Nissan Sentra Specifications        
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MECHANICAL
    2.0     2.0 S     2.0 SR     2.0 SL     SE-R     SE-R Spec V

Engine                                    

 ? 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
    140 hp @ 5,100 rpm [*]
    147 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm [*]
    Compression ratio ? 9.7:1
    Emissions ? Tier 2, Bin 5 (LEV2-PZEV on CA emission vehicles)
                       

 ? 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
    177 hp @ 6,000 rpm
    172 lb-ft of torque @ 2,800 rpm
    Compression ratio ? 9.6:1
    Emissions ? Tier 2, Bin 5 (LEV2-LEV on CA emission vehicles)
                       

 ? 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
    200 hp @ 6,600 rpm
    180 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm
    Compression ratio ? 10.5:1
    Emissions ? Tier 2, Bin 5 (LEV2-LEV on CA emission vehicles)
                       

Engine balancer system
                       

Resin-molded high-flow intake system
                       

Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves
                       

Nissan Direct Ignition System
                       

Iridium-tipped spark plugs
                       

Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
                       

Drivetrain                                    

Front engine/front-wheel drive
                       

6-speed manual transmission
                       

6-speed close-ratio manual transmission with dual-mass flywheel
                       

Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission)
                       

Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
                       

Helical limited-slip differential
                        U2
                       




Brakes                                    

11.02" Vented front disc/rear drum brakes
                       

11.7" Vented front disc/11.5" rear disc brakes
                       

12.6" Vented front disc/11.5" rear disc brakes
                       

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                       

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
                       

Suspension and Steering                                    

Front: Independent strut suspension
                       

Rear: Torsion beam axle with integrated rear stabilizer bar
                       

Front stabilizer bar (23.0 mm)
                       

Front stabilizer bar (25.0 mm)
                       

Ripple-control shock absorbers
                       

Sport-tuned springs
                       

Sport-tuned suspension with lowered height, sport-tuned shocks and struts
                       

Reinforced upper cowl
                       

Trunk-mounted V-brace
                       

Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric steering
                       
LEGEND
U2     Part of SE-R Spec V Upgrade Package
                       

    2.0     2.0 S     2.0 SR     2.0 SL     SE-R     SE-R Spec V

Convenience                                    

Nissan Navigation System with 5" color touch-screen monitor
       

NavTraffic with 3-month trial subscription provided by SiriusXM [*]
       
Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and ignition system
       

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
                    

RearView Monitor [*]
               

Cargo nets and hooks
                

Trip computer
                       

Outside temperature display
                       

Tachometer
                       

Twin pod meters with oil pressure and G-sensor displays
                       

Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down with auto-reverse feature
                       

Power door locks with auto-locking feature
                       

Remote keyless entry
                       

Remote trunk release
                   

Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
                       

Cruise control with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted controls
                       

Oversize glove compartment
                       

Driver's seatback pocket
                       

Passenger's seatback pocket
                       

Overhead map lights
                       

Center console with adjustable cup holders
                       

Driver-side coin holder
                       

Upper dash storage
                       

Front door pockets
                       

Battery saver
                       

Tilt steering column
                       

Rear defroster
                       

Variable intermittent windshield wipers
                       

Driver visor vanity mirror
                       

Passenger visor vanity mirror
                       

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
           

Digital clock (in radio)
                       

Auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet
                       

Additional auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet
                       

Seating and Appointments                                    

4-way manual adjustable driver's seat
                       

6-way manual adjustable driver's seat (includes height adjustment)
                       

4-way manual front-passenger's seat
                       

Front sport bucket seats
                       

Cloth seat trim
                       

Leather-appointed seats
                       

Black sport seat cloth with silver stitching and SE-R logos
                       

Heated front seats
                       

Rear seat center armrest with cup holders
                       

60/40-split fold-flat rear seats
                       

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
                   

Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching
                       

Leather-wrapped manual shift knob
                       

Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts
                       

Aluminum pedal pads
                       

Wood-tone trim (Beige interior only)
                       

Metallic-tone accents (Charcoal interior only)
                       

Trunk lid trim
                       

FUEL ECONOMY

2012 EPA Fuel Consumption Estimates
    2.0     2.0 S     2.0 SR     2.0 SL     SE-R     SE-R Spec V

Manual transmission (city/hwy)
    24/31     N/A     N/A     N/A     N/A     21/28

Xtronic CVT (city/hwy)
    27/34     27/34     27/34     27/34     24/30     N/A

Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions ? use for comparison only.
                       
 

Every 2012 Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.

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