2004-2012 Nissan Versa

The Versa is a budget-friendly vehicle produced by Nissan and marketed as Tiida in Asian and European countries and “Versa” in North America and some parts of South America. A press release from Nissan in 2008 stated that “Versa” is short for “versatile space.” The name “Tiida” means “sun” in the Okinawan language.

The first-generation Nissan Tiida was released in 2003 as a 2004 model. The Tiida was originally a concept hatchback based on the Renault Mégane. The Tiida hatchback and the Tiida Latio sedan were introduced in 2004 in Japan and in 2007 in some European countries. It was produced as a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. Engines included 1.5-, 1.6-, and 1.8-liter gasoline engines and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The car was sold with either a five-speed manual, six-speed manual, four-speed automatic, or CVT (continuously variable transmission) transmission options.

Nissan introduced facelifted versions of the hatchback and sedan in January 2008. Updates included retuned power steering, powertrain enhancements, a new grille, better visibility, and metallic-finish dash panels.

The Nissan Versa has had recalls for the airbags and the front suspension, but it should be noted that the 2011 Nissan Versa’s overall scores in regards to comfort, reliability, safety, cost, interior, etc. were higher than the 2010 and 2012 models.

Overview:

• Also called:
  • Nissan Tiida Latio (sedan)
  • Nissan Latio
  • Nissan Versa (North America)
  • Dodge Trazo (South America, canceled)
  • Venucia R50/D50 (China, 2012—2016)
• Production:
  • 2004–2012 (Japan)
  • 2005–2016 (China)
  • 2006–2012 (Thailand)
  • 2007–2015 (Malaysia)
  • 2006–2018 (Latin America)
  • 2006–2018 (Taiwan)

Body and chassis:

• Body style:
  • 4-door sedan
  • 5-door hatchback
• Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive/four-wheel-drive

Platform: Nissan B platform

Powertrain:

• Engine:
  • Petrol:
    • 1.5 L HR15DE I4
    • 1.6 L HR16DE I4
    • 1.8 L MR18DE 14
  • Diesel: 1.5 L K9K I4
• Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic
  • CVT

Dimensions:

• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
• Length:
  • 4,295 mm (169.1 in) (hatchback)
  • 4,470 mm (176.0 in) (sedan)
• Width: 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
• Height: 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
• Curb weight: 1,100 kg (2,400 lb)

• Wikipedia: Nissan Versa (1st Gen)
• Wikipedia: Nissan Versa
• Nissan Versa Models, Generations, and Redesigns