Nissan Hatchbacks

Nissan hatchbacks are consummate cruisers, they’re exceptionally frugal, highly practical, and have all the safety and reliability qualities that an ideal family-friendly transport should have. On top of these perks, most are presented to the market with budget-friendly MSRPs, too, and are engine packaged to deliver as much value for the money as possible. If you’re considering purchasing one of these commuters, be sure to first peruse our reviews section.

Common Specifications for Nissan Hatchback Cars

• Performance: Though hot-hatchery is something that will hopefully survive the demise of little vehicles in general, most of Nissan’s hatchback models, if not all, focus more on livability. They’re comfortable and smooth on the road and show no desire to be pushed to their limit or flung around corners at any speed above average. It’s all about passenger comfort and safety.
• Powertrain: It’s common for cars in this class to come equipped with small, low-displacement, and highly-frugal engines with either a manual or automatic gearbox in play. A front-wheel-drive system can be expected as with most compact cars.
• Features: The typical trim lineup for cruisers in this segment differs purely in feature specification and what comes standard or is made available at an extra cost. Naturally, the upper-echelon configurations carry the highest prices and get the most creature comforts and conveniences. Most of what is included are passenger-centric in nature, while that which is focused on the driver is aimed at making the driving experience as hassle-free as possible.

Nissan Hatchback Models

• Versa Note: Under the nose of this little cruiser is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder motor and a CVT. There are three trims in the 2019 lineup, all of which are FWD by default. The nameplate has, unfortunately, been discontinued as of 2019.
• Leaf: This compact Nissan hatch comes equipped with a 110-kW synchronous electric motor which equates to 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. Outputs are directed via a single-speed automatic transmission to a standard front-wheel drivetrain. There are five trims that comprise the 2020 lineup, all of which share the same powertrain but increasing levels of standard features.

Pricing of Nissan Hatchbacks

What to Consider Before Buying

Consider heading over to the CarBuzz buyer’s guide reviews to get a more in-depth look at all the automobiles that slot into this classification. Each one sold on the US market is included in the list of models. Here, shoppers can compare rival makes and all models and their BuzzScore ratings for a general overview of the best in certain categories. For now, here are just a few benefits and disadvantages that Nissans hatchback cars may exhibit:

Pros

• Competitive fuel economy
• Easy routine drivability
• Plenty of practicality
• Great safety ratings
• Top-notch reliability

Cons

• Mundane to drive
• Mid-grade interior quality
• Limited selection

FAQs about Nissan Hatches