The second-generation of Tiida (C12) is marketed since 2011 and only available as a five-door hatchback, while the role of a four-door sedan was passed to the subcompact Almera/Latio/Sunny/Versa (N17) and the compact Sylphy/Sentra/Pulsar (B17).

The C12 Tiida represents a departure from the C11, increasing its width to comfortably occupy the compact class, and was no longer marketed in Japan.

The third-generation Tiida sold in Russia and China was introduced in 2015 as a rebadged Pulsar (C13) hatchback.

It is based on a stretched-wheelbase variant of the Nissan B platform,[10] and was manufactured as a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan.

In North America, it became a new entry-level model below the Sentra; and elsewhere the Tiida tended to occupy the role performed previously by the Nissan Almera/Pulsar/Sentra/Sunny (N16), sold in Japan as the Bluebird Sylphy (G10).

The interior sports a more modern look as well as better visibility and usability, new instrument cluster design and metallic-finish dash panels.

The 'Tuned By Impul' edition featured a body kit, sports suspension, different exhaust system and different alloy wheels.

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.

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.

Safety features include six airbags, active front head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

[25][26] The model was named as Trazo by Dodge and was revealed in São Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil.

[28] The EV-11 prototype electric car was based on Tiida and used an 80 kW (107 hp) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) electric motor, 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack rated 160 km (99 mi) distance, navigation system, EV remote control and monitoring.

[29]The second generation, C12 series of the Nissan Tiida was unveiled in April 2011 at the Shanghai Auto Show.

The C12 Tiida is in fact heavily related to the Sylphy B17—both base their construction on the Nissan V platform and share substantial mechanicals.

The Thai manufactured versions even share the Sylphy B17's interior, while the original Chinese and Taiwanese models feature a distinctive design.

[32] In Australia, the Tiida name was dropped in favour of a return to using Nissan Pulsar, which was a very popular nameplate up to 2005.

It featured a 140 kilowatt turbocharged MR16DDT engine found in the Nissan Pulsar ST-S variant.

Premium features included push start ignition, keyless entry, dusk sensing headlights, dual climate control and satellite navigation.

The new front grille features the updated Nissan V motion styling and the rear bumper was designed to mimic those on the C13 Tiida.