The all-new 2001 Sentra boasts sophisticated styling, a roomier interior and refined ride and handling. It is available with a choice of a new, clean-burning 126-horsepower DOHC 1.8-litre or a potent 145-horsepower DOHC 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine.

The 2001 Sentra will be offered in three versions - the well-equipped XE and GXE models, and the sporty Sentra SE. Sentra highlights include:

Body

• All-new styling with fresh, distinctive design and 30-percent increase in torsional rigidity
• Coefficient of drag 0.33
• Five new exterior colours (eight colours total)

Engine and Driveline

• All-new base engine, a 16-valve DOHC 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine, rated at 126-horsepower and producing 126 ft-lbs of torque
• SE model features refined 145-horsepower 16-valve DOHC 2.0-litre all-aluminum 4-cylinder engine, producing 136 ft-lbs of torque
• Choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions
• Front engine/front-wheel drive

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension; front and rear stabilizer bars, new front subframe
• Rear Multi-Link Beam suspension
• Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• Power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes (4-wheel disc on SE); ABS optional on GXE, SE

Interior Features

• All-new interior with more front and rear headroom, added storage compartments Standard power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down feature, power door locks on GXE and SE Choice of three interior colours: Sand (beige), Stone (grey) and Midnight (blue/black)

Safety and Security

• Supplemental front air bags
• Front seat belts with adjustable shoulder belt anchors and pretensioners with load limiters
• Child safety rear door locks
• Front and rear crumple zones, pipe-style steel side-door guard beams (all doors)

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in three well-equipped models: XE, GXE, SE
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana (NISMEX), Aguascalientes, Mexico