 8:26AM (6/27/2007)
Mileage is a joke.
My 20 year old Accord got better.
Better bring over some diesel options for 2009!
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another Bill 9:10AM (6/27/2007)
#5, and my 83 Civic got better mileage than your 20 year old Accord, but both were death traps by today's standards, no airbags, would fail today's crash standards, etc.
I will give the Versa credit that it drives and feels substantial, like a real car. A diesel would be nice too.
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jim 9:02AM (6/27/2007)
Comparing 08 EPA figures to 07 and earlier figures is an apples and oranages comparison. We won't know if the Versa milage figures are good, bad or indifferent till all the 08 numbers are available.
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Mattias 9:06AM (6/27/2007)
Please Nissan, bring this Tiida to Central Europe and not just to Slovenia, Spain, Hungary and Romania. And please bring it with the great small 1.5l dci with 100hp!
I do not want the Qashgai which is Nissan's official car in the "Golf class" here!
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phil easler 11:05AM (8/17/2007)
Tell Nissan we are waiting for a all electric. When will the people get the message. Just say no to new cars without all electric options.
Phil
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