The chassis and suspension system is said to be derived from Nissan's aforementioned subcompact Micra, sporting a wheelbase stretched from 2,430 to 2,600 mm. Most likely, a production version would receive a completely revised, newly designed architecture.
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| Who knows if the next-generation Sentra that hits our local Canadian showrooms will look anything like this concept? It's still fun to speculate. (Photo: Nissan) |
As for engines and transmissions, Nissan didn't make this information available. Let's just use our collective imagination and speculate that a variety of gasoline powered 4-cylinder engines would be available if produced, most likely with slightly more power than the current crop.
Like I said previously, who knows if the next-generation Sentra that hits our local Canadian showrooms will look anything like this concept? But just the same, it's fun to speculate. If it did, Nissan would be following a strong trend away from the traditional 4-door sedan, and over to a 5-door hatchback/wagon. That said a sedan version would also be made available.
Whatever the Japanese carmaker decides, it will be a fresh step forward. Who knows, I wouldn't put it past them to create something as alluring in the C-segment as the Altima and Murano have been in their respective categories. Here's hoping.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 5-door hatchback/wagon
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Base Engine (est): 140 hp, 135 lb-ft, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Opt Engine (est): 170 hp, 175 lb-ft, 2.5-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Opt Engine (est): 180 hp, 180 lb-ft, 2.5-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd (opt 6-spd man SE-R Spec V, opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum (opt rear discs, ABS)
- Curb Weight (est): 1,154 kg (2,544 lbs)
- Web Site: www.nissan.ca
