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Nissan Tiida

Nissan Tiida
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Versa (United States & Canada) Nissan Latio (Japan, Singapore & Malaysia) Nissan Tiida (Mexico, China, Indonesia, Brazil & Australia)
Production	2004–present
Assembly	Oppama, Japan Aguascalientes, Mexico Civac, Mexico Serendah, Malaysia Guangzhou, China
Predecessor	Nissan Pulsar Nissan Sunny Nissan Almera
Class	Midsize car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon[1]
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Nissan B platform
Engine(s)	1.8 L I4 gasoline 1.6 L I4 gasoline 1.5 L I4 gasoline 1.5 L I4 diesel
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual 4-speed automatic CVT
Wheelbase	2600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	Hatchback: 4295 mm (169.1 in) Sedan: 4470 mm (176.0 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1535 mm (60.4 in)
Related	Nissan Almera Nissan Cube Nissan Micra Renault Clio Nissan Note Renault Modus Renault Twingo

The Nissan Tiida is a compact car with a US EPA midsize car rating because of its large interior space manufactured by Japanese automaker Nissan, replacing both the long-running Pulsar and the Sunny models as of September 30, 2004. Available as the Tiida in Australia, South Africa, Finland, Ireland, former easten block countries, China and Sri Lanka, it is also known in export markets as the Nissan Versa (North America) and Nissan Latio (Southeast Asia). The Tiida is based on the new global Nissan B platform with the wheelbase stretched. It is available in hatchback and sedan form.

Its styling was previewed with the Nissan C-Note show car a year before its launch. The models are characterized by being quite tall, a trend that resurfaced in the late 1990s. The range consists of a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan called the Nissan Tiida Latio. In New Zealand there is an additional station wagon variant, based from the Nissan Wingroad. Ireland is currently the only country in western Europe to receive the Tiida, due to the previous popularity of the Almera sedan in the country and greater general popularity of smaller sedans compared to the UK and other markets.

In China, the Tiida is produced by the Dongfeng Motor Company, a joint venture between Nissan and a local company. It will arrive to some Eastern European countries in late 2007 to replace the Almera small family car.

In Australia, the Tiida has recently under gone a minor update, in which the ST gains ABS and there is a AUD$2000 price drop.

Engines

• 1.5-litre straight-4 HR15DE gasoline engine version offered in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka
• 1.6-litre straight-4 HR16DE gasoline engine version offered in China, Thailand, Chile, Israel and Malaysia.
• 1.8-litre straight-4 MR18DE gasoline engine version offered in Japan, Thailand, Australia, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Malaysia and North America.
• 1.5-litre straight-4 K9K-1.5 diesel engine offered in Ireland (may become available as the Tiida is launched elsewhere in Europe).

Nissan Versa

2007 Nissan Versa 1.8S hatchback(US)

2007 Nissan Latio 1.8 Hatchback

In the United States and Canada, it went on sale in July 2006 as a 2007 model. North and Latin American models of the Tiida use a DOHC 1.8 L gasoline engine and is assembled at Nissan's Aguascalientes, Mexico assembly plant.

The Versa is Nissan's current entry-level model in North America, while the Nissan Sentra, the previous entry-level model, moved upmarket with its latest redesign. The Versa models are manufactured in Aguascalientes, Mexico, unlike the Tiida models that are built in Japan.

The North American Versa debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January of the same year. The hatchback model was introduced first, with the sedan arriving later at the end of the year. Both vehicles are 2007 models. The Versa is powered by a 1.8 L I4 MR series engine producing 122 hp (91 kW) and 127 ft·lbf (170 N·m). Three transmissions will be offered: a 4-speed automatic, a continuously variable transmission, and a 6-speed manual. It is the only car in its class (in the North American market) to offer a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment.

It is rumored that the 2009 model year may bring an SE or SE-R version with the 1.8 liter engine, making a little more power, an upgraded suspension, and ultra-low sulfur diesel engines. Nissan may also add the 3D navigation system as an option. Currently, the MSRP ranges from US$12,000 to 14,000.

Nissan has reported a Nismo-trim Versa will be available, including a sport suspension, more aggressive wheel and tire package, along with some distinguishing interior and exterior styling cues. Many Nissan accessories are available for the Tiida, but there is no word yet from the company when they will be brought to North America.

The Versa is listed as a mid-size car by the EPA. Sales have been limited by short supply, and many dealers are pre-selling and charging additional markups. 2,956 Versas were sold during the summer of 2006.

The Versa is the only car in its class with optional Bluetooth connectivity for electronic devices. Commercials for the Versa are parodies of the numerous Erectile Dysfunction pill advertisements like those of Levitra and Viagra. The Versa was subject to conspicuous product placement by Nissan on the NBC show Heroes.

In 2007, the first European countries began receiving imports of the Versa, although British imports are not expected to begin before 2008. British buyers have so far been without a Nissan product in this crucial sector since the demise of the Almera in November 2006.