Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 nissan versa Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist are an option on all Versas, a fact that's ridiculous given it costs a mere $250 -- or the same as a rear spoiler. Nissan should make ABS standard and just bump the price up, as most folks expect this feature. In fact, most dealerships will likely stock only Versas with antilock brakes. In government crash tests, the Versa scored four out of five stars for all occupants in both front and side tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Versa its highest rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset and side crash... |
| #2 |
2009 Nissan Versa Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...conditioning with in-cabin air filter Standard 12-volt power outlet Standard speed-sensitive volume (1.8 SL) Optional power doors/windows and cruise control (standard on 1.8 SL) Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls (1.8 SL) Optional keyless entry/start (standard on 1.8 SL) Optional Bluetooth wireless phone communication Under the Hood All Versas come with a 1.8-liter inline-four-cylinder engine. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual, but optional offerings include a four-speed automatic or a continuously variable automatic transmission, which eliminates... |
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2009 Nissan Versa - ReviewSource: MSN Autos...Choose a makemmInitializeEx(document.frmUCM, 'Nissan', MakeShortName('Versa'), 'Choose a make', 'Choose a model', 'false', true);... |
| #4 |
2009 Nissan Versa Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Didn't mind the manual outside mirrors, because you only have to lean out and adjust them once if you are the Versa's only driver. I did mind the fact that the there is only one keyhole for the door, on the driver's side: If you want to unlock the passenger door, go to the driver's side, unlock it, get in and reach over to the passenger door. How much would one extra keyhole cost? I'll pay it, whatever it is. On the road, the Versa 1.6 has a spongy ride, and the electric-assisted power steering is a little numb. The narrow 14-inch tires squeal when you turn too sharply, and with the amount of... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 nissan versaSource: CarGurus
...The 2009 Versa makes an ideal choice for city commuters looking for a practical and affordable car that moves easily around town and saves money at the gas pump. |
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2009 Nissan Versa Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...You key the ignition, step on the clutch, put it in gear, hit the accelerator and go. There's no fussing with the steering wheel, because the steering wheel isn't adjustable. It's stuck in a fixed position, as frozen as credit. Take it or leave it. We took it and found to our surprise that austerity motoring has its advantages. It's actually faster. Besides not having to bother with getting the Versa 1.6's seats or steering wheel into the right position, there's no time wasted hunting for the right radio station, or plugging in this or that. And if driver and passengers choose not to talk... |
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2009 Nissan Versa Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...My second-row residents, the creators of said specs, weren't pleased with their seating, either. One afternoon as my youngest was trying to doze off on one of our longer trips, he kept waking with a start and whining, "Mommy, these seats are too slippery! I keep falling down!" It was true. He uses a backless booster seat, so his back rests on the car's seatback. I watched him in the rearview mirror as he kept slipping down like a wet noodle. I'm going to proclaim that there aren't any cupholders in the second row. There are two cupholders where the center console would have been, and they... |
| #8 |
2009 Nissan Versa Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Gas mileage with this 122-hp four-cylinder and CVT combination isn't the greatest. The EPA rates the Versa at 27/33 mpg (city/highway) with the CVT and 26/31 with the manual transmission. During my week with the Versa, I filled the gas tank twice and averaged slightly less than 22 mpg. That's not good even in heavy traffic like I experience commuting, and it certainly doesn't achieve the thrifty atmosphere that the EPA figures and Nissan's advertising tout for the Versa. Features My SL test car came with 15-inch alloy wheels, power windows, remote keyless entry and start, cruise control and a... |
| #9 |
2009 Nissan Versa Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...seats up (cu. ft.) 20.6 23.7** 17.8 9.3 Cargo volume, seats down (cu. ft.) 57.3 53.4 50.4 25.7 Max. mpg (city/highway) 28/35 26/31 27/33 29/36 *All measurements in inches, except where noted. **Without cargo tray; 19.3 cubic feet with it. The Versa's manually adjustable driver's seat includes a height adjustment in more expensive SL trim levels, a worthwhile feature that can't be found in all cars in this class, and the fabric-covered bucket seats offer soft cushioning. As the numbers above show, backseat legroom is generous — it's similar to what the 2009 Toyota Camry offers — and your... |
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