2000-2006 Nissan Sentra: Overview
Updated: 12/17/09
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Nissan redesigned its smallest sedan for 2000, with bigger dimensions for its fifth generation. Introduced after the 2000 model year began, the "entry-level" 4-door was the first version to be designed exclusively for the U.S. market. XE and uplevel GXE versions used a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that made 126 horsepower. The sportier SE got a 145-horsepower 2.0-liter four. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard with either engine, but a 4-speed automatic was optional. A special Sentra CA, sold in California, met that state's Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle requirements. Antilock brakes and front side airbags were optional, as a package for the GXE and SE only. The SE sedan had standard 4-wheel disc brakes and was the only Sentra available with a sunroof. XE and GXE models rode on 14-inch steel wheels, while the SE got standard 15-inch alloy wheels. An in-dash CD changer was optional only for GXE and SE sedans.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Nissan Sentra XE Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3 | |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | |
| Ride Quality | 4 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | |
| Quietness | 3 | |
| Controls/Materials | 7 | |
| Interior Room | 4 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 2 | |
| Value within Class | 7 | |
| Total Score: | 43 |
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