2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL Reviewed By John Heilig
Date: Jan 4th, 2008 1:59:44 am - Subscribe
Mood: flabbergasted
The Auto Channel’s John Heilig gave out his commendations and reviews on the 2008 Nissan Versa. Here are some bits of his insights courtesy of TheAutoChannel.com:
The Nissan Versa became one of my North Carolina cars this year. Carolina cars are those I was fortunate enough to be able to use in my frequent trips down south to care for an ailing family member. In these trips we put an enormous amount of miles on the cars and learned to know them pretty well.
I must honestly admit that I probably would have preferred a larger vehicle for the trip, especially since the return voyage involved transporting a lot of stuff back home. But on the other hand, the compact nature of the Versa made fuel purchases minimal, and the versatility of the Versa (oops, I did it again) offered more than adequate carrying capacity for all we needed.
On the positive side, the Versa was comfortable on long rides and was easy to park and maneuver.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB
Engine: 1.8-liter I-4
Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm/127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
Transmission: CVT
Wheelbase: 99.8 in.
Length x Width x Height: 177.5 x 67.3 x 55.5 in.
Tires: 185/65R15
Cargo volume: 17.8/50.4 cu. ft. (rear seat backs up/folded)
Economy: 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway/30.0 mpg test
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gal.
Price: $17,285 (includes $625 destination charge and $1,100 in options)
