2017 Nissan Versa SV Special Edition Package Ramps Up the Entertainment

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The 2017 Nissan Versa pricing remains the same and a new SV Special Edition Package has been added. What sets it apart?

The 2017 Nissan Versa gets a little more exciting with a newly-announced SV Special Edition Package. Nissan also announced a starting MSRP of $11,990 for the 2017 Versa Sedan. It remains unchanged from the 2016 model year (Versa Sedan S with 5-speed manual transmission). The new SV Special Edition Package adds $500 to the price.

What’s included in the SV Special Edition Package

For the new model year, Versa Sedan adds a new SV Special Edition Package with new features including, 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 5.0-inch color display audio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Streaming audio via Bluetooth, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant and a RearView Monitor.

The 2017 Nissan Versa gets other upgrades including a revised front center console with relocated USB/auxiliary ports, secondary 12V outlet and a new cupholder design. Available convenience features include Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, RearView Monitor and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant.

US pricing for the 2017 Nissan Versa Sedan

The Versa 1.6 S 5MT starts at ($11,990), Versa Sedan 1.6 S Plus Xtronic ($13,990), Versa Sedan1.6 SV Xtronic ($15,580), Versa Sedan 1.6 SL Xtronic ($17,140). Destination and handling $835.

The 2017 Versa Sedan is powered by a 109-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. It comes mated to an available Xtronic transmission utilizing an auxiliary gearbox using planetary gearing, which Nissan says helps enhance efficiency and provides “driving enjoyment” through their new-generation D-mode step shift programming. The 2017 Nissan Versa fuel economy with the Xtronic transmission is rated at 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined. The 2017 Nissan Versa gets a little more exciting with a newly-announced SV Special Edition Package.

Source: Nissan

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