The 2009 Nissan Versa is available as a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback, each in two trim levels. All are powered by the same 122-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels.
Versa S ($12,990) comes standard with cloth upholstery; air conditioning with micro filter; four-speaker, 120-watt AM/FM/CD stereo; tilt steering column; and 185/65R15 tires on 15-inch steel wheels. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, a four-speed automatic transmission is optional ($1000). Versa S comes in sedan and hatchback body styles; the hatchback features a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Options include cruise control ($200), and a Power Package ($700) consisting of power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, door armrest pads, rear door map pockets, and a glove compartment light.
Versa SL sedan ($15,990) and hatchback ($16,210) upgrade with premium woven seat fabric, a more adjustable driver's seat, center armrests front and rear, the Power Package, cruise control, a 180-watt stereo with an in-dash 6CD changer and MP3 capability, and 15-inch machined alloy wheels. Sedan and hatchback both come with split folding rear seats. A six-speed manual is standard. The CVT automatic ($1,000) is available for the hatchback, while a four-speed automatic transmission is an option for the sedan ($750).
Options include a Convenience Package ($650) with an Intelligent Key system, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The Moonroof Package ($600) adds a power glass sunroof and illuminated visor vanity mirrors. A Sport Package ($700) for the hatch adds fog lights, a rear roof spoiler, side sill extensions, and unique front and rear fascias. The Audio Package ($300) consists of a 100-watt Rockford-Fosgate stereo with premium speakers and subwoofer. An iPod interface ($270) and XM Satellite Radio ($150) are available. Accessories include splash guards ($110), floor mats ($155), auto-dimming inside mirror ($125), interior accent lighting ($300), and aluminum kick plates ($130). A rear roof spoiler ($250) and a new cargo organizer ($160) can be added to the hatchback.
Safety features include frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, front-seat active head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are an option ($250) on all models.