The 2023 Nissan Sentra sticks to the model’s philosophical cannons of being an economy sedan without the flash that doesn’t betray how affordable it is. Although the Sentra lived well outside the headlines and US sales figures of the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, and even the Hyundai Elantra has seen better numbers over the years, Nissan is still being counted on for six-figure sales. resonates well enough for Well, until last year, when its US sales of 77,123 were the lowest since 1999. The eighth generation is four years old and may need a refresh as the tables turn. For now, expect the 2023 Sentra unchanged subject to a modest price increase. Here are the MSRPs for the three trims and their changes from 2022 after the $1,095 destination charge:
- 2023 Sentra S $21,045 ($0)
- 2023 Sentra SV $22,265 ($140)
- 2023 Sentra SR $23,935 ($200)
The base S trim costs no more this year than last year. Even the bump of SR will not add a single penny to the monthly payment.
Each one of the above is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a nearly-class 149 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque, which sends output to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission. Standard equipment on the Sentra S includes 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, automatic headlights, an array of driver aids and safety tech with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite that comes standard on all trims, height-adjustable driver’s seat , cloth seating, 7-inch touchscreen display and a four-speaker sound system. SV alloy wheels, heated mirrors, adaptive cruise control, proximity entry and push-button start, remote ignition, dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped wheel, upgraded cloth upholstery, a rear center armrest, a 7-inch tint adds up. Gauge display, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a USB-C port, satellite radio and a six-speaker sound system. It’s definitely the one to get when looking at the cost versus reward among the Sentra options.
Ballers want the SR and its LED headlights, dark trim, and 18-inch wheels, and if they’ve made it high enough they can go for the SR’s special $695 Midnight Edition package, which gets a black paint job. There is a V-motion grille, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and 18-inch wheels.
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