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Summary
Sure, you can buy a Honda Civic, but we think the Nissan Sentra is a more interesting choice. The 2003 Sentra drives like it's worth more than its price.The mid-range GXE provides peaceful and comfortable highway cruising, while the new 2.5 Limited Edition promises to add performance and safety to the experience. The racy SE-R and SE-R Spec V deliver sports car performance on an economy car budget. Our sense is that Nissan is in the position that Volkswagen occupied a decade ago, building very good cars that few people notice or purchase. So if you're in the market for an affordable sedan that's easy to look at and fun to drive, consider the Nissan Sentra. You may just start a trend.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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XE ($11,799); GXE ($13,749); 2.5 Limited Edition ($NA); SE-R ($15,999); SE-R Spec V ($16,999) |
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Engines:
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2.5-iter 16-valve dohc 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, red, black, and silver 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, tilt 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 @ 4000 |
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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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23/29 |
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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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57.7/56.9 |
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Turning circle:
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38.4 |
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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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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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beam axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2708 |
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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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| 2003 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value |  | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is a fantastic car! The engine and transmission are solid. The RF radio package is well worth the money. My favorite part of the car is the suspension. Its absolutely fantastic. | | posted by Jovan on Dec 06 2007 | | |
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| | An exceptional car for the price. Solid build, handling characteristics, sleek exterior look, extremely fun to drive. It's just so much fun to drive and a lot of car for little money. | | posted by Mustanglover on Dec 06 2007 | | |
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| | Powerful, very fun to drive and comfortable. Good price for the car. The best quality car in its price range. The seats are supportive and well bolstered. The R/F stereo is exceptional. Leather seating is a good addition. Sunroof is nice, too. | | posted by Sanno on Dec 06 2007 | | |
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| | Power and performance, at a good price. The stereo package sounds fantastic. The seats are hard where they should be and soft where they need to be. Car is comfortable and a great value. You absolutely cannot get a better car for the price. | | posted by Pranav on Dec 06 2007 | | |
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