Nissan Sentra Overview

The Sentra has six trims available: the 2.0, the 2.0S, the 2.0SL, 2.0SR, the SE-R and the SE-R Spec V. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 140-hp and is mated to either a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT, featuring FE+). The SE-R and SE-R Spec V both have the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 177-hp for the SE-R and 200-hp for the Spec V. The SE-R has a CVT transmission standard and the Spec V has a six-speed manual transmission standard. Safety equipment is extensive on all trims, including dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, full length curtain airbags, active front seat headrests, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

For 2009, the Nissan Sentra receives a new sporty-looking 2.0SR trim.