Nissan Versa to become Canada's least expensive car

Nissan's just announced the upcoming launch of a repositioned Versa Sedan that will focus more closely than ever on value and fuel economy for its buyers. The model will come with a standard 107 horsepower engine and starting price of $12,498 before freight and PDE. Drivers can expect fuel mileage as low as 5.8L /100km on the highway when shifting via the five-speed manual transmission.

The repositioned Versa Sedan gets a 1.6 litre engine, rather than the 1.8 litre unit found in the hatchback model.

"Starting at $12,498, this new Versa 1.6 Sedan has the lowest MSRP in Canada, by more than $700, and is more than $1,000 lower than any 4dr Sedan." said Jeff Parent, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Nissan Canada. "But a low price is really only half the news. Nissan Canada is bringing in a full range of Versa 1.6 sedans including a base vehicle and a Value Option Package model that is unique to Canada."

The Value Option Package adds air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors and remote keyless entry. The sedan is also equipped with six standard airbags, including side-curtains.

"The Versa is Nissan's best selling product in Canada," added Parent, "The launch of this Versa 1.6 Sedan shows how Nissan is working to bring value and choice to Canadians consumers in the entry-level market place."

The Versa 1.6 Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning December 1st.

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