new 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan : The 2012 Versa is front-wheel drive compact built on Nissan's global “V” platform. According to Nissan the Versa utilizes nearly 20 percent fewer platform components and weighs around 150 pounds less than the previous “B” platform Sentra. The Versa rides on the same 102.4-inch wheelbase and 66.7-inch width as the previous generation Versa Sedan. The new model is 1.2 inches lower in height (59.6 inches) and 0.6 inches shorter in overall length (175.4 inches). The biggest gain is in trunk length provided by a more compact engine/transmission design that allows for a 2.7-inch increase in rear the overhang. The view from curb will notice the 2012 Versa Sedan features Nissan’s new signature sedan grille design and jewel-like headlights. The front end blends smoothly into the cabin, which offers flowing curves, while design elements such as the shape of the trunk lid help give the new Versa Sedan excellent aerodynamics, including a low coefficient of drag of just 0.31. The indented line in the middle of the Versa Sedan’s sweeping roofline is not just a design feature, but a functional innovation that helps reduce the amplitude of the roof panel vibrations in order to create a quieter cabin interior without the use of reinforcement devices called “mass bumpers.”
Other exterior features include a fixed roof antenna, body-color front and rear fascias and available chrome-accented grille, blacked-out B-pillar, chrome door handles and front fog lights.
The 2012 Versa Sedan is offered in eight exterior colors, including Metallic Blue, Blue Onyx, Super Black, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Red Brick, Fresh Powder and Titanium – which has previously been reserved for the Nissan GT-R among Nissan models.
The Versa is powered by the second-generation 1.6-liter HR16DE 4-cylinder engine that comes with cutting-edge technologies. For example, while the average engine uses only one injector per cylinder to inject fuel, the new Versa Sedan engine is equipped with two streamlined injectors mounted near the inlet valve for each cylinder. This dual injector system allows a wider injection of fuel, with the smaller nozzles delivering a finer spray to help achieve stable combustion.
Versa's compact, lighter weight engine also utilizes a twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC) system mounted on both intake and exhaust ports similar to the system used on the flagship Nissan Maxima. Using a CVTC on the outlet port increases thermal efficiency, decreases inhalation resistance and offers an approximate four percent improvement in fuel efficiency. The 1.6-liter engine is rated at 109 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm.
A 5-speed manual transmission and with a next-generation Xtronic CVT™ transmission are available. The CVT allows continuous change of the transmission gear ratio by connecting the two pulleys with a metallic belt and changing their diameter by using hydraulic pressure. The new CVT design adds an auxiliary gearbox using planetary gearing, helping improve efficiency
Fuel economy for the 2012 Versa Sedan is estimated at 30 mpg City, 37 mpg Highway and 33 mpg Combined with the CVT transmission (27/36/30 mpg with the 5-speed manual transmission) (preliminary estimates).
Inside, there of 90.0 cubic feet and trunk volume of 14.8 cubic feet (104.8 cubic feet total) with the passenger and cargo spaces being designed for “real-world use”. The Versa Sedan has more rear legroom the Lexus LS460, BMW 5-series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The trunk design focuses on useable space, taking into consideration everything from the size of the hinges to the shape of the sidewalls. A 60/40-split fold-down rear seat is offered on SL models for even greater versatility.
The all-new 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide this summer.
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