Nissan Sentra
Completely redesigned for 2020, the Nissan Sentra understandably returns for 2021 with no major changes—unless you consider the addition of a six-speed manual transmission in SR trim to be big news. Every other model uses a continuously variable transmission. As for the engine, we’re dealing with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder that produces 149 horsepower. The Sentra’s looks are pretty sharp, while protection for all occupants comes from Nissan’s Safety Shield 360.
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2020 Nissan Sentra: Newly Armed and a Bit More Dangerous

Nissan didn’t really put a lot of effort into making the Sentra more popular in recent years. Heck, it almost seemed like the company had thrown the towel. Only two trim levels were offered for 2019 and the only one with a manual transmission was devoid of air conditioning. In …
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2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo: a Quick Spin

GREENSBORO, Georgia – If you go back 25 years, the Nissan B13 Sentra SE-R was a big hit. Similar to the Mazda MX-5, the SE-R provided a lot of punch and precision from a modestly-priced compact car. It added that touch of pizzazz to the Nissan lineup, so for 2017, …
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2016 Nissan Sentra: 20% New, 50% Better

Let’s begin by discussing the meaning of the title of this article. In the most ambitious mid-generation refresh in Nissan history, 20% of the 2016 Sentra's parts are new. In other words, your 2016 Sentra is 20% different from your neighbour's 2015 Sentra. Then again, they say that our DNA …
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2016 Sentra: Why Do We Keep Talking About Driving Pleasure?

For those who regularly read automotive related content, you’ll notice that authors frequently talk about driving pleasure and the dynamic qualities of a car. Many consider these factors irrelevant. Want proof? Each year, hundreds and hundreds of “boring” cars are bought by the general public! When we discuss about soporific …
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The Sentra Gets Some Changes To Face The Music

The compact-car segment is filled with exceptional vehicles, such as the Mazda3 , the Honda Civic as well as the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta . A sign that this segment is important in many markets, even the American manufacturers are going the extra mile to offer interesting products, such as …
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2013 Nissan Sentra: A Lesson In Compromise

Something important happened in the compact car industry at the end of the last decade: automakers decided to get serious about offering high quality, low-price vehicles in the Canadian market. What this meant for drivers is that suddenly they were free to peruse options not hailing from Japan without having …
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Time to Predict the 2021 North American Vehicles of the Year!

The finalists for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards have just been announced by the jury as the second-to-last step in the year-long evaluation process. That means it’s time to compare the choices with The Car Guide’s own vehicles of the year …
Racing
Nissan Sentra Cup to Follow in Micra’s Footsteps

The Nissan Micra is no more—and the Micra Cup is dead, too, after six seasons. But the Japanese automaker is not dropping out of racing in Canada, even with the pandemic and major economic uncertainty. The most affordable single-model racing series in the country is just switching names and cars …
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Exclusive Nissan Sentra SR Gets Manual Gearbox for 2021

What’s new with the Nissan Sentra for 2021? Well, The Car Guide has just learned from a Quebec dealer that the company will make a six-speed manual transmission available in the Sentra SR. A screen capture of the dealer’s digital ordering book indeed shows a manual option with this particular …
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2020 Nissan Sentra Debuts in Canada

Compact cars are still popular across the country and one of them, the completely redesigned 2020 Nissan Sentra , is making its Canadian debut today at the 2020 Montreal Auto Show. Rightfully ignored by many potential customers, the old Sentra looked pretty boring. In order to stand out from better-selling …
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2020 Nissan Sentra Makes its Global Debut

Just a few hours before the start of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan unveiled the redesigned 2020 Sentra, which will go on sale in February. For the record, the Sentra is Nissan’s most popular model ever in North America. So, what’s new? Fresh Looks and Modern Technologies As …
Recalls
Recall for the Nissan Micra, Frontier, Sentra, Versa Note and NV

Transport Canada recently published a recall notice regarding several Nissan models affected by an ignition system issue. At a matter of fact, in the Nissan Micra , Nissan Frontier , Nissan Sentra , Nissan Versa Note and Nissan NV , equipped with a mechanical key ignition system—and not a pushbutton …
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2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO: a Fourth NISMO Model and a 188-hp Engine

After the GT-R, the 370Z and the JUKE, there’s now a fourth model in Nissan’s lineup that received the NISMO treatment. For the 2017 model year, the Sentra NISMO is being added to the catalogue, spiritual successor to the original Sentra SE-R as well as the Datsun 510 that saw …
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Nissan Sentra finally gets the JUKE's Turbocharged Engine

Most auto journalists aptly pointed out years ago that the JUKE’s turbocharged 1.6L mill was essentially wasted on a single product. This, in no way, is meant to be a derogatory comment towards the JUKE, simply that its small boosted engine deserved to put to use elsewhere. Most manufacturers have …
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Motoring TV 2000 Episode 19

Honda Insight 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE brake self-check GMC Terradyne concept Jim Kenzie on the Honda Insight.
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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 20

Operation Intersection 2001 Nissan Sentra SE tips on washing your vehicle cop helps woman who gets cut off police employ new high-tech cruisers Bill Gardiner on after-market customizing new technologies detect lethal interior heat.
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 11

Volvo intros S60 AWD 2002 Jaguar X-Type 2002 Chevy Trailblazer starter motors 2002 Nissan Sentra SER Bill Gardiner on windshield washer products Jim Kenzie on RWD vs AWD.
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REVIEW: 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

The current generation Nissan Sentra has long needed an infusion of power. Graeme gets behind the wheel of the SR Turbo to see if it might fill that need. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 episode #18) ***Watch complete episodes at motoringtv.com*** …