What Changed
Nissan thoroughly reworked the Versa for the 2012 model year. The Versa wears new styling outside and in. Built on a new platform, the new Versa is slightly shorter in length and height. Passenger volume has decreased slightly, but the sedan has an additional cubic foot of room in the trunk. The updated 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine uses two injectors per cylinder to reduce the amount of fuel used. Combined with the new CVT transmission, the Versa is expected to be more fuel efficient. Nissan estimates an EPA rating of 30 MPG City, and 38 MPG highway. |
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| 2012 Nissan Versa sedan | 2011 Nissan Versa sedan | |
| Price Range | $10,990 - $16,260 | $9,990 - $17,420 |
| Engine(s) | 1.6l I4 | 1.6l I4, 1.8l I4 |
| Transmission(s) | CVT, M5 | A4, M5, M6 |
| Driven Wheels | FWD | FWD |
| Length / Width / Height | 175.4 / 66.7 / 59.6 | 176 / 66.7 / 60.4 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 2350 - 2459 | 2516 - 2734 |
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