The 2008 Nissan Sentra is a well-known name as far as the economy sedan segment is concerned. The Sentra is built on the new "C" platform that is derived from the Megane, a family-oriented, European-market hatch engineered by Nissan's partner Renault. The new Sentra models are styled with utmost care to look like a miniature Maxima on the outside and the interior cabin has a familiar industrial aesthetic feel.
Exterior Look
In keeping with Nissan’s distinctive design language, the 2008 Nissan Sentra features a sporty front end with the signature headlights and grille. The exterior profile of the models include a long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs, crisp character lines and large door openings, while in the rear the high deck accentuates the roomy cabin and cargo area. The 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL models are highlighted with steel or aluminum-alloy wheels with wheel cover and dual body-colored manual outside mirrors. The exterior body of the SE-R and SE-R Spec-V are accented with 17" aluminum-alloy wheels, a sport grille, distinct front and rear sport fascias, smoked headlight surround and smoked taillights, lower body side sill extensions, chrome exhaust-tip finisher, fog lights, dual body-colored power outside mirrors and a rear spoiler.
Engine That Promises Powerful Ride
Under the hood, there are various engine configurations to make the models meet the expectations of different people. The base 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL have MR20DE — 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that offers an exceptional balance of responsive acceleration, excellent low and mid-range torque and increased thermal efficiency. For those looking for more speed and power, the manufacturer has provided the medium-hot Sentra SE-R with a 177-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder and up-level Sentra SE-R Spec V with a more powerful 200-horse power version of that same engine. The 2008 Sentra models offer responsive handling and high quality ride comfort.
Spacious Interior
The Nissan Sentra's cabin has a modern design with well-organized controls where it should be for user's convenience and moreover the storage areas are abundant in number and variety. The manufacturer has given much importance on both the front and rear seat comfort. Seating is spacious, with ample room for tall adults to get comfortable in both the front and rear seats. For user's comfort and convenience, there are innovative features such as rear seating with trunk-accessible pass-through, air conditioning, tachometer, power door locks, driver-side sunglasses compartment, tilt steering column, rear defroster along with many more features. Storage space is abundant in the Sentra and luggage capacity is a respectable 13.1 cubic feet
Entertainment On The Road
To keep the passengers entertained while they are on the road, the manufacture has included various improved and innovative entertainment equipments. The premium equipments help a lot to keep both the rear and front occupants fully entertained and no matter where they are moving, they are always connected with the whole world. Apart from the standard auxiliary audio input, other features include a premium AM/FM/CD audio system, illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Radio Data System (RDS), Speed-sensitive audio volume and six speakers. The higher models have a lot more than these equipments, but not even a single model has a navigation system.
Safety Equipments
Safety is one of the strongest points in the new Sentra cars. Along with six standard air bags and front-seat Active Head Restraints, the manufacturer has included more then 50 standard safety features in the latest Sentra models such as 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system, front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, LATCH System, child-safety rear door locks, energy-absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and many more. Moreover, with the optional Anti-locking Braking System the driver can have control over the vehicle at the time of an emergency braking.
It will not be wrong to say that the new Nissan Sentra line-up is an excellent car with all-round value. There are many choices available for you to consider, before buying one that actually suits your style and also budget.
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