The Nissan Versa was launched as a compact car in 2007. The Versa models have been built on the Nissan B body, which has a stretched wheelbase. The Versa is available in hatchback and sedan body styles. The Versa is Nissan's current entry model for North America. It replaces the Sentra in that function, which has become more expensive after its 2007 design. The Versa made its debut in North America at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The first to be launched in 2007 was the hatchback model and the sedan debuted later that year. A 1.8 Liter I4 MR series engine with 122 horsepower powers the Versa. It comes equipped with a choice of three different transmissions; a four speed automatic, a continuously variable transmission, or a six speed manual transmission. It is the only car in the North American market to be equipped with a six speed manual transmission.

The Nissan Versa is available in two models; the Versa 1.8 S and The Versa 1.8 SL. The 1.8 S comes equipped with air conditioning, back wiper, rear seat that is split and can be folded (this feature is available in the hatchback only) and a CD player. Options on the 1.8 S are power windows, power mirrors and keyless entry. The 1.8 SL has all the equipment as the S model but adds cruise control; its interior is made of better cloth, the driver's seat can be multi-adjusted and a stereo system with the ability to store six CDs and a jack to connect to a MP3 player. Options for the Versa 1.8 SL are Bluetooth connectivity, keyless entry, a leather steering wheel with stereo control buttons located on it, sunroof, and satellite radio.