- sedan 47,626
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- Camilla, GA
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- sedan 47,626 diesel manual
2007 nissan sentra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, larger and more sophisticated. introductionthe all-new 2007 nissan sentra is the sixth generation of a car that has been a best-seller around the world. That's quite a commitment to the belief that the u. So if the sentra is the second car they've owned in their lifetime, it might be a step up in size. Nissan believes that these folks virtually live in their cars, so in designing the new sentra, they've tried to create a 'mobile backpack.' the cabin is more spacious, and is finished like a more expensive car, with wonderfully supportive seats in either cloth or rich leather. One thing the sentra doesn't have, surprisingly, is a fifth door: no hatchback model, only the sedan. But at least the 60/40 rear seats fold flat, opening up the trunk space, creating a large flat cargo area, or a cozy space for two echo boomers to sleep. there's an all-new aluminum 2. 0-liter engine, more powerful and fuel efficient than before, to go with the new chassis and body. It's mated to either a wonderful six-speed gearbox, or an optional new cvt, continuously variable transmission. Cruise control is unavailable. Anti-lock brakes are optional 250). the 2. 0s adds 16-inch steel wheels, six-way manual driver's seat, power mirrors, remote entry, a six-speaker sound system, illuminated steering wheel audio controls, and vehicle information display. Abs is still optional, and at least cruise control is available. the 2. 0sl adds leather interior, 16-inch alloy wheels, abs with brake force distribution, keyless ignition, cruise control, and bluetooth hands-free phone technology. for all models, foglamps 270) and rear deck lid 210) are optional. A clever original feature called the divide-n-hide trunk (a secret space behind the rear seats) is optional with the 2. 0s and 2. 0sl, as is satellite radio wiring. safety equipment is extensive on all models, including dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, full length curtain airbags, active front seat headrests, and a tire pressure monitoring system. It seems odd that anti-lock brakes aren't standard, and electronic stability control isn't available. walkaroundnissan has brought the sentra more into the family, with styling from a clean sheet of paper. It looks like a scaled-down maxima now, with all the right curves, lines, and sculpted shapes. From every angle, it looks like a new nissan, with its crisp character lines. This means better balance on the road. And the latest chassis are safer, with crush zones built into less space. There's an upcoming funny commercial featuring a rumpled echo boomer who makes a documentary of himself living 24/7 in his sentra. One thing, for example, is a locking glovebox deep enough to hold a laptop computer. There's also an integrated removable cd holder on the headliner above the driver's sun visor; cupholders that are adjustable for 20-ounce bottles, 32-ounce mega cups, or cellphones and dvds; and pockets with see-through netting on the backs of the front seats for passengers' cellphones and ipods. with 97. 4 cubic feet of cabin space, the '07 sentra has more room than the mazda3, honda civic, toyota corolla, and chevy cobalt, in that order. In trunk volume, the cobalt makes up for it, with 13. 9 cubic feet, compared to the sentra's 13. 1; but the sentra has something simple but clever, in its optional (2. 0s and 2. 0sl) 'divide-n-hide' trunk. The trunk is so deep that it can accept a false folding back, creating a secret space about 20 inches wide, just behind the rear seat. we spent time in both a bare-bones sentra 2. 0 with cloth seats, and the fully equipped 2. 0sl with leather. When there's no one back there, the 60/40 split rear seat drops flat, to open up the space into the trunk. There's no problem fitting a bicycle (or maybe two) back there, through the trunk; two friendly echo boomers could even sleep back there. but the new instrument panel might be the nicest aspect of the interior. Again, very stylish, and functional too. The instruments are sharp, the controls easy to operate, and the center stack features a strong-looking shift lever rising out at a 45-degree angle. It makes 140 horsepower (same as the '06 honda civic, 14 hp more than the toyota corolla and 10 hp less than the mazda3), but it's been designed to produce strong torque; with 147 pound-feet, it beats those others. The flow of traffic in northern california was more than 80 mph, and the sentra ran 90 with ease. This is the third generation of that transmission, and the technology improves in leaps. The main benefit with a cvt is less internal friction, for better gas mileage. With only two ranges, high and low, it's smoother because there's less shifting, although the sound is odd, like the car is winding up. The 2007 nissan altima has a manual mode for the cvt transmission, turning it into a six-speed; but the sentra, alas, does not. the suspension is a new independent configuration in front, with a torsion beam in the rear, a compact design with separate shocks and coil springs that allows more room for the trunk that's above it. It's firm in a quality kind of way, yet never harsh or uncomfortable. It feels rugged and inspires confidence, out there in the cruel world of potholes. the brakes feel even better. Vented 11-inch discs in front and drums in rear. It's unfortunate that abs isn't standard except in the 2. 0 sl, especially considering all the other standard safety equipment; but at least the option is only $250. It's speed-sensitive, which means the feel is lighter when parking and heavier out on the freeway, as it should be. summarythe word that applies to every aspect of the all-new 2007 sentra is solid. Nissan has nailed this one, from a design standpoint. It's got a new engine, chassis, styling and interior, all of which are excellent and will keep the sentra near the top of its competitive class of well-built cars. For the price, the sentra is a great value. newcartestdrive. Com correspondent sam moses filed this report from san francisco. model lineupnissan sentra 2. 0 14,750); 2. 0s 15,650); 2. 0sl 18,400). assembled inaguascaliente, mexico. options as testedcontinuously variable transmission 800. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Power Locks✔ AM/FM✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Alloy Wheels
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