Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car to date.

General Comments:

We love it. It was purchased after a nightmare with a Pontiac Aztek (yeah, you know the ugly unreliable "car"), I have two kids and my husband and I have no problem with the interior space. We have even used the car to transport some pretty big things by putting the back seats down.

I had to mark semi-automatic on the transmission question. Not sure of that is correct. The model we have has the new CVT transmission and it has the same feel as a manual, but you do not shift.

I love this car!!

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

The Versa is far more car than I expected for the money. The interior is amazingly roomy and comfortable, with big seats and lots of head and leg room, especially in the back. My Versa is solid and quiet, even with snow tires and it doesn't feel or drive like a 'cheap' car. The ride is comfortable, the handling is nimble if not as sporty as the Honda Fit, and outward visibility is outstanding, making the Versa extremely easy to park.

My only negatives are the poorly placed and unlit power mirror controls, the inboard-mounted seat recliners (which I've managed to get used to) and the rear seats which don't fold flush with the floor. Otherwise, this car is a home run and I'm extremely pleased with it.

Faults:

The only issue I have had with the car is the brakes squeal when it is hot out. I contacted the dealer and they informed me on what caused it, and how to fix it.

General Comments:

Exterior:

The exterior is not the best of cars I considered before purchasing this car, but it grows on you.

Interior:

Here is where the car shines. In all the other vehicles I test drove, none had the amount of arm/leg room for all 4 passengers. It feels like I am driving in a SUV, but low to the ground.

The only gripe I have is there is not very much room in the trunk, but the hatchback is nicer then the regular version.

Features:

I wanted a manual transmission, however I still wanted everything else... power windows/locks/AC... the only thing that didn't come on the S model was cruise control, but I can live with that since I don't do too much highway driving.

Faults:

I bought a new 2008 Nissan Versa S 6-speed manual transmission. Overall the vehicle is a good car.

So far it's only got around 1500 miles, so it's too soon to say how reliable it is.

The engine is weak. The seats are comfortable for a small car, and the interior space is very good. The trunk is roomy too.

The clutch is not that smooth, and the manual requires a lot of shifting to get power out of the engine. The CVT automatic is probably the best bet, not the 4 speed automatic.

I live in the Bronx, NY and the roads are terrible in NYC, but the Versa absorbs bumps well for a small car, and it has a good ride. It is also easy to park when I find a parking space.

I get average about 23 mpg city/highway. My previous vehicle was a Lexus SUV. I loved that truck, but it got bad gas mileage and it got broken in too many times; hopefully nobody steals my Versa.