2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic

2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic 

The last time we strapped our testing gear to a Nissan Versa car was about six years prior, when Nissan's subcompact four-entryway completed rearward in a six-auto examination test. From that point forward, the Versa experienced a mid-cycle refresh for the 2015 model year that brought a crisp front-end plan, a revamped focus stack, and another three-talked guiding wheel to the smallish 175.4-inch long subcompact. Display year 2017 Versas see a somewhat overhauled focus reassure that incorporates another plan for the front cupholders, an extra 12-volt outlet, and the migration of the auto's standard helper input and accessible USB port to the range in front of the move lever. 

2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic 

2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic 

These enhancements address client protestations be that as it may, lamentably, none does much to lift the Versa when contrasted and options, for example, the Honda Fit and Chevrolet Sonic. The Nissan's unattractive styling extends, the inside remains a discouraging sanctuary of shoddy plastics and parts-canister pieces, and its dynamic capacities are no better than anyone might have expected. 

Underhanded move 

The Versa's scantily dressed inside mirrors the car's $12,875 beginning cost. Astonishingly, the slightest costly model, the Versa S, incorporates Bluetooth telephone gushing, directing wheel-mounted sound controls, control side mirrors, and non-freezing stopping devices among its standard hardware. Likewise standard is a five-speed manual gearbox, the sole transmission found in the S, which presumably baffles a great deal of youthful "can't-drive-stick" customers searching for a deal. We'd trust it would initiate them to learn, however years of confirmation now demonstrates that they simply spend more for one of the other Versa models—from the $15,015 Versa S Plus to the highest point of-the-line $18,165 Versa SL—all of which depend on a standard ceaselessly factor programmed transmission (CVT). Settling on a CVT demonstrate additionally conveys journey control to the Versa's components list. 

Regardless of the trim, the same 1.6-liter inline-four drives the front wheels. Equipped with a pitiful 109 pull and 107 lb-ft of torque, it moved our 2474-pound Versa SV test auto with sensible get up and go for the class, getting it to 60 mph in only 9.2 seconds and through the quarter mile following 17.1 seconds at 81 mph. Both circumstances coordinated the numbers we checked in a Scion iA (now Toyota Yaris iA) with a programmed transmission, however the iA clicked past the quarter-mile at 82 mph. While more power would be valued, Nissan's subcompact car effortlessly beats the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, which required 12.8 seconds to achieve 60 mph, on account of having just three barrels to work with against every other person's four. 

In any case, quickening in the Versa is an uproarious undertaking, with 78 decibels of the inline-four's coarse tune entering the lodge at totally open throttle, 6 decibels more than we recorded in the programmed iA. Accuse the Versa's CVT, which—in spite of its best endeavors to mimic gearshifts—tends to hold the motor at high revs when substantial throttle is connected. 

2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic 

All things considered, CVT-prepared Versas can squeeze out an EPA-appraised 31 mpg in city driving and 39 mpg on the interstate, besting the stick-move Versa S's 27/36 figures. Self-moving Versas additionally advantage from the options of a back spoiler and back wheel air diverters that trim the car's coefficient of drag from 0.32 to 0.29. We found the middle value of 34 mpg in our Brilliant Silver Versa SV test auto all through its stay with us, coordinating the EPA's joined figure. The Versa couldn't beat 34 mpg on our 75-mph expressway mileage run, in any case, which is 5 mpg underneath the EPA interstate rating. 

Talking about the parkway, that is the place crosswinds tend to hurl this chunk sided vehicle about in its path like a feline batting a dead mouse. We'd suggest avoiding twisty landing area, as well, as the Versa SV's thin, 15-inch Continental ContiProContact E low-moving resistance tires capsize at the principal indication of sidelong quickening, restricted to 0.78 g as measured on our skidpad. Conspicuous body roll and an overboosted, dormant electrically helped tiller salt the Versa's dynamic injuries. An arrangement of front circle and back drum brakes conveyed the Versa to an end from 70 mph in a class-aggressive 176 feet. 

Enormous in Back 

As in Versas past, Nissan's dynamic numbskull depends on the showroom interest of its sizable 15-cubic-foot trunk and an agreeable back seat with 37 crawls of legroom—almost an inch more than the moderate size Nissan Altima. For buyers looking to moonlight in the ride-sharing industry, the Versa's roomy lodging and low base cost positively make it a convincing alternative. 

Still, those needing essential solace and comfort elements, for example, control windows and entryway bolts, a coordinated driver's seat armrest, a USB port, front guide lights, a 60/40 split-collapsing back seat, and a remote keyless passage framework should spring for this $16,605 SV trim. At that value the Versa is simply $255 less expensive than an also prepared and powerfully predominant Ford Fiesta SE car. 

2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic 

2017 Nissan Versa Sedan Automatic 

While an abundant back seat and liberal trunk are essential elements, this current model's below average inside and dynamic issues are much excessively incredible, making it impossible to give a couple of hundred dollars access reserve funds persuade us to pick the Versa SV over its rivals. Unfortunately, in this portion the value tenets to such an extent, to the point that the Versa has been America's top of the line subcompact for quite a long time, giving Nissan minimal motivator to put resources into a superior contender.

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