[Editor’s Note: Photography depicts a Sentra SR, while the Nissan we drove was a Sentra SV.]
As soon as upon a time–and that is means again within the ’90s–the Sentra nameplate meant one thing to most any SCCA card-carrying member. What till then had principally been an environment friendly, pretty nameless little automotive–okay, Nissan supplied that cool Sport Coupe for a scorching minute–had obtained an injection of holiness in 1991.
The Sentra SE-R had the products: extra energy, extra brakes, a manufacturing facility limited-slip diff. It might rev north of 7000 rpm. Just one transmission was supplied: a close-ratio, five-speed handbook.
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It was the weapon of alternative for autocross and street racing. I ran mine in D Inventory autocross.
After which add in manufacturing facility motorsports help. Nissan even supplied fiberglass physique panels for individuals who wished to construct a Sentra-looking GT race automotive.
The Sentra SE-R nameplate continued into the early 2000s earlier than, sadly, disappearing. However at the moment Nissan nonetheless gives a Sentra, one of many remaining car-shaped vehicles nonetheless supplied.
The sportiest factor concerning the present Sentra is perhaps its steering wheel. It’s D-shaped, with Nissan noting that it remembers the GT-R. Regardless of the way it’s configured, energy comes from a 2.0-liter engine making 149 horsepower. Within the states, you’ll be able to solely get it with a CVT. The bottom mannequin comes with rear drums.
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Our 2025 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SV tester had rear discs together with 17-inch wheels. I see that 18s, paired with all-season tires, include the SR bundle. The Sentra line begins at $21,590. Our check automotive stickered at $28,035.
Whereas most sporting concessions have been forged apart, the newest Sentra appears good. Nissan’s present angular design language works properly on this four-door sedan. Dare I say it appears a bit upmarket?
It’s comfy, quiet and roomy. It has at the moment’s anticipated USB plugs.
It’s a superb individuals mover for the lots.
It’s simply not an SE-R.
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If the CVT grenades as quickly as Nissan’s earlier designs supposedly do, I’ve to query that “superb automotive for the lots” conclusion. What proof has Nissan supplied that they mounted their CVT teething drawback?
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