The 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S (MSRP $12,810) is the base trim. The front-wheel drive vehicle is fitted with a 122-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. The 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S, a five-passenger hatchback, offers a choice of either a standard six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Versa 1.8 S is 26/31 mpg city/highway (manual transmission) and 24/32 mpg city/highway (automatic transmission).

The 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S starts with 15-inch steel wheels, a tilt steering wheel, air-conditioning with in-cabin micro-filter, power mirrors, a four-speaker CD stereo system, rear window defroster, front and rear cup-holders, suede cloth seat trim, passenger visor vanity mirror, 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks, cargo cover, battery saver and auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet. Glove compartment light, remote keyless entry, power door locks and door armrest pad is available under Power Package. Cruise control is also optional. The 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S is offered in seven color options: Sapphire Blue, Fresh Powder, Blue Onyx, Magnetic Gray, Brilliant Silver, Red Alert and Super Black.

The 2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 S has many safety equipment, including six standard airbags, advanced airbag system with dual stage front airbags and occupant classification sensors, side-impact airbags for front occupants, side-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, three-point emergency locking retractor seatbelts, child safety rear door locks, lower anchor and tethers for children, tire pressure monitoring system and front-seat active head restraints. Four-wheel anti-lock brake system with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution are provided under the ABS package.

Nissan's 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage is available on this model. (For complete information, contact Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For additional protection, buyers can add Security Plus, the only extended service agreement approved by the manufacturer.