New 2009 Nissan Versa Exterior Review [ 2008 , 2007 ]

MSRP: $12,990 - $16,210
Invoice: $12,539 - $15,634
MPG: 26 City / 31 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:7.5
Performance:6.6
Exterior:6.5
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.5
Reliability:NA
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

To some, the 2009 Nissan Versa is another boxy yet boring design, just like its competitors. But others describe the car's appearance as goofy.

  • "Elsewhere in the world, where roads are narrow and space is tight, the Versa has plenty of tall, narrow company; here, where cars are longer, lower, and wider, the Versa is a bit goofy-looking." -- Car and Driver
  • "Versa has a serious 'face' with a long hood and is not burdened with the cutesy styling of some of its competitors, most notably the Yaris." -- Detroit News
  • "Before you can get close enough to the Versa sedan to discover its roominess and performance, you'll first have to get past its looks. While style is subjective and tastes vary, I don't know many people who would call the Versa sedan a looker." -- Cars.com
Review Last Updated: 11/19/08