2026 nissan sentra review
Nissan Sentra highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
30 city, 38 highway, 33 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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All Nissan Sentra years
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What is new for the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
- The Sentra is available in a new trim called the SL.
- Sentra trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Sunroof(s), and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Smart Key features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Nissan Sentra an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Sentra 16th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Nissan Sentra is $401, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Nissan Sentra owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Nissan Sentra, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Nissan Sentra features and specs
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SV 4D Sedan 2WD
Standard Features
- Rear Defroster
- Power Mirrors
- Side Airbags
- ABS Brakes
- Automated Cruise Control
- Rear View Camera
- Air Conditioning
- Smart Key
- Power Locks
- Traction Control
- Power Windows
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- AM/FM Stereo
- Bluetooth Technology
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Heated Mirrors
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
149
Torque (ft-lbs)
146
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
12.4
Wheelbase
106.5"
Overall length
183.3"
Width
71.5"
Height
57.1"
Leg room
F 43.8"/R 34.9"
Head room
F 38.9"/R 36.7"
Front tires
P205/60HR16
Rear tires
P205/60HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
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