Overview & Reviews
After its debut last year, the Nissan Versa receives only minor equipment revisions for 2008. The SL sedan can now be equipped with a rear spoiler and a lower body kit, while cruise control is a new option on base S models.
- Roomy interior with an adult-friendly backseat, comfortable ride, available with many useful convenience features.
- Engine gets noisy at high rpm, less than athletic handling and braking capabilities, inconsistent build quality.
User Reviews:
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Happy new Owner - 2008 Nissan Versa
By Krystal - April 22 - 5:10 pmI am replacing a 2002 Nissan Sentra (which I LOVED) and after test driving several competitors I came back to Nissan. I also drove the mid-level Sentra and the Versa has a much better interior layout. LOVE my bluetooth phone and intelligent key. As a small business owner, this feature is a lifesaver and worth every cent! The ABS upgrade has also paid for itself with a $300 per six months savings on my car insurance over the old Sentra. Car is peppy and ROOMY.. almost like the fabled Tardis.. way bigger inside than it looks! I plan to drive this car for 10 years and think it will be a happy love affair.
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Best Car for the $$$ - 2008 Nissan Versa
By Kim - April 9 - 9:30 amAfter owning my fair share of Honda Civics, I decided it was time for a change. I wanted something that was good on gas and comfortable at a price that wouldnt break the bank. I test drove a Mazda3, Ford Focus & Hyundai Elantra before settling on the Versa. Im 100% satisfied with my decision. While an "economy" car, the Versa SL doesnt lack in quality. The quality of the interior fabric is superb. Its easy to clean & durable. All controls are placed logically & are easily accessible. The CVT is smooth and quiet. Love it!
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A Sporty yet Sophisticated Vehicle - 2008 Nissan Versa
By shaynalp - March 1 - 4:00 amI am a first time car buyer. My parents had bought me a Toyota for my first car, and I had been driving my dads Lexus for a time. I decided to take my chances on a Nissan since my best friends whole family loves, and drives, Nissans. I love the sporty look of the Versa. It has the large interior space of a mid-size sedan with the agile steering of a compact vehicle. The power is great for a 1.8L engine. However I did notice, as another reviewer had, the high RPMs at such a low speed. Every other 4 cylinder vehicle I have driven would be at 3,000 RPMs at 80 MPH- not 65 MPH like this vehicle. I thought it would affect gas mileage, but I have not seen any evidence of it.
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Versa Info - 2008 Nissan Versa
By Bruce - February 12 - 4:43 amAt 64" & 240 lbs, I actually fit in the Versa. The seat is a bit short for my long legs & not quite wide enough to accomodate my wide hips. My wife is 6 & the seats fit her fine. You can haul 2 six footers in the back without them feeling cramped. The Versa handles fine but the suspension is a bit choppy on rough roads. The Versa feels underbraked but Ive been driving 1 ton & 3/4 ton trucks for 25 years so I am used to strong brakes. My first tank of fuel in all city driving yielded 27 mpg. At 2,000+ miles I am up to 29 mpg in the city. On a recent trip with a 700 lb payload & running 75 mph, I averaged 31.5 mpg. Versas my first compact car & I would buy another. Lots of room for a compact!!
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Decent Car - 2008 Nissan Versa
By Decent Car - January 12 - 11:26 pmThis is my second review. I have almost 5K miles on my Versa. A couple of things that Ive noticed in comparing the Versa to the 2001 Honda Civic that it replaced are that the dash rattles over even the slightest bump and it appears that Nissan does not have the same attention to detail or quality of materials that Honda appears to have. I have gotten as high as 39 miles/gallon; the Civic got 43-45 on the highway in the summer. The Versa rear windows go all the way down, the Civics dont. The Versa seats are more comfortable and the ride is not as brutal as the Civic. The tire pressure sensor is useless and comes on for no apparent reason. Reliability is still a question.
