The previous-gen Sentra was entirely nondescript, and while the eighth-gen version was a vast improvement, the 2024 model is arguably the best yet. It has an angular, elegant front fascia, a swoopy side profile, and a rear end that's basic but somehow also manages to be attractive. The SR model gets a model-specific rear fascia and red badging.
We like the V-motion grille, daytime running lights, floating roof, and the SR's LED headlights and available thin reflector LED headlights. This is the only model to also get LED daytime running lights and LED foglights. The S makes do with 16-inch steel wheels with covers, but the SV gets 16-inch alloys, and the top-spec SR comes with 18-inch alloys. Lower body side sill extensions and a rear spoiler are further SR additions, but both it and the SV can be had with a power sliding glass moonroof.
The Sentra is classified as a compact sedan, but its dimensions are those of a rather large car. It has a total length of 182.9 inches and a 106.6-inch wheelbase. It has a width of 71.5 inches and is 56.9 inches tall (57 inches for the SR). Nissan should be applauded for keeping the weight as low as possible. The base model weighs in at 3,036 pounds, while the top-spec SR weighs 3,084 lbs.
Nissan Sentra Trims | S | SV | SR |
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Max Width | 71.5 in. | 71.5 in. | 71.5 in. |
Length | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. |
Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 57 in. |
Wheelbase | 106.8 in. | 106.8 in. | 106.8 in. |
Nissan Sentra Trims | Curb Weight |
---|---|
S | 3,036 lbs. |
SV | 3,038 lbs. |
SR | 3,084 lbs. |
Front Tire | P205/60HR16 |
Rear Tire | P205/60HR16 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Steel Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 16" x 6.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 16" x 6.5" |
Nissan has a lovely color palette for the Sentra, but the exciting colors are only unlocked higher up the range. The base S model has four no-cost options available, including Super Black, Gun Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, and Fresh Powder. The SV adds several more color options, including Rosewood Metallic, Electric Blue Metallic, Aspen White TriCoat, and Scarlet Ember Tintcoat. The first two are no-cost options, but the last two cost an additional $395. The SR has the best color options. In addition to most of the colors mentioned above, it has a few two-tone options. The Electric Blue Metallic/Super Black and a new Atlantic Gray/Super Black options cost $250, while the Monarch Orange/Super Black and Aspen White TriCoat/Super Black options cost $645.