Then next generation small car is the Nissan Versa. The 1.8 S offers more than you expect: a powerful 122-hp engine, air conditioning, six standard air bags and AM/FM/CD audio system.

The Nissan Versa 1.8 SL adds unexpected features not usually found on cars at this price: remote keyless entry, a premium audio system with MP3-friendly auxiliary input jack, [2] power windows/door locks and 15" aluminum-alloy wheels. Key options include Nissan Intelligent Key™ and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

Nissan Versa comes with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine rated for 122 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual. The optional transmission on the 1.8 S model is a four-speed automatic, while the 1.8 SL offers a CVT, which has an edge over the automatic in both performance and fuel economy. For 2008, the CVT-equipped Versa has the highest mileage ratings of the bunch at 27 mpg city/33 highway. In the small-hatchback segment, this is an average rating.