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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 -Very ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 NISSAN VERSA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "I don't know many people who would call the Versa sedan a looker" Car and Driver: "Hardly a recipe to whet the collective American appetite" ConsumerGuide: "Controls are logically placed and, for the most part, clearly marked" 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 upscale 1.8 SL trim levels," though the only external differences are "alloy wheels" on the 1.8 SL. The exterior of the Nissan Versa certainly isn't exciting, but it is practical and a bit of an optical illusion. Cars.com reviewers write that "at first glance, you might think the Nissan Versa sedan is a ...
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What Edmunds.com says Larger and more comfortable than other entry-level hatchbacks and sedans, the 2008 Nissan Versa is a reasonable choice for budget-minded consumers with long commutes... Read full review
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I have recently had the opportunity to drive the new 2008 Versa S Hatchback as a rental car from Enterprise while my del Sol is undergoing body repair. My overall impression of the car is... Read full review
Mileage: 2500 Style: SL Hatchback Owned Before: This is my first time owning a vehicle of this make. Pros Lots of room, decent acceleration, loads of standard features Cons Top heavy... Read full review
"I purchased a 2009 Versa Hatchback in August of this year. So far I am very pleased with the vehicle. I looked for months at other vehicles in this class and this is the one I decided on... Read full review
| 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 |
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 ... Read full bottom line
2008 NISSAN VERSA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "I don't know many people who would call the Versa sedan a looker" Car and Driver: "Hardly a recipe to ... Read full review
for the 2008 Nissan Versa from a dealer near you.
MSRP: $12,880 - $15,980
I have recently had the opportunity to drive the new 2008 Versa S Hatchback as a rental car from Enterprise while my del Sol is undergoing body repair. My... Read more
Mileage: 2500 Style: SL Hatchback Owned Before: This is my first time owning a vehicle of this make. Pros Lots of room, decent acceleration, loads of standard... Read more
"I purchased a 2009 Versa Hatchback in August of this year. So far I am very pleased with the vehicle. I looked for months at other vehicles in this class and... Read more
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4 dr manual sedan a let-down
By Ex Versa Owner | Posted: 23/7/2008
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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