The Nissan Versa hatchback is a decent vehicle for short-distance commutes. It is far from a luxury ride. Travel is somewhat noisy. Fit and finish of trim is average. Overall, the car lacks power, but it is reliable. Aside from typical maintenance, we have had to do very little work on the car. The fuel pump needed to be replaced at around 100K. Other than that, it has been breaks, tires, shocks and struts, tie rods, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary for a car with 150k. The hatchback provides a surprisingly spacious cargo area. We have been able to make all kinds of things fit from yard waste to a small chest freezer.

I have owned this vehicle for 4 years now. Right off the bat, it gets great mileage (40+). Though I was told it would be much lower than that. It has been very dependable, and low on maintenance costs so far. However, it has a lot of road noise and mechanical noises. The seats are uncomfortable for more than a short (20 minute) ride. The sound system does very well for a factory unit. The interior is fairly plain (other economy cars have a few more options). I would say that if I had to buy all over again, I would look for something else. I have been a long time owner of Toyota products and now I know why. Even the lower end Toyotas have better options and much better build quality (in my opinion) than this car.