The Japanese car maker has published a sketched teaser image with the next generation 2011 Nissan Versa sedan. Nissan looks to revamp the Versa with its more vocative styling language from some of its larger sedans and sports cars. It’s move follows with current market trends to lend more styling to the compact and sub-compact class cars.
Features:
New Nissan Versa will offer a choice between a 1.8-liter engine and a 1.6 liter unit coupled with both manual and automatic transmissions. The car will have roughly the same engine line-up as the current generation model. Nissan has any new engines in store for the Versa and if the subcompact will change in size – the current model already being quite large for the subcompact class.
Specifications
Engine
MR18DE – 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
Horsepower – 122 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque – 127 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Emissions – ULEV
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves
Nissan Direct Ignition System
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
Drivetrain
Front engine/front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Brakes
11.02″ vented front disc/rear drum brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Suspension and Steering
Front: Independent strut suspension with stabilizer bar
Rear: Torsion beam suspension with integrated rear stabilizer bar
Ripple-control shock absorbers
Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering
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Price range is around $11,000-$12,000.