All-new 2020 Nissan Sentra – bringing head-turning style, seamless connectivity, refinement and a spirited drive to Nissan’s best-selling North American model

WHAT'S NEW:

• Sportier, more dramatic exterior style aided by new lower, wider proportions
• New refined, luxurious interior styling with extra attention paid to quality
• Standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 and available driver assist technologies
• Comprehensive suite of intelligent connectivity technologies, including NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• New, more powerful 149-horsepower 4-cylinder engine, improved driving dynamics with new independent rear suspension improves ride and handling and fuel economy
• Arriving to Canadian dealerships in February

The all-new 2020 Sentra represents an exhilarating breakthrough for Nissan's popular compact sedan – with eye-catching new styling, a comprehensive suite of intelligent driving technologies including standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, advanced connectivity functions and confident performance provided by a new platform and a new engine.

Sentra is the best-selling Nissan model all-time in North America, with more than six-million deliveries since the model debuted for the 1982 model year. Now in its eighth generation, the 2020 Sentra resembles its predecessors in name only. It has been completely transformed from a traditional compact sedan to a powerful presence that shares the muscular, sporty design elements from models like the Maxima and GT-R. It also features a new refined, more luxurious interior, setting new standards for quality and comfort.

Sentra's driving experience is also completely new, thanks to a more powerful, more efficient engine and a new platform featuring an independent rear suspension and an upgraded, new, dual-pinion electric power steering design (DP-EPS). Sentra also offers an extensive array of safety and driver-assist technologies and connectivity technology.

New Head-Turning Style

It all starts with the fundamentals. The all-new Sentra is built on a new platform that provides greatly improved proportions and stance. The new body is about two inches lower and two inches wider than the previous generation giving it a more powerful stance. The premium presence of the exterior is highlighted by Nissan's latest sedan design language including the signature V-motion grille, thin LED headlamps and floating roof.

In front, Sentra's striking new look is created through use of sharp creases that blend into the more muscular body sides. The rear has a lower roofline and wider shoulders, with wheels flush to the body adding to the strong stance. 

The available thin LED projector headlamps are matched with signature LED Daytime Running Lights and rear combination lamp design. LED fog lights are also available. Intelligent Auto Headlights (I-AH) and High Beam Assist (HBA) are standard on all Sentra grade levels.

The Sentra SR provides an extra touch of sportiness with a sport-style rear spoiler, black painted side mirrors with integrated turn signals, lower body side sill extensions, 18-inch diamond-cut aluminum-alloy wheels, dark chrome V-motion grille and chrome exhaust finisher.

The fresh slate of available exterior colours includes six single colours: Electric Blue Metallic, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Aspen White TriCoat (premium colour), Fresh Powder, and Scarlet Ember TriCoat (premium colour). Made popular in other Nissan models like LEAF and Kicks, the 2020 Sentra will also offer two-tone exterior paint combinations including Super Black/Gun Metallic, Super Black/Aspen White TriCoat and Super Black/Monarch Orange Metallic (premium colour).

Refinement and Attention to Detail

Inside, the 2020 Sentra's all-new interior is more refined and more luxurious – creating a high-quality experience for driver and passengers unexpected in the compact sedan segment. Attention to detail and craftsmanship can be found throughout the interior, with details like satin chrome aluminum accents, the intuitive placement of controls, contrast seat stitching, and a standard D-shaped steering wheel. They combine to give the interior a premium, refined feel added to what is expected to be among the quietest interior in its class.

No detail was spared in the new Sentra cabin, with extra care taken on driver touch points like the feel of the steering wheel in the driver's hand, the smooth operations of the dials and switches and available leatherette seats. The combined effect is an impression of premium quality well beyond expectations for the segment.

In addition to the soft feel of the leatherette, the new Sentra now also boasts Nissan's renowned Zero Gravity front seats to help optimize posture positioning for enhanced comfort during long distance driving.

Convenience and Connectivity

The all-new Sentra was designed to make owners feel in control and safely connected to the world around them. At the heart of that connectivity, is a 4.2-inch digital multi-information driver's display and a standard 7.0-inch colour touchscreen with Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Siri® Eyes Free and Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition.  

On SV and higher grades, there is also an available advanced 7-inch digital driver's display paired to a floating 8.0-inch multi-touch center display with available amenities such as NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for seamless integration.

Heated front seats and outside mirrors are essential for cold weather comfort, and available as standard on the S Plus (Xtronic) model and above. Sentra also offers driver assist technologies like available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I-AVM) for a more confident drive.

A New, Confident Driving Experience, including Standard Nissan Safety Shield 360

The 2020 Sentra is more than just good looks and technology. One of the most dramatic updates to the all-new Sentra is in the driving experience enabled by a new, larger and more powerful engine and key suspension enhancements.

The new, fuel-efficient 2.0-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine replaces the previous 1.8-litre design. The new engine delivers 149 horsepower and 146 ft.-lb. of torque, an increase of 20 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. Sentra is available with a 6-speed manual transmission on the base “S” model, all other 2020 Sentra models come equipped with the latest generation Xtronic transmission. Fuel economy is rated at 8.0 City/ 6.0 Hwy/ 7.1 combined.¹

Sentra's top-level driving dynamics start with the new independent rear suspension matched to a McPherson strut front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers.

In addition, the center of gravity has been lowered, in part, through use of the 2.0-inch wider track and 2.2-inch lower overall height. Traffic and wind noise has been reduced through improved door and window sealing, body sealing and expanded use of soft acoustic materials for a quieter ride.

A new dual-pinion rack electric power steering (DP-EPS), also a first for use on Sentra, aids steering feel and manoeuverability, while confident braking is supplied by available 4-wheel vented disc brake system (SV and above). The cumulative of all these changes is enhanced handling, stability and ride comfort, providing a greater sense of driver confidence and control.

Advanced safety and driver assist technologies are now available across Nissan's sedan lineup and the new Sentra is no exception. Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems, is standard on all 2020 Sentra grade levels. Safety Shield 360 includes Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), High Beam Assist (HBA) and Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking (RIEB). Also standard are Rear Door Alert (RDA), 10 supplemental air bags and Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).

A Simplified Lineup

For 2020, the Sentra grade walk is a straightforward offering of five models and no packages – S, S Plus, SV, SR and SR Premium. Sentra S includes 16-inch steel wheels with full covers, Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Ride Control, Safety Shield 360, Rear Door Alert, remote keyless entry with push button start, center console with storage and much more. Sentra S Plus adds Xtronic transmission, heated exterior mirrors and heated front seats.

Sentra SV adds 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/60R16 all-season tires, NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, 8-inch colour display with multi-touch control 6-speaker audio system, remote engine start² Dual Zone Auto Climate Control, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), upgraded cloth interior and more.

The sporty Sentra SR includes 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/45R18 all-season tires, power sliding moonroof, dark chrome V-motion grille, LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, LED fog lights, sport cloth interior with orange stitching, rear spoiler and lower body side sill extensions.

The Premium SR Premium includes: thin lens LED Headlamps w/ Signature design; Intelligent Around View Monitor® (I-AVM); leatherette seats; Auto-dimming Rearview mirror; 6-Way Power Driver's Seat with 2-Way Power Lumbar; Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors; 8-Speaker Bose® Premium Audio System.

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1. Fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Sentra S Plus and SV models.
2. Provincial and municipal laws may apply; review local laws before using.

At a Glance: 2020 Nissan Sentra

QUICK TAKE:

• Sportier, more dramatic exterior style aided by new lower, wider proportions
• New refined, premium interior styling with extra attention paid to quality
• Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and available driver assist technologies
• Comprehensive suite of intelligent connectivity technologies, including available NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• New, more powerful 149-horsepower, 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with improved fuel economy
• Enhanced driving dynamics with new independent rear suspension and dual pinion electric steering

The all-new 2020 Sentra represents a breakthrough for Nissan's popular compact sedan – with eye-catching new styling, a comprehensive suite of intelligent driving technologies including standard Nissan Safety Shield 360, advanced connectivity functions and confident performance provided by a new platform and engine.

Now in its eighth generation, the 2020 Sentra has been transformed from a traditional compact sedan to a powerful presence that shares the muscular, sporty design elements from models like Maxima and Altima. It also features a new refined, premium interior, setting new standards for quality and comfort.

Sentra's driving experience is also completely upgraded. A new, fuel-efficient 2.0-litre DOHC 4-cylinder engine replaces the previous 1.8-litre design, delivering 149 horsepower and 146 ft-lb of torque – increases of 20 per cent and 17 per cent respectively over the previous model. Sentra's top-level driving dynamics are provided by a new independent rear suspension matched to a McPherson strut front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers. Also new are a responsive dual pinion rack electric power steering system and Nissan Intelligent Trace Control technology, both standard.

Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems, is standard on all 2020 Sentra grade levels. Nissan Safety Shield 360 includes Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking. Sentra also features standard Rear Door Alert, 10 supplemental air bags and Intelligent Driver Alertness1.

Highlights of the 2020 Nissan Sentra include: 

Body

• All-new expressive design with improved proportions, aggressive stance and a powerful presence
• Adopts latest Nissan design language found on Maxima and Altima
• Bold front fascia, V-motion grille, sharp body lines that flow into the more muscular sides and floating roof
• Rear design features lower roofline and wider shoulders, with wheels flush to the body
• Body is 2.0 inches lower (71.5 inches) and 2.2 inches wider (56.9 inches) than previous generation design
• Also offers a long wheelbase of 106.8 inches (+0.5 inches), 182.7-inch overall length (+0.6 inches)
• Halogen headlights, available projector (high/low beam) LED headlights (SR) and LED Headlights with a thin design (SR Premium)
• Available LED fog lights
• Standard Intelligent Auto Headlights with windshield wiper activation
• Standard High Beam Assist
• Available heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
• Body colour door handles
• Available power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature
• SR grade includes: Dark Chrome V-motion grille, lower body side sill extensions, rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tip finisher, black painted heated outside mirrors with turn signal
• Six available exterior colours: Electric Blue Metallic, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Aspen White TriCoat (premium colour), Fresh Powder, and Scarlet Ember TriCoat (premium colour)
• Three available two-tone exterior paint combinations: Super Black/Gun Metallic, Super Black/Aspen White TriCoat (premium colour) and Super Black/Monarch Orange Metallic (premium colour)

Platform and Powertrain

• Lightweight front engine/front-wheel drive
• New Sentra-exclusive platform
• 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine, with 149 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm (an increase of 20 per cent) and 146 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm (an increase of 17 per cent)
• Twin Continuously Variable Timing Control, beehive shaped valve springs reduce inertial weight
• Next-generation Xtronic transmission with D-Step shift program for direct shift feel and linear acceleration feel
• 6-speed manual transmission offered on base model S
• Fuel economy rated at:

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Independent strut front suspension with 22.2 mm stabilizer bar
• New multi-link independent rear suspension with 26.5 mm stabilizer bar
• Twin tube front and rear shock absorbers
• 4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes (SV and SR grades, rear drum brakes on S grade)
• Standard Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist
• Active Understeer Control system
• New Dual Pinion Electric Power Steering system (vehicle-speed-sensitive) with 15.3:1 steering ratio
• Standard 16-inch wheels with 205/60R16 all-season tires on S grade
• Standard 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/60R16 all-season tires on SV grade
• Standard 18-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/45R18 all-season tires on SR grade
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – direct sensor type
• Easy Fill Tire Alert

Interior Features

• Newly designed, refined interior with attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Intuitive placement of controls, smooth switches and controls operation
• D-shaped steering wheel
• Standard tilt and telescopic steering column
• Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
• 7.0-inch colour touchscreen display audio system
• Available 8.0-inch colour display with multi-touch control
• Available NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Cloth seat trim, available premium cloth, Prima-Tex™ leatherette appointed seating
• Available 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display
• Standard 6-way manual driver's seat/4-way manual front passenger's seat
• Available 6-way power driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar
• Available heated front seats (standard on S Xtronic and above)
• Front center console with large storage, armrest and front cupholders
• 60/40-split fold-down rear seat
• Available rear center armrest
• Available Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
• Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto up/down and auto-reverse feature
• Power door locks with auto-locking feature
• AM/FM audio system with 4 speakers and MP3/WMA playback capability; auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System; available AM/FM with 6 speakers
• Available Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers
• Available SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
• USB connection port (Type A) w/ iPod® Interface
• Available Two front USB ports (1 Type A, 1 Type C), 1 charge-only USB port  (Type A) in center console Standard Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
• Siri Eyes Free® Voice Recognition
• 12-volt DC power outlet
• Standard Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
• Remote keyless entry with Push Button Ignition
• Available Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry with two-key FOBs
• Standard Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
• Standard RearView Monitor
• Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor
• Available Intelligent Cruise Control – standard on SV and SR
• Standard Intelligent Driver Alertness¹
• Available remote engine start² – standard on SV and SR
• Charcoal interior colour, sport interior with orange stitching on SR grade

Safety, Security and Driving Assistance

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
• Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Rear passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• Front-seat belts with pretensioners, load limiters and adjustable upper anchors
• Standard 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
• Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Child safety rear door locks
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System
• Standard Blind Spot Warning
• Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Standard Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel
• Standard Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Standard Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking
• Standard Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

Models and Options

• Offered in five well-equipped trim levels: Sentra S, S Plus, Sentra SV, Sentra SR and Sentra SR Premium
• Available with a 6-speed manual transmission on the base model Sentra S

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1. It is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times. Intelligent Driver Alertness is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. See Owner's Manual for details.
2. Provincial laws may apply; review local laws before using.

2020 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing

Mechanical

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Dimensions

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S – Standard
O – Option
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