The History of the Nissan Versa Models

Model History:

The Nissan Versa was introduced in the U.S. in June 2006 as an all-new model to the North American market. The Versa / Tiida B-platform is sold in North America, Japan, Europe, and other Overseas Markets, with the largest market in North America (USA). The Versa development emphasized comfort and usability in a compact package, with styling cues from a Murano inspired front and 350Z inspired rear. The engine in the Versa is the MR18 and has ‘Best in Class’ standard horsepower/torque rating at 122HP / 127 lb-ft torque. Combined with a spacious 17.8 cubic foot cabin and excedptional rear leg room, the Versa utilizes every inch of its dimensions to the fullest potential. The 2007 Nissan Versa wins Consumers Digest’s “Best Buy Award”.

Unique Features:

A Spacious Cabin featuring 2007 model class-leading interior length and large comfortable seats
High Quality inside and out with excellent product quality featuring soft touch materials on the Instrument Panel, door trim, and front and rear center armrests (1.8 SL model)
Comfortable and Stress-Free Driving with the new generation MR-series engine and available 6-speed manual transmission, 4-speed automatic transmission, and Nissan’s Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The chassis and suspension are tuned for smooth ride in comfort and handling.

2007 Model:
Models available: Hatchback 1.8S, 1.8SL

Mechanical Features

4-cylinder 1.8 liter DOHC gas engine
6-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Electric Power-Assisted Steering
Power assisted vented front disc / rear drum brakes
Independent strut front suspension
Torsion bar rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
13.2 gallon fuel tank

Exterior Features

Styling cues: Murano inspired front and 350Z inspired rear
185/65HR15 Continental all-season tires
15″ steel wheels w/ wheel covers
Halogen H4 headlights
Body-color dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors
Body color door handles
Energy-absorbing, body-color front and rear bumpers

Interior Features

Seating capacity up to 5 passengers with adjustable front seats
Large front seats with height-adjustable front and rear head restraints
Segment leading rear leg room
Abundant use of soft touch materials
Suede-tricot cloth seat and door trim
Front-door map pockets
Floor and trunk carpeting
Full side and rear trunk trim

Convenience and Comfort Features

Air Conditioning (w/ in-cabin microfilter)
Passenger-side covered visor vanity mirror
Tilt steering column
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Dual front and rear cup holder(s)
Rear window defroster with timer
Day/night rearview mirror
12-volt power outlet
Remote fuel-filler door release
Power rear trunk release
Battery-saver timing device
Cargo area courtesy light
Rear parcel shelf (Hatchback)
Folding-style front and rear passenger-assist grips

Audio and Entertainment Features

4-speaker 120-watt audio system with AM/FM/CD and integrated digital clock
Bluetooth wireless communication
Factory installed XM Satellite Radio
Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer
In-dash 6-disc CD autochanger (standard on 1.8 SL)

Safety and Security Features

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System
Seat-mounted driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Steel side-door guard beams in all doors
Front seat belts with pretensioners and adjustable upper anchors
3-point seat belts in all seating positions
ALR/ELR seat belt system for all passenger seating positions
Driver’s seat belt with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
Child safety rear door locks
“Fasten front seat belt” warning light
Seat belt warning chimes
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Clutch interlock (M/T equipped)
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (theft prevention)
Center High-Mounted Stoplight

Exterior Colors Available

(Listed as Paint Code / Color / Color Name)

A15 / Dark Red / Sonoma Sunset
A20 / Bright Red / Red Alert
B14 / Blue / Sapphire Blue
B23 / Blue / Blue Onyx
K23 / Silver / Brilliant Silver
K32 / Beige / Sandstone
K36 / Gray / Magnetic Gray
KH3 / Black / Super Black
QM1 / White / Fresh Powder

Interior Colors Available

Charcoal
Beige

2008 Model:

The 2008 Versa returns in its second year after a successful first year introduction. It is available in two trim levels again, the 1.8S and 1.8SL, and offered in Hatchback and Sedan versions. The 2008 Nissan Versa wins Consumers Digest’s “Best Buy Award” for the second year in a row. Styling remains the same inside and out with minor changes to the options and paint colors. Only the changes from the 2007 models are listed.

General Model Changes

A Sport Package is offered for the 1.8SL Sedan model
ASCD becomes a stand-alone option for the 1.8S trim level
The 1.8SL trim 6-speed manual transmission is removed from the Sedan
The Sedan 1.8SL changes trim from a CVT to the 4-speed Automatic Transmission
The Sedan 1.8S door waist molding changes from chrome to black
The 1.8S trim emblems are removed
The Instrument Panel Soft Pad on the 1.8SL trim level is deleted
Sirius Satelliet Radio option is deleted
Satellite pre-wire is removed from convenience package
Audio package and Satellite Radio are now sold together on 1.8SL Hatchback models
Sonoma Sunset (Paint Code A15) is not offered with Beige cloth interior anymore
Red Alert (Paint code A20) is not offered with Beige cloth interior anymore
Sandstone (Paint Code K32) is offered with Charcoal cloth interior
Aluminum Kick Plates are offered as an accessory
Splash Guards become optional for 1.8SL trim
The i-Pod accessory is offered on 1.8SL with Satellite Radio
Electric Compass Mirror is offered as an accessory
Interior Accent Lighting is offered as an accessory

The SL model has these different options from the S model

15″ alloy wheels
4-speed automatic transmission
Fluid Printing on Instrument Panel, Door lock switches, and Shifter finisher
Woven cloth seat and door trim with upper soft pad
Door armrest super soft pad
Front center armrest with soft pad
Height adjustment for driver’s seat
Rear-seat center armrest with built in cupholder and cover
60/40 split fold-down rear seats (Hatchback Model)
Rear-seat trunk pass-through (Sedan Model)
Rear-door map pockets
Power windows with illuminated switch
Power door locks
Remote Keyless Entry
Overhead map light
Glove compartment light
Overhead console
Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
In-dash 6-disc CD autochanger
6-speaker 180-watt audio system with AM/FM, auxiliary jack, satellite radio controls, and Radio Data System
Driver-side covered visor vanity mirror with strap
Vehicle Security System
Chrome door waist molding

2009 Model:

The 2009 Versa returns in its third year after two solid years of production. It is available in five trim levels: Hatchback is available in two trim levels, 1.8 S and 1.8 SL and the Sedan available in three trim levels, 1.6, 1.8 S, and 1.8 SL). The 2009 Nissan Versa wins Consumers Digest’s “Best Buy Award” for the third year in a row, AutoPacific’s “2008 Ideal Vehicle Award for Economy Car”, receives the highest possible IIHS ratings, and is named a “Top 10 Least Expensive Vehicles to Own” by ForbesAutos.com. Styling remains the same inside and out with minor changes to the options and no changes to the exterior paint colors. Only the changes from the 2008 models are listed.

General Model Changes

The 1.6 liter 4-cylinder Versa Sedan model is released in January 2009 with a five-speed manual transmission

The Hatchback SL Model with manual transmission is deleted
The Sport Package for the Sedan SL model is deleted
The SL CVT model is renamed “Versa FE+ 1.8 SL”
15″ alloy wheels are added as an option on the 1.8S model with automatic tranmission
Power Automatic Door Locks added as an option to 1.8S models with Power Package (standard on 1.8SL models)
Exterior color Sonoma Sunset (paint code A15) changes to Red Brick (paint code NAC) and is available only on 1.8 Sedan models
Exterior color Sapphire Blue (paint code B14) changes to Metallic Blue (paint code B17) and is available only on Hatch models
Exterior color Sandstone (paint code K32) changes to Sonoran Sand (paint code HAB) and is available only on 1.8 Sedan models
Exterior color Arctic Blue (paint code RAF) is available only on Hatchback models
A limited paint code color availablity is added for 1.6 Sedan models: B23, K23, KH3, QM1 with Charcoal Interior Only
Rear-seat trunk pass-through is deleted from Sedan model

The 1.6L Sedan model has these differences to the 1.8L Sedan model

1.6 L DOHC 107 HP (111 lb-ft) 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
Engine Cover deleted
185/65R14 all-season tires
14″ steel wheels w/ full wheel covers
5-speed manual transmission
Black (not body color) manual folding sideview mirrors
Black (not body-color) door handles
Black decklid finisher (chrome deleted)
Black grill (chrome trim deleted)
Silver accent removed from: Instrument Panel, Door lock switches, and Shifter finisher
Suede-tricot cloth on seats and door trim is changed to cloth
Front and rear kick plates are deleted
Trunk lid inside trim is deleted
Power rear trunk release is deleted
Passenger-side covered visor vanity mirror is different
Cargo area courtesy light is deleted
4-speaker 120-watt audio system with AM/FM/CD and integrated digital clock (normally 6-speaker 180-watts)

The 1.6L Base Sedan has this difference to the 1.6L Sedan

Air Conditioning with in-cabin microfilter is deleted

2010 Model:

The 2010 Versa returns in its fourth year after three years of production and numerous awards won. It is available in five trim levels: Hatchback is available in two trim levels, 1.8 S and 1.8 SL and the Sedan available in three trim levels, 1.6, 1.8 S, and 1.8 SL. Overall styling remains the same inside with minor updates to the options, exterior trim, and exterior paint colors. Only the changes from the 2009 models are listed.

General Model Changes

Navigation / XM Satellite Radio Package is added
Power and Cruise is combined into “Power Plus Package”
Moonroof Package is available on Hatchback only
Audio package is deleted
XM Satellite Radio is offered with Navigation
Sport Package is no longer offered as an option
Sport Front & Rear Bumpers, Body-color Side Sills, and Rear spoiler are added to Hatchback SL models
Front Grille re-designed
15″ Wheel Cover and Alloy design changed
New 16″ Alloy Wheel design available on Hatchback SL models
Fog Lights offered standard on Hatchback SL models
Electric trunk lid release is optional Sedan 1.8S trim models
60/40 Rear Center Seatbelt now includes connection plate on Sedan SL models
Gauge appearance changes to more 3-D and with white illumination
Interior illumination changed to reddish orange color
Removeable cargo cover for Hatchback is deleted on 1.8S & 1.8SL models
Wood appearance film added to: Instrument panel and door lock switches
Glove compartment light for 1.8S & 1.8SL models is deleted
Auxillary-Input to Base Radio is added
i-Pod control to Upper Grade Radio is added
CD6 in-dash changer function is deleted
Fabric and finsher changes for 1.8S, 1.8SL Sedan, and 1.8SL Hatchback
New SL trim interior is now standard for Sedan SL and Hatchback SL models with beige interior
New SL Sport interior is now standard Hatchback SL with charcoal interior
Exterior color Sonoran Sand (paint code HAB) is deleted
Exterior color Super Black (paint code KH3) is no longer available with Beige interior color
ABS & VDC are now standard for 1.8 SL trims and optional for 1.8 S trim models
ABS is now standard for 1.8S trim models
Steering wheel lock when key is removed feature is deleted

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