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 All-New Sentra Targets Active
Lifestyles of Echo Boomer Generation.
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Sentra for weekdays and weekends
The all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra, which made its world debut at the North American International
Auto Show in Detroit, is designed to live in two worlds - weekdays and weekends. It offers all
the expected attributes of the previous generations of Sentra - good fuel economy, high levels
of durability, quality and reliability, safety, an affordable price and low cost of ownership - and
adds a completely unexpected level of style, roominess, responsiveness and versatility to meet the
needs of its young, active, highly social target buyers.
The large Sentra
The new Sentra is much larger than the previous generation and should offer one of the largest
interior volumes in the compact car class (final specifications will available closer to on-sale
date). Built on Nissan's new "C" platform, this sixth generation Sentra has a 5.9-inch longer
wheelbase than the 2006 model. It is 2.3 inches longer in overall length, 3.2 inches wider and
sits 4.0 inches taller for easier ingress and egress and enhanced headroom.
Roomy Interior
The new, roomy interior also features an array of innovative comfort and convenience features,
including a 60/40 split double-folding rear seat with a fold-flat seat back angle for better
utilization of the wide trunk pass-through opening; a special trunk divider panel which creates
a hidden trunk storage compartment; and an integrated overhead compact disc holder.
Along with more roominess and enhanced performance, the 2007 Sentra will be offered with the
widest array of premium equipment ever - including leather- appointed seating, Intelligent Key
keyless entry system, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System and premium Rockford Fosgate-powered audio
system with 6-disc autochanger, 8-channel amplifier and 8 speakers.
Exceptional power source
The new 2.0-liter Nissan MR20DE aluminum block engine is designed to offer an exceptional balance
of responsive acceleration, excellent low and mid-range torque and increased thermal efficiency.
The engine is rated at 135-plus horsepower (estimated) and 140-plus lb-ft of torque (estimated).
Up to 90 percent of the torque is achieved by 2,400 rpm — providing comfortable driving and excellent
fuel consumption in real world driving when mated to the Xtronic CVT. Estimated fuel economy is
29/36 miles per gallon City/Highway with the CVT.
The new Sentra will be available with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or optional Nissan Xtronic CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission).
The dramatic exterior of the new Sentra addresses one of the major "unmet needs" of compact sedan
buyers - style and emotion. In keeping with Nissan's distinctive design language, the new Sentra
features a sporty front end with Nissan signature headlights and grille. The profile includes
a long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs, crisp character lines and large door openings,
while in the rear the high deck accentuates the roomy cabin and cargo area.
Strong sense of responsive handling
The 2007 Sentra also offers responsive handling. The front suspension is an independent strut design
with coil springs and stabilizer bar. The rear features a torsion beam with integral stabilizer bar,
with the rear shock absorbers mounted below the trunk floor for improved trunk roominess. Sentra's
ride comfort has been enhanced through use of special "ripple control" shock absorbers, an insulated
front cradle-type subframe with pendulum engine mount system, roller-type front strut bearings and
large, tuned rear beam isolators.
Standard safety features for the new Sentra include Zone Body Construction, Advanced Air Bag
System (AABS) with dual stage front air bags and occupant classification system for the front
passenger seat, and front seat Active Head Restraints. Front seat side air bags and side curtain
air bags (for front and rear outboard seat protection) are also standard.
Source: Nissan
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