Used 2017 Nissan Sentra SL for sale 

The Nissan Sentra has a base price of $16,990 and has five different trim levels. The base Sentra S model comes standard with auto-headlights, Bluetooth connectivity, power window, power locks, USB connection, Drive computer, and AM/FM with 4-speaker. It takes $1,100 extra for a CVT in the Sentra S. As you move the SV, SR, SR Turbo, and SL come standard with a CVT transmission.

The SV model offers an advanced drive-assist with a 5.0-inch display, upgraded infotainment system, SiriusXM radio, Siri Eye Free 7, and piano black interiors. The SR and SR Turbo is a bit on the sportier side like LED lights, side sills, chrome exhaust, rear spoiler, sport cloth seat trim as for the SL it has heated power mirrors, Nissan Connect SM with nav. And a bigger infotainment screen.

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There is nothing wrong with the 2017 Nissan Sentra. It is filled to the brim with practical and usable features at a rather affordable price, which makes it an apt choice for a family vehicle. We recommend buying the SV trim, for it sports an upgraded version of the basic infotainment system and a CVT transmission. However, if funds are not a problem, the Sentra SR and Sentra SR Turbo trims provide a more holistic and versatile riding experience.

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While the Nissan Sentra has been curated to be driven nimbly sweeping through the city traffic, it can also deliver an athletic performance to satiate your thrills if you opt for the more powerful engine option. The base model, Sentra S features a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that produces 130 horses of power and 128 pound-feet of torque. It is mated to your choice of a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission in every trim.

The Sentra also gets an engine upgrade for the SR Turbo featuring a more powerful 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 188 horses of power and 177 lbs.-ft. of torque. Unlike its engine and transmission, each trim of the 2017 Sentra is channeled as an FWD variant, and there is no option to switch to an all-wheel-drive system.

Moving up to the competition, the Sentra is not the most powerful car around unless you start comparing the SR Turbo. As for the base models the Kia Forte and the Hyundai Elantra have the best-in-class powerhouses, producing the same amount of torque, only Kia is more affordable. The Corolla is a bit less powerful than the Sentra but has the same performance.

How quick is the 2017 Nissan Sentra from 0-60 MPH?

The base model of the Nissan Sentra features a 6-speed manual transmission for a 130 horsepower car which is a bit on the odd side. The Sentra takes 9.6 seconds to get from 0-60 mph and hits the quarter-mile margin in 17.2 seconds. For better performance, the Sentra SR Turbo with a more powerful engine can clock 7.5 seconds, which is adequate for a car in its class.

In the segment, the Kia Forte is a class apart, with its quick acceleration timings, that can dust any competitor in its view. Despite the Hyundai sharing a similar powertrain as the Kia, it fails to impress the buyers with its sluggish acceleration. The Toyota Corolla manages similar performance as the Sentra. In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Elantra is the quickest recording 132 MPH. 

How does the 2017 Nissan Sentra handle?

The Nissan Sentra is a regular midsize family sedan and it is a perfect fit for a daily commute. It has four-wheel independent suspension, power steering, comfortable interiors, CVT transmission, and cruise control, to ensure an easy hassle-free ride. It has everything to impress you while driving until you go hard on the pedals.

The Sentra is not a bit on the sporty side, it is just designed to get the work done as a daily commute vehicle, it has laggy acceleration, numb steering, the manual transmission does perform up to the mark, and it lacks mobility as well. The SR Turbo on the other hand has a sport-tuned suspension, precise handling, fast acceleration, and the manual transmission works perfectly for the sportiness the Sentra lacks.

How are the brakes on the 2017 Nissan Sentra?

Just like any other midsize sedan the Sentra features ventilated front disc and rear drum brakes with a four-wheel anti-lock braking system, it takes 156 feet to get from 70-0 mph. The Sentra weighs only 2823 pounds and for a 130 horsepower car, it doesn't need strong brakes. Coming up to the competition, Sentra leads the segment in terms of braking.

Sentra beats the other competitors and takes the top spot on the table. The Kia Forte, despite being such a fast accelerating car, features small and weak brakes and takes 176 feet to get from 70-0 mph and that is a lot of distance to cover. Things are pretty much the same for the Elantra while the Corolla covers maximum distance before coming to a halt.

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The Nissan Sentra has a pretty impressive fuel economy. It has an average mileage of 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway with a combined mileage of 30 mpg. Well, the Sentra is not the best in the class but its fuel economy is impressive for a midsize sedan. As you move up the fuel economy changes due to a more powerful engine.

The Hyundai Elantra has the best-in-class fuel economy followed by the Kia Forte and the Toyota Corolla. Compared to Sentra there is not much difference in the fuel economy any of the competitors offer. The fuel capacity of the Toyota Corolla is the highest, whereas all three vehicles including the Sentra can hold 13.2-gallons of fuel. In terms of range as well, Corolla gains categorized ascendancy over its competitors.

As we all know the Nissan Sentra has the most spacious interior in the whole class but, when it comes to quality it is average, well affordable cars do have some drawbacks. The Sentra has a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel with its odd-looking triangular design, it has a 6-way manual driver's seat and a 4-way manual passenger seat with cloth upholstery, and a non-foldable rear seat with a center arm-rest.

The comfort level is average, quality is average, has some soft-touch material on door panels and at the rearview mirror, a standard infotainment system, and air-conditioning. As for the functionality and versatility, the Sentra has several interior storage compartments, the infotainment system can also be upgraded with some high-end features and has several mounted buttons for different controls in one-hands reach.

The Toyota Corolla offers the most head and legroom in the rear row followed by the Nissan Sentra. Speaking of material quality, the Hyundai Elantra overtakes its rivals in this aspect. Rest everything is pretty much the same for all the competitors and each vehicle can seat five passengers as standard. Some of the interior features include:

• 1-touch power windows
• Remote Keyless door locks
• Heated Mirrors
• Air Conditioning
• Cruise Control
• Electric Power steering
• Tilt telescopic Steering wheels
• Dual Vanity mirrors
• Cup Holders
• Interior air filtration

How intuitive is the 2017 Nissan Sentra’s infotainment system?

When it comes to the infotainment system, the Sentra does not really have much to offer but considering its market value you can't expect much. Well, it might not be something special but, at least it gets the work done. The optional 5 and 5.8-inch touchscreen infotainment systems look and operate as if they were designed a decade ago. 

The Sentra features AM/FM stereo, a 4-speaker stereo system, auxiliary input, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Sentra does feature some packages to upgrade the standard infotainment system, but as you go up the infotainment gets way better and more advanced, and functional. Some of the other features include:

• Navigation system
• Voice recognition
• Bluetooth connectivity
• An optional 5 and 5.8-inch touchscreen display
• An optional 8-speaker Bose premium audio system

How much cargo capacity does the 2017 Nissan Sentra offer?

A large trunk has always been a Sentra and a Nissan hallmark and that continues with the 2017 model. Not only does this have one of the larger trunks in this segment but it also has one of the taller trunks. This means you can throw in large roller bags in an upright position. The Nissan Sentra has best-in-class cargo space, it features a 15.1 cubic foot of cargo volume, for a midsize sedan the boot space is pretty satisfactory. The rear seats do fold but not completely flat. Hence, that’s not enough to store long items.

Other than Sentra, its competitors like the Kia Forte and the Hyundai Elantra also have enough cargo space as per their standards. As for the Toyota Corolla, a normal sedan offers better boot space than it.

The Nissan Sentra is 182.1 inches long and 69.3 inches wide with a body height of 58.9 inches that spare enough space to feature the most spacious interior in the whole class. It has 6.4 inches of ground clearance and 106.3 inches of wheelbase, which makes it easier to drive on uneven surfaces. Despite its massive ground clearance and spacious interior, the Sentra is a sleek compact looking sedan.

When it comes to designing, the Sentra does not have much difference from the older model, but as Nissan decided to step things up, the higher trim levels are more intimidating and sportier. As for the Sentra S, it does get side sills, auto headlights, a Nissan standard grille, and a curvy aerodynamic body. You also get some packages for boosting up the looks of your Sentra. The sculpted bonnet design allows for aplomb visibility, while the all-season tires do bestow better ride quality and an improved stance. 

Surprisingly, all the cars have the same wheelbase of 106.3 inches while the Hyundai Elantra is the widest with 70.9 inches. The low curb weight of the Kia Forte plays a significant role in its performance. The Toyota Corolla is the longest sedan with 183.1 inches. Some of the exterior highlights include:

• 16x6.5-inch Steel Wheels
• All-season tires
• Body-color door handles
• Body Color Side Mirrors
• Auto-Headlights

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The new Nissan Sentra is not loaded with tons of safety features, and hardly has some high-end features for the base model, but everything it features is more than enough for a daily commute family sedan. The Sentra comes standard with the front, rear, and dual side-mounted airbags, rear child safety locks, engine immobilizer, airbag occupant sensing deactivation, and tire pressure monitor. The safety features do not get any major upgrades as you move up to the higher trim levels. However, the braking system with the higher trims uses a 4-wheel disc brake system Well, Sentra has also been rated by the NHTSA with a 4-star overall rating and IIHS with ‘Good’ ratings. 

• Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System 
• Dusk-Sensing Headlamps
• Emergency Brake Assist
• Rearview Camera
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Forward Collision Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Vehicle Security System

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Nissan Sentra vs Kia Forte 

The new Kia Forte is a $17,600 car with a 147 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Compared to the Nissan Sentra, the Forte is pretty much the same in exterior and interior dimensions as well as the boot space. There is not much difference in the fuel economy as well. In terms of performance, the Forte is way better than the Sentra can ever be and that's the only advantage. The Kia Forte is certainly sure to offer better performance but it is a bit on the downside when it comes to the comfort, interior quality, and functionality compared to the Sentra.

Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is a pretty popular car and has a huge fan following. The Corolla also has several trim levels just like the Sentra to suit every requirement of a midsize sedan. The Corolla also suffers in terms of ride quality and engine performance just like the Sentra. With a base price of $20,445, Corolla is a tough competitor for Sentra.The new Toyota Corolla features a bit less powerful 128 horsepower engine but has the same performance, it has the same body dimension and almost the same weight. The Corolla has better fuel efficiency, but weak braking and less cargo space. Compared to the Sentra, the Corolla has better rear side interior space, and in terms of quality and exterior interior designing the Corolla is better than the Sentra and so is the additional $3,500.

Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Elantra

The new Hyundai Elantra is almost $2,000 costlier than the Nissan Sentra but that comes as an advantage as it is more powerful than the latter. Hence, it easily overtakes the Sentra in both the performance tests but the brakes are not well-equipped. Even the cargo space offered is quite less than the Sentra. Both the cars flaunt good fuel efficiency but the Sentra loses some points in the infotainment category. The Elantra, on the other hand, offers good interior features and an intuitive infotainment system.

The Nissan Sentra is an affordable midsize sedan designed to fulfill the need of a small family or handling daily commute. It is not only spacious but is pretty functional as well, it has a 5-seating capacity, enough cargo space, impressive fuel economy, an infotainment system, and more than enough safety features and so it stands up to the standard of a family sedan. The Sentra does have several drawbacks and there are other options that are better than the Sentra as well but not for the same price. Well, you can go for the other manufactures but can also move up to the higher trims. The SV, SR, and SL trim levels have much more to offer without spending more than $4,000.