2015 Nissan Sentra - Car and Driver (blog)
The Sentra attempts to straddle the line between a mini-size luxury car and a sport compact—but it winds up being neither. The Sentra is full of upscale features, though—Bluetooth, LED exterior lights, available navigation—and build quality is excellent, with top-shelf materials inside the roomy cabin. Quick-Take Review – 2015 Nissan Sentra Overview: Now in its seventh generation, the Sentra is Nissan’s compact car, one competing in a populous and increasingly competent field. There are two choices for routing power to the front wheels, a six-speed manual (only on the base model) and a continuously variable automatic—Xtronic, in Nissan’s nomenclature. There are four trim levels: S ($17,305, or $18,155 with the Xtronic transmission), SV ($19,125), SR ($20,735), and SL ($21,495). There also are numerous option packages for the SV, SR, and SL models to enhance infotainment, interior appointments,... There’s no hybrid in the Sentra lineup but fuel economy is a strong suit, topped by the FE+ model, with EPA ratings of 30 mpg city, 40 highway. FE+ is similar to an Xtronic-equipped S but an extra $400 adds underbody aero enhancements, low-rolling-resistance tires, and a sub-planetary transmission gear give the package a 1-mpg edge over other Xtronic Sentras in both the city and highway... Source: www.caranddriver.com
