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Summary
Nissan's 2002 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 the GXE, while the new SE-R and SE-R Spec V versions provide sports car performance on an economy car budget. Our sense is 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 ($11,799); CA ($14,899); GXE ($13,749); SE-R ($15,999); SE-R Spec V ($16,999) |
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Engines:
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2.5-iter inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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driver and passenger front air bags, 3-point seat belts in all positions, child safety rear door locks, child-seat latches, emergency inside trunk release |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS, front side-impact airbags |
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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-R Spec V ($16,999) |
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Standard Equipment:
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17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 Z-rated tires, Skyline-style front sport bucket seats, black-and-red interior, 6-speed manual transmission, Helical limited-slip differential, sport-tuned suspension, increased flow muffler, four-wheel disc brakes, remote keyless entry, 8-way adjustable driver's seat, title steering wheel, variable intermittent wipers, overhead console with map lights, day/night rearview mirror, air conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors/doors/windows, 180-watt audio system with CD player |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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540 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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17539 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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175 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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180 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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22/28 |
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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 in. (SE-R with 16-inch tires) |
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Turning circle:
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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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multi-link 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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2743 |
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Tires:
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P215/45ZR17 |
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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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