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2015 Nissan Versa Note - At A Glance


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Nashville TN May 28, 2014; The new 2015 Versa Note SR offers a number of unique exterior and interior treatments, including sporty front and rear fascias and grille, dark headlight surrounds, fog lights, rear spoiler, suede seats and 16-inch sport aluminum-alloy wheels. The 2015 Versa Note SL features a range of special equipment, including NissanConnectSM with Mobile Apps, 5.0-inch color display, RearView Monitor, heated front seats, Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

In addition, the Versa Note S model receives new standard features such as Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System. Versa Note’s optional equipment packages also offer new or revised content for 2015.

While sharing many attributes with the popular Versa Sedan, the Versa Note has its own distinct look, feel and added hatchback utility. It offers an extensive list of key features such as:

  • Energetic exterior styling with steeply sloped windshield and sculpted body panels
  • Available Active Grille Shutter for enhanced fuel economy (Xtronic-equipped models)
  • 40 miles-per-gallon highway fuel economy (Xtronic-equipped models)
  • Smart packaging and ample cargo space, with available with Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor (adjustable rear load floor height)
  • Available NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and class-exclusive* Around View® Monitor

All 2015 Versa Note models come equipped with an advanced 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with dual fuel injection and Twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Timing Control). The Versa Note S features a 5-speed manual transmission, while the S Plus, SV, SR and SL models are equipped with a next-generation Nissan Xtronic transmission.

The long list of available equipment includes Nissan Intelligent Key®, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), heated front seats and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Highlights of the 2015 Nissan Versa Note include:

Body

  • Stylish 5-passenger hatchback with sporty, energetic exterior design
  • Steeply sloped front windshield, sculpted front doors and aerodynamic character lines
  • Long wheelbase (102.4 inches), short front and rear overhangs, wide opening rear doors
  • Available Active Grille Shutter for improved aerodynamics and enhanced fuel economy (Xtronic-equipped models)
  • Body-color front and rear bumpers, door handles
  • Large multi-reflector halogen headlights, rear combination lights with aero flares for improved aerodynamics
  • Available fog lights
  • Body color dual remote-controlled outside mirrors
  • Available heated side view mirrors
  • Unique SR front and rear fascias and grille, dark headlight treatment, body-color side sills, rear spoiler, sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals, SR badge (SR model)
  • 0.298 coefficient of drag (Xtronic-equipped models)
  • Eight exterior colors: Metallic Peacock, MorningSky Blue, Metallic Blue, Red Brick, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Super Black and Aspen White

Engine and Driveline

  • Front engine/front-wheel drive
  • Nissan global “V” platform
  • 109-horsepower 16-valve 1.6-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 107 lb-ft of torque
  • Advanced engine design with emphasis on enhanced fuel economy and emissions; includes dual injector system that burns cleaner and uses less fuel than a conventional single injector design; plus Twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Timing Control) on intake and exhaust cycles
  • Standard 5-speed manual transmission (S model)
  • Available next-generation compact Nissan Xtronic transmission with sub-planetary gear (Plus, S, SR and SL models)
  • Fuel economy: 31 mpg City, 40 mpg Highway, 35 mpg Combined (Xtronic), 27 mpg City, 36 mpg Highway, 30 mpg Combined (5-speed manual)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

  • Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
  • Torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar
  • Electric power steering
  • Standard 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, 185/65HR15 all-season tires
  • Available sport-style 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 195/55HR16 all-season tires (SR model)
  • Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 195/55HR16 all-season tires (SL model)
  • Low rolling resistance tires
  • Standard power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Interior Features

  • Smart, user-friendly interior with innovative utility features and available advanced technology
  • Roomy, high quality interior with five passenger seating
  • 112.9 cubic feet total interior volume
  • 18.8 cubic feet of cargo space (rear seat up)
  • Available innovative Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor (rear cargo adjustable floor board) (SL, SV/SR Convenience Packages)
  • Cloth seat trim; available upgraded seat cloth and stitching
  • Fine Vision instrumentation
  • 4-way adjustable front bucket seats (S, S Plus); 6-way adjustable front bucket seats with armrest (SV, SR, SL models)
  • Available heated front seats (SL model)
  • Standard front seatback map pockets
  • Standard 60/40-split fold-down rear seat
  • Available rear seat armrest with cupholders (SL, SR, SV Convenience Package)
  • Front door map pockets with bottle holder
  • Dual front and rear cupholders
  • 12-volt power outlet
  • Available key-linked illuminated entry system
  • Available front and rear power windows with driver’s one-touch down
  • Available speed-sensing auto door locks, map light
  • Standard AM/FM/CD/Aux-in audio system with 4 speakers
  • Available AM/FM/CD/Aux-in audio system with 4 speakers, 4.3-inch display and USB input with iPod® control
  • Available leather-wrapped steering wheel with wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth® controls
  • Available cruise control
  • Available NissanConnectSM with Mobile Apps (SL, SV/SR Convenience Packages)
  • Available NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, with SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link™ (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, and 5.8-inch color touch-screen display
  • Available SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)
  • Available integrated interface system for USB/iPod®
  • Available Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition (SL model)
  • Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
  • Available RearView Monitor (SL, SV/SR Convenience Packages)
  • Available class-exclusive* Around View® Monitor (SL Tech Package)
  • Two available interior colors: Charcoal and Wheat Stone

Safety and Security

  • Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
  • Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags)
  • Standard seat-mounted driver and front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
  • Standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with available Easy-Fill Tire Alert

Models and Manufacturing

  • Offered in a range of well-equipped grade levels: Versa Note S, S Plus, SV, SR and SL
  • Three available option packages: SV Convenience Package, SR Convenience Package and SL Tech Package
  • Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV, Aguascalientes, Mexico

 

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* AutoPacific segmentation. MY15 Versa Note v. 2014 Economy Compact Class, 5 passenger vehicles, excluding electrics and hybrids.