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2008 Nissan Sentra Features Review

May 29, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

This is a very well-equipped car with the usual features
Cars.com

modern design, well-organized controls and generally agreeable materials quality
Edmunds

Experts at TheCarConnection.com are pleasantly surprised at the features offered by the 2008 Nissan Sentra.

Edmunds reveals that the Nissan 2008 Sentra "comes in five trim levels: 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL, SE-R and SE-R Spec V." The S trim comes with "keyless entry, cruise control, power mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a trip computer." The SL trim offers "leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless start, satellite radio, Bluetooth and an overhead CD storage container." In addition, Nissan offers "a sunroof, a Rockford Fosgate sound system, a spoiler and a trunk divider" as options for both the above models.

For the sportier enthusiast, the Nissan 2008 Sentra SE-R trim offers "firmer suspension tuning, larger brakes, a lower body kit, cloth-upholstered sport seats, aluminum-trimmed pedals, and oil pressure and G-force gauges," according to Edmunds. Finally, the Spec V trim has "an even firmer and lowered suspension, even larger front brakes and additional interior enhancements," with a "sunroof and Rockford Fosgate stereo...optional on both SE-R models."

Cars.com indicates "The Sentra has a substantial list of upgraded and new features for 2008," including a driver's power window that is "now also one-touch up, not just down"; additionally, "the assist grips over the doors now fold flat." Cars.com also points out that "all of the regular Sentra trim levels now have brightly illuminated instruments, day and night, as standard equipment" and "XM Satellite Radio is standard on 2.0 SL models."

Edmunds finishes by mentioning that "ABS, cruise control and a security system become standard fare on 2.0 S" and the "luggage capacity is a respectable 13.1 cubic feet." One feature exclusive to the Spec V trim of the Nissan 2008 Sentra is "red front seatbelts" to match the red seatbelts of the SE-R models.

Conclusion

The Nissan 2008 Sentra offers some high-tech features that exceed the usual equipment in the compact class.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:This is a very well-equipped car with the usual featuresCars.commodern design, well-organized controls and generally agreeable materials qualityEdmunds Experts at TheCarConnection.com are pleasantly surprised at the features offered by the 2008 Nissan Sentra. Edmunds reveals that the Nissan 2008 Sentra "comes in five trim levels: 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL, SE-R and SE-R Spec V." The S trim comes with "keyless entry, cruise control, power mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a trip computer." The SL trim offers "leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless start, satellite radio, Bluetooth and an overhead CD storage container." In addition, Nissan offers "a sunroof, a Rockford Fosgate sound system, a spoiler and a trunk divider" as options for both the above models. For the sportier enthusiast, the Nissan 2008 Sentra SE-R trim offers "firmer suspension tuning, larger brakes, a lower body kit, cloth-upholstered sport seats, aluminum-trimmed pedals, and oil pressure and G-force gauges," according to Edmunds. Finally, the Spec V trim has "an even firmer and lowered suspension, even larger front brakes and additional interior enhancements," with a "sunroof and Rockford Fosgate stereo...optional on both SE-R models." Cars.com indicates "The Sentra has a substantial list of upgraded and new features for 2008," including a driver's power window that is "now also one-touch up, not just down"; additionally, "the assist grips over the doors now fold flat." Cars.com also points out that "all of the regular Sentra trim levels now have brightly illuminated instruments, day and night, as standard equipment" and "XM Satellite Radio is standard on 2.0 SL models." Edmunds finishes by mentioning that "ABS, cruise control and a security system become standard fare on 2.0 S" and the "luggage capacity is a respectable 13.1 cubic feet." One feature exclusive to the Spec V trim of the Nissan 2008 Sentra is "red front seatbelts" to match the red seatbelts of the SE-R models. ConclusionThe Nissan 2008 Sentra offers some high-tech features that exceed the usual equipment in the compact class.  2008 NISSAN SENTRA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "Little of substance has changed with this year's model" Edmunds: "uninspired but modern exterior design" MyRide: "The Sentra looks too much like the Maxima and the Altima " The 2008 Nissan Sentra is no longer Nissan's ...

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The 2008 Nissan Sentra is up against tough competition. The 2008 Honda Civic offers such variety, including coupe and sedan body styles and multiple powertrains, even hybrid and natural gas. The 2009 Toyota Corolla is especially attractive in its top trim level, but the Corolla looks less appealing in the base trim. Domestically, the all-new 2008 Ford Focus offers coupe and sedan body styles, but buyers tend to be attracted to its powerful SYNC entertainment system rather than its homely new look. The 2008 Sentra also has to compete against the Mazda3, a perennial enthusiast favorite for its handling. Comparatively, the Hyundai Elantra and Dodge Caliber lag this pack in overall refinement and style, but the Sentra (even in Spec V trim) is no match for the 285-hp Caliber SRT4.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By maxime gilbert #1, Posted: 8/16/2008

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    is the great cars

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