subject: Chicago Nissan Versa: Raising The Safety Bar While Remaining Affordable [print this page] When I look for a new vehicle, one of the first questions that comes to mind is How does this car rank in terms of safety features? I mean, there are a lot of different evaluation criteria when youre buying a new car, but nothing is more important to me than the safety of my family and friends. Perhaps its because I was involved in a pretty nasty accident a few years ago, but those are simply my feelings on the matter.
One of the industrys most highly respected organization for providing safety data on American cars is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). When it comes time to make a decision on a new vehicle, Im usually tooling around on the IIHS website, checking to see which new vehicles have the best safety ratings.
Im also a Chicago Nissan driver, and Nissan has a long running reputation for manufacturing some of the safest vehicles on the planet. Now, as I prepare to make another purchasing decision (this one for my daughter), the years Top Safety Pick accolades have been released, and Nissan is making headlines yet again. Im of course talking about the 2010 Nissan Versa, a safe and affordable choice for parents everywhere.
While the Versa earned an acceptable rating in the head/neck injury category, the rest of the subcategories logged good scores. Overall, the 2010 Versa managed to win the Top Safety Pick honor for its scores in these categories. As a small car, the Versa is one of the best equipped vehicles in its class in terms of safety features. To check out the safety options for yourself, simply visit your Gurnee Nissan dealer for more information.
Price-wise, the Nissan Versa remains one of the more affordable vehicles for its dependability. The Versa comes in at a stunning $9,900 base price, a model that includes side and side-curtain airbags. The upgrade to stability control costs you only an extra $250, an option I suggest you look into when visiting your Chicago Nissan dealership.
While safety and affordability are great things to have, it was obviously important to look into some of the other unique features included with the Nissan Versa. The Versa offers a spacious cabin perfect for my daughter when she goes out with friends and the vehicles excellent handling dynamics make it easy and fun to drive. When my daughter and I entered our Gurnee Nissan dealership, we were not disappointed by all of the functionality the vehicle has to offer.
Soft-touch interior materials augment an extremely comfortable ride, and the roomy back seat helps give ample leg room for passengers for even better comfort. In the next couple of years, the Versa is sure to climb the ladder of Chicago used cars to become one of the most affordable, dependable pre-owned buys in its class.
If youre not ready to buy a new Versa, look for this baby at the top of the list of quality Chicago used cars in the coming years. And remember, safety is one of the most important aspects of owning a car.
