Test Drive: 2011 Nissan Versa SL Hatchback

VOICE OVER: Miranda Lightstone

The smallest and most economical of the bunch, the Nissan Versa has always been the money-saving option on the Nissan lot. Because of that, interior amenities and the overall look of the car has always been a bit downplayed. However, for 2011, Nissan changed that for the better. Reliable and affordable, this is a great choice for those drivers who are looking to drive a small and efficient vehicle. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com spends a week behind the wheel of this small, snazzy Nissan, and is pleased with the interior upgrades and the overall look of the 2011 Versa.

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Driving the Nissan Versa is ho-hum, but I don’t hate it. Granted, the CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) is the most annoying invention on the face of the planet and causes my eye to twitch every time I press my right foot down. There are no gear shifts so the revs build and build then level off and stay where they are -- not the most pleasant sound in the world.

However, the CVT does save you money at the pumps and also ensures you have full power (all 122 horses and 127 lb-ft of torque) at all times. The 1.8-liter engine is the ideal size for the Versa and does precisely what it’s supposed to do.

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