2007 Nissan Versa: Gen "Y", Take Notice

Automobile manufacturers are clamoring to build and market cars to the Generation Y " " the crowd, loosely defined and includes new drivers and particularly all those at the 30th Toyota threw the gauntlet introduced in 2003, when a number of cars under the Scion brand. Now, Nissan is responding and the Versa - released during the summer of 2006 - is her reply. If the Versa compete successfully or lost in a sea of Gen Y " " vehicles soon to flood the market? All this is still too early to determine, so we take a look at the Versa and what the car has to offer to motorists.

A visit to Nissan& 39;s website shows a lot about the Versa. Unlike a certain Scion vehicle, its styling cues from a toaster, Versa is the aerodynamic and reminds me of the Toyota Matrix. Available as a four door sedan or five door Hatchback, the Versa is expected to retail for around $ 12000, the same price class as the Scion vehicles. How Scion, the Versa is fairly well equipped to motorists a value packed, with no experience, to several thousand more on the base sticker price in order to find a satisfactory and comfortable driving experience.

Along with a 1.8L I4 engine, here is what you can expect, with base models:

AM / FM / CD audio system
Air Conditioning
Power side mirrors and automatic release stem
6 speed manual transmission [4-speed automatic is optional]
Split folding 60/40 seat with the hatchback

Not a poor standard equipment list for the prize. For more $ 2000, SL versions come with an aluminum-alloy wheels, cruise control, power windows / doors / locks, remote keyless entry, a souped-up sound system, and much more.

The car is a 102-inch wheel is the basis for a long vehicle of its kind The result is more interior room, with four adults with sufficient knee and leg injuries place to weather long trips.

Pictures of the interior show that a car is good, although not cheap and are looking for. As I especially the dashboard with its overlapping circular instrument panel and easily accessible audio and air conditioning controls. A generation before entry cars would have looked and felt cheap. Today& 39;s drivers expect more and the Versa provides in the form of a decent level of standard equipment and attention to style.

The Versa replaces the Nissan Sentra as an entry. Nissan has the new Sentra and " " promoted a notch until it has done as much with the Honda Civic and Toyota with the Corolla.

Although more expensive than the Chevy Aveo and Kia Rio & 39; s, the car has more flair and style than either. Nevertheless, one must ask how the Versa & 39; compete against Toyota& 39;s soon to be released Yaris and the new Honda Fit. Throw in new models to be expected, Dodge and Ford and add Chinese cars to the mix and the entire entry-level market saturated.

Ultimately, the Versa is a step in the right direction, and a nice alternative to some of its boxy competitors. Gen Y " " drivers have another choice in the Versa and an alternative to Scion, Toyota youth-oriented brand.



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