2017 Nissan Versa Note Press Kit
- Freshened Versa Note exterior features new V-Motion grille and swept-back headlights – adds greater family resemblance with popular Sentra, Altima and Maxima
- New exterior colours – Monarch Orange, Deep Blue Pearl and Cocoa Embers – reinforce vibrant Versa Note personality
- Customer-driven interior enhancements provide improved convenience, while retuned Xtronic transmission provides improved acceleration feel
For 2017, Versa Note accentuates its popular forward-looking style even more with a new front fascia, “V-Motion” grille and swept-back halogen headlights. While now sharing a closer family resemblance with Nissan Sentra, Altima and Maxima, the new design retains the vibrant Versa Note personality, especially when wrapped in new Monarch Orange, Deep Blue Pearl or Cocoa Embers exterior colours. In addition, Versa Note S, SV and SL grades receive the sporty rear fascia previously available only on Versa Note SR.
Other enhancements for the 2017 model year include a new wheel cover design for S grades and a revised 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design for the SL trim level. Inside, the 2017 Versa Note includes a number of customer input-driven changes, such as larger cupholders and the relocation of the USB auxiliary port to the front of the centre console.
The 2017 Versa Note is offered in a range of four well-equipped models: S, SV, SR and SL. Each model is powered by a 1.6-litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, matched with either a next-generation, Nissan Xtronic transmission, or a five-speed manual transmission (available on S and SV models only). The Xtronic transmission has received new D-Step Logic Control tuning for improved acceleration feel.
New Front End Design Enhances the Open, Aero and Energetic Exterior
Since its introduction in 2013 as a 2014 model, Nissan Versa Note’s sculpted styling has been designed to accomplish two things: provide efficient aerodynamics to help enhance fuel economy and to stand out from the crowd of entry-level competitors. Its dramatic shape and proportions provide an energetic look that reflects the active lives of its target buyers.
For 2017, the fresh new front end appearance adds to its character with a new fascia and Nissan’s distinctive V-Motion grille. Along with its steeply sloped front windshield and deeply sculpted doors, Versa Note features a dramatic character line called the “squash line.” Inspired by the international sport of squash, the line follows the trajectory of a squash ball hitting a wall, bouncing on the court floor and returning to the player. This “rebound path” projects the dynamic energy of Versa Note in both look and driving feel.
Attention to aerodynamic detail helps Versa Note achieve a coefficient of drag of 0.298. The large front spoiler combines with a “kick up” roof shape and low aero-drag floor structure (including front and rear tire deflectors, rear suspension beam mounted flush with floor and fuel tank deflectors) to direct airflow over, under and around the body. An Active Grille Shutter limits the amount of air entering the engine compartment, reducing drag force by 0.01. The Active Grille Shutter is generally closed at speeds above 20 miles per hour.
The new-for-2017 swept-back multi-reflector halogen headlights are paired with Versa Note’s “boomerang” rear taillights, which are similar to those found on the Nissan 370Z and Nissan JUKE. The special “vented” taillight design includes special outlets and lip to help guide air away from the body for reduced air turbulence and improved rear lamp visibility in bad weather. Fog lights are also available. All 2017 Versa Note grades now adapt the sporty rear fascia previously available only on the SR grade.
The Versa Note SR model offers exterior and interior treatments including fog lights, body-colour side sills, rear spoiler, sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals, suede-like seats, 370Z-style sport leather wrapped steering wheel and 16-inch sport machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels – providing a more sporty appearance.
Versa Note’s dynamic design also takes full advantage of Nissan’s global “V” platform. It features a long 102.4-inch wheelbase helping maximize interior roominess, while short front and rear overhangs help provide a sporty stance and parking maneuverability.
The 2017 Versa Note is offered in the following colours: new Monarch Orange, Deep Blue Pearl and Cocoa Embers, along with Gun Metallic, Cayenne Red, Super Black, Aspen White and Metallic Blue.
Roomy Interior, Class-Exclusive Around View® Monitor1
The roomy interior is a perfect match for the stylish Versa Note exterior. The five-passenger Versa Note cabin provides a spacious total interior volume of 112.9 cubic feet and ample cargo space of 18.8 cubic feet. A low cargo area liftover height provides easy loading and unloading of heavy or bulky objects. The interior also offers front headroom of 40.8 inches and rear legroom of 38.3 inches – making Versa Note both adult comfortable and kid friendly.
Enhancements for the new model year include a number of customer input-driven changes, such as larger cupholders, the addition of a second 12-volt outlet for SV, SR and SL trims and the relocation of the first 12-volt outlet and USB auxiliary port to the front of the centre console.
As in previous years, interior versatility is enhanced through use of an available Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor. The Divide-N-Hide® system creates a flat cargo area. Lifting up the cargo floor board reveals a hidden area underneath to keep valuables out of sight. When more space is needed for carrying taller or bulkier items, lowering the floor board creates a deeper cargo well. The floor board is designed to stay in the vehicle yet is easily removed if desired. It’s a simple solution to balance the need for a flat load floor or maximum cargo capacity or security.
The long list of interior features starts with the standard cloth seating, 4-way adjustable front bucket seats (S) or 6-way driver’s seat (SV, SR, SL), AM/FM/CD/Aux-in audio system with 4 speakers, front door pockets with bottle holders, dual front and rear cupholders, front passenger seatback pocket, 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, rear heater ducts, heated side view mirrors and many more amenities. The Versa Note SR includes sporty suede-like seat accents and a 370Z-style steering wheel.
Also available are heated front seats with upgraded seat cloth and stitching, along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, chrome/silver accents, USB input with iPod® control, and steering wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth® controls. Two interior colours are offered: Charcoal and Wheat Stone.
Among the Versa Note’s unexpected and affordable technology is the class-exclusive1 Around View® Monitor1. The system utilizes four small superwide-angle cameras mounted on the front, side and rear of the vehicle to provide a virtual 360° view of objects around the vehicle, with selectable split-screen close-ups of the front, rear and curb views, helping the driver maneuver the car into tight spots. The Around View® Monitor1 is standard on the SL grade.
Also standard on SL is the advanced NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps with SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio and a 5.8-inch colour touch-screen display. The NissanConnect Navigation System also provides warnings for curves, speed limit information and an eco route setting.
The Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant2 – which is available with the standard 5.0-inch colour display on SV and SR grades and 5.8-inch display on SL grade – allows drivers to receive and respond to text messages without touching their cell phones. With a touch of a button messages can be read to the driver and answered with pre-loaded responses via voice recognition.
Other available Versa Note technology includes Nissan Intelligent KeyTM with Push Button Ignition, RearView Monitor and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately).
The Right Combination of Power and Efficiency
With entry-level buyers looking for value not just in the initial purchase price but also in day-to-day operation, the front-wheel drive Versa Note is designed to provide a rewarding combination of fuel economy and performance.
Anchoring the powertrain is a 1.6-litre HR16DE 4-cylinder engine rated at 109 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm. The engine includes a range of cutting-edge technologies, including a dual fuel injector system that allows a wider injection of fuel (versus traditional single injector systems), with the smaller nozzles delivering a spray approximately 57 percent finer than the previous generation single injector design’s particle size to help achieve more complete combustion.
The compact, lightweight engine also utilizes a Twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC) system mounted on intake and exhaust ports (versus conventional CVTC systems, which are mounted only on the intake port), similar to the system used on the flagship Nissan Maxima. Using a CVTC on the outlet port increases thermal efficiency, decreases inhalation resistance and offers an approximate four percent improvement in fuel efficiency (over the previous engine design).
Versa Note is offered with a standard advanced Xtronic transmission with D-step Logic Control, which simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feeling without holding a high rpm constant. The Xtronic transmission, retuned for 2017 for better acceleration feel, allows continuous change of the transmission gear ratio by connecting the two pulleys with a metallic belt and changing their diameter by using hydraulic pressure. Aiding efficiency is an integrated auxiliary gearbox using planetary gearing. The Xtronic features a transmission ratio of 7.3:1, broader than those of typical 7-speed automatic transmissions. A transmission oil warmer transfers engine coolant heat to the transmission oil, helping reduce transmission friction during cold starts, increasing short trip fuel economy.
In addition to the advanced engine and transmission designs, excellent everyday drivability is provided by an independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar, and electric power steering.
Braking is provided by standard power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.
The 2017 Versa Note rides on standard 15-inch steel wheels with new-design full wheel covers and 185/65HR15 all-season tires, while 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 195/55HR16 all-season tires are standard with the SR and SL grades (redesigned for SL for 2017). New for MY17, the SV grade rides on 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Low rolling resistance tires are standard on all models.
Standard safety and security systems include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags), front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS).
A Range of Four Well-Equipped Grade Levels
The 2017 Versa Note is offered in S, SV, SR and SL grade levels.
Versa Note SV models include power windows with one-touch down feature, power door locks with speed-sensing auto-lock, Remote Keyless Entry, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, chrome interior accents, Piano Black C-cluster surround, 3-dial Fine Vision Meter design, multi-function trip computer with outside temperature display, map light with key-linked illuminated entry system, driver’s seat armrest and seat lifter, upgraded seat cloth and stitching, USB input with iPod® control, second 12-volt power outlet, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), 5.0-inch colour display, Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant2, RearView Monitor and Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor, heated front seats and 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
Versa Note SR offers sporty exterior and interior treatments, including fog lights, rear spoiler, body-colour side sills, suede-like seats, rear seat armrest with cupholders, sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals, 370Z-style leather-wrapped steering wheel and 16-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels.
The top-of-the-line Versa Note SL includes NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 5.8-inch colour touch-screen display, Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant2, SiriusXM® Traffic, SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Around View® Monitor1, variable intermittent wipers, Nissan Intelligent KeyÔ with Push Button Ignition and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
One equipment optional packages is offered: CTV Package. The CVT Package includes CVT transmission, a transmission position indicator and silver interior accents.
The 2017 Versa Note is assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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1. Parking aid/convenience feature. Cannot completely eliminate blind spots. May not detect every object and does not warn of moving objects. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle
AVM cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings and turn to look behind you before moving vehicle.
2. Use the text messaging feature after stopping your vehicle in a safe location. If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Compatible smartphone required. Text rates and/or data usage may apply.