Pros: Competitive pricing; absorbent ride; rear seat and trunk space rank among the best in the class; good fuel economy; simple control layout
Cons: Subpar acceleration; one of the noisiest cars in the compact class; lackluster handling, with noticeable body lean in turns and limited cornering grip
CG Says: The Nissan Sentra lineup sees no major changes for 2015, save for a round of trim-level content shuffling; many features that were previously available in option packages are now standard equipment. Sentra’s combination of a spacious trunk and back seat, excellent EPA fuel-economy ratings, and high features-per-dollar quotient look very appealing, at least on paper. In practice, the car is slow, doesn’t handle exceptionally well, and is extremely noisy. Sentra’s features that do stand out are more than overshadowed by its dynamic shortcomings. Given the fact that most rivals have similar strengths without such glaring weaknesses, this is a tough car to recommend.
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Nation of Manufacture | Mexico |
| Base Prices | S: $16,480 S w/ FE+ pkg: $17,730 SV: $18,300 SR: $19,910 SL: $20,670 |
| Base Engine 1.8-liter 4-cylimder |
| Horsepower 130 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 27-30 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 36-40 |
