2018 Nissan Versa: Good Value and Fuel Efficiency

EL PASO, Texas -- With seating for five, the 2018 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan that gets good fuel economy and provides a solid value. 
The Versa comes in four trim levels: the S, S+, SV, and SL.
We test drove the Versa in beautiful El Paso, Texas, where we zipped around town efficiently and saw the sites along the USA-Mexico border. 
The Versa features a standard 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 109 horsepower and, in the S trim level, is linked to a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The other trim levels use a Xtronic continuously variable transmission.
Fuel economy is rated at 27 mpg city, 36 highway in the S trim, and 31 and 39 in the other trims.
The interior is cozy, as you might expect in a subcompact, but it does not lack for comfort. Seating is pleasant and there is good head room. 
The affordable Versa starts at around $14,000 and ranges to about $18,000.

Chevy Shows off Latest Versions of Three Crossovers

Atlanta area automotive media members got a look at three popular crossover vehicles from Chevrolet recently. The Chevy Traverse (top) has been restyled to give it a sleeker look, and with its attractive interior, it should draw shoppers looking for a family vehicle.
The Chevy Equinox (middle) is a midsize vehicle that offers versatility.
The Chevy Trax (bottom) is a compact vehicle that does well with fuel efficiency.
Chevrolet touts the technology features offered in each vehicle. One such feature is the rear mirror camera, which allows the driver to have a view similar to what would be given from the rear view mirror, even if the back cargo area is loaded up with goods.