Gauk Motors

First generation (C11)

Overview
Also called	Nissan Tiida Latio (sedan) Nissan Latio Nissan Versa (North America) Dodge Trazo (South America)
Production	2004–2012 (Japan) 2006–2012 (Thailand) 2007–2015 (Malaysia) 2006–present (Latin America and Taiwan)
Assembly	Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Kyushu Plant) Angola: Luanda China: Wuhan (DMCL) and Guangzhou Malaysia: Serendah (TCMA) Mexico: Civac and Aguascalientes Taiwan: Miaoli County Thailand: Samut Prakan
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact/compact car
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive/four-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan B platform
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 4-speed automatic CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	Hatchback: 4,295 mm (169.1 in) Sedan: 4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Curb weight	1,100 kg (2,400 lb)

Facelift Nissan Tiida ST hatchback

Nissan revealed the C-Note concept car in 2003 to preview the styling of the upcoming Nissan Tiida (C11). It is a concept hatchback based on the same platform of the Renault Megane. It included bright beige color interior. The vehicle was unveiled in 2003 Tokyo Motor Show.

The Tiida hatchback and the Tiida Latio sedan debuted in 2004 in Japan, and in select European countries in 2007. It is based on a stretched-wheelbase variant of the Nissan B platform, and was manufactured as a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. The engine range included 1.5-, 1.6- and 1.8-litre gasoline engines and a 1.5-liter diesel engine.

In January 2008, Nissan introduced facelifted versions of both the hatchback and the sedan. They were enhanced with some key changes including new exterior features and interior designs, retuned power steering, powertrain enhancements and a new Plus navi HDD package called CarWings in Japan.

The exterior features a new grille, front bumper, headlamps, taillights, rear bumper and new wheel covers. The interior sports a more modern look as well as better visibility and usability, new instrument cluster design and metallic-finish dash panels.

Engines include a 1.5-litre or 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, the larger of which can be coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. There are also two optional dealer packages: the Nismo S-tune Aero Package and Nismo Performance Package.

Marketing

Asia

Pre-facelift Nissan Latio hatchback (Malaysia)

Pre-facelift Nissan Latio sedan (Malaysia)

In mainland China, the Tiida is produced by the Dongfeng Motor Company, a joint venture between Nissan and a local company. In Taiwan it is produced by Yulon.

In Singapore, the Tiida and Tiida Latio were initially sold alongside the older and cheaper Sunny N16 and the bigger and more expensive Sylphy.

In Indonesia, the Tiida 1.8 hatchback was marketed for private use, while the 1.6 sedan was for taxi fleet only.

In Hong Kong, the Tiida was used as a police car by the Hong Kong police. Some were police patrol cars whereas some were airport police cars.

In Taiwan, both Tiida hatchback and Tiida sedan are produced by Yulon Motor Company. Currently the Tiida sedan is still in production.

Europe

In 2007, the first European countries began receiving imports of the Tiida. Although it has not been officially launched in the United Kingdom, some cars destined for the Irish market have been sold in the UK as grey imports.

North America

The Versa was introduced in the United States and Canada in July 2006 as a 2007 model. North and Latin American models of the Tiida use a DOHC 1.8-liter gasoline engine and are assembled at Nissan's Aguascalientes, Mexico assembly plant. It is also the only Nissan four-door passenger car in the United States and Canada to be sold worldwide, since the Sentra, Altima and Maxima are exclusive to North America.

According to a Nissan press release in 2008, "versa" is short for "versatile space" meant to imply the spaciousness of the interior and configurable cargo arrangements.

The North American Versa debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January of the same year. The hatchback model was introduced first, with the sedan arriving later at the end of the year, both as 2007 models. A 1.6-litre sedan replaced the 1.8-liter sedan in Canada for the 2009 model year, that year in the United States the 1.6 sedan was added to the lineup along the 1.8 sedan.

The Versa is powered by a 1.8 L I4 MR series engine producing 122 hp (91 kW) and 127 ft·lbf (170 N·m). Three transmissions are offered: a four-speed automatic, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and a six-speed manual. Two trim levels include the S and SL—the SL offering air conditioning, power accessories and ABS, all of which are options on the S. The Versa SL also has features/options not available on the S such as cruise control (available on some S models), alloy wheels, optional CVT (the four-speed automatic is only available for the Versa S but CVT is available on some S models), optional Bluetooth connectivity for electronic devices, and a sport package which adds a power moonroof, rear spoiler, and underside aero kit.

Introduced for the 2009 model year in sedan form only, is the Versa 1.6-liter which uses the HR16DE inline-four gasoline engine, rated at 107 hp (80 kW) and 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) of torque. The base transmission is a five-speed manual; a four-speed automatic is optional.

The Versa 1.6 features black trim (instead of body-colored) for the exterior mirror housings, license plate trim, and front grille; 14-inch steel wheels; black interior; four radio speakers with pre-wiring for a radio—but no radio itself. Safety features include six airbags, active front head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio system, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, and keyless entry are offered as part of a value package. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist are optional ($250) on top of the value package.

When it was introduced in fall 2008, the Versa's base price of US$9,990 made it the least expensive new car available in the United States, but a price cut to the Hyundai Accent usurped that distinction by $20. The Versa 1.6's $12,498 Canadian base price also undercut its competitors at launch.

2010 models featured a redesigned grille and a new design for the 1.8S model's wheel covers. In North America, the sedan was replaced by its second generation starting the 2012 model year (hence, 2011 being its last). The fate of the hatchback was however extended for one more year, 2012 being its last. Production of both for that market stopped in mid-2011.

The Tiida sedan is still sold in Mexico as of 2014.

South America

On 11 January 2008, Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced an agreement for Nissan to supply Chrysler with a new car based on Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America in 2009.

Nissan EV-12 test car

Win a dashcam

Nissan revealed the C-Note concept car in 2003 to preview the styling of the upcoming Nissan Tiida (C11). It is a concept hatchback based on the same platform of the Renault Megane. It included bright beige color interior. The vehicle was unveiled in 2003 Tokyo Motor Show.

Marketing

Electric prototype