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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Driving It
The Sentra's off-the-line performance is good, with acceleration that's much
more effortless than the Civic or Corolla, both of which are offered with
traditional automatic transmissions with fixe ...
Accelerator downshift — In D position —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, depending
on the vehicle speed. ...
Exterior front
Exterior front
1. Front view camera*
2. Hood
3. Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation
— Bulb replacement
4. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation
— Blad ...