Nissan: Sentra News
12-28-2005, 04:05 PM
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I'm coming out against the Bluebird on Freshalloy as well as here. I do not believe that this will be the new Sentra.
As interested as I am in the 2007 Sentra, I want to see the new Altima soon, too.
As interested as I am in the 2007 Sentra, I want to see the new Altima soon, too.
12-28-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Why the hostility 
Just pointing out that I don't think the general public will like the styling of this car, not critizing you for liking the styling over the Civic.
I know you said it should be changed, I was agreeing with you.
Just pointing out that I don't think the general public will like the styling of this car, not critizing you for liking the styling over the Civic.
I know you said it should be changed, I was agreeing with you.
01-08-2006, 05:41 PM
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Whoa, NA Sentra got a completely unique interior and exterior from the Bluebird. I think it looks great. The current Sentra is still very popular, and sells well (for some reason). People will flock at the chance to buy a baby Maxima. I really like the minimalist interior. Very good job Nissan. I think they'll have a success with this.
01-08-2006, 05:55 PM
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Looks like a cobalt merged with a altima/maxima. Nice center stack shifter copy like honda had on the last SI
01-08-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Looks like a cobalt merged with a altima/maxima. Nice center stack shifter copy like honda had on the last SI
01-08-2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
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Lets just say Civic is a better looking car.
Lets just say Civic is a better looking car.
01-08-2006, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by danny25
that's a huge disappointment, especially after the new Civic and the Mazda 3.
01-08-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
The current Sentra is still very popular, and sells well (for some reason). .
because you can get the current one for below invoice
01-09-2006, 12:00 AM
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Nissan better start planning the next-next generation Sentra now!!!!!
This thing is pure crap!
This thing is pure crap!
01-09-2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by titan
Any word on when it'll be introduced?
01-09-2006, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Nissan better start planning the next-next generation Sentra now!!!!!
This thing is pure crap!
This thing is pure crap!
Nissan, get it in gear with your compacts!
01-09-2006, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bl^5
Looks like an Ion
It's not really bad in any one part, but the entire package is underwhelming.
01-09-2006, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Minch00
Nissan utterly failed on this one. Give me the baby R34 that was the previous Sentra......
01-09-2006, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
01-09-2006, 08:55 AM
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It's not that the car is in and of itself an ugly design but rather that as a Sentra we've come to expect a certain look or style. It reminds me of the huge change that took place when Toyota redesigned the Celica to look like the plane from "Deal of the Century" 
I just cannot see this as an SE-R so unless they bring the Sport Compact (or whatever it's called) over here I wonder if they've just given up on the sporty sub-compact market? Or is that mini-Z going to fit in there?
I just cannot see this as an SE-R so unless they bring the Sport Compact (or whatever it's called) over here I wonder if they've just given up on the sporty sub-compact market? Or is that mini-Z going to fit in there?
01-09-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It's not that the car is in and of itself an ugly design but rather that as a Sentra we've come to expect a certain look or style. It reminds me of the huge change that took place when Toyota redesigned the Celica to look like the plane from "Deal of the Century"
I just cannot see this as an SE-R so unless they bring the Sport Compact (or whatever it's called) over here I wonder if they've just given up on the sporty sub-compact market? Or is that mini-Z going to fit in there?
I just cannot see this as an SE-R so unless they bring the Sport Compact (or whatever it's called) over here I wonder if they've just given up on the sporty sub-compact market? Or is that mini-Z going to fit in there?
01-09-2006, 11:26 AM
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Hah, I don't know what's up with Nissan. I realize they have different teams of designers working on each car but how can people in the same company produce such vastly different looking cars on every level. This thing is a disaster.
01-09-2006, 11:30 AM
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And to think... The intro was delayed a year so they could revamp the styling. I have to wonder how bad the initial design was, cause this thing is a train wreck. Looks like the Sentra will keep its position as the ugly sibling in the Nissan lineup and continue trailing the Civic and Corolla in compact sales.
01-09-2006, 11:37 AM
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2007 Nissan Sentra - -Source: Autoweek
2007 Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra grows larger this fall for the 2007 model year and moves to a global platform shared with alliance partner Renault SA. Under the hood is the first North American application of Nissan's "MR" series of four-cylinder engine. The Sentra gets a 2.0-liter version. That engine will be mated to a continuously variable transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. The rear seats fold flat to expand trunk storage space. A high-performance SE-R version will debut in early 2007.
The Nissan Sentra grows larger this fall for the 2007 model year and moves to a global platform shared with alliance partner Renault SA. Under the hood is the first North American application of Nissan's "MR" series of four-cylinder engine. The Sentra gets a 2.0-liter version. That engine will be mated to a continuously variable transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. The rear seats fold flat to expand trunk storage space. A high-performance SE-R version will debut in early 2007.
01-09-2006, 11:39 AM
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I was hoping the specs/price would make up for the design but I don't know what they were thinking after looking at em....
Originally Posted by Nissannews.com
At a Glance: 2007 Nissan Sentra
The all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra represents a revolution in the advancement of Nissan’s popular compact sedan. This new, sixth generation Sentra is unlike any that has come before – with more style, space, quality, performance and interior flexibility for active lifestyles.
Built on Nissan’s new “C” platform, the 2007 Sentra features an all-new, standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, standard 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and responsive handling.
Inside the spacious cabin are thoughtful and useful innovations, including a 60/40 split double-fold rear seat, available hidden trunk storage compartment and available integrated overhead compact disc holder. The new Sentra is also available with a wide range of unexpected amenities, ranging from the luxury of leather-appointed seating to the convenience of Nissan’s Intelligent Key keyless entry system.
The 2007 Sentra is scheduled to go on sale in fall 2006 and is expected to have a MSRP starting at around $15,000 (nicely equipped with power door locks and windows, side-impact curtain air bags and air conditioning).
Highlights of the 2007 Nissan Sentra include:
Design
An exterior design that fully reflects Nissan design language and offers design cues found on other distinctive Nissan products
A contemporary new interior design that features a new instrument panel layout incorporating the transmission shift lever
Body
A long wheelbase of 105.7 inches, resulting in 97.7 cubic feet of passenger volume (an increase of more than 9.0 cubic feet over the previous generation)
A wide overall width of 70.5 inches (similar to that of many mid-size sedans)
Ample cargo volume of 13.1 cubic feet
Platform and Powertrain
All-new Nissan “C” platform
Front engine/front-wheel drive
All-new 16-valve 2.0-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine (MR20DE), with an estimated 135-plus horsepower and an estimated 140-plus lb-ft of torque
Standard 6-speed manual transmission
Available Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
29 city/36 highway
Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
Torsion beam rear suspension with integral stabilizer bar
Electric power steering (EPS)
Standard 15-inch wheels with 205/60HR15 tires; 16-inch wheels on 2.0 S model
Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Interior Features
Roomy, high quality interior with long list of available amenities
Large, comfortable front seats with available driver’s seat height adjuster
Interior accent lighting
Electric actuated heating and ventilation controls with a 26-step fan speed control
Multiple AM/FM/CD audio systems available, including RDS, mp3 playback, satellite radio and auxiliary input capability (variations by model)
Available Intelligent Key keyless entry system
Available Bluetooth™ Hands-Free Phone System
Available Rockford Fosgate-powered premium audio system with 8 speakers
Safety and Security
Zone Body construction featuring front and rear crumple zones and occupant zone
Standard Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags and occupant classification system for the front passenger seat)
Standard front seat Active Head Restraints for head and neck protection in rear impacts
Standard 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
Standard LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
Standard child safety rear door locks
Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Standard engine immobilizer vehicle anti-theft system
Standard front and rear side curtain air bags (for front and rear outboard seat protection)
Standard dual front seat-mounted side air bags for chest and pelvis protection
Models and Manufacturing
Offered in several well-equipped models
Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico
The all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra represents a revolution in the advancement of Nissan’s popular compact sedan. This new, sixth generation Sentra is unlike any that has come before – with more style, space, quality, performance and interior flexibility for active lifestyles.
Built on Nissan’s new “C” platform, the 2007 Sentra features an all-new, standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, standard 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and responsive handling.
Inside the spacious cabin are thoughtful and useful innovations, including a 60/40 split double-fold rear seat, available hidden trunk storage compartment and available integrated overhead compact disc holder. The new Sentra is also available with a wide range of unexpected amenities, ranging from the luxury of leather-appointed seating to the convenience of Nissan’s Intelligent Key keyless entry system.
The 2007 Sentra is scheduled to go on sale in fall 2006 and is expected to have a MSRP starting at around $15,000 (nicely equipped with power door locks and windows, side-impact curtain air bags and air conditioning).
Highlights of the 2007 Nissan Sentra include:
Design
An exterior design that fully reflects Nissan design language and offers design cues found on other distinctive Nissan products
A contemporary new interior design that features a new instrument panel layout incorporating the transmission shift lever
Body
A long wheelbase of 105.7 inches, resulting in 97.7 cubic feet of passenger volume (an increase of more than 9.0 cubic feet over the previous generation)
A wide overall width of 70.5 inches (similar to that of many mid-size sedans)
Ample cargo volume of 13.1 cubic feet
Platform and Powertrain
All-new Nissan “C” platform
Front engine/front-wheel drive
All-new 16-valve 2.0-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine (MR20DE), with an estimated 135-plus horsepower and an estimated 140-plus lb-ft of torque
Standard 6-speed manual transmission
Available Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
29 city/36 highway
Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
Torsion beam rear suspension with integral stabilizer bar
Electric power steering (EPS)
Standard 15-inch wheels with 205/60HR15 tires; 16-inch wheels on 2.0 S model
Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Interior Features
Roomy, high quality interior with long list of available amenities
Large, comfortable front seats with available driver’s seat height adjuster
Interior accent lighting
Electric actuated heating and ventilation controls with a 26-step fan speed control
Multiple AM/FM/CD audio systems available, including RDS, mp3 playback, satellite radio and auxiliary input capability (variations by model)
Available Intelligent Key keyless entry system
Available Bluetooth™ Hands-Free Phone System
Available Rockford Fosgate-powered premium audio system with 8 speakers
Safety and Security
Zone Body construction featuring front and rear crumple zones and occupant zone
Standard Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags and occupant classification system for the front passenger seat)
Standard front seat Active Head Restraints for head and neck protection in rear impacts
Standard 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
Standard LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
Standard child safety rear door locks
Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Standard engine immobilizer vehicle anti-theft system
Standard front and rear side curtain air bags (for front and rear outboard seat protection)
Standard dual front seat-mounted side air bags for chest and pelvis protection
Models and Manufacturing
Offered in several well-equipped models
Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico