2016 Nissan Sentra: Small changes make significant difference
The seventh-generation Sentra was introduced in 2012 and has undergone a significant refreshing for the 2016 model year, starting with a sporty exterior redesign that brings Sentra closer in look and feel to the 2016 Maxima and Altima, a roomier interior, and additional safety and driving assistance technologies.
The 2016 Sentra is available in five trim levels, all powered by a 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, with a starting MSRP of $16,780 for the Sentra S, with six-speed manual transmission and 16-inch steel wheels (choosing the optional CVT transmission adds $850).
An FE& S edition that's been optimized for fuel efficiency features Nissan's Xtronic CVT transmission, a special rear spoiler, underbody aerodynamics, and low-rolling-resistance tires and starts at $18,030.
The SV includes CVT transmission, intelligent key with push-button ignition, streaming audio via Bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Easy-Fill Tire alert, and NissanConnect with mobile apps, 5.0-inch color display, and rear-view monitor, and starts at $18,550.
The SR starts at $20,410 and adds 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights, LED low-beam projector headlights with LED accents, premium sport cloth, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, rear disc brakes, and chrome exhaust tip finisher.
The top-of-the-line SL model adds leather-appointed seats, dual-zone automatic temperature control, auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink, NissanConnect with navigation and 5.8-inch color touch-screen, and blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert active safety technologies for $22,170.
Inside, the updated interior features a redesigned steering wheel, a high-resolution TFT-type LCD flat panel instrument display, a 5.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist display between the tachometer and speedometer (on SV, SR, and SL grades), updated center cluster and audio display design, revised console and shifter knob, refined seat fabrics, rear seat armrest with cupholders, and available power driver's seat with power lumbar.