2014 Nissan Sentra details

2014 Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra is one of the most innovative sedans out there as it not only provides ample space for both your passengers and your cargo. There aren’t many sedans on the market that have the ability to transport an eight-foot ladder safely that is but the 2014 Nissan Sentra does it with ease. Sure the rear seatback folds down, but that’s boring. Just about every sedan has that feature. In the Sentra, the front passenger seat completely folds down as well.

Softly sculpted sheetmetal, substantial proportions and shiny-object LED headlight accents and taillights all combine to give the 2014 Nissan Sentra class-above parking-lot presence. All models feature a chrome-finish grille, chrome-finish door handles and body-color painted side mirrors, while up-level versions feature alloy wheels, fog lights and side-mirror-integrated turn signals. The sportier-looking but similarly tuned Sentra SR includes a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust-tip finisher, unique 17-inch alloy wheels and other sporty add-ons all around.

Under the hood, the 2014 Sentra carries on with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine good for 130 horsepower. It provides modest acceleration, but clearly the goal here is to compete with rivals that promise 40-mpg capability on the highway. Indeed, the Sentra FE model earns this same impressive rating, and even looking at the more realistic and useful EPA combined figure, the Sentra is at the top of the small sedan class when it comes to saving you money at the pump.

When paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) standard on all but the base model the Sentra is capable of impressive mileage 30 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. Economy focused FE models add aerodynamic underbody panels, low rolling-resistance tires and a rear spoiler to increase highway efficiency to the magic 40-mpg mark.

The 2014 Nissan Sentra comes with LED accents on the headlights and LED taillights as standard. There are seven different trim levels, ranging from the standard S 6MT to the SL which has auto headlights and keyless entry and start. It is roomy for passengers in the back, with 37.4 inches of legroom. The standard model comes with 16in steel wheels, while the SR and SL come with 17in aluminum-alloy wheels as standard.

The Sentra comes with a four-speaker CD audio system and an auxiliary audio jack. Available options include an eight-speaker Bose audio system, a USB port, Bluetooth with audio streaming, satellite radio, a 5.8-inch touch-screen navigation system, a rearview camera, a power moonroof, push-button start, hands-free text messaging and NissanConnect, which links the car’s infotainment system with smartphone apps like Facebook and Pandora Internet radio.

Nissan Sentra comes standard with antilock brakes, dual front, front side and full-length side-curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems.

The base 2014 Nissan Sentra starts at $16,800, including an $810 destination charge, reflecting no price increase over the 2013 model.But the fuel-efficient 2014 Nissan Sentra FE+S CVT starts at $18,000, including shipping, reflecting a $200 price increase over the 2013 model.The 2014 Nissan Sentra FE+SV CVT starts at $18,700, including shipping, reflecting a $100 price increase over the 2013 model.