Cons: Subpar acceleration on non-sport models; one of the noisiest cars in the compact class; non-sport models have lackluster handling, with noticeable body lean in turns and limited cornering grip[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2019 Nissan Sentra now has standard NissanConnect telematics and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality. Sentra is a compact sedan. The standard engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 124 horsepower when paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or 130 hp with a six-speed manual transmission. The SR Turbo and NISMO models have a turbocharged 188-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. SR Turbo has uprated brakes and sport suspension, while NISMO adds performance suspension and unique exterior trim. Available safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot alert and rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control, power driver’s seat, and Siri Eyes Free capability are also available. Sentra’s combination of a spacious trunk and back seat, excellent EPA fuel-economy ratings, and high features-per-dollar quotient look very appealing, at least on paper. In practice, the base Sentras are slow, don’t handle exceptionally well, and are extremely noisy. (The exceptions are SR Turbo and NISMO that are quicker with better handling than mainstream Sentras.) Sentra’s features that do stand out are more than overshadowed by its dynamic shortcomings. Given the fact that most rivals have similar strengths without such glaring weaknesses, this is a tough car to recommend.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Compact car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Nation of Manufacture | Mexico |
| Base Prices | S: $18,685 SV: $19,985 SR: $21,485 SL: $23,915 SR Turbo: $23,465 NISMO: $26,735 |
| Base Engine 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (S, SV, SR, SL) |
| Horsepower 124 (130 with manual transmission) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 27-29 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 35-37 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder (SR Turbo, NISMO) |
| Horsepower 188 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 25-27 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30-33 |
Test Drive: 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
Quick Spin: 2016 Nissan Sentra SR
First Spin: 2016 Nissan Sentra
2016 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO
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