Nissan Canada announced this week that its all-new, redesigned Nissan Versa Sedan will have the lowest starting MSRP in Canada at just $11,798. The company says the Versa offers a mid-size vehicle technology without a mid-size price, providing fuel efficiency (6.0 L/100km) and roominess along with its all-new design.
“Compact cars are getting a lot of attention recently due to rising fuel costs and concerns about the environment. Yet many buyers are disappointed in what they find — vehicles rife with compromise,” said Judy Wheeler, Director of Marketing, Nissan Canada, Inc. “This new Versa Sedan, a ‘clean sheet’ ground-up design, takes small cars in a whole new direction — proving that you don’t have to sacrifice style for affordability, interior roominess for a smaller footprint, or drivability for high fuel efficiency.”
The company says the Versa was built on an all-new global “V” (for Versatile) platform and drivetrain, with a smaller engine and transmission, and it has reduced the number of component parts and overall weight by 150 pounds.
The Versa Sedan is available in three models – 1.6 S, 1.6 SV and 1.6 SL – and is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in August. It is the first Nissan model in Canada branded with the PUREDRIVE designation, used on models utilizing Nissan’s most advanced technologies to promote eco-friendly driving and lower CO2 emissions.
Fuel economy for the 2012 Versa Sedan is estimated at 6.7 litres/100 km city, 5.2 litres/100 km highway and 6.0 litres/100 km combined (with the CVT transmission).
