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2011 Nissan Versa Press Kit: At a Glance
Following an extensive list of enhancements for 2010, including refined exterior and interior treatments and equipment offerings, the popular Nissan Versa returns for the 2011 model year essentially unchanged. The front-wheel drive Versa continues to provide excellent fuel economy without sacrificing performance or roominess. Versa features one of the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings (Versa 1.8 models) and one of the largest interiors in the entry-level segment. Versa also offers one of the lowest priced new vehicle models available in the United States and the high-value Versa Sedan 1.6 Base model with 107-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual transmission. The Versa Sedan 1.6 is also available with additional standard features and a 4-speed automatic transmission.
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Versa Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S and 1.8 SL models are equipped with a 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine. Versa Sedan 1.8 S models are offered with a choice of 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. The Sedan 1.8 SL is offered with the 4-speed automatic, while the Hatchback 1.8 SL is available exclusively with Nissan?s advanced Xtronic CVT transmission. The enhancements for 2011 include a new 6-disc CD player for the Sedan 1.8 S and the addition of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for the Versa Sedan 1.6 (except 1.6 Base). Versa's long list of standard and available equipment is anything but entry-level and includes available Nissan Intelligent |
Fuel economy for the 2011 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.
Highlights of the 2011 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
- Sport front and rear fascias, body-color side sills, rear spoiler and fog lights 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
- 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)
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
- Torsion beam rear suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bars
- Electric power steering
- Standard 15-inch wheels with P185/65HR15 all-season tires (1.8 S models)
- Standard 14-inch wheels with P185/65R14 all-season tires (1.6 models)
- Standard 15-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P185/65R15 all-season tires (1.8 SL models)
- Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P195/55R16 all-season tires (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 Base model, available as option)
- Roomy, high quality interior
- 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
- 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
- Three available interior colors: Beige, Charcoal and Sport Charcoal (Hatchback 1.8 SL only)
- 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 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (optional on Sedan 1.6 Base)
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS) on 1.8 SL models (optional on 1.8 S models)
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- 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
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