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Versa sedan returning to Canada to fill Micra slot
Nissan blinked.
When the Micra was re-introduced here in 2014, the explanation was Canadians "don't like" little sedans. So the Versa sedan was cancelled.
But with the cancellation of the Micra, they realized they have to put something in the entry level slot here. (The cheapest Kicks starts at over $20k with mandatory delivery fee.)
So the Versa sedan is making a comeback as a 2021 model:
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Ironically, the new Versa sedan shares a platform with the newest Micra hatchback (K14), which is not currently available in the western hemisphere.
Pricing of the Versa hasn't been announced yet, but you can bet there will not be a base S version starting at $9998. Price-wise, this car won't compete directly against the Mirage.
More info from Nissan Canada:
- 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine @ 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque (same as the Kicks?)
- Transmissions: CVT Xtronic transmission or a 5-speed manual.
- Launch will be in late-summer of 2020 as 2021 model.
- Available safety features not usually found in the segment: Nissan Safety Shield 360 = front, side and rear safety monitoring and intervention
- Standard safety features include: Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Assist.
- Available features: Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross traffic Alert.
- Will be produced in the same Mexican factory that produced our K13 Micra
From: https://canada.nissannews.com/en-CA/...but-in-toronto
Canadian fuel economy hasn't been revealed yet, but it'll almost certainly be the same as the US model:
2020 Nissan Versa fuel economy:
|
5-speed Manual
(MPG US ... L / 100 km) |
CVT automatic
(MPG US ... L / 100 km) |
City |
27 = 8.7 |
32 = 7.4 |
Highway
|
35 = 6.7 |
40 = 5.9 |
Combined |
30 = 7.8 |
35 = 6.7 |
Compare that to the 2019 Micra:
- 8.7 city / 6.8 highway (manual transmission)
- 8.9 city / 6.8 highway (automatic)
Compare that to the Kicks (CVT only):