The Nissan Sentra is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn I4 Manual 2.0 , 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 , 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 S , 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SR , 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SL , 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SE-R *Late Avail* and 4dr Sdn I4 Manual SE-R Spec V *Late Avail* . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (140 hp) , 2.5-liter 4 (177 hp) and 2.5-liter 4 (200 hp) engines, and 6-speed manual and CVT transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Sentra SE-R Spec V 4-cyl MT uses Premium fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Elantra , Subaru Impreza , Mazda3 , Kia Forte and Toyota Corolla .
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