Good on gas. Easy on the wallet. Iltram NISSAN on page A42 alloys. * h also comtes standard witb a six-speed mani ual, wîtb the Xtronic CVT (continuousiy variable transmission) availabie for anotber $1,300. My tester was the 1.8 SL, wbicb înciuded the CVT and the $ 1,100 Navigation Package. 1 could do witbout the former, but the latter package is a steal. Sure, the nav screen iv only byve inches diagonally, but its bigger than a lot of aftermarket unîts and includes Biuetooîb, XM satellite radio, USB, and leatber-wrapped steer- ing wbeei witb audio controis. The acreen can also be used for audio seîsîngs and setup preferences. Ibats a lot of tecb fur just over a grand, and 1 aiways prefer the look and funrction of a factory-instailed system. Everytbing iv weli positioned and easy to use, and the "double-tbickness foam" front seats are about as pluvh as your favourite recliner. They are wîde as well, whîch iv A the better to cushion the larger North Amenican demere. Dorarmrests are also well padded, and the cai squiet. Nissans use of vound dcadcning Widnoise iv minimal as well, tbanks in part to a tali-box design ibat iv vurprivingly aerody- namic, witb a drag coefficient of 0. 31. Ail Versa Hatcbbacks are equipped witb a 1.8-litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylînder engine that delivers a volid 122 hp and 127 lb/ft of torque. Tbis bests sucb competîtors as Fit, Rio5, Yaris and Aveo5, but keep in mind that the Versa iv aiso the heavievt of this group. Acceleration wîth the CWf iv a bit leisurely Not typically available at the entry level is the Versa's navigation package. For $1,100 yoa get a five-inch screen along with Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, USB, and Ieather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. off the line, but builds quickly Unlike typicai automatic transmissions which give you a bt of a kick wuth each gear change, the CVT clîmba to a high rpm, whîch iv just under 6,000 wben you push the Versa, and vtays there until you reach your speed. This can sound a hlîte buzzy when you accel- craie bard, but quickly veulies down wben you back off the gas. Around town, ibis transmission is qiet and selhhsc Overail, the Versa is a pleasant litile car wîtb a surpnising amount of space For'passengers and cargo. Power is more than generous wben you con- sîder the competîtion, and you do gel a lot of content for the dougb. If you're lookîng for a bead-turner, you'd bei- ter keep looking. But if you need, a practîcal fam- ily car tbat iv comfortable, good on gas and easy on the wallet, the Versa sbould be near the top of your lîst. [ l37 . -- . - t- E, WE BELIEVE IN THE DIFFERENCE l DESIGNATED DRIVERS MVAKE, D GOOD NEIGHBOUR DE-MTED We care about your safety. Help reduce drinking and driving by being a designated driver. The life you save could be your own. 485 Mais Street Fait Milton, ON L9T 1R1 Don Macflae Bat: 905-878-8109 dsn. macrae.ggvt@statstsrm.com Anita Iuiaia Busý 905-878-8871 assis catais ggvr(Mstatefarm.com LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR Z]STATE FARM IS THERE." Providing Insurance and Financial Services P02770eN Siaie Faim Insuranie Comnanies feme, ana ie oe 5ffI,, 5,,,,,, Ont,,, staitarm.camI 201HV EQIN I T 0121I M CANYO 121I HV S EADILS 4X4 PLUSHSr BI-EEKL *84 RNTSE $ !DOW I ~ ~ - -àU l 1 01M SIRA 10 s2I17-9 7 I 201 AAANH LTZ ipuiý-c;HA--simE7-RICE ;6 àz-j6u ý s2 3 9 3.9 "