Recall that the slow-selling Versa sedan was cancelled in Canada, replaced by the Micra, which went on to become Nissan's best-selling car (not SUV/truck/crossover) in many months since its launch.

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Strangely, in the U.S., the Versa -- a 5-year old design -- is not only continuing to dominate the subcompact charts, but it's actually on the rise.

The Truth About Cars published an article on this mystery:

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The majority of Versa sales in the U.S. are the sedan body style.

Subcompact Cars Are Dying, Yet Nissan Is Selling Five-Year-Old Versas Like They’re Crossovers or Something

Through the first-half of 2016, passenger car sales volume is down 8 percent in the United States.


Versa sales have been on the rise for the last seven years.

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What’s the difference? Why does the Versa succeed when its rivals are fading and industry observers conclude that consumers are done with subcompacts? Why has the Versa thrived when some rivals are giving up and many others don’t even bother with the segment in North America?
The short answer seems to be: price. A Versa S sedan with 5-speed trans and A/C standard is America's cheapest new, non-discounted MSRP. Also, there's tons of interior space for its footprint, especially in the back seat -- of both bodystyles.

Read the full article: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...ers-something/