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Summary
Nissan's new Sentra is a willing sedan with a smoothness that leaves you feeling it's worth more than its price. Cruising along an interstate is a peaceful experience in both the GXE and the SE models. On winding roads, it offers sporty handling that makes it fun to drive. Stiff suspension tuning and big 16-inch wheels with Firestone Firehawk GTA tires give the SE with the Performance Package the abilities of a European sedan.All-new styling is neat and proportioned. We sense that Nissan is in the position that Volkswagen was a decade ago when its cars were very good, but nobody noticed, and few purchased. If you're in the market for an affordable sedan that's easy to look at and tons of fun to drive, then you shouldn't wait for Nissan's fortunes in the mass market to improve as a result of this new Sentra.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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XE ($11,649); GXE ($13,499); SE ($14,899) |
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Engines:
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2.0-liter inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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driver and passenger front air bags standard; side-impact airbags, ABS optional |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Aguascalientes, Mexico |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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SE ($14,899) |
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Standard Equipment:
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cruise control, power windows, viscous limited-slip differential, 8-way adjustable driver seat, air conditioning, power locks, mirrors, fog lights, AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo with steering wheel controls |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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SE Performance Package ($899); sunroof ($599); 180-watt CD stereo ($199) |
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Destination Charge:
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520 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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17116 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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145 @ 6400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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136 @ 4800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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24/31 |
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Wheelbase:
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99.8 |
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Length/width/height:
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177.5/67.3/55.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.1/57.3 |
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Turning circle:
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34.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.9/52.1/41.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.0/52.3/33.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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11.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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struts, coil springs |
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Suspension, r:
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beam axle, coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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4.5 |
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Curb weight:
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2674 |
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Tires:
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P195/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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