Nissan Sentra 2013, underpowered but spacious

When we have to talk about the 2013 Nissan Sentra to do several explanations, but the most important is about the relevance of the power held by this vehicle, not exceeding 130HP. Those who have contributed a Sentra know that this amount is lower than the current model has to be compared with that seen in the SE-R model 1994 (which had more), so the omen appears pessimistic about commercial acceptance level for the 2013 edition of the Nissan Sentra.

If we have to give a quick reference on the 2013 Nissan Sentra body, we must avail ourselves of the odious comparisons, because the Sentra that brings us together for 2013 is a mixture of other undeniable brand sedans, starting with the Altima in front, while the rear shows a similarity with the Versa palpable Coincidence? We think not.

Manufacturers have said that the line of the new model is lower than usual for the platform and changed some details like the rear lights (which are now very large and colorful) and the wheel arches and other things more. Perhaps the most contrast detail that the idea of ​​"family car" that is the designers spoke 17-inch wheels mounted, but they look good.
One of the aspects we have valued good way is to include LED lights for the headlights and rear as standard equipment, in addition to chrome handles, window moldings and trunk terminations like a luxury model, details that definitely makes a difference.

Nissan Sentra 2013, very spacious but not many surprises

No doubt that the amount of space that offers a car is one of the most analyzed by buyers when choosing renew the car, an example of which is found in the Versa that without power, luxury equipment or other things to be spacious sold over one hundred thousand units in the U.S.. So, the good thing is that 2013 Sentra has plenty of room to deliver.

Some of the changes that Nissan engineers say about the 2013 Sentra is to have shortened the wheelbase by 0.6 inches and the length of the sedan increased by 2.3 inches The result? Now we have a model that delivers 37.4 inches of legroom in the back, thus bypassing the Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze and Honda Civic himself, although nearly reached the Volkswagen Jetta not delivering 38.1 inches - but has another body.

Nissan has learned the error of other manufacturers to insert materials of medium or low quality inside therefore preferred to use good quality materials to the interior design, has created a comfortable, modern, and well cared for attaching instruments electroluminescent.

Power, the 2013 Sentra problem

The main objectives of Nissan was working with the concept of "fuel" in a sedan that is set to become the model par excellence of families, and the results are really good, but have a cost ... power.

The 2013 Nissan Sentra has a drag coefficient of 0.34, something which delivers significantly improves the current model, is lighter than the Sentra 2012 at 150 pounds and has significantly improved CVT transmission system with a list of changes extensive improvisational fuel consumption and performance. Another aid which has the 2013 Sentra is the gas-saving electronic power steering.

The 2013 Sentra is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine instead of the 2.0 liter VVT system adopted although nothing has been said of the direct injection system by Nissan. Now, what we said earlier, sadly the 2013 Sentra lags in power with 130HP and 128 pounds of torque, which amount is exceeded up to the Toyota Corolla.

The advantage is that the model has good fuel consumption rates, reaching 30mpg city and 39mpg on highway when CVT is, if we couple the system "FE" reach 40mpg.

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