2011 Nissan Sentra review

Some cars get all the attention, and the Nissan Sentra isn't one of them. Its name isn't always uttered in the same sentences as models like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, but after driving one it's clear that it should be; this car deserves to be on compact-car buyers' shopping lists. While you probably wouldn't regret getting a Civic or Corolla, the Sentra outdoes those cars in some areas and offers a number of upscale features for exceptionally affordable prices.

In the world of everyday, economy transportation, the Sentra is a pleasant surprise — a hidden gem for those willing to give it a try.

I tested an uplevel Sentra 2.0 SL. This trim level starts at $18,560, but with options its as-tested price was $20,630.

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How to adjust the screen (if so equipped)
To set up the RearView Monitor to your preferred settings, push the SETTING button while the RearView Monitor screen is displayed. Each time the SETTING button is pushed, the next setting item ...

FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player (if so equipped)
1. CD eject button. 2. VOL/ON·OFF control knob. 3. Station select (1 - 6) buttons. 4. TUNE/FOLDER and AUDIO control knob (Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance). 5. DISC·AUX button. 6. TRACK butto ...

Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Shift the manual transmission into ...