2020 Nissan Sentra

The 2020 Nissan Sentra compact sedan rides on a new platform, making it a bit longer but nearly two inches lower and two inches wider than before. It's more athletic looking, and has a soft wedge in its stance.

More improvements come in the powertrain, with a more powerful and fuel-efficient engine and much better transmission. A new independent rear suspension, along with the lower center of gravity, improves the handling.

It's an excellent value, with good technology, a roomy rear seat, and standard active safety features.

The 2.0-liter inline-4 engine is bigger, and makes 149 horsepower, an increase of 20 percent. The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is also new and better; it delivers gas mileage that soars compared to some rivals.

Despite the bigger engine, the 2020 Sentra gains 1 mpg combined over the outgoing model, earning an EPA rating of 29 mpg city, 39 highway, 33 combined in S and SV trims. The heavier and sportier SR trim gets 28/37/32 mpg.

It hasn't been crash tested yet by the NHTSA or the IIHS, but the Sentra has standard active safety features that include automatic emergency braking front and rear, blind-spot monitors, and automatic high beam assist.
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It's an excellent value, with good technology, a roomy rear seat, and standard active safety features.