2008 Nissan Versa

When my wife and I were shopping for a new car, we each had our own list of requirements. I wanted a small hatchback. She wanted a car with four doors and plenty of leg room. We both wanted reliability and better gas mileage than our old Ford Escort.

The Versa has delivered on all fronts. It's a smooth and comfortable for long drives, but handles nicely around town. Freeway mileage can easily hit 36 MPG if you use cruise control. Back seat passengers are generally comfortable.

The only downside I have is that the rear space is not as well organised as, for example, the Honda Fit. The back seats don't fold down quite flat and the hatch is a little small.

Other than that, I would recommend the Versa to anyone.