CTC Review: 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8S

[footlong58]

Nissan should release a hot hatch version of the Versa. Right now it looks like any other Renault on the streets of Paris.

I think a Versa with the 2.5 and paddle shifting CVT from the Rogue and a nice pair of shoes would be a hoot.   

Versa SE-R V Spec 

[Tom B]

What are you doing right or what am I doing wrong? I have a 2007 SL and the best mileage I get is 9.5 L/100; a far cry from 8. My other major complaint is the power windows stop working at -26C. I choose the Versa over Fit for the low wind noise and more civilized drivetrain. I'll watch the 2009 Fit with interest...

[wing]

Light throttle application, take corners fast to reduce the need to accelerate .

It depends greatly on conditions.

[mwqa]

How does the Versa compare with the Saturn Astra?

On my admittedly superficial first impression on seeing the Astra at the Mtl Auto Show, I thought "Cool, a better built Versa!"

[wing]

Touch question, but personally I rather like the Versa more than the Astra at least in terms of driving.  Now in terms of interior -- hmmmm I didn't particularly like the Astra either, but it's different, more Euro feeling.

[FlamesFan]

We decided to get a hatchback last summer, so we tried out the Versa, Fit, and Rabbit.  I liked the Versa and how they fit so much space into such a small car.  But I did not like some of the fit & finish.  I also did not like how I had to stretch out my arms to drive it.  It is in desperate need of a telescopic steering wheel.
I know that a lot of people really like the Fit, but I hated it.  Let me first say that I have been a Honda fan/owner for years.  But the Fit just felt cheap.  It drove like my old 1983 Civic.  Combine that with the price, and it was a no go.  Too much money for too little car.
We ended up going with the Rabbit.  It cost more than the others, but we felt it was worth the extra.  The fit & finish/equipment levels are not far off from the last Mercedes we owned.  I love the torque in the 5 cylinder (but we do pay for that at the pump).  Overall, it just feels like a much more solid car than the other two.  It was great to drive this past winter, and the amount of cargo we can carry always impresses.

[Juke1]

Rabbits are indeed very nice  and solid etc but the reliability is what keeps me away.