2008 Nissan Versa Hatchback and Sedan

[meds06]

from: http://www.nissannews.com/

Introduced in the 2007 model year, Versa has been one of Nissan’s hottest-selling models since it hit showrooms last July. For 2008, the Versa Hatchback and Sedan models continue to offer surprising roominess and amenities, including available Intelligent Key, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio and a Rockford Fosgate-powered subwoofer.

Versa comes with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a choice of three transmissions, including Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) that provides smooth shifting and enhanced fuel efficiency. Estimated fuel economy is 27 mpg City/33 mpg Highway with the CVT transmission, 26 mpg City/31 mpg Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission, and 24 mpg City/32 mpg highway with the 4-speed automatic transmission.

Enhancements to the 2008 Versa Hatchback and Sedan include:- Sport Package now available for Versa Sedan 1.8 SL model- Cruise control now available for Versa Hatchback and Sedan 1.8 S models- Versa Sedan 1.8 SL with 6MT discontinued

[Ever Victorious]

Cruise available on 1.8S, eh? Sounds like Nissan is listening to some of their consumers, that seemed to be the biggest gripe when people were comparing the two trims.

I wonder if they will be changing the color availability...

[JPack]

No surprise there with the 6MT being discontinued.

Hopefully, they'll bring in that golden green color that's available elsewhere.

[motoguy128]

Bastards... I wanted cruise on my S.... but I didn't want to pay $2000 more for an SL.

[BBISHOPPCM]

To be honest, the cruise was a make-or-break deal for me... I had to have it, and it's the only reason I bought the SL.

[PB]

They have been selling like Hotcakes at my dealer.According to the owner now ,he said they are all sold out,$.it they had a good 8 of them last week.The word must be getin out they are good cars.

[sk547]

ugh, if I coulda only waited a week. So, are the 08 with US dealers now? Although, I don't think the 08 will have the recent $500 rebate, so that makes me feel a little better.

[Adiaz360]

Makes you wonder why they would discontinue the 6MT. Hmmm..i have one and i love it...except for a couple things. Now, i'm no mechanic by any means, but i've driven sticks before, and the gears on the V seem rough. I dunno, i wish i could buy a sport shifter for it or something to make it a little smoother. ALSO in between 1 and 2nd gear if i leave it between gears it will make a horrible grinding noise but i have my Clutch pushed ALL the way down, maybe its b/c its new, i dunno. Anyone know if there is even a short shifter, or sport shifter out that would fit the V? let me know..thanks guys

Adam D. = Versa owner

[JPack]

Makes you wonder why they would discontinue the 6MT.

These are city cars. An overwhelming majority of buyers opt for the auto/CVT if their budget permits. If someone can afford an SL sedan, chances are they don't want 6MT.

According to my dealer, <20% select the 6MT.

[Ever Victorious]

There are also a number of people who like driving sticks that will buy an auto anyway simply because it's what's available. Unfortunately, manufacturers intepret THOSE people as simply wanting automatics.

[meds06]

Different dealers say different things. In Ottawa my dealer told me that that the MT was actually difficult to find now... Unless there is a true difference in the driving style between East and West!! Maybe the stick is less popular where the land hilly like in BC, who knows?!

meds!

[kc5f]

I actually went in wanting to see a manual SL, because I use cruise much of the time and liked the other SL amenities, but had only ever driven sticks over about 750,000 miles. But I was sold on the better mileage rating and smoothness of the CVT. (And after 29,000 miles I still I love it!)

I guess it's like minivans. We owned the only stick shift Dodge Caravan I've ever seen, and I guess the "typical" owner didn't buy them, so now it's not even an option. Must be the same with the V...

[Scuba Steve]

Strange because one of those updates says this: The 2008 Versa Hatchback is offered in four models: Versa Hatchback 1.8 S 6-speed manual transmission at an MSRP of $12,650; Versa Hatchback 1.8 S 4-speed automatic transmission at $13,450; Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL 6-speed manual transmission at $14,650; and Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL with Xtronic CVT™ at $15,650.

Could it be possible that the 6 spds will be still produced?

I hope so!

[KimberKenobi]

Some people (*coughcough*) were told that the V couldn't be ordered with all the bells and whistles and 6MT. My dealer wouldn't even try.

(which, I guess, in the long run is good because I would've ordered it in the wrong color and I would've had a Blue Onyx Versa when I really wanted a Sapphire Blue Versa.)

[Ever Victorious]

Could it be possible that the 6 spds will be still produced?

I hope so!

Yes... if you go back and read what I said (TWICE), you'll note that it is ONLY the 6-speed version of the SL *SEDAN* that is discontinued.

You can still get a 6MT on an SL Hatch, or on either body with an S package.

[JPack]

Nissan's website has been updated to reflect the 2008 model:http://www.nissanusa.com/versa/index.html

e-Brochure:http://www.nissanusa.com/apps/...Versa

It's really a carryover model, with no changes to color or even the wheel covers.

For those wondering, they want $200 for cruise control with the 'S' and is packaged with the $110 splash guards.

[KimberKenobi]

WtF?!?

They took away Sirius radio and dropped the price of the XM to $150?!?

glad I got my 2007 when I traded... sheesh.

and (of course) the iPod connector and the spoiler are now available, but that is to be figured.

AND YOU CAN GET ABS W/O THE SPORT PACKAGE (on the supped up models)

...

oh wait I don't like ABS anyways ;oD but I can understand the frustration with early Versas from people who do like ABS.

[Ever Victorious]

They also raised the base price by $100.

FINALLY... you can get Convenience and ABS without the sunroof/audio/sport package all being added on at the same time.

[brownbrix]

i see more versa in my part of town then those whaumacallit fit