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2008 Nissan Sentra Quality Review

May 29, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The Sentra has a notably quiet cabin
Cars.com

exceptional passenger room
Edmunds

Some road noise intrudes, but the cabin is well-isolated overall.
ConsumerGuide

One shining spot for the 2008 Nissan Sentra is the praise it received from reviewers regarding comfort.

Cars.com likes that "the Sentra stands taller than conventional compacts" and notes that this is "a trend that improves forward visibility as well as entry and exit by increasing the minimum seat height." ConsumerGuide agrees the 2008 Nissan Sentra is a “competent compact sedan with a number of upscale features."

Edmunds praises the seats in the Nissan; 2008 Sentras have "very spacious seating front and rear, [and the] straightforward control layout" and goes on to say, "all the controls are exactly where you'd expect them to be and storage areas are abundant in number and variety." Cars.com concurs, saying the "dashboard seems low and far forward, which gives the cabin an open, roomy feel."

Not all reviewer comments were positive, however. ConsumerGuide critiques the Sentra, saying Nissan’s "cabin makes good use of textured surfaces, but most plastics throughout the cabin are hard and unyielding." Further, "the few padded surfaces are either wafer thin or too hard to be comfortable for extended periods of time." MyRide agrees: "The interior [is] comfortable and quiet but not excellent or very innovative."

ConsumerGuide sums it up by saying of the 2008 Nissan Sentra, "Its cramped rear seat, budget-grade interior materials, and in 2.0 models, lackluster acceleration and handling, make Sentra less appealing than the Honda Civic or Nissan's own Versa."

Conclusion

While not the best in class, the 2008 Nissan Sentra offers more headroom and a spacious cabin for drivers who are looking for a compact sedan at a low, low price.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:The Sentra has a notably quiet cabinCars.comexceptional passenger roomEdmundsSome road noise intrudes, but the cabin is well-isolated overall.ConsumerGuide One shining spot for the 2008 Nissan Sentra is the praise it received from reviewers regarding comfort. Cars.com likes that "the Sentra stands taller than conventional compacts" and notes that this is "a trend that improves forward visibility as well as entry and exit by increasing the minimum seat height." ConsumerGuide agrees the 2008 Nissan Sentra is a “competent compact sedan with a number of upscale features." Edmunds praises the seats in the Nissan; 2008 Sentras have "very spacious seating front and rear, [and the] straightforward control layout" and goes on to say, "all the controls are exactly where you'd expect them to be and storage areas are abundant in number and variety." Cars.com concurs, saying the "dashboard seems low and far forward, which gives the cabin an open, roomy feel." Not all reviewer comments were positive, however. ConsumerGuide critiques the Sentra, saying Nissan’s "cabin makes good use of textured surfaces, but most plastics throughout the cabin are hard and unyielding." Further, "the few padded surfaces are either wafer thin or too hard to be comfortable for extended periods of time." MyRide agrees: "The interior [is] comfortable and quiet but not excellent or very innovative." ConsumerGuide sums it up by saying of the 2008 Nissan Sentra, "Its cramped rear seat, budget-grade interior materials, and in 2.0 models, lackluster acceleration and handling, make Sentra less appealing than the Honda Civic or Nissan's own Versa." ConclusionWhile not the best in class, the 2008 Nissan Sentra offers more headroom and a spacious cabin for drivers who are looking for a compact sedan at a low, low price.  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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  1. By maxime gilbert #1, Posted: 8/16/2008

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    is the great cars

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