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By Cars.com StaffCars.com
July 24, 2009
The Nissan Sentra sits between the subcompact Versa and the midsize Altima. Regular Sentras come in base 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR and 2.0 SL trim levels. The Nissan Sentra is an alternative to the likes of the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V are Nissan's representatives in the hotly contested sporting compact segment; they compete against the Mazdaspeed3, Chevrolet Cobalt SS and Honda Civic Si. Skip to details on the: SE-R and SE-R Spec V New for 2010 For 2010, the 2.0 base model is no longer available with a six-speed manual transmission, and all models get new cloth seat trim. Exterior The Sentra gets revised headlights and taillights on all models. The 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL get redesigned grilles and front-end designs. Nissan says that the 2.0 SR's defining attributes are its sporty interior and exterior styling features.
The Sentra offers some innovative features for a compact, including rear cupholders that can hold 32-ounce cups and 20-ounce bottles; high-mounted front-seatback pockets for backseat passengers; and a configurable partition in the trunk that can form two compartments, one of which Nissan describes as "hidden." The Sentra stands taller than conventional compacts. This trend improves forward visibility and entry and exit from the car by increasing the minimum seat height. A 60/40-split folding backseat is standard. The instrument panel gets an upgrade, a new reddish-orange gauge illumination, chrome accents on the climate-control knobs, and a redesigned audio interface. All models also get new cloth seat trim for 2010.
The Sentra is powered by a single powertrain and two transmission options.
Standard safety features include:Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V The Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V are two sporty variants. The SE-R is built for mainstream consumers who want a sportier feel; the Spec V is geared toward the enthusiast crowd. Both of the SE-Rs are distinguished from the regular Sentra by exterior enhancements, including different nose and tail treatments, side sill extensions and a rear spoiler. The SE-R boasts numerous interior upgrades, including an oil pressure gauge, lateral G-force meter and cloth sport seats embroidered with the SE-R designation. The SE-R Spec V adds red seat belts. The Sentra's MacPherson strut front suspension and, particularly, the semi-independent torsion-beam rear suspension are unlikely to please sport enthusiasts, but performance, not construction, is what matters most. The Spec V has a firmer suspension and larger brakes with rear discs.
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