The 2007 Nissan Sentra is scheduled to go on sale in the fall of 2006 as a 2007 model. Nissan says pricing will start around $15,000 for a vehicle equipped with power windows and locks, air conditioning, and side curtain airbags. The new Sentra is produced in Aguascalientes, Mexico alongside the new Nissan Versa. KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Base Price: $15,000 (estimated)
Engine Size and Type: 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 135 (estimated)
Engine Torque: 140 lb.-ft. (estimated)
Transmission: Six-speed manual (standard); continuously variable transmission (optional)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 29/36 mpg (with CVT)
Wheelbase: 105.7 inches
Length: 179.8 inches
Width: 70.5 inches
Height: 59.5 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Cargo volume: 13.1 cubic feet
Competitors: Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Saturn Ion, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki Aerio, Suzuki Forenza, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta Photos courtesy of Nissan North America
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About Sue Mead
Sue Mead works as a photojournalist and features writer for more than two dozen publications. She has written for Parade, Popular Science, Open Road, the Road & Track Buyers Guide, Men's Journal, Popular Mechanics and Diversion and she has worked as an auto editor for CNN/fn. Sue has co-driven in two of the world's toughest off-road races, the Baja 1000 and the Paris-Dakar Raid. She attended four Camel Trophy adventures for Land Rover North America and has participated in several long-distance adventure drives. She recently completed her first book, "Monster Trucks and Tractors" published by Chelsea House. Sue lives in New England.
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