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| Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Eksterior| Nissan |
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| Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Blue Version| Nissan |
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| Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Dashboard| Nissan |
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| Nissan Sentra 2013 Design| Nissan |
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| Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Panel| Nissan |
The next Nissan Sentra debuted at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, and
entered the market as a 2007 model--with that basic car running through
the 2012 model year before it was replaced with today's car. A smaller
subcompact sibling, the hatchback Nissan Versa, joined the compact
Sentra, now offered only as a four-door sedan. It came standard with a
140-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a choice of manual gearboxes
or a CVT. The SE-R returned as a sedan, with a high-output version of
the same engine rated at 177 horsepower; the SE-R Spec V produced 200 hp
and was teamed with a six-speed manual transmission.
The 2013 model year brought a cosmetic refresh for the Sentra's
somewhat stubby look and its angular interior. As a driver's machine,
this Sentra lacked in comparison to the great Sentras of the early
1990s, but it proved to be a reasonably roomy package with excellent
outward visibility. The CVT-equipped versions suffered from the noise
and drone that accompanies most cars fitted with CVTs; by design the
transmission keeps the engine revving at high rpm, where noise and
vibration reside. The CVT was the only gearbox on the SE-R, which made
the Spec V the sole choice for straight-edge enthusiasts. Ride quality
on all versions was a high point, and assembly quality was good.
The Sentra had been a step behind some other offerings in safety
features. As late as 2010, electronic stability control remained only an
option on lower-line Sentra models, as did anti-lock brakes on the base
2.0 models. All those features were made standard for 2011. For 2012, a
new low-cost touch-screen navigation system--including USB/iPod
connectivity--was added as a new option to the 2.0S.
