2012 Nissan Versa Sedan Unveiled At The Cost Of A Small Amount Of $10,990

It seems that our first reaction to link the Chinese market Nissan Sunny, revealed in December 2010 in North America in 2012 Versa, was responsible, as these photos clearly show. New entry in the Nissan sedan segment is a proposal for affordable small clumsy looking (to say the least ...), which probably stems from the fact of the Versa / Sunny platform is based on the Micra-V architecture, where the proportions the foreign body.

"The new Versa sedan stands out as the only animal in search of car in the segment - with great power of the mind," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America.

"The proportions of sculptured dynamics are modern without apparatus, projecting a much higher value of design as you might expect in a vehicle with a starting MSRP of $ 10 990"

We disagree with the outside Castignetti Versa evaluation, but please do not hesitate to express your own opinion in the comment box below. Now go inside, the dashboard Versa seems to be lifted directly from the Micra supermini with only minor changes in the layout of the dashboard and switchgear.

While retaining the same 102.4-inch wheelbase and 66.7 inches in width as the Versa sedan generation ago, newcomers Nissan is 1.2 inches lower in height (59.6 inches) and 0 , 6 inches shorter overall length (175.4 inches). The Nissan Versa has more space than some medium and large sedans like the Lexus LS460, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, so that the bag of a volume of 14.8 cubic feet.

Power comes via the new Versa HR16DE a second-generation 1.6-liter 4-cylinder rated at 109 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual transmission (1.6 S model) and a new generation Xtronic CVT.

Nissan says the fuel consumption of the 2012 Versa Sedan is a city of about 30 mpg, 37 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined with a CVT transmission and 27/36/30 mpg with 5 speed manual.

As mentioned earlier, the 2012 Versa hatchback from $ 10 990 price (about € 7,700 at current exchange rates), with sales set to start this summer.
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2011 NYIAS: New Scion FR-S Concept Brings Sexy Back to the FT-86

The model most anticipated New York Auto Show, the Scion version of the Toyota FT-86 Concept sports coupe at last had its world premiere today. The study is called FR-S, which means "front-engine, rear-wheel drive, sport," but we prefer the definition given by Jack Hollis, Scion vice president, during the presentation of the new Hall of New York.

"FR-S stands for the front-engine rear-drive sports ... .... Very simple. I personally think it should stand for friggin 'sweet ... but the legal department, Toyota does not feel the same way "said Hollis.

The first thing many readers will notice on the FR-S is a sophisticated design concept since the last version of the Toyota FT-86, is shown in Geneva last March. Although it is difficult to identify all the changes side by side without a car, the photos reveal a fine line with the front headlamps and a revised bumper design otherwise, without after-market add-ons like the strips of LEDs.

Looking at the profile of the court, we see to support more robust and heavily sculpted rear fenders and more and new side mirrors, alloy wheels larger with a different design. In addition, the FT-86 II is blind openings wings were removed.

As for the rear, the interpretation of the FT-86 Scion has a new rear fascia design with a prominent ditch the beginning of the tuner-esque wing taillights and a different rear diffuser impressive. Other changes include the roof, which is projected on the rear windshield.

The end result is a much more aggressive and smoother than the FT-86 II. Now, here's hoping that Scion will not be surprising in the most important auto show in the States with an FR-S II study ...

As expected, says the production version of the Scion FR-S, which will continue in 2102, will be equipped with 2.0-liter boxer engine from Subaru as the same model Toyota. However, the company revealed that the engine of four planes that make up the injection system Toyota D4-S, which uses direct injection and port, resulting in more power and torque throughout the curve MPG without sacrificing power - or at least that's what the company says.
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