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Nissan Sentra VII (B17, facelift 2016) 1.8 (124 Hp) Xtronic
Overall Rating
Nissan Sentra:
The Nissan Sentra is a series of automobiles manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1982. Since 1999, the Sentra has been categorized as a compact car, while previously it occupied the subcompact class. Until 2006, Sentra was a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny, but since the 2013 model year, Sentra is a rebadged export version of the Sylphy. The Sentra nameplate is not used in Japan. Several other countries in Latin America sell their versions of the Sunny as the Sentra. In Mexico, the first three generations of the Sentra were known as the Nissan Tsuru , and the B13 model was sold under that name until 2017, alongside the updated models badged as Sentra....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VII (B17, facelift 2016) Overview:
Nissan Sentra (VII (B17, facelift 2016)). With 169 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.1 l/100km). With a weight of 1304 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 (124 Hp) Xtronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L engine with Xtronic CVT provides smooth and predictable power delivery, perfectly adequate for city and highway cruising, though not exciting.
Fuel Economy
This variant offers the best fuel economy in the lineup, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Good fuel economy (especially 1.8L Xtronic)
- • Available potent 1.6L turbocharged engine
- • Strong value proposition with good features
Cons:
- • CVT can be uninspiring in non-NISMO trims
- • Base 1.8L engine lacks excitement
- • Interior materials can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Handling is not particularly sporty (except NISMO)
- • Road noise can be noticeable at highway speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VII (B17): 2012 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Sentra |
| Generation: | VII (B17, facelift 2016) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (124 Hp) Xtronic |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 124 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 69 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 169 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | MRA8DE [Same engine] More details about the engine MRA8DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | CVTCS |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6400 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1304 |
| Max. weight: | 1758 |
| Max load: | 454 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 428 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4625 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1496 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1529 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 166 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Xtronic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
If you could change one thing about the Nissan Sentra, what would it be?