Source: Automotive NewsAuthor: Evan McCausland
The idea of bringing a Nissan smaller than the Versa isn’t new, but corporate officials suggest there’s room for two sub-$10,000 Nissan subcompacts in North America.
Carlos Tavares, Nissan’s chairman for the Americas, told Automotive News that two models -- yet to receive names -- are destined for our market. Both models will ride on the new V-platform that will also underpin the forthcoming Micra.
V-cars built for North America will be assembled in Mexico, helping to keep costs low. We wouldn’t be surprised if either model largely resembles the base Versa (which stickers for $10,710, including destination), which sports manual windows, no air conditioning, and an optional radio.
Tavares, however, says it is still “too early to tell” the standard equipment for either V-car.
“The only thing we can tell you is that we will hold that price point,” he said.
