The styling and engine of the 2011 Versa is practically unchanged except for the addition and adjustment of certain requirements. The 1.6 Sedan et an ABS or Anti-lock Braking System while the 1.8 S sedan gets an in-dash CD player.

The other models of the 2011 Versa increased: 1.6 sedan Versa goes for $11,240 (up by $160); 1.8 S Versa sedan sells for $13,570 (up by $230); 1.8 S hatchback Versa at $13,520 (up by $130); 1.8 SL Versa Sedan goes for $16,470(up by $130); and 1.8 SL Versa hatchback o $16,900 (up by $130). All of the prices include the shipping charge of $750.

Despite the slight jump in prices, the Nissan Versa still remains as one of the most affordable cars in the US.

Japanese carmaker Nissan reveals plans to bring to the U.S. shore two small cars priced under $10,000. These cars will derive its DNA from the Micra, a mini car sold in parts of Europe and Asia that is smaller than their current Versa.

At the moment Kia’s cheapest in the U.S. is a base version of the 2010 Versa. It has a sticker price kicking off at $9,990 and does well with a 1.6L engine coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car also does not have electric windows and a standard radio.

The base price is just a very good headliner. A car below $10K.

In the U.S., a starting price point of $10K is next to impossible and Nissan might just get a slice of the market which is still trying to recover from an economic meltdown.

The competition for this Nissan subcompacts are definitely more expensive. BMW bred Mini Cooper sells for about $20,000. The two-seater Smart ForTwo was received well back in 2008 but not anymore last year even if it was priced at $11,990.

A big volume of production might allow Nissan to inject some much wanted amenities like air conditioning, stereo, and power windows. If they can do this they can breakaway from the subcompact notion that small is cheap but cheap is nasty. Let’s see what happens when the pair of subcompacts comes to the U.S. by 2012.