Despite internal competition from the Versa, the Sentra is managing to attract buyers looking for a more conservative style. Those buyers also go for the roomy interior. Three trim levels are offered with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, and there are two available transmissions: a six-speed manual and a CVT. As for the SE-R, it has a more powerful 177-hp 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. The Spec-V adds another 23 horses.