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Description
It just seems right that a test drive of the Nissan Versa Note takes place in the city of Montreal.
In a region where fuel costs are among the highest in North America – somewhere around $5.50 a gallon – small cars abound, especially those that are specifically shaped to maximize passenger and cargo space.
The original Versa wagon – a 2007-model-year arrival – excelled on both counts. Paradoxically, its replacement, called the Versa Note, expands on that theme by actually shrinking in size, although not where it really counts.