Nissan Provides an In-depth look at the Nissan Versa 2012
by Giulianna
D. Levin, photos courtesy of Nissan - October , 2011
A full house was in
attendance at Sra. Martinez restaurant in the Miami design district for
the September SAMA (Southern Automotive Media Association) meeting
sponsored by Nissan.
Members got a preview
from Mark Perry of NissanⳠnew Versa sedan as well as receiving an
update on what Nissan has planned in the future
Perry, Director of
Product Planning for the manufacturer, reported that NissanⳠmarket
share was up 0.4 percent for 2010 with North American sales up 18.0
percent. In the calendar year through June 2011, sales are up 16.5
percent.
Among recent awards,
the Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle was named 2011 World Car of the Year at
the New York Auto Show, and the city of New York selected Nissan NV200
as is 㔡xi of Tomorrow.伯span>
Perry also presented
the 10 things you should know about the all-new 2012 Versa:
1. The second general
Versa carries an MSRP of $10,990.
2. That gives it the
lowest starting price of any of its competitors but is a 㲥al car䠷ith
A/C and radio standard.
3. EPA ratings are 38
mpg highway and 33 mpg combined highway and city.
4. It has more
space-per-dollar in class, with best-in class rear legroom.
5. It has
best-in-class trunk space.
6. It is built on
NissanⳠnew global 㖔 platform (about 150 pounds lighter than the
previous generation.
7. The engine is a new
1.6-liter with dual fuel injectors, twin CVTC.
8. The engine is mated
with a new 2nd generation CVT with sub-planetary gear set.
9. The new Versa is
the first U.S. product to wear PUREDRIVE badge (cars with better than
35mpg)
10. The Versa features
a high level of comfort, convenience, available technology.
By using a smaller
engine (without sacrificing power), the new Versa has a shorter front,
and longer rear, providing ample space in the second row, without giving
up trunk space. The second row seating is said to provide more legroom
than the Lexus LS460, BMW 5-Series, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
For more information,
please visit:
nissanusa.com
