Nissan: Sentra News
wow...they're offering a lot of high end equipment as options and standard features. Too bad with that design, it won't be much consolation.
01-09-2006, 12:03 PM
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sources inside Nissan say the SE-R will be based off the Azeal concept that was shown at the Chicago show last year... if they can get it looking anything like this, it will do quite well.
01-09-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by M TYPE X
do not believe that this will be the new Sentra.
01-09-2006, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
What's up with the front fender coming up over the door line? That has to be the most god-awful ugly idea since the Aztec's rear.
you hit the nail on the head - that's the key design cue that makes this car look like
01-09-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
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....
01-09-2006, 07:04 PM
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What exactly is so awful about it? It's a mini Maxima...:ibsomeonequotesmeandsays"that'sexactlytheproblem" :
01-09-2006, 09:35 PM
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i have to say that it is pretty damn unproportioned. the freaking wheel well is TINY for such a hugely rounded car. the wheels probably wont be able to get much bigger than that anyways.
the whole design is so terrible. imean, the altima design is definitly getting way too outdated and old, then they move that design into the maxima. where the maxima's design is getting pretty ancient by now.. but bring that design into the sentra?? come on now. Its getting really played out, just drop that design and come up with something new. murano/fx, 350Z/G35C, altima/maxima/g35x, M35/45, and now the sentra? remember, they also have to redesign the Q45 soon too.. ugh wonder how thats gonna turn out
the whole design is so terrible. imean, the altima design is definitly getting way too outdated and old, then they move that design into the maxima. where the maxima's design is getting pretty ancient by now.. but bring that design into the sentra?? come on now. Its getting really played out, just drop that design and come up with something new. murano/fx, 350Z/G35C, altima/maxima/g35x, M35/45, and now the sentra? remember, they also have to redesign the Q45 soon too.. ugh wonder how thats gonna turn out
01-09-2006, 10:23 PM
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Well it's a little off topic, but judging by Infiniti's last 4 designs and last 3 concepts, I'd say they're doing something right. If they do re-do the Q I have faith it won't suck. I think they proved they can make a killer looking sedan with the new M's.
That's what's so baffling about Nissan cars being so hideous. I realize it's not the same team of desginers but come on.
That's what's so baffling about Nissan cars being so hideous. I realize it's not the same team of desginers but come on.
01-09-2006, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
Well it's a little off topic, but judging by Infiniti's last 4 designs and last 3 concepts, I'd say they're doing something right. If they do re-do the Q I have faith it won't suck. I think they proved they can make a killer looking sedan with the new M's.
That's what's so baffling about Nissan cars being so hideous. I realize it's not the same team of desginers but come on.
That's what's so baffling about Nissan cars being so hideous. I realize it's not the same team of desginers but come on.
01-09-2006, 11:50 PM
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ugly...
Its the epitome of safety over appearance.
Thanks to SUV's and trucks, cars now have high beltlines, goofy looking A/B/C pillars, raised rear ends and stubby noses. I hate them all.
Its the epitome of safety over appearance.
Thanks to SUV's and trucks, cars now have high beltlines, goofy looking A/B/C pillars, raised rear ends and stubby noses. I hate them all.
01-10-2006, 08:59 AM
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The Sentra is now on Nissan's site --> Nissan USA
While I'm not certain that I'd ever get the Sentra over the Civic or Mazda3, I have the feeling that it'll sell pretty well for Nissan and it definitely cant be mistaken for its Honda/Toyota/Mazda counterparts.
While I'm not certain that I'd ever get the Sentra over the Civic or Mazda3, I have the feeling that it'll sell pretty well for Nissan and it definitely cant be mistaken for its Honda/Toyota/Mazda counterparts.
01-10-2006, 01:32 PM
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Should sell fine if it rides nice and is built tight. Its aimed towards the conservative market just like Nissan said it would be. I don't think the car looks ugly from any angle, its just not terribly exciting looking.
01-10-2006, 01:40 PM
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The car looks 10x better in these pics ^. If you just don't like the Maxima's styling, then you won't like this. But if you do, you'll love it. I think it looks hot. And the last pic, with the orange leather and Rosewood trim, is very nice.
01-10-2006, 02:18 PM
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Just for the record, it's NOT as ugly as the Maxima and it's lines seem more like the Altima (which is not a bad thing IMHO).
01-10-2006, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
The car looks 10x better in these pics ^. If you just don't like the Maxima's styling, then you won't like this. But if you do, you'll love it. I think it looks hot. And the last pic, with the orange leather and Rosewood trim, is very nice.
01-10-2006, 03:51 PM
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Honestly I don't think it's that bad. Sure they could've done a nicer looking design, but I like the interior a lot better then the new Civic. Plus Bluetooth and Intelligent key are a first in its class. But the only thing that sucks is that you can't get navi on it.
01-10-2006, 06:16 PM
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The first thing that came to mind when I saw the first picture - how much uglier than this was the first try design that the focus group hated? About a year ago Nissan management said they put off the new Sentra because the focus group didn't like the design. I guess things are relative - it's not as ugly as the one the focus group saw some time ago. 
01-10-2006, 07:14 PM
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The newer pics make it look better. Interior is well laid out. I think people turned away by the Civic's interior would definitely like this one. Although I like the Civic's exterior better.
01-10-2006, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Indeed, you called that one.
As I said it would be.
01-11-2006, 09:36 PM
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Sentra Looks to Regain Small-Car Sales - - Source: The Car Connection
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the sixth generation of the automaker long-established Sentra compact sedan. The new Sentra is built on the automaker's global "C" platform, and comes with a new 135-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, with either a six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission.
The Sentra remains front-wheel drive, with a torsion-beam suspension setup in back, and stabilizer bars front and back. Electric power steering replaces the old hydraulic system. Inside, the Sentra offers a floating shifter in a mini center console that juts out from the bottom of the instrument panel - similar to the layout in vehicles like the Toyota Matrix and Lexus RX330.
Just a look at the interior appointments and options list confirms that Nissan is looking to pull buyers in with an upscale look and feel, as the Sentra is finally updated to reflect the rest of the revamped lineup. There's an overhead eight-disc CD holder and various other storage areas, and available features include a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, an audio input jack, and a Rockford Fosgate MP3 compatible CD-changer system. The rear seat has an innovative 60/40 double-fold system, and the trunk offers an innovative storage divider system. Leather upholstery is now available. Power locks and windows, air conditioning, full-length side-curtain airbags, and side airbags are all standard.
The Sentra is expected to start at around $15,000 and will go on sale late this year as a 2007 model.
The Sentra remains front-wheel drive, with a torsion-beam suspension setup in back, and stabilizer bars front and back. Electric power steering replaces the old hydraulic system. Inside, the Sentra offers a floating shifter in a mini center console that juts out from the bottom of the instrument panel - similar to the layout in vehicles like the Toyota Matrix and Lexus RX330.
Just a look at the interior appointments and options list confirms that Nissan is looking to pull buyers in with an upscale look and feel, as the Sentra is finally updated to reflect the rest of the revamped lineup. There's an overhead eight-disc CD holder and various other storage areas, and available features include a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, an audio input jack, and a Rockford Fosgate MP3 compatible CD-changer system. The rear seat has an innovative 60/40 double-fold system, and the trunk offers an innovative storage divider system. Leather upholstery is now available. Power locks and windows, air conditioning, full-length side-curtain airbags, and side airbags are all standard.
The Sentra is expected to start at around $15,000 and will go on sale late this year as a 2007 model.
01-12-2006, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bigman
They Officially took a normal looking car and turned it into a cheap looking echo-like econobox.
01-12-2006, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I like the Mini-Max/Little-Altima thing it's got going on...
I think it works.
01-12-2006, 08:58 PM
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^ Looks good. Not the POS "econo car" that many have called it, IMO. I think the Versa will take over as the econo car in the lineup. I love the looks of the seats in this Sentra.
01-13-2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
I like the interior, definitely a HUGE improvement over the current Sentra.