What it is

The 2007 Nissan Versa is this Asian automaker’s newest entry-level compact model. It replaces the Sentra 1.8 at the bottom of the Nissan lineup, as the Sentra gets larger with its next-generation makeover. Both a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback, each on a 102.4-inch wheelbase, will be built alongside U.S.-bound Sentras in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Versa, a name coined for its “versatile space,” seeks to combine interior roominess with good performance, comfort, and fuel efficiency, plus provide high build quality in an affordable compact package.