Nissan Sentra / Sylphy 8 (B18) Sedan (2020)

22% Neofiliac70% External
Keywords: compactfwdmacpherson-strutmulti-linknissansedan

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Product Overview

Nissan Sentra Mk8 (chassis code B18) is an affordable compact sedan in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters. As usual with Nissan, CVT is heavily used, though in select markets a 6-speed manual is offered as well.
The Mk8 Sentra has the same design language found in the Altima and Maxima.
Nissan has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 22% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Four-wheel independent suspensions
Cons
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Somewhat ugly

What external reviewers found***

External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment tech
  • Excellent driver-assistance tech
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lackluster infotainment
  • Lackluster on-road performance
  • No adaptive cruise control
  • Lacklustre lane departure warning
  • No automatic emergency braking
  • Lack of body roll
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Specifications

Sentra SSentra SR

Capacity

Cargo Capacity405 L / 14.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.2 L / 7.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity47.0 L / 12.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload433 kg / 955 lbs416 kg / 917 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 279 mm
Brakes | RearDrumDisc, 259 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/55 R16, 205/60 R16
Turning Circle11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance122 mm / 4.8 in124 mm / 4.9 in
Size | Height1445 mm / 56.9 in1448 mm / 57.0 in
Size | Length4641 mm / 182.7 in
Size | Width1816 mm / 71.5 in
Track Width | Front1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1585.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1585.0 mm / 62.4 in
Weight1381.0 kg / 3044.6 lbs1399.0 kg / 3084.3 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 16
Wheelbase2713 mm / 106.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag0.270.29
Fuel Economy7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-wheel drive
Emission StandardLEV3-ULEV 125
EngineMR20DD
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.6:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc
Engine | Power149.0 hp / 111.1 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Redline6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.1 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | TypeXtronic

Production

Availability2020

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
A new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine replaces last year's 1.8-liter I4 and it ekes out 149 horsepower. A new multilink independent rear suspension stands in lieu of the old torsion-beam setup. Infotainment system on an available 8-inch screen is only fine.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Excellent driver-assistance tech
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lackluster infotainment
  • Lack of body roll

cnet[2]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2021 Nissan Sentra has a lot of attitude, and my tester even sports underglow lights. The engine's 149 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque are more than capable of scooting the compact sedan around. Nissan's Zero Gravity seats are stupid comfy and amazing for long stints behind the wheel.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Stupendous performance
  • Stylish interior
  • Excellent infotainment tech
Cons
  • No adaptive cruise control
  • No automatic emergency braking

tomsguide[3]

Reviewer score 60%
Reviewers from tomsguide have found the following***:
The new Sentra is not a fast car, and it's no replacement for a genuine sport compact. The steering is a bit heavy at lower speeds, but it's admittedly a welcome bit of heft. The only issue I really have with the Sentra's on-road character is the way it comes to a stop.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Excellent infotainment tech
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lackluster on-road performance
  • Lacklustre lane departure warning

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References

  1. ^ 2020 Nissan Sentra review: Super commuter. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-nissan-sentra-review/. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  2. ^ 2021 Nissan Sentra review: Not a benchwarmer, not quite a benchmark. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-nissan-sentra-review/. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  3. ^ 2020 Nissan Sentra review: A superb affordable sedan. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/2020-nissan-sentra. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2022-07-14.

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