2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Press Kit: Overview

• New 2017 SR Turbo takes Sentra's performance and fun-to-drive factor to a whole new level
• Features new 188-horsepower 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) turbo engine – a 50 per cent increase in horsepower versus standard Sentra SR's 1.8-litre non-turbo engine¹
• Available with a choice of 6-speed manual or unique Xtronic transmission with manual mode – both tuned specifically to SR Turbo engine
• Also includes revised suspension and steering, reinforced body and larger front disc brakes, along with sport exterior and interior treatments

The Nissan Sentra, the company's second best-selling vehicle in Canada behind the Nissan Rogue, has been a mainstay in the compact sedan segment for 35 years and seven generations. Following a consistent stream of product enhancements year after year – along with steadily increasing sales – Sentra kicks things up a few notches – 64, to be precise, if measured in horsepower¹ – with the addition of the new 2017 Sentra SR Turbo.

Based on the sporty Sentra SR grade level, which accounts for about nine per cent total Sentra sales, the new SR Turbo maintains the SR's unique sporty exterior, interior and wheel treatments. Under the skin, however, things get radically different.

At the heart of the 2017 SR Turbo is its new 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) turbocharged engine rated at 188 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 177 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 - 5,200 RPM – 64 more horsepower and 52 more lb-ft of torque (41% more) than the non-turbo 2017 Sentra grade's 1.8-litre powerplant¹.

The new 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine includes a 10.5:1 compression ratio, Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), spray-coated and mirror-finish cylinder bores, a variable pressure oil pump and a low-pressure EGR system, which helps lower exhaust gas temperature and improve knock sensitivity.

The Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) includes an intermediate lock function on the intake side, while the use of spray-coated and mirror-finish cylinder bores (versus the iron liners) provides an estimated 12 per cent reduction in internal friction, which also improves anti-knock performance and reduces engine weight.

The DIG™ system helps improve combustion, enhancing power, torque, economy and emissions, while the use of the turbocharger and intercooler helps boost power. The variable timing control for both intake and exhaust cycles improves low-end engine response.

As expected of a vehicle with an engine like the 1.6-litre turbo, the Sentra SR Turbo is available with a 6-speed manual transmission, with gear ratios selected to take maximum advantage of the engine's powerband and torque curve.

The SR Turbo is also offered with an advanced Xtronic transmission, a version unique to the SR Turbo to match the new engine's performance. The transmission offers a wide gear ratio range of 7.3:1 through use of a sub-planetary gear and smaller pulleys, resulting in high-speed fuel efficiency and responsive acceleration. The SR Turbo's powerful acceleration feel is enhanced with the Xtronic's D-mode step shift program that simulates shifts, giving a more natural acceleration feeling without holding a high rpm constant, letting rpms build as speed builds.

Of course, the new SR Turbo's performance is not only about the engine. To help handle the increased power and torque, significant changes were made to the suspension, steering and brakes to give the new SR Turbo a great driving feel.

The enhancements to the independent strut front/rear torsion beam suspension are designed to handle the increased power and include a 10 per cent increase in front spring stiffness. The SR Turbo-specific front and rear dampers have been optimized for use with the 17-inch wheels and tires – front damping has been increased 23 per cent and rear damping by 50 per cent.

In addition, the suspension benefits from body enhancements that range from increased front cowl thickness to new steering gear mounting. The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system changes include a larger steering motor and revised electronic mapping to provide a balanced feel between reduced effort at parking and low speed situations and enhanced feedback on highways and winding roads.

Larger front brakes and calipers are utilized in the SR Turbo's 4-wheel disc brake system – 11.7-inch vent front (versus the 11.0-inch front discs of the standard Sentra) and 11.5-inch solid rear discs. In addition, the Active Understeer Control system has been optimized for the SR Turbo. The AUC system utilizes intelligent control logic and high-response brake actuators to lightly brake the inside front wheels during cornering (as required) to increase yaw-moment. Using the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)/Traction Control System (TCS) as its base, Active Understeer Control is almost undetectable when it operates.

The result of the new powerplant, unique suspension tuning and other enhancements is an improved acceleration feeling from standing starts and highway passing, along with improved handling response and enhanced ride comfort.

Other enhancements to all 2017 Sentra grades include improved interior quietness due to increased front and rear window glass thickness and nearly double the storage capacity in the front center console.

Sentra SR Turbo exterior is marked by LED low beam projector headlights with LED accents, lower body side sill extensions, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, fog lights, chrome exhaust finisher, heated outside mirrors with LED turn signals, and unique design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/50R17 all-season tires.

The SR Turbo is offered in five exterior colours: Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Aspen White (premium colour) and Pearl Blue.

Inside, the SR Turbo includes sport interior trim, premium sport cloth seats, driver's seatback pocket and heated front seats. Like all 2017 Sentra SV and SL trim levels, it also features 5.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display (ADAD) located between the tachometer and speedometer.

All Sentra grades offer ample roominess in a compact-size exterior – featuring one of the largest interiors in class, with 111.0 cubic feet of total interior volume. Helping make this possible is the long wheelbase (106.3 inches), which helps provide both ample rear seat legroom of 37.4 inches and large trunk capacity of 15.1 cubic feet. The rear seat is a standard 60/40-split fold-down design, adding versatility to the large trunk space.

The high-quality Sentra SR Turbo interior design features soft-touch instrument panel and door armrests, Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and push button ignition system and RearView Monitor. Other features include tilt and telescopic steering column, power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse, power door locks with auto-locking feature, remote keyless entry and remote trunk and fuel-filler door releases.

An AM/FM/CD system with 5.0-inch colour display, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System are also standard on the SR Turbo.

The optional SR Turbo Premium Package adds power sliding glass moonroof, leather-appointed seating, auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver,  Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers, Blind Spot Warning (BSW)² and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ².

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system utilizes radar to help detect a vehicle approaching from either side of the Sentra when backing out of a parking space. The radar-based Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system provides an audible alert if the driver puts the turn signal on with a detected vehicle in the blind spot area of an adjacent lane, and issues a visual alert if a detected vehicle enters the blind spot area in the adjacent lane.

Also offered with the SR Turbo Premium Package is NissanConnect^SM with Navigation and Mobile Apps – with 5.8-inch colour touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and NissanConnect Mobile Apps.

The SR Turbo also includes standard Siri Eyes Free™ Voice Recognition, which makes it easy to make and receive calls, receive and send text messages and emails, select and play music from a compatible device, get notifications, request directions and more via a hands-free voice connection to Siri™ commands.

The Sentra SR Turbo's list of standard safety and security features includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) 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; 3-point front and rear seatbelts, front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors; and LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).

All trim levels of the 2017 Sentra also offer child safety rear door locks; Zone Body construction featuring front and rear crumple zones and occupant zone; Nissan Immobilizer system and anti-theft alarm system; and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with position monitoring and available Easy Fill Tire Alert system.

In addition to the new Sentra SR Turbo, the 2017 Sentra is offered in three other grade levels: Sentra S (6MT and Xtronic), SV (Xtronic), and SL (Xtronic). For full information, please visit NissanNews.com.

The 2017 Sentra SR Turbo is assembled in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

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1. Except Sentra S with manual transmission, which features 6 more hp and 3 more lb-ft of torque than Xtronic-equipped S, SV SR and SL grades. Xtronic-equipped Sentras – 124 horsepower / 125 lb-ft torque.
2. Not a substitute for proper lane change procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you.

At a Glance: 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

With its unique sporty exterior, interior and wheel treatments, the SR grade has always stood apart from the rest of the popular Nissan Sentra lineup. For 2017, Sentra SR kicks things up a few notches – 64, to be precise, if measured in horsepower¹ – with the addition of the new Sentra SR Turbo.

At the heart of the SR Turbo is its new 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) turbocharged engine that delivers a 50 per cent horsepower increase1 from the normally aspirated 1.8-litre Sentra SR powerplant. Rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque, the new SR Turbo engine offers 64 more horsepower and 52 more lb-ft of torque than non-turbo 2017 Sentra models¹.

To help handle the increased power and torque, the new Sentra SR Turbo also receives an enhanced body structure, revised steering system, larger front disc brakes, new Xtronic transmission with manual mode (SR Turbo is also offered with a 6-speed manual transmission) and unique suspension tuning. The result is improved acceleration feeling from standing starts and highway passing, improved handling and enhanced ride comfort.

The Sentra SR Turbo's new 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine includes a 10.5:1 compression ratio, a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), spray-coated and mirror-finish cylinder bores and a variable pressure oil pump.

The DIG™ system helps improve combustion, enhancing power, torque, economy and emissions, while use of the turbocharger and intercooler helps boost power. The variable timing control for both intake and exhaust cycles improves low-end engine response. Taken together, the engine combines spirited performance and efficient fuel economy*.

The enhancements to the suspension are designed to handle the increased power and include a 10 per cent increase in front spring stiffness. The SR Turbo-specific front and rear damper tuning has been optimized for use with the 17-inch wheels and tires – front damping has been increased 23 per cent and rear damping by 50 per cent. In addition, the suspension benefits from body enhancements that range from increased front cowl thickness to new steering gear mounting.

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system changes include a larger steering motor and remapped electronic to provide a balance feel between reduced effort at parking and low speed situations and enhanced feedback on highways and winding roads. Larger front brakes and calipers are also utilized, and Active Understeer Control system has been added for the SR Turbo.

Other enhancements to all 2017 Sentra grades include improved interior quietness due to increased front and rear window glass thickness and nearly double the storage capacity in the front center console.

The new Sentra SR Turbo exterior is marked by LED low beam projector headlights with LED accents, lower body side sill extensions, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, fog lights, chrome exhaust finisher, heated outside mirrors with LED turn signals, and unique design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/50R17 all-season tires. Inside, SR Turbo include sport interior trim, premium sport cloth seats, driver's seatback pocket and heated front seats.

Like 2017 Sentra SV and SL grades, the new SR Turbo also features a 5.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display (ADAD) located between the tachometer and speedometer, and standard Siri Eyes Free™ Voice Recognition.

All 2017 Sentras also offer ample roominess in a compact-size exterior, including an outstanding 37.4 inches of rear seat legroom. The intuitive interior layout emphasizes driver control and exceptional seat comfort for all occupants. The high-quality interior design features soft-touch instrument panel and door armrests, Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and push button ignition system and RearView Monitor. The optional SR Turbo Premium Package adds power sliding glass moonroof, leather-appointed seating, auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, and Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers.

Also part of the Premium Package is NissanConnect^SM with Navigation and Mobile Apps – with 5.8-inch colour touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and NissanConnect Mobile Apps.

The SR Turbo Premium Package, includes Blind Spot Warning (BSW)2 and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)² as well.

In addition to the new SR Turbo (6MT and Xtronic), the 2017 Nissan Sentra is offered in three other grade levels: Sentra S (6MT and Xtronic), SV (Xtronic), and SL (Xtronic).

Highlights of the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo include: 

Body

• Sophisticated exterior design with a low beltline and strong front-to-rear character line
• Boomerang-shaped, projector LED low beam headlights (halogen high beam) with LED accents
• Standard Auto Headlights with twilight activation
• Standard fog lights
• Nissan signature V-Motion grille (consistent with Altima and Maxima)
• Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
• Chrome door handles
• Lower body side sill extensions, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, chrome exhaust tip finisher
• Chrome trunk lid finisher
• A long wheelbase of 106.3 inches, 182.1-inch overall length
• 15.1-cubic foot cargo volume
•  Five available exterior colours: Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Aspen White (premium colour and Pearl Blue.

Platform and Powertrain

• Lightweight front engine/front-wheel drive platform
• Enhanced body structure (versus non Turbo models) with enhanced cowl thickness, enlarged engine cradle (full)
• Advanced 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder
• Engine rated at 188 horsepower, 177 lb-ft of torque
• Choice of 6-speed manual transmission or Xtronic transmission with manual mode
• Xtronic transmission features wide 7.3:1 gear ratio range, sub-planetary gear, flexible lock-up damper and next-generation D-Step shift program for a direct shift feel and linear acceleration feel

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Independent strut front suspension with 22.0 mm stabilizer bar
• Torsion beam rear suspension with integrated 24.6 mm stabilizer bar
• High frequency-response shock absorbers
• Unique SR Turbo strut, damper and front spring tuning
• Specially tuned Active Understeer Control system
• Revised Electronic Power Steering system (vehicle-speed-sensitive) with 16.3:1 steering ratio, reinforced steering mounting
• Standard 4-wheel disc brakes with larger front brake rotors (11.7-inch front and 11.5-inch rear)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
• Standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/60R17 all-season tires

Interior Features

• High quality interior design with soft touch surfaces on the instrument panel and door armrests
• Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
• Available leather-appointed seating
• Standard 5.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display (ADAD)
• 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
• Heated front seats
• Enlarged front center console storage with armrest and front cupholders
• Sliding center armrest
• Front seat storage pockets
• 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, rear center armrest with cupholders
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto up/down and auto-reverse feature
• Power door locks with auto-locking feature
• Standard premium sport cloth seats with sport interior trim
• AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers and MP3/WMA playback capability; auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS)
• Available Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
• USB connection port with iPod® interface
• Available NissanConnect^SM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 5.8-inch colour touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
• Available NissanConnect Apps
• Siri Eyes Free™ Voice Recognition
• Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
• Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and push button ignition system
• Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
• RearView Monitor
• Available power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature
• One interior colour: Charcoal

Safety and Security

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) 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
• 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
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with available Easy-Fill Tire Alert
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
• Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW)²
• Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)²

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in one well-equipped trim level: SR Turbo with choice of 6-speed manual or Xtronic transmissions
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico

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* EPA fuel economy estimates not available at press time

1. Except Sentra S with manual transmission, which features 6 more hp and 3 more lb-ft of torque than Xtronic-equipped S, SV SR and SL grades. Xtronic-equipped Sentras – 124 horsepower / 125 lb-ft torque.
2. Not a substitute for proper lane change procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you.

2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Specifications

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

Mechanical

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Dimensions

S – Standard
O – Option
A – Accessory

Nissan announces Canadian pricing for 2017 Sentra SR Turbo

• New 2017 SR Turbo takes Sentra's performance and fun-to-drive factor to a whole new level
• Features new 188-horsepower 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) turbo engine – a 50 per cent increase in horsepower versus standard Sentra SR's 1.8-litre non-turbo engine¹
• Available with a choice of 6-speed manual or unique Xtronic transmission with manual mode – both tuned specifically to SR Turbo engine
• Also includes revised suspension and steering, reinforced body and larger front disc brakes, along with sport exterior and interior treatments

Mississauga, Ont. – Nissan today announced Canadian pricing for the 2017 Sentra SR Turbo, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing starts at $21,598¹ for the Sentra SR Turbo 6-speed manual model.

With its unique sporty exterior, interior and wheel treatments, the SR grade has always stood apart from the rest of the popular Nissan Sentra lineup. For 2017, Sentra SR kicks things up a few notches – 64, to be precise, if measured in horsepower¹ – with the addition of the new Sentra SR Turbo.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)² for the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo:

Destination and Handling $1,600.

About the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

At the heart of the SR Turbo is its new 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) turbocharged engine that delivers a 50 per cent horsepower increase1 from the normally aspirated 1.8-litre Sentra SR powerplant. Rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque, the new SR Turbo engine offers 64 more horsepower and 52 more lb-ft of torque than non-turbo 2017 Sentra models¹.

To help handle the increased power and torque, the new Sentra SR Turbo also receives an enhanced body structure, revised steering system, larger front disc brakes, new Xtronic transmission with manual mode (SR Turbo is also offered with a 6-speed manual transmission) and unique suspension tuning. The result is improved acceleration feeling from standing starts and highway passing, improved handling and enhanced ride comfort.

Other enhancements to all 2017 Sentra grades include improved interior quietness due to increased front and rear window glass thickness and nearly double the storage capacity in the front center console.

The new Sentra SR Turbo exterior is marked by LED low beam projector headlights with LED accents, lower body side sill extensions, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, fog lights, chrome exhaust finisher, heated outside mirrors with LED turn signals, and unique design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/50R17 all-season tires. Inside, SR Turbo include sport interior trim, premium sport cloth seats, driver's seatback pocket and heated front seats.

All 2017 Sentras also offer ample roominess in a compact-size exterior, including an outstanding 37.4 inches of rear seat legroom. The intuitive interior layout emphasizes driver control and exceptional seat comfort for all occupants. The high-quality interior design features soft-touch instrument panel and door armrests, Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and push button ignition system and RearView Monitor. The optional SR Turbo Premium Package adds power sliding glass moonroof, leather-appointed seating, auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, and Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers.

Also part of the Premium Package is NissanConnect^SM with Navigation and Mobile Apps – with 5.8-inch colour touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and NissanConnect Mobile Apps. The SR Turbo Premium Package, includes Blind Spot Warning (BSW)³ and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)³ as well.

For more information on the 2017 Sentra SR Turbo and the complete lineup of Nissan vehicles, please visit NissanNews.com.

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1. Except Sentra S with manual transmission, which features 6 more hp and 3 more lb-ft of torque than Xtronic-equipped S, SV SR and SL grades. Xtronic-equipped Sentras – 124 horsepower / 125 lb-ft torque.
2. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,600.
3. Not a substitute for proper lane change procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you.