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STYLING | 6 out of 10
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The Sentra was never a good-looking car, and the minimal fascia tweaks added by the Spec V package do little to change that.
Car and Driver
Like other cars in this segment...isn't much to look at.
CNET
outside
AutoWeek
overly generous height and long wheelbase conspire to create some odd proportions, and to our eyes, the resulting design looks awkward and narrow
Autoblog
Many of the Sentra's cues, like the flared-outward headlamps and prominent flanks at the top of the rear fenders, are borrowed from Nissan's larger Altima and Maxima—although it does look a lot like the long-ago-discontinued Saturn Ion from the outside. In SE-R and SE-R Spec.V trim, the Sentra gets a slightly dressier appearance that some might prefer, however.
Inside, the look isn't particularly inspired, but it feels modern and straightforward. The instrument-panel design is chunky and a bit more angular than you'll find in other new vehicles; a center stack of controls flows downward, housing the shifter, while upright seating affords a good view out.
Conclusion
The 2011 Nissan Sentra isn't unattractive, but it's certainly no standout for styling.
