Nissan’s entry level model, the Versa, slots beneath the Sentra in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. It’s available as a sedan and a hatchback, though each is on a unique development schedule: The sedan was redesigned for 2012, while the hatchback will be overhauled for the 2014 model year.
The Versa fulfills its purpose of providing excellent value for the money with aplomb. But buyers may also equip the space-efficient, well-built subcompact with options you might not expect on an economy car—iPod integration, Bluetooth and keyless start, for instance.
