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01/20/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2022 11:10

Nissan Versa named U.S. News & World Report’s “2022 Best Subcompact Car for the Money”

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January 20, 2022

  • 2022 Nissan Versa selected for the second time as the subcompact car representing the best combination of "long-term value and excellent ownership experience"
  • Versa offers the most standard safety technology in its class1, including available Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and class-exclusive Rear Automatic Braking2,
  • Fuel economy3 rated at 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, 35 mpg combined (Xtronic models)
  • MSRP4 starts at $15,080 for Versa S grade

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The 2022 Nissan Versa, America's best-selling vehicle in its class5, has been named to U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Cars for the Money" list as the top car choice in the Subcompact Car category.

The vehicles selected for the awards are determined based on safety and reliability data, as well as the collective opinion of the automotive press on a given model's performance and interior and how strongly each reviewer recommends the car. A vehicle's value is measured by looking at each model's real-time transaction prices, provided by TrueCar, and five-year total cost of ownership data, calculated by Vincentric.

"It's getting more and more difficult to find a quality subcompact car, but the Nissan Versa delivers all of the attributes needed to win our Best Subcompact Car for the Money award," said Jim Sharifi, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. "The Versa sits at the top of our rankings, with great fuel economy, ample cargo space and a well-built interior. It's also competitively priced, and low ownership costs make the Versa a strong value over the long haul."

Design is another key strategic advantage for the 2022 Versa, combining a dramatic and expressive exterior with a fresh, roomy interior with best-in-class front headroom6 and front legroom6 complemented by class-above features and quality.

The front-wheel Versa is available in three well-equipped grade levels - S, SV and SR. Standard on all grade levels is an advanced 122-horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine.

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About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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Product Communications - Sports Cars and Sedans
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Manager, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions
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  1. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2022 Versa Sedan vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. See Owner's Manual for safety information. Availability of features vary by vehicle model year, model, trim level, packaging and options. Base Models Compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
  2. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2022 Versa Sedan vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Rear Automatic Braking cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide warning or braking in all conditions. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner's Manual for safety information. Based on manufacturers' websites.
  3. 2022 EPA Fuel Economy 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg combined for Xtronic equipped models. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only. 2022 EPA Fuel Economy 27 mpg city, 35mpg highway and 30 mpg combined for 5-speed manual transmission equipped models. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.
  4. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,025.
  5. AutoPacific segmentation. Versa Sedan vs. Subcompact competitors. Cumulative Sales Data (calendar years 2013 -2020).
  6. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2022 Versa Sedan S vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
  7. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2022 Versa Sedan S vs. latest in-market Subcompact Class competitors. Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
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