Editor’s note: Today’s Drive has become Short Stint, but the information is still the same–a brief impression of a vehicle that’s been in our test fleet.
OUR TAKE: As cheap economy cars go, this one goes pretty well. It could stand some bigger tires, an investment we might prefer to make over some of the “convenience package” items that seem to be more luxury-oriented, such as Bluetooth for your phone (just stop the car, or wait) or the intelligent key with keyless entry and ignition (keys still work). That might be out of step with the gadget-obsessed target market of younger folks, but performance comes first in our book.
Having a six-speed manual means you pretty much always have the right cog to make best use of the engine, which at 122 hp and 127 lb-ft isn’t overpowering in a 2718-pound car but proves swift enough in daily use. Merging on the freeway is no worry, and cruising at an indicated 80 mph in top gear is surprisingly quiet and comfortable as the engine runs in the swelling part of the torque band–so you don’t feel like the car is all used up already.
A Mini Cooper is more fun (but smaller inside, and pricier–though it also retains value very well), and so is a Honda Fit. Many think the Versa looks better than the Honda or the Toyota Yaris, even if it seems there’s some French influence here. Shoppers in this segment ought to put the Nissan on their short lists.
autoweek.com
Related announcements:
Jacob and Co JC 41
Outros - rx - 1979 sao paulo
Oferta de outros empregos em S_o Paulo, Grande Sao Paulo, Brasil - Classificados grátis Slando S_o Paulo - Anuncios outros trabalhos S_o Paulo outras
Related Articles
No user responded in this post
Leave A Reply
Please Note: Comment moderation maybe active so there is no need to resubmit your comments