New-generation Nissan Versa breaks for higher ground

Subcompact cars hardly are spotlight-grabbers at the moment, but Nissan's nonetheless delivered up an all-new 2020 Versa that notches higher fuel economy, quicker acceleration, tighter S-curve poise and a quieter cabin compared to the outgoing Versa.

“Nissan's third-generation Versa is well-balanced in terms of performance, handling, and ride comfort,” Jose Romo, the car's marketability engineer, told Automotive Engineering during a recent media ride-and-drive program in Nashville, Tenn.