Nissan Makes Versa the Cheapest Car in the U.S. at $9990 (You wanted a good basic car? Here it is!)

Next Autos ^ | 31 October 2008 | Seyth Miersma

[Spktyr]

I know some of you out there have been bemoaning the lack of a good, cheap, basic car. Well, here it is, time to step up to the plate and show that you want more of these.

I find it interesting that it's *Nissan* doing this. And from the Big Three? Nothing but crickets.

[mgc1122]

Another lawn mower with windows ...

[Spktyr]

It’s bigger than the Chevy Aveo.

You should go drive one. They’re surprisingly roomy inside.

[1rudeboy]

If I used one of those to troll for hookers, would that make it a vice Versa?

[jude24]

So what? Some of us prefer smaller cars.

This snootiness is asinine. Most of us don't need an SUV or a pickup truck - a small, practical sedan is a valid choice for the average commuter.

[MarkeyD]

It’s not a bad car, although with the 1.6 liter engine it may be a tad underpowered.

[1rudeboy]

Let me know when you come across something in 4WD for less than $10K.

[mgc1122]

“This snootiness is asinine. Most of us don’t need an SUV or a pickup truck - a small, practical sedan is a valid choice for the average commuter.”

Enjoy your rollerskate on wheels.

[SIDENET]

I wonder if Hyundai/Kia will follow suit with their Accent and Rio models.

Both used to have basic versions which sold for less than 10K.

[Alex Murphy]

Ping to read later

[hugorand]

Death trap. A Honda Civic gets better gas mileage and is safer (scores well in crash tests), and isn’t that much more money

[mass55th]

I’ve had three Nissan’s so far. The first was a Sentra, which I gave to my son when I bought my used Altima back around 2000. I then bought a new 2005 Altima, and I’ve been driving it ever since. I’ve had very good luck with my Nissan’s, and doubt I’ll ever buy any other make of car. A neighbor of mine bought herself a Versa earlier this year and loves it. It’s her first Nissan, and I’m sure not her last.

[CE2949BB]

Can’t speak of the 09, but 08/hatchback has a comfortable interior and it can, uh, take a beating. :)

[Spktyr]

Quite probably.

By comparison, the former cheap-car leader, the Chevy Aveo, *starts* at $12,625 and is smaller.

Personally, I’d never buy an econobox for my own usage, but I can certainly appreciate basic transport modules.

[rvoitier]

I wonder if it has a warning to stay away from freeway on-ramps?

[mylife]

[GunsareOK]

Agree 100%. I think there will be a good market for a small, basic car of reasonable quality.

[dokmad]

I have an 07 Nissan Altima, 2.5 6 speed manual that delkivers 36 MPG highway. This car is basically maintenance free. Can’t say enough about it! I wish GM could come up with something as good.....

[1rudeboy]

Enjoy your rollerskate on wheels.

The e-peen is strong in you.

[jaz.357]

Nissan Makes Versa the Cheapest Car in the U.S. at $9990

Just in time!

You can buy one with your "O"-boma tax cut!