Nissan Versa Sedan – Buglewicz’s Opinion:
What a weird little car. First, there’s the styling, a mishmash of lines that fails to produce a single flattering angle. Then there’s the interior, which features a busy array of horizontal and vertical cutlines in the many panels that make up the dash, doors and center console. It’s comfortable to drive, the 1.8-liter engine makes good power, and the transmission gets its job done smoothly. But I’d rather Nissan skip the keyless ignition and Bluetooth cell phone integration for tires that don’t track in freeway grooves, or maybe spend a little more time quelling the engine’s drone under acceleration. The final indignity is the Versa’s price; at $18,000 there are larger, quieter and more enjoyable cars available.

– Keith Buglewicz