- sedan
- 14,995 overpriced
- Palmdale, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan gasoline grey manual
2014 nissan versa note review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new hatch has hard-to-beat space at a compelling price. introductionthe 2014 nissan versa note is an all-new model that replaces the outgoing versa hatchback. It doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Its styling doesn't scream for attention, yet it's not boring, either. It does just what it's supposed to do: carry lots of stuff at a reasonable price while achieving good gas mileage. when measured against the outgoing versa hatchback, the versa note is about six inches shorter, although the length of the wheelbase stays the same. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the base model, while an all-new continuously variable transmission (cvt) comes on higher trim levels. Significantly, this revised cvt uses a secondary set of gears on the low end to help reduce the sluggish, rubber-band feel from which most cvts suffer. As a result, the versa note has adequate oomph at lower speeds, and most people won't even notice they're not driving a regular automatic transmission. fuel economy is another major selling point for for the nissan versa note, and is improved by 17 percent over the outgoing hatch thanks in part to a weight reduction of nearly 300 pounds, plus added technology such as dual fuel injection. Additional aerodynamic enhancements also help to make the versa note more slippery. The result is an impressive epa-estimated 31/40 mpg city/highway with the cvt. The base manual doesn't fare as well, earning 27/36 mpg city/highway. rear cargo space is an impressive 21. 4 cubic feet, the most of any small hatch currently on the market. Rear seats fold down 60/40, and an optional folding cargo floor on upper trim levels adjusts to create a completely flat load surface. although its low starting price will attract many to the nissan note, there are also plenty of new features and options for anyone looking to soup up their hatch. Fully loaded, the 2014 versa note surpasses the $19k mark including destination for the top-of-the-line model with navigation and a 360-degree parking monitor (the latter of which is a first in a nissan vehicle). But nissan expects their $16,000 sv model to be the most popular choice, equipped with the cvt and a few tech features like bluetooth. For the truly budget-conscious, it's important to note that maximum fuel economy comes only with the cvt, which starts at $1,200 more than the base price. entry-level hatchbacks such as the chevrolet sonic, ford fiesta, honda fit, hyundai accent, kia rio and toyota yaris compete with the 2014 nissan versa note. A convenience package 540) adds a folding rear seat armrest with cup holders, an adjustable cargo floor, rear parking monitor, usb audio port, satellite radio capability and a 4. 3-inch audio display screen. versa note sl 17,690) adds everything on the convenience package plus pushbutton start, heated front seats, variable intermittent windshield wipers, front fog lights, a tire-filling alert feature, engine immobilizer and 16-inch alloy wheels. A tech package 800) adds navigation with the nissanconnect interface, a 360-degree parking monitor and heated side-view mirrors. safety features on all 2014 nissan versa note models include front airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted side curtain airbags, antilock brakes (abs), traction control, stability control, electronic brake force distribution (ebd) and brake assist. walkaroundthe nissan versa note isn't a bad looking hatch. It's less wedgy than some, but isn't boxy, either. Designers say its shape is based on a squash line, referring to the path a squash ball takes when a player hits it against the wall and it ricochets back. Overhangs have been reduced by six inches compared to the outgoing hatch to give the note a tauter look, which also helps with improve handling. like any car designed to maximize fuel economy, aerodynamics play a key role in the versa note's styling. The front end is still pointed, but with softer curves rather than sharp angles. A steeply raked windshield rises up to a tall roof that arcs slightly. A v-shaped groove on the roof helps to channel air more efficiently over the top of the car. Tail lights have small vents on the corners to also help channel air. from the side, the versa note has deep, arcing character lines that add personality and further help with aero. Large headlamps and tail lamps wrap around to the quarter panels. The rear keeps a bit of its boxy shape from before, but corners are softer and more rounded. The rear window opening is relatively small and sits high up, which is presumably safer in a rear-end collision, but affects rearward visibility. on every model except the base, the versa note uses an active grille shutter, which automatically closes at highway speeds to channel air around the car, or can open to more effectively cool the engine. interiorit's all about convenience with the 2014 nissan versa note. The interior design is simple, perfunctory and well laid-out. The cabin is filled with lots of hard plastic, but designers did a decent job with different finishes and textures to give variety without looking cheap. controls are easy to use and well placed. On the center stack, three large, conventional knobs operate the climate control system. Above, base s models have a basic digital display for radio stations. Sv models with the convenience package and sl trims get a larger, 4. 3-inch display that shows artist and song titles as well as station information. Top-of-the-line sl models with the tech package get a touch screen with navigation. While nothing is fancy, everything is readily visible and within easy reach. front seats have a very upright seating position, and are comfortable enough for short and medium-length trips. But we're not sure they'd offer enough support for very long hauls. Fabric upholstery is basic and attractive, and side arm rests are easily within reach. Headroom is more than ample up front, and at 40. 8 inches, bests other hatches of its size. Front legroom is plentiful too, although it comes up slightly short against most competitors. This is, presumably, because nissan designers placed the front seat track farther forward to make more room in the rear. storage space up front is minimal; the center console has a tiny pocket next to the emergency brake level that's only large enough for a mobile phone. The rear of the center console has an area with two cupholders on base models and a large deep pocket on upper trims, but it's hard to reach from the front seats, making it better suited for back seat passengers. Rear legroom in the versa note can't be beat, however, measuring an impressive 38. 3 inches, substantially more than the ford fiesta's 31. 2 inches and the honda fit's 34. 5 inches. There's also plenty of tow room under the front seats, so even a six-foot-tall passenger shouldn't feel cramped. unlike some cars that have a raised area in the middle of the backseat, the middle seat in the versa note is relatively flush, but the center console inhibits legroom and the seat width is relatively narrow. For this reason, we'd save the middle seat for children or smaller adults. On sv models with the convenience package and ls trims, a folding center armrest with cupholders comes standard. One small omission we noticed was that the rear handles in the back seat do not have hanger hooks. the versa note boasts an enormous trunk, with 21. 4 cubic feet of space wi. Cloth Interior✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Alloy Wheels
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