The 2015 Nissan Versa is offered in both sedan and hatchback body styles. Four trim levels are offered on the Versa sedan: S, S Plus, SV and SL. All are powered by a 109-hp 1.6L 4-cylinder with continuously variable valve timing. In the S, a 5-speed manual transmission puts power to the front wheels, while a 4-speed automatic is optional. The other three trims are equipped with Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission. When so equipped, the Versa sedan delivers an EPA estimate of 40 mpg on the highway.
Even the base S trim offers enough features to keep drivers and passengers comfortable. These include air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD stereo with two auxiliary audio inputs, a tachometer, power steering, trip computer, tilt steering wheel and a 6-way adjustable driver's seat. In addition to the CVT, the S Plus adds a 4-speaker audio system, cruise control, tilt steering and a rear roof spoiler.
In the SV, buyers will find power mirrors, locks and windows, with driver's side one-touch auto up/down, upgraded trip computer, remote keyless entry, steering wheel-mounted cruise control, premium cloth seating and various interior accents. A key fob trunk release and a 60/40 split-fold rear seat are also standard on the SV.
The top-of-the-line SL includes 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, variable-speed windshield wipers, passenger visor vanity mirror, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, silver and chrome interior accents, a premium 4-speaker stereo with MP3/WMA CD playback and iPod interface, a new 4.3-inch audio display, speed-sensitive volume control and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.
Packaged options for the Versa sedan include an SV Convenience Package with Bluetooth and premium stereo and an SL Tech Package with navigation, RearView Monitor and SiriusXM satellite radio. For 2015 Nissan have also added NissanConnect with app connectivity to the Tech package. Individual options are available across the model range and offer a rear spoiler, carpeted floor and trunk mats and special body and interior accents.
The Versa Note 5-door hatchback features a unique exterior design beyond its configuration, including a distinctive grille and headlight treatment, as well as creased and sculpted sheet metal along the sides. Based upon Nissan's international-selling Note, the Versa Note is optioned much like its sedan counterpart and powered by the same 109-hp 1.6L four. A 5-speed manual is standard on the S, while the Xtronic CVT is standard on the rest of the range. Like the sedan the Versa Note comes in S, SL and SV trim. It features 115.5 cubic feet of interior volume, with best-in-class cargo space of 21.4 cubic feet. An available Divide-N-Hide Adjustable Floor provides enhanced interior utility, and the standard 60/40 split-fold rear seat makes carrying larger objects a snap.
Available technology on the Versa Note includes NissanConnect Navigation with points of interest powered by Google and Nissan's Around View, which assembles a birds-eye view of the car's exterior from multiple camera angles to ease parking.
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The 2015 Nissan Versa receives several updates, including a redesigned exterior and several new standard features sprinkled across various trim levels. Despite this, Nissan has decided to leave the base price untouched for 2015, meaning that the Versa continues to have the least expensive base MSRP of any car sold in America.
The exterior of the 2015 Nissan Versa is both new and somewhat familiar, as it echoes the look of other cars in Nissan's stable, with swept back headlights and chrome plating in the grill. The rear of the car has also been redesigned to look sportier, more dynamic and once again, more like it's siblings at Nissan.
Inside, there is a new design for the center stack along with a new steering wheel. In addition, all Nissan Versas will now feature Bluetooth-hands free connectivity as standard across all trim levels.
As the least expensive car in America, the 2015 Nissan Versa offers exceptional value per dollar. Few other cars in the compact segment can match it for base price. Even the top-trim SL starts at $16,890. And that price buys a lot of car, both in features and in spaciousness. Fuel economy is strong too; the CVT-equipped Versa achieves up to 35 mpg combined, according to the EPA. With the Versa Note, hatchback lovers get a car loaded with intelligent interior features and functionality for people on the go, all while carrying a price tag below offerings like the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit.
