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2008 Nissan Sentra Safety Review

May 29, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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a perfect five stars in government-administered frontal-impact crash tests
Edmunds

Unfortunately, stability control is not offered on any Sentra
Car and Driver

The 2008 Nissan Sentra scores well in federal crash tests, but some safety features remain unavailable.

The 2008 Nissan Sentra “earned five stars for front-occupant protection in side impacts and four stars for the rear," according to Edmunds.

Cars.com notes the standard equipment in this Nissan; 2008 Sentras "include standard a tire pressure monitoring system, side-impact airbags and active head restraints for the front seats." It also has "side curtain airbags [to] cover all the side windows," and "for 2008, anti-lock brakes become standard on the 2.0 S and the SL trim level, but remain optional on the Sentra 2.0."

Stability control isn’t offered on the 2008 Nissan Sentra, multiple sources report.

Motor Trend reports that the 2008 Nissan Sentra has "Dynamic Head Restraint" and "Rear Seat Head Restraint" along with "Child Seat Lower Anchorage."

Conclusion

The 2008 Nissan Sentra has a good array of standard safety features and scores well in crash tests, but doesn’t offer stability control.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:a perfect five stars in government-administered frontal-impact crash testsEdmundsUnfortunately, stability control is not offered on any SentraCar and Driver The 2008 Nissan Sentra scores well in federal crash tests, but some safety features remain unavailable. The 2008 Nissan Sentra “earned five stars for front-occupant protection in side impacts and four stars for the rear," according to Edmunds. Cars.com notes the standard equipment in this Nissan; 2008 Sentras "include standard a tire pressure monitoring system, side-impact airbags and active head restraints for the front seats." It also has "side curtain airbags [to] cover all the side windows," and "for 2008, anti-lock brakes become standard on the 2.0 S and the SL trim level, but remain optional on the Sentra 2.0." Stability control isn’t offered on the 2008 Nissan Sentra, multiple sources report. Motor Trend reports that the 2008 Nissan Sentra has "Dynamic Head Restraint" and "Rear Seat Head Restraint" along with "Child Seat Lower Anchorage." ConclusionThe 2008 Nissan Sentra has a good array of standard safety features and scores well in crash tests, but doesn’t offer stability control.  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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