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Nissan Versa Hatch 1.8 (122 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Versa:
Nissan Versa is an automobile nameplate used by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan in the Americas for the following models:
According to a Nissan press release in 2008, "versa" is short for "versatile space" meant to imply the spaciousness of the interior and configurable cargo arrangements.
Nissan has discontinued the Versa for the U. S. market after the 2025 model year, with production ending in December 2025. No 2026 model will be available stateside, ending its run as America's cheapest new car under $20,000. Nissan cites its product strategy shift toward higher-margin vehicles like the Sentra and Kicks....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatch Overview:
Nissan Versa (Hatch). With 161 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1235 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
This generation of the Nissan Versa Hatch was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, its counterpart, the Nissan Tiida, received a 4-star ANCAP safety rating in 2006.
1.8 (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving, with decent acceleration for city and highway use. Not designed for spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Expected to deliver good fuel economy for its class, especially with the manual transmission, making it a cost-effective choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy (especially manual)
- • Reliable MR18DE engine
- • Practical hatchback design
- • Affordable purchase and maintenance
Cons:
- • Uninspired driving dynamics
- • Basic interior materials
- • Limited engine options
- • Road noise at higher speeds
- • Not directly tested by Euro NCAP
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Versa |
| Generation: | Hatch |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 161 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | MR18DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1797 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 6.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.1 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1235 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4295 mm mm |
| Width: | 1694 mm mm |
| Height: | 1534 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
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