Nissan Sentra 2013 Design| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Eksterior| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Interior| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Dashboard| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Blue Version| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Dashboard| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Silver Versions| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design White Version| Nissan

Nissan Sentra 2013 Design Panel| Nissan

The next Nissan Sentra debuted at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, and entered the market as a 2007 model--with that basic car running through the 2012 model year before it was replaced with today's car. A smaller subcompact sibling, the hatchback Nissan Versa, joined the compact Sentra, now offered only as a four-door sedan. It came standard with a 140-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a choice of manual gearboxes or a CVT. The SE-R returned as a sedan, with a high-output version of the same engine rated at 177 horsepower; the SE-R Spec V produced 200 hp and was teamed with a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2013 model year brought a cosmetic refresh for the Sentra's somewhat stubby look and its angular interior. As a driver's machine, this Sentra lacked in comparison to the great Sentras of the early 1990s, but it proved to be a reasonably roomy package with excellent outward visibility. The CVT-equipped versions suffered from the noise and drone that accompanies most cars fitted with CVTs; by design the transmission keeps the engine revving at high rpm, where noise and vibration reside. The CVT was the only gearbox on the SE-R, which made the Spec V the sole choice for straight-edge enthusiasts. Ride quality on all versions was a high point, and assembly quality was good.

The Sentra had been a step behind some other offerings in safety features. As late as 2010, electronic stability control remained only an option on lower-line Sentra models, as did anti-lock brakes on the base 2.0 models. All those features were made standard for 2011. For 2012, a new low-cost touch-screen navigation system--including USB/iPod connectivity--was added as a new option to the 2.0S.