Nestled somewhere deep within the the Yaris and Fit whirlwind, we find Nissan’s versatile Versa, powered by a 122-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. And now, as part of Nissan’s National Tent Event, you can get customer cash back on the 2009 Nissan Versa.

The Versa seats four adults can be comfortably toted around town without having to take extended stops to stretch—more important on those longer trips where you just want to get to your destination quickly. And those trips will cost a lot less if you decide to purchase a Versa: fuel economy figures are 24 mpg in the city and a whopping 32 mpg on the highway (automatic) and 26 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway (manual).

An optional CVT transmission is also available, though only on the Versa SL version. We’d probably opt for the manual because 1) the clutch and shifter on the Versa are butter-smooth and 2) the manual transmission will interject some enthusiasm into the driving experience. Our favorite part is that 3) it’s not just “any” manual, but a 6-speed manual, normally reserved for sports cars. _Shift is good.

To see exactly how much cash you will get back, click here.

Nissan is pulling out all the stops this spring. Right now, you can get huge customer bonus cash back on many 2008 and 2009 Nissan models. You could pick up a 2008 Sentra, with its 140-horsepower 2-liter engine and 26/34 mpg (city/highway) fuel economy, and get a solid $2500 cash back*.

Or if you need something more compact and fuel-efficient, you can opt for the versatile 2009 Versa hatchback SL which comes with a standard 6-disc CD audio system and auxiliary input jack for your MP3 player. The savings will be slightly smaller, but you will still stand to save some of your hard-earned money. Click here to see the prices in your neighborhood.

If you need something a bit bigger, but still want get in on these great savings thenupgrade to the 2009 Altima sedan or coupe and get $1500 cash back*.

Is the Altima not luxurious enough for you? Ok, Nissan still has you covered: check out the 2009 Maxima with its 290-horsepower V6, continuously variable transmission and standard leather interior and get $1250 cash back. With such great incentives, you can bet that these offers won’t last long.

Click here for 2008 Nissan Sentra Pricing, and for the road test, click here.

Click here for 2009 Nissan Versa Pricing, and for the road test, click here.

Click here for 2009 Nissan Altima Pricing, and for the road test, click here.

Click here for 2009 Nissan Maxima Pricing, and for the road test, click here.