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Summary
Nissan Sentra continues to be a compelling choice among compact sedans. It's no longer the newest product in the class, but styling revisions freshen it up.Sentra drives like it's worth more than its price. The 1.8 S model comes well-equipped and the 1.8-liter engine provides peaceful and comfortable highway cruising with good acceleration performance. The available 2.5-liter engine propels these cars to the front row in terms of acceleration performance. The racy SE-R and SE-R Spec V deliver sports car performance on an economy car budget.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Sentra 1.8 ($12,200); 1.8 automatic ($13,000); 1.8 S ($14,200); 1.8 S automatic ($15,000); 2.5 S automatic ($16,700); SE-R automatic ($17,100); Spec V ($17,300) |
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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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Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V ($17,300) |
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Standard Equipment:
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17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45ZR17 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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Side airbags and ABS ($600); Audio Fanatic Package ($550) includes 300-watt Rockford Fosgate amplifier with nine speakers, partial fold-down rear seat, VSS, and immobilizer |
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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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18990 |
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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 with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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