How is the car on the road? It is surprisingly impressive, even nimble. The rear torsion-beam suspension would have you thinking otherwise however body movements are limited and extremely well controlled. Its electric steering is very precise and does not suffer from a sloppy on-center feel. The brake pedal is stiff but I cannot fault the performance. Likewise for the CVT, its new programming does not allow the engine revs to shoot up to redline and destroy your ear drums. The revs
climb and then follow the progression of the speedometer, giving the impression that it is a smooth and responsive automatic transmission. The manual does not receive such praise as the throws are notchy and the lever lacks finesse.
All in all, the Sentra is a fine animal to drive which somehow gives me the impression that it will not age gracefully; perhaps I am bothered by the grill more so than I should. Seeing as though every other Nissan wears the new attire, I assume that Nissan will make some changes in the next couple of years. Looks are obviously a matter of personal opinion but thankfully, it can ride with the best of them.
The Sentra is entering dealer showrooms as you read these lines.
Pricing breaks down as follows:
2.0: $16,798
2.0 S: $19,498
2.0 SL: $23,998
Options include:
VOP package with A/C for the base 2.0: $1,300
Luxury package for 2.0 S: $1,600
Sunroof for the 2.0 SL: $1,000
CVT: $1,200
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| Photo: Mathieu St-Pierre |
All in all, the Sentra is a fine animal to drive which somehow gives me the impression that it will not age gracefully; perhaps I am bothered by the grill more so than I should. Seeing as though every other Nissan wears the new attire, I assume that Nissan will make some changes in the next couple of years. Looks are obviously a matter of personal opinion but thankfully, it can ride with the best of them.
The Sentra is entering dealer showrooms as you read these lines.
Pricing breaks down as follows:
2.0: $16,798
2.0 S: $19,498
2.0 SL: $23,998
Options include:
VOP package with A/C for the base 2.0: $1,300
Luxury package for 2.0 S: $1,600
Sunroof for the 2.0 SL: $1,000
CVT: $1,200
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