Yet Nissan breaks this custom with Versa because the notchback seems substantial: Versa's designers pull off a magician's trick by creating surprising cabin room with a lot of nice equipment aboard, and in the process end up with a small car that feels pleasant to drive. Built on Nissan's new global front-wheel drive V platform, the small-scale Versa notchback model aimed at the North American market comes together at a Nissan assembly plant located in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Read More »

Versa is simply a good, cheap, efficient commuter car. Nissan Versa (2008) – enlarge What was tested? 2008 Nissan Versa S Hatchback ($13,450). Options: Splash guards ($110), floor mats ($155), power package ($700), cruise control ($200), ABS package ($250). Price as tested (including $625 destination charge): $15,490 Pros: It’s super-cheap without many downsides. The interior is especially impressive for such ... Read More »