Nissan’s little hatch isn’t bad, but you could do better
Versatile, compact, and efficient: the small hatchback is an awesomely practical class of vehicle. Why, just look at the Honda Fit…Nissan certainly did. That’s probably why the totally redesigned 2014 Versa Note looks almost exactly like a second-generation Honda Fit with a Nissan grille. That’s not a bad thing; the Fit’s a good-looking car and, to be fair, there’s only so much that you can do when designing within this body style.
On the other hand, the Ford Fiesta and Chevy Sonic have managed to somehow not look exactly like Fits, so I don’t see why Nissan couldn’t manage a more distinctive aesthetic. Nissan is, you’ll remember, the brand that brought us the funky styling of the Juke and the Murano CrossCabriolet; I’d expect its design team to take more chances.
Moving past comparisons to Honda (for now), the Versa Note hatchback is certainly more functional than the previously reviewed … [Read more]
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