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There are myriad ways the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan breaks new
ground for entry-level compact sedans. And many ways to sum them all up. But
perhaps a simple statement is best: Innovation Within Reach.
"Compact
cars are getting a lot of attention lately due to rising fuel costs and concerns
about the environment. Yet many buyers are disappointed in what they find -
vehicles rife with compromise," says Al Castignetti, vice president and general
manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "This new Versa Sedan, a
'clean sheet' ground-up design, takes small cars in a whole new direction -
proving that you don't have to sacrifice style for affordability, interior
roominess for a smaller footprint, or drivability for high mpg."
Exterior Design
The Nissan Versa Sedan's new exterior design is a
departure from most current compact sedans, offering a fresh, refreshing design
character that is both sophisticated and highly aerodynamic.
To achieve
the new 2012 Versa Sedan's upscale look, the designers gave the exterior shape a
strong sense of volume, with a wide shoulder width and a smooth silhouette. In
front, Versa Sedan features Nissan's new signature sedan grille design and
jewel-like headlights.
The front end blends smoothly into the cabin,
which offers flowing curves, while design elements such as the shape of the
trunklid help give the new Versa Sedan excellent aerodynamics, including a low
coefficient of drag of just 0.31.
Other exterior features include a fixed
roof antenna, body-color front and rear fascias and available chrome-accented
grille, blacked-out B-pillar, chrome door handles and front fog lights.
The 2012 Versa Sedan is offered in eight exterior colors, including Metallic
Blue, Blue Onyx, Super Black, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Red Brick, Fresh
Powder and Titanium - which has previously been reserved for the Nissan GT-R
among Nissan models.
Nissan Versa's Interior Design
The new
Versa Sedan's interior volume of 90.0 cubic feet and trunk volume of 14.8 cubic
feet (104.8 cubic feet total) are intended to not only look great on a
specifications sheet - the passenger and cargo spaces have been configured for
real-world use. Versa Sedan has, for example, more rear legroom than some
mid-size sedans - trumping even luxury cars such as the Lexus LS460, BMW
5-series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. And the trunk design focuses on useable
space, taking into consideration everything from the size of the hinges to the
shape of the sidewalls. A 60/40-split fold-down rear seat is offered on SL
models for even greater versatility.
Other available interior features
include trip computer, power windows with driver's one-touch down, speed-sensing
auto door locks, remote trunk release lever and steering wheel-mounted audio
controls. Two interior colors are available, Sandstone and Charcoal.
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