New Nissan Sentra
Key Dimensions and Specifications (preliminary, USA market)

Availablity

Fall 2006

Price

Expected from US$ 15,000

Seating Capacity

5 passengers

Category

Compact (U.S.), C-segment lower medium (European classification)

Position

Above the 2007 Nissan Versa and below Altima and Maxima

Price

Expected from around US$ 15,000

Engine

Petrol 2.0-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder,
135-plus horsepower (estimated)
140-plus lb-ft torque (estimated, 189.8 Newton-metre)

Transmission

Standard 6-speed manual, or
Optional Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

Fuel Economy
(with CVT transmission)

29 U.S. mpg, city (estimated, 8.11 litres for 100 km),
36 mpg, highway (estimated, 36.53 litres for 100 km).

Drive Configuration

Front engine/front-wheel drive

Suspension, front

Independent front strut with coil springs, stabilizer bar

Suspension, rear

Torsion beam rear suspension with integral stabilizer bar

Steering

Electric power steering (EPS)

Brakes

Power-assisted front vented disc/rear drum with available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Wheels/Tires

Standard 15-inch wheels and 205/60HR15 tires (16-inch wheels on 2.0 S models), available 16-inch aluminium-alloy wheels.

Wheelbase

105.7 inches/2,685 mm

Length

179.8 inches/4,567 mm

Width

70.5 inches/1,790 mm

Height 

59.5 inches/1,512 mm

Front Head Room 

40.6 inches/1031 mm

Front Leg Room 

42.4 inches/1078 mm

Rear Head Room 

37.3 inches/947 mm

Rear Leg Room 

34.5 inches/876 mm

Interior Volume 

97.7 cubic feet (2766 litres, or 2.766 cubic metre)

Cargo Volume 

13.1 cubic feet (370.9 litres)

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Interior
Features 

Driver-oriented instrument panel with large gauges, steering wheel-mounted controls, instrument panel mounted shifter, center console with flexible storage, 60/40 split double-fold rear seat with large trunk pass-through opening and trunk divider with hidden storage compartment, integrated overhead compact disc holder, oversized glove compartment with lock, rear armrest with cupholders, configurable front cupholders, available leather-appointed seating with a choice of three leather colors.

Safety

Standard dual-stage front air bags with Occupant Classification System for the front seat passenger, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection, roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, front seat Active Head Restraints and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

Security

Standard engine immobilizer vehicle anti-theft system.

Nissan preliminary specifications, USA market. Possible differences depending on specific markets.