Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
24
29
Highway:
31
36
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Available Engines:
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140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
177-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)
200-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
2-speed CVT w/OD
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
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New or Notable
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What We Like
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What We Don't
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| • | Redesigned for 2007 | | • | New 2.0-liter four-cylinder | | • | Six-speed manual or CVT automatic | | • | Optional 16-inch wheels | | • | Trunk partition | | • | Supersized cupholders |
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| + | Standard side-impact and side-curtain airbags | | + | Estimated 29/36 mpg (city/highway) | | + | Roomier interior than 2006 model | | + | 4 inches higher than 2006 model | | + | Optional keyless start | | + | Standard tire-pressure monitoring |
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| - | ABS not standard | | - | Drum, not disc, rear brakes | | - | Styling not daring |
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Vehicle Summary
Nissan's timing could hardly be better for this Sentra redesign. High fuel prices have ignited interest in smaller, more efficient cars, and the fifth-generation model had been around a long time. The Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus have been updated more recently, and a handful of competitors have been introduced or reengineered in the past year, including the Chevrolet Cobalt (replacing the Cavalier), Honda Civic and upcoming Dodge Caliber (replacing the Neon).
Read more
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http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=summary&crpPage=summary.jsp&makeid=36&modelid=339&year=2007&myid=8828&logtype=6&revid=&aff=national