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2008 Nissan Versa Overview

Likes:

  • Very spacious, quiet interior
  • Supple ride for a small car
  • Simple but attractive instrument panel
  • Good crash-test results
  • Available Bluetooth interface

Dislikes:

  • Lacks the agile feel of other small cars its size
  • Fuel economy is only passable
  • Engine gets very noisy when accelerating

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The experienced evaluators at TheCarConnection.com have searched the Web for the most useful information on the 2008 Nissan Versa. And to make this review especially useful, TheCarConnection.com’s editors included their own driving experiences with the Versa. Likes ...

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The 2008 Nissan Versa arrives in dealer showrooms with an exterior that is unchanged from its 2007 model year debut. The 2008 Nissan Versa is available either as a hatchback or sedan. For Nissan's 2008 Versa lineup, Edmunds says that "both body styles come in base 1.8 S and more...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Nissan Versa: 4dr Sedan Man S $12,880 / $12,434 City: 26
Hwy: 31
2008 Nissan Versa: 4dr Sedan Auto S $13,680 / $13,203 City: 24
Hwy: 32
2008 Nissan Versa: 4dr Sedan Man SL *Ltd Avail* $14,890 / $14,365 City: 26
Hwy: 31
2008 Nissan Versa: 4dr Sedan Auto SL $15,640 / $15,087 City: 27
Hwy: 33
2008 Nissan Versa: 5dr HB Man S $12,980 / $12,529 City: 26
Hwy: 31
2008 Nissan Versa: 5dr HB Auto S $13,780 / $13,298 City: 24
Hwy: 32
2008 Nissan Versa: 5dr HB Man SL $14,980 / $14,452 City: 26
Hwy: 31
2008 Nissan Versa: 5dr HB CVT SL $15,980 / $15,414 City: 27
Hwy: 33

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Nissan Versa appeals to buyers who are looking for lower fuel bills and car payments, without giving up the comfort and features of a larger car. But at its best, at 27 mpg city, 33 mpg highway with the CVT automatic, the Versa's fuel economy isn't as good as other vehicles in its price and size range. For instance, the Yaris rates up to 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, but like most of these vehicles, the Yaris doesn't feel as roomy inside or have as smooth a ride. The other best-riding alternative is the Chevrolet Aveo, but the Aveo has especially unimpressive fuel economy and safety. Kia's Rio and Rio5 hatchback feel sportier than the rest of the crowd, as does the xD. But the best vehicle in this class is the Honda Fit, which admittedly costs a bit more and is only available as a hatchback. However, it feels sporty, handles well, promises good safety, and has a standout, minivan-like Magic Seat arrangement that allows an especially low, flat cargo floor.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ex Versa Owner #1, Posted: 7/23/2008

    4 dr manual sedan a let-down

    I bought my brand new 08 versa, 6-spd, 4 dr sedan at the end of April. 3 months and over 6,000 miles later, I still didn't see the "great gas milage" that was promised once "the engine gets broken in a bit." 90% of my driving is highway, and driving in 6th gear resulted in a lot of engine noise (my number one grievance, ahead of even the low mpg's)and the strain you'd normally feel in a 5-speed when you try to go 65 in 4th gear. While these issues did not lead me to trade in my car (a late night encounter with a deer on the highway effectively put an end to my relationship with the versa, as it was totalled due to the blow to the computer) I do not plan to buy another one!

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