Styling
The Sentra's tall stance and short hood and trunklid make the car look a bit stubby in profile. It's not nearly as sleek as the Civic, which is still futuristic looking even though it's been around in its current form since the 2006 model year — an incredible feat. I like the Sentra's design more than the Corolla's, which is about as bland and nondescript a car as you'll find these days. For a side-by-side comparison of the Sentra, Civic and Corolla, click here.
Not everything's right with the Sentra's design. A couple of our editors, myself included, weren't fond of the car's clear-lens taillights. This design cue was a fad a few years ago, and it's time for Nissan to ditch the look.
The Sentra comes standard with steel wheels, but our 2.0 SL had 16-inch alloy wheels with an eight-spoke design. Alloy wheels always dress up a car's exterior, and 2.0 S and 2.0 SL models get chrome door and trunklid accents that serve the same purpose.
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Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required
to be in what is called the “ready condition”
for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the ...
Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats)
- The pretensioners cannot be reused
after activation. They must be replaced
together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
- If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a prete ...
Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the winds ...
