2021 Nissan Sentra
The 2021 Nissan Sentra is a handsome compact sedan with an upscale look and new refinement thanks to a redesign last year, marking the beginning of its eighth generation. It's long on value, with many standard features. For 2021 it adds more, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It comes with a 2.0-liter inline-4 making 149 horsepower, mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available). Its acceleration is good enough for easy highway passing. But more praise goes to the independent suspension that delivers a soft ride, and the responsive electric power steering that handles corners with little effort.
The Sentra's front seats are swell, and two tall people can find comfort in the back, while the trunk is as big as some mid-size cars.
The base S and SV models are EPA-rated at 29 mpg city, 39 highway, 33 combined, while the heavier SR (because of more equipment) gets 28/37/32 mpg.
The IIHS says the Sentra is 'Good'? in all crash tests, but calls the standard headlights 'Poor.'? The NHTSA gives it five stars overall, but only three stars for front-passenger protection.
Automatic emergency braking is standard, as well as automatic high beams and blind-spot monitors. Adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system are available on some models.
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It comes with a 2.0-liter inline-4 making 149 horsepower, mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available). Its acceleration is good enough for easy highway passing. But more praise goes to the independent suspension that delivers a soft ride, and the responsive electric power steering that handles corners with little effort.
The Sentra's front seats are swell, and two tall people can find comfort in the back, while the trunk is as big as some mid-size cars.
The base S and SV models are EPA-rated at 29 mpg city, 39 highway, 33 combined, while the heavier SR (because of more equipment) gets 28/37/32 mpg.
The IIHS says the Sentra is 'Good'? in all crash tests, but calls the standard headlights 'Poor.'? The NHTSA gives it five stars overall, but only three stars for front-passenger protection.
Automatic emergency braking is standard, as well as automatic high beams and blind-spot monitors. Adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system are available on some models.
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| Engine | 2.0L I-4 |
| MPG | Up to 29 city / 39 highway |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Power | 149 @ 6400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 3,036 - 3,084 lbs |
