The Nissan Versa hatchback has been a good little car for my family. First, it looks cute and it comes in blue. That may seem superficial, but I like color and find the usual assortment of black, silver, and white to be boring. The exterior does dent pretty easily - shopping carts or even accidentally bumping into my car have left small dents. The original hubcaps/wheel covers fell off very easily within the first year or two. Otherwise, the exterior is very nice. It's a comfortable car - we drive very long distances and the seats are very comfortable. I did have to remove the driver's headrest because I felt it pushed up against my head too much, which was not comfortable. The backseats are adequate for a small family. The bench fits two car seats comfortably, though that eliminates room for a third person to sit unless they are super thin. The leg room in the front is adequate for shorter people. Tall people may find it to be slightly less comfortable. The hatchback itself is fairly roomy. I'm able to store a bit of my family's items in there. The covers stay put with the use of velcro, which fails occasionally, exposing everything that is in the hatch. It drives well - very smooth. My Versa is very basic - nothing fancier than power locks, windows, and a CD playing radio. No mp3, which was offered on other cars for more money. It does allow a lot of road noise, which can be unpleasant. The Versa has performed very well for me with few problems. It has over 100,000 miles on it now as I drive far distances often. Other than regular oil changes, brake maintenance, new tires, and light bulb replacements, this car hasn't needed much repair. Gas mileage is satisfactory and comparable to other basic cars in it's class for the 2009 year. Overall, it has been a comfortable and very reliable car and I'd buy one again.

The 2011 Nissan Versa hatchback is, overall, a reliable no-frills vehicle. Although it lacks features such as steering wheel controls and cruise control, the storage space and small size make it easy to hop in and go anywhere without much forethought. While the car is small by any standards, it does not feel cramped inside, and parking (especially parallel parking) is a breeze. Comfort features such as air conditioning and radio work exactly as expected. This car does not require much maintenance outside of regular oil changes and inspections, making it an economical choice for a young adult in college or just beginning their career.