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Nissan Sentra / Sylphy 8 (B18)

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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%

Pros

Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Four-wheel independent suspensions

Cons

Miserably low engine output
Somewhat ugly

What external reviewers found

External score 70%

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

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in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Length","Fv":"4641 mm / 182.7 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Width","Fv":"1816 mm / 71.5 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Track Width | Front","Fv":"1575.0 mm / 62.0 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Track Width | Rear","Fv":"1575.0 mm / 62.0 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"1381.0 kg / 3044.6 lbs"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheel Size","Fv":"6.5J x 16"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheelbase","Fv":"2713 mm / 106.8 in"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Coefficient Of Drag","Fv":"0.27"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Fuel Economy","Fv":"7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Drivetrain Layout","Fv":"Front-wheel drive"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Emission Standard","Fv":"LEV3-ULEV 125"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine","Fv":"MR20DD"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Bore","Fv":"84.0 mm / 3.3 in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Compression Ratio","Fv":"10.6:1"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Displacement","Fv":"2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Power","Fv":"149.0 hp / 111.1 kW @ 6400 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Redline","Fv":"6600 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Specific Output","Fv":"74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Stroke","Fv":"90.1 mm / 3.5 in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Torque","Fv":"198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Type","Fv":"Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Type","Fv":"Xtronic"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Availability","Fv":"2020"}],[{"Ft":"Capacity","Fn":"Cargo Capacity","Fv":"405 L / 14.3 cu-ft"},{"Ft":"Capacity","Fn":"Coolant Capacity","Fv":"7.2 L / 7.6 qt"},{"Ft":"Capacity","Fn":"Engine Oil Capacity","Fv":"4.3 L / 4.5 qt"},{"Ft":"Capacity","Fn":"Fuel Capacity","Fv":"47.0 L / 12.4 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Rear","Fv":"1585.0 mm / 62.4 in"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"1399.0 kg / 3084.3 lbs"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheel Size","Fv":"6.5J x 16"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Wheelbase","Fv":"2713 mm / 106.8 in"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Coefficient Of Drag","Fv":"0.29"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Fuel Economy","Fv":"7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Drivetrain Layout","Fv":"Front-wheel drive"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Emission Standard","Fv":"LEV3-ULEV 125"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine","Fv":"MR20DD"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Bore","Fv":"84.0 mm / 3.3 in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Compression Ratio","Fv":"10.6:1"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Displacement","Fv":"2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Power","Fv":"149.0 hp / 111.1 kW @ 6400 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Redline","Fv":"6600 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Specific Output","Fv":"74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Stroke","Fv":"90.1 mm / 3.5 in"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Torque","Fv":"198 Nm / 146.0 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Engine | Type","Fv":"Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder"},{"Ft":"Powertrain","Fn":"Transmission | Type","Fv":"Xtronic"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Availability","Fv":"2020"}]]

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

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.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Excellent driver-assistance tech
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lackluster infotainment
Lack of body roll

tomsguide^[2]

Reviewer score 60% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from tomsguide have found:

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.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Excellent infotainment tech
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lackluster on-road performance
Lacklustre lane departure warning

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References

^ 2020 Nissan Sentra review: Super commuter. [cnet].
^ 2020 Nissan Sentra review: A superb affordable sedan. [tomsguide].

Nissan Sentra / Sylphy 8 (B18)

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cnet^[1]

tomsguide^[2]