2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa

Nissan
had previously released preview sketches of its next-generation
subcompact model, but had shied away from announcing an exact venue for
its introduction. Officials now tell us, however, that the new model
will make its first public introduction in NYC.2012 Nissan Versa

Further
details are still under strong lock and key, but we wouldn't be
surprised if the new model -- which may or may not retain the Versa name
-- bears a strong resemblance to a new subcompact sedan Nissan recently
launched in another corner of the world. The Sunny, which was
introduced at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China last month, not only
appears to be the splitting image of the Versa teaser, but also rides
upon Nissan's new global V-platform. First used on the latest Micra,
excutives have long hinted that same architecture will be used in the
next Versa.

That
doesn't, however, mean the American-spec models will mirror the Chinese
car spec-for-spec. Using the V-platform will, however, potentially
allow Nissan to further reduce manufacturing costs tied to the new
vehicle program, and subsequently allow Nissan to further drop the base
price. That last point may prove important -- after all, the automaker
has previously been proud of offering Versas in both fully loaded and
value-priced forms.

2012 Nissan Versa

 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa