2010 Nissan Versa Press Kit

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The Nissan Versa, now in its fourth year of production, could be forgiven for resting on its considerable laurels. Named a Consumers Digest “Best Buy” for the third straight year in 2009*, as well as receiving the highest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings in front-, side- and rear-impact evaluations**, Versa continues to evolve – enhancing its strong appeal in the marketplace with a highly affordable Versa Sedan 1.6 introduced last model year and an array of refinements for the 2010 model year.

“Versa remains one of the top choices for buyers seeking fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance, roominess without compromising style and high-value in conjunction with high quality,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “For 2010, Versa again offers one of the highest standard horsepower and torque ratings and largest interiors in the entry-level segment – along with a wide range of models and available features such as navigation, intelligent key and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.”

Versa features a number of refinements for 2010, including standard sport front and rear fascias, body side sills, fog lights and rear spoiler for Versa Hatchback SL models, a revised front grille design for all models, new wheel treatments, and revised interior fabrics and finishers. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is now standard for 1.8 S models, along with standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) for 1.8 SL models. VDC and TCS are optionally available on 1.8 S models. Standard fog lights are added on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL and an optional navigation system will also be offered for the first time (late
availability).

Other revisions for 2010 include auxiliary input added to base audio system; Interface System for iPod® added to upper grade radio; and the SL Sport interior is now standard on Versa Hatchback SL with charcoal interior.

New or revised option packages include a combined Navigation/XM Satellite Radio Package; the previous Power and Cruise Packages are combined into Power Plus Package; and the Moonroof Package is now available with the Versa Hatchback only.

Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan models are offered with a long list of standard and available equipment, including available Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately).

Two Distinctive Body Styles, Two Engine Choices
The 2010 Nissan Versa is available in 5-door Hatchback and 4-door Sedan body configurations. Versa’s crisp, youthful body forms and long rooflines suggest both the roominess inside and Versa’s performance capabilities.

The exterior of the Versa Hatchback and Sedan, with their long 102.4-inch wheelbases and short front and rear overhangs, feature a dynamic look and attention to detail, as seen in the large halogen headlights, revised signature Nissan grille and large taillights. The Versa exteriors also feature body-color front and rear bumpers and body-color dual remote-controlled outside mirrors (except 1.6). Versa has a coefficient of drag of 0.31.

Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL models add a higher level of performance styling with a roof-mounted rear spoiler, lower body side sill extensions, unique front and rear fascia and fog lights.

The 2010 Versa is available in 10 exterior colors: Red Alert, Metallic Blue, Blue Onyx, Espresso Black, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Super Black, Red Brick, Fresh Powder and Arctic Blue.

Versa Sedan models are equipped with a choice of a 107-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine (Sedan 1.6 Base, Sedan 1.6) or 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine (Sedan 1.8 S, Sedan 1.8 SL). Versa Hatchback is offered with the 1.8-liter engine only (Hatchback 1.8 S, Hatchback 1.8 SL). Torque is rated at 107 lb-ft for the 1.6-liter and 127 lb-ft for the 1.8-liter. Both engines combine responsive power with excellent fuel economy.

Four transmissions are offered – a 5-speed manual (Sedan 1.6 Base), 6-speed manual (Sedan 1.6, Sedan 1.8 S, Hatchback 1.8 S), an electronically controlled automatic with overdrive (optional Sedan 1.6, Sedan, 1.8 S, Hatchback 1.8 S), and Xtronic CVT™ transmission (Hatchback 1.8 SL only).

Fuel economy for the Versa Sedan 1.6 is rated at 26 mpg City/34 mpg Highway (equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission). Nissan Versas equipped with the 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine are rated at 28 mpg City/34 mpg Highway with the Continuously Variable Transmission; 24 mpg City/32 mpg highway with the 4-speed automatic transmission; and 26 mpg City/31 mpg Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission.

All 2010 Versas are equipped with an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension, with front and rear stabilizer bars. Other standard equipment includes Electric Power Steering and power-assist front disc/rear drum brakes. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) is standard on all Versa 1.8 S and 1.8 SL models (optional on Versa 1.6).

Versa 1.6 models are come with 14-inch wheels and Bridgestone all-season tires, while Versa 1.8 S models feature 15-inch wheels (with a new wheel cover design) and Continental all-season tires. Versa 1.8 SL models offer standard 6-spoke 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, with new, optional 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels offered on Hatchback 1.8 SL models to complement the sport-styled exterior.

A Comfortable, Flexible Interior
In Versa, Nissan’s design and engineering teams found a way to fit a large interior in a small car. Interior length, front to back, is more than six feet. Both the Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan have large cargo areas, ideal for owners with highly active lives. Versa Hatchback models feature a 60/40 split fold-down rear bench that allows for a wider spectrum of passenger/cargo space combinations.

Along with a spacious cabin, Versa offers a clean, simple, high quality interior design and excellent craftsmanship. Comfort is a priority for all passengers. The wide, laterally oriented instrument panel underscores Versa’s width, while the low center console flows freely toward the rear, giving a sense of the interior’s length. For 2010, the gauges have been revised with a more “dimensional” appearance and white illumination, while interior illumination has been changed to a reddish orange.

Both Sedan and Hatchback designs also integrate convenient storage solutions, including in the center console, glove compartment, front doors and an in-dash storage compartment.

The 2010 Versa also comes with a long list of available technology, including available Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and a new navigation system (late availability) with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information (XM® subscription required, sold separately).

Standard Safety Features
Versa has received the highest ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) front-, side- and rear-impact evaluations, thanks in part to safety features including the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection), and standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection.

Additional safety features include standard LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system, child safety rear door locks, child seat upper tether anchors, front seat Active Head Restraints and standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

For 2010, ABS is now standard for both 1.8 S and 1.8 SL models, with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) standard on 1.8 SL (optional for 1.8 S).

Models, Options and Manufacturing
The economical 2010 Versa 1.6, with one of the lowest available Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP), offers a long list of standard features and equipment, including six air bags.

Versa 1.8 S models add upgraded interior cloth and trim, 120-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary audio input jack, chrome decklid finisher, ABS and more. Versa SL models include aluminum-alloy wheels, woven cloth seats, front center armrest with soft pad, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Interface System for iPod® and much more.

Available options packages include the Power Plus Package with power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control and more; the Convenience Package, with Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel-mounted audio control; the Premium Package (Hatchback only), which adds 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels to the contents of the Convenience Package; and the new navigation system and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately). Other packages include the Power Moonroof, Hatchback SL Charcoal Interior Package, ABS and VDC.

Versa is manufactured at Nissan’s Aguascalientes, Mexico assembly plant that also builds Nissan Sentra models for the United States market.

*The 2009 Nissan Versa is winner of a Consumer Digest Best Buy Award.
** For more information, see iihs.org.

The Nissan Versa, now in its fourth year of production, continues its strong appeal in the marketplace among buyers seeking fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance or roominess. Versa again features one of the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings (Versa 1.8 models) and the largest interior in the entry-level segment – along with offering one of the lowest priced new vehicles available in the United States, the high-value Versa Sedan 1.6 Base model with 5-speed manual transmission.

The front-wheel drive Versa is available in two body styles in 2010, a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan, and features a number of refinements – including new standard sport front and rear fascias, body side sills, fog lights and rear spoiler for Versa Hatchback SL models, a revised front grille design for all models, new wheel treatments (15-inch covers, optional 16-inch alloy) and revised interior fabrics and finishers. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is now standard for 1.8 S models, along with standard ABS and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) for 1.8 SL models. VDC and TCS are optionally available for Versa 1.8 S models. Standard fog lights are added on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL and an optional low-cost navigation system will also be offered for the first time (late availability).

Other revisions for 2010 include auxiliary input added to base audio system; Interface System for iPod® added to upper grade radio; and the SL Sport interior is now standard on Versa Hatchback SL with charcoal interior. New or revised option packages include a combined Navigation/XM Satellite Radio Package, the previous Power and Cruise Packages are combined into Power Plus Package, and the Moonroof Package is now available with the Versa Hatchback only.

The 2010 Nissan Versa is available in a range of well-equipped models: Versa Sedan 1.6 Base and Versa Sedan 1.6 with 107-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual transmission; and Versa Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S and 1.8 SL with 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and choice of 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or Xtronic CVT™ transmission (CVT available on Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL only).

Versa 1.8 Hatchback and Sedan models are offered with a long list of standard and available equipment, including available Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately).

Fuel economy for the 2010 Versa is rated at 26 mpg City/34 mpg Highway for the Sedan 1.6 equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission and 28 mpg City/34 mpg Highway for the Hatchback 1.8 SL with the Continuously Variable Transmission.

All Versas are built on Nissan’s proven B-platform and offer a spacious cabin with best-in-class headroom and rear legroom and a comfortable, stress-free environment.

Highlights of the 2010 Nissan Versa include:

Body

• Long wheelbase (102.4 inches), short front and rear overhangs
• Body color front and rear bumpers, door handles (1.8 models) 
• Nissan signature grille, revised for 2010 
• Sport front and rear fascias, body-color side sills, rear spoiler and fog lights now standard on Hatchback 1.8 SL 
• Large multi-reflector halogen headlights 
• Available body color dual remote-controlled outside mirrors 
• Fixed roof antenna (short rod type) 
• 0.31 coefficient of drag 
• 10 exterior colors: Red Alert, Metallic Blue, Blue Onyx, Espresso Black, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Super Black, Red Brick, Fresh Powder and Arctic Blue.

Engine and Driveline

• Front engine/front-wheel drive
• Nissan “B” platform 
• 122-horsepower 16-valve 1.8-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 127 lb-ft of torque (1.8 S, 1.8 SL models) 
• 107-horsepower 16-valve 1.6-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 111 lb-ft of torque (Versa Sedan 1.6 models) 
• Available Nissan Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) (Hatchback 1.8 SL model) 
• Available 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive (optional on Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S models and Sedan 1.6 models, standard on Sedan 1.8 SL model) 
• Standard 6-speed manual (Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S models) 
• Standard 5-speed manual transmission (Sedan 1.6 models)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Torsion beam rear suspension 
• Front and rear stabilizer bars 
• Electric power steering 
• Standard 15-inch wheels with P185/65HR15 tires (1.8 S models) 
• Standard 14-inch wheels with P185/65R14 tires (1.6 models) 
• Standard 15-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels (1.8 SL models) 
• Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (Hatchback 1.8 SL model) 
• Standard power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) (except 1.6 models, available as option)

Interior Features

• Roomy, high quality interior with revised gauge appearance and illumination, revised interior illumination
• Revised fabrics and finishers (except 1.6 models) 
• Large interior volume – 94.7-cubic feet Hatchback (without moonroof); 94.3-cubic feet Sedan
• Ample cargo volume – 17.8 cubic feet Hatchback (with rear seats up); 13.8 cubic feet Sedan 
• Extensive use of soft-touch materials 
• Large, comfortable seating 
• Available Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System 
• Available XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) 
• Available navigation system with XM NavTraffic 
• Two available interior colors: Beige and Charcoal

Safety and Security

• Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection) 
• Standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for improved front and rear outboard occupant head protection 
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system 
• Child safety rear door locks, child seat upper tether anchors 
• Front seat Active Head Restraints 
• Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on 1.8 SL models; available VDC and TCS on 1.8 S models 
• Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in well-equipped Versa Sedan 1.6 and 1.8 models and Versa Hatchback 1.8 models
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico