Beauty is only skin deep. Believe that, and you and the 2007 Nissan Versa should get along fine. Otherwise, y'all might have some intimacy issues. Visually, the Versa has its shares of positive cues, such as the signature Nissan grille, swept head and taillights, and a slightly raised hood that suggests there's some power under the skin. But the hatchback's tail needs some work, since the rear-angled side glass and forward-angled D-pillars break up the design flow, and the greenhouse, while benefiting visibility, looks disproportionately tall.

The Versa's interior carries its own share of highs and lows. Kudos for the matching plastics, the door inserts that match the seat material, and the alloy-like finish on the shifter plate, door handles, steering wheel spokes, gauge rings, and door switch panels. Not so appealing is the dash that is comprised of multiple pieces, allowing for a hodge-podge appearance and the likely collection of dust and dirt in the multiple seams.