2005 Nissan Sentra Press Kit

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2005 Nissan Sentra Press Kit: Overview

After receiving a facelift last year, the popular Nissan Sentra receives additional enhancements for 2005, including the addition of cruise control and trip computer as standard equipment (for 1.8 S) and new seat fabrics. A new Sentra 1.8 S Special Edition Package is also offered for the first time in 2005. The Sentra continues to use a standard 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, which meets SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) standards.

The 2005 Sentra is also available in two high performance models, the Sentra SE-R and Sentra SE-R Spec V, featuring a powerful 2.5-liter engine rated at 165 horsepower (SE-R) or 175 horsepower (SE-R Spec V). More detailed information on the Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V models is available separately.

Sporty Design Features
The 2005 Sentra exterior is stylish, assertive and self-confident. With an overall length of 177.5 inches, body width of 67.3 inches and a height of 55.5 inches, Sentra features contemporary styled headlamps and rear combination lamps, a smooth front and rear fascia with a fresh, distinctive hood design and distinctive grille and four new sport-inspired exterior colors – Code Red, Blue Dusk, Jaded and Brilliant Aluminum.

The Sentra maintains its flush-mounted, one-piece "multi-parabola" halogen headlamps as well as its body-color door handles, side moldings and bumpers.

The Sentra carries into 2005 a sleek low hoodline, high rear deck, and strong rear fenders, while also preserving its distinct front-to-rear character line.

Distinct Interior Environment
The Sentra's crisp exterior is complemented nicely by its clean-cut interior. The 5-passenger Sentra continues to offer a rewarding interior environment with excellent front and rear head room and leg room combined for a total interior volume of 100.1 cubic feet (88.5 cubic feet passenger compartment/11.6 cubic feet of cargo area).

The front interior features large bucket seats with an 8-way adjustable (4-way on Sentra 1.8) driver seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat to suit occupants' needs. The seat design provides an open feeling through use of a large, one-piece cut pattern around the shoulder area and the raised hip point aids in easier entry and exit. A 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with locking seat back is standard on the Sentra 1.8 S. Cloth bucket seats are standard on all models.

The Sentra 1.8 S also continues to offer great interior amenities including a trip computer, remote keyless entry system, power windows and doors, vanity mirrors, map lights, assist grips and conveniently placed cup holders. A 300-watt, 9-speaker Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system and power sunroof are also available on the 1.8 S model.

The instrument panel features a cluster design with large easy-to-read gauges. For a vehicle in the small car market, the Sentra is equipped with a substantial amount of storage capacity and storage pockets including a stylish center-console with lid and a large glove box.

Standard Setting Performance
The 2005 Sentra continues to set the performance standard in the small car market with its 126-horsepower 16-valve DOHC 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. Also standard on 1.8 and 1.8 S models is a 5-speed manual, with optional 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

All 2005 Sentra models utilize platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile tune-up intervals. The engine is outfitted with numerous performance enhancing design features, including variable valve timing, microfinished crankshaft and camshafts, 32-bit engine control module and a special swirl control valve, which increases air/fuel mixing during engine warm-up to improve combustion.

Sentra's suspension combines front independent MacPherson struts with Nissan's rear Multi-Link Beam™ design with rear stabilizer bar. The Multi-Link Beam reduces road noise and improves Sentra's handling capabilities through the use of a unique lateral link.

The 2005 Sentra's braking system features power-assisted front discs and rear drums on 1.8 and 1.8 S models. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is available on the Sentra 1.8 S.

Safety and Security
Again in 2005, all Sentra models feature standard dual front supplemental air bags, 3-point outboard seatbelts, front seatbelt limiters and pretentioners, manual height-adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors, the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system and child safety rear door locks.

Along with those standard features, Sentra also offers an energy-absorbing steering column, front and rear crumple zones, and body side reinforcements. Sentra 1.8 S comes with available front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags.

2005 Models and Packages
The 2005 Sentra is also available with a number of option packages including the Convenience Package (on 1.8) with air conditioning and a 100-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers.

The 1.8 S Audio Package comes with a 300-watt Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system with in-dash 6-CD changer and partial fold-down rear seat. The 1.8 S Sport Appearance Package includes front fog lights, rear spoiler, SE-R style front grille, 16-inch alloy wheels and leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob (M/T only.) Other available equipment includes side-impact supplemental air bags and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and power sunroof.

The new value-driven 1.8 S Special Edition Package includes both the Audio Package and the Sport Appearance Package and adds SE-R seat fabric and Special Edition Badging. The 1.8 S Special Edition Package is offered at a significant savings when compared to purchasing the Audio and Sport Appearance Packages separately.

The 2005 Sentra is manufactured by Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

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2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Press Kit: Overview

In 1991, Nissan introduced a concept that proved impressively radical for its day – a factory performance sedan with a highly affordable price. The original Sentra SE-R had a relatively short run, just three models years. Yet the idea of a small performance vehicle remained strong within Nissan and the Sentra SE-R returned in 2002 to the delight of driving enthusiasts across the nation. For 2005, the Sentra SE-R receives additional enhancements to its already high level of standard equipment – and it is joined in the Nissan lineup by an all-new, first-ever Altima SE-R model (complete information available separately), keeping the SE-R nameplate strong and its performance reputation firmly intact.

"The SE-R has remained popular because it packages spectacular performance with an affordable sticker," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America. "The 2005 Sentra SE-R does not deviate from that ideal."

The major enhancements to the Sentra SE-R include upgraded seat fabrics, a new meter cluster housing color, three new available exterior colors and a new manual transmission shift knob for the SE-R Spec V.

SE-R Style Inside and Out
Building upon the style set by the fifth generation Sentra 4-door sedan at its introduction, the 2005 SE-R continues to emphasize that sporty personality. Most prominent of these features is a front and rear fascia style with a fresh, distinctive hood design. The flush-mounted, one-piece "multi-parabola" halogen headlamps and the body-color side moldings and bumpers all add to the sport-styled exterior.

Adding the final touches, a rear spoiler and large chrome exhaust tips provide even more flair to the Sentra SE-R, along with dynamic new exterior colors – Code Red, Blue Dusk and Brilliant Aluminum.

Continuing the tradition of sport-inspired interior design, SE-R provides an interior environment designed for the racer-at-heart. Its ergonomic interior styling combines a modern appearance with sport-styled seats, steering wheel and gearshift knob.

The SE-R Spec V features a special interior with black and silver accents, which is accompanied by Nissan Skyline-style sport bucket seats (SE-R Spec V). The 2005 Sentra SE-R continues to offer power windows and door locks, conveniently placed cup holders and a substantial amount of storage capacity and storage pockets, including a stylish center-console with lid and a large glove box.

The large, race-style front bucket seats feature an 8-way adjustable driver seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat to suit occupants' needs. The seat design provides an open feeling through use of a large, one-piece cut pattern around the shoulder area and the raised hip point aids in easier entry and exit.

SE-R Power
Powering the Sentra SE-R is a 16-valve 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 175 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm in the SE-R Spec V model and 165 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm in the SE-R. The SE-R Spec V gains its 10 horsepower and five lb-ft torque advantage over the standard SE-R through additional tuning.

The Sentra SE-R engine utilizes technology developed for the award-winning VQ-series engines found in the Maxima and Altima sedans, including a modular engine design, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons, micro-finished crank journals and cam lobes, electronically controlled throttle and continuously variable valve timing.

To combat vibrations inherent in large 4-cylinder engines, the SE-R's QR25 engine features a silent chain drive and compact balancer system that effectively negates vibrations without taking up too much space – a problem with previous balancer designs.

Available SE-R transmissions include a responsive, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (standard on SE-R Spec V) or a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive (standard on SE-R).

A helical limited-slip differential is standard on the 6-speed equipped SE-R Spec V. This mechanical differential is torque sensitive and provides instantaneous locking for increased traction and performance.

SE-R Braking and Suspension
Sentra SE-R's suspension has been tuned to help provide a maximum amount of performance and ride comfort. There are two levels of suspension tuning available, corresponding with model choices – the standard SE-R and the ultimate, track-oriented SE-R Spec V. All SE-Rs feature front independent MacPherson struts and Nissan's patented rear Multi-Link Beam™design.

SE-R features performance-tuned shock absorbers, a front strut tower brace for additional stiffness and suspension feel and 16-inch alloy wheels with 195/55HR16 tires.

SE-R Spec V builds upon the SE-R's handling capabilities. Front spring rates increase 15 percent (over SE-R) and the rear spring rate increases 16 percent. High-performance 215/45ZR17 tires on special 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels complete the package and give Sentra an aggressive, sport-compact look.

Braking is provided by large 4-wheel disc brakes – the fronts measure a full 11 inches, larger than many so-called sporting machines. A 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is also available.

A high-performance Spec V Brake Package is offered on the SE-R Spec V model. The exclusive package includes gold-painted Brembo® 4-piston front calipers, 12-inch Brembo® vented front discs and 10.9-inch rear discs.

SE-R Safety and Security
The 2005 Sentra SE-R's standard safety equipment includes driver and front-passenger supplemental air bags, 3-point seat belts in all seating positions, front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters. Front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer are also available.

Passive safety features include an energy-absorbing steering column, front and rear crumple zones and body side reinforcements.

SE-R also features an emergency inside trunk-release, child safety rear door locks, and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system.

SE-R Packages and Options
Sentra SE-R comes well equipped with several available options, including ABS and front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags. Packages for the SE-R include the Audio Fanatic Package, featuring the 300-watt Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system, partial fold-down rear seat and Vehicle Security System and Immobilizer; and Power Sunroof Package, with dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors and sunroof.

Sentra SE-R Spec V is available with the exclusive Spec V Brake Package, as well as the Audio Fanatic Package, Sunroof Package and the front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags/ABS combination.

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2005 Nissan Sentra Press Kit: At a Glance

For 2005, all Sentra models receive a number of changes designed to enhance the value of the Nissan's popular compact sedan. Changes include an updated front grille treatment, body colored door handles and an upper instrument panel storage bin. The 1.8 S model becomes an even better value with the addition of cruise control, trip computer, new seat fabrics and an available 1.8 S Special Edition package.

The fifth generation Sentra continues to be offered with a 1.8-liter engine, which meets the U.S. federal governments SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) standard. Additionally, the 2005 Sentra is offered in four new sporty exterior colors.

The 2005 Sentra is also available in two high performance models, the Sentra SE-R and Sentra SE-R Spec V, featuring a powerful 2.5-liter engine rated at 165 horsepower (SE-R) or 175 horsepower (SE-R Spec V). More detailed information on the Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V models is available separately.

Highlights of the 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 and 1.8 S include:

Body

• Flush-mounted, one-piece "multi-parabola" halogen headlamps
• New front grille paint finish, body color side moldings and bumpers 
• New exterior colors – Code Red, Blue Dusk, Jaded and Brilliant Aluminum

Engine and Driveline

• 126-horsepower 16-valve DOHC 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, producing 129 lb-ft of torque
• 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission 
• Front engine/front-wheel drive
• Platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile tune-up intervals

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension; front (1.8 S) and rear stabilizer bars
• Rear Multi-Link Beam™ suspension
• Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• Standard 15-inch wheels and tires with P195/60HR15 tires
• Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P195/55HR16 tires
• Power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes with optional ABS on 1.8 S
• Standard cruise control on 1.8 S

Interior Features

• Remote keyless entry system on 1.8 S
• 60/40 split down rear seat and rear heater ducts standard on 1.8 S 
• Two new interior fabrics available 
• Sunroof and dual illuminated vanity mirrors available on 1.8 S
• Trip computer standard on 1.8 S
• Stylish knit seat cloth

Safety and Security

• High strength body construction, front and rear crumple zones, pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
• Dual front supplemental air bags, available front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags (1.8 S)
• Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors 
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) 
• Emergency inside trunk-release
• Energy-absorbing steering column 
• Available Vehicle Security System

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in two well-equipped models: 1.8 and 1.8 S
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico

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2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Press Kit: At a Glance

For 2005, the sport-inspired Sentra SE-R receives additional enhancements to its already high level of standard equipment, including upgraded seat fabrics, a new color for the meter cluster housing and three new available exterior colors. The SE-R Spec V also features an improved manual transmission and new shift knob. The 2005 SE-R is offered in two models, the 165-horsepower SE-R and the 175-horepower SE-R Spec V.

Highlights of the 2005 Sentra SE-R performance sedan include:

Body

• Flush-mounted, one-piece "multi-parabola" halogen headlamps
• Body-color side moldings and bumpers
• Three new exterior colors – Code Red, Blue Dusk and Brilliant Aluminum

Engine and Driveline

• 16-valve 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder producing 165 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque (SE-R) or 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque (SE-R Spec V)
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (SE-R Spec V); 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (SE-R)
• Helical limited-slip front differential (SE-R Spec V)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Sport-tuned MacPherson strut front suspension; larger front and rear stabilizer bars; front strut tower brace
• Sport-tuned rear Multi-Link Beam™ suspension
• Increased spring rates on SE-R Spec V 
• 4-wheel disc brakes with available ABS
• Available Spec V Brake Package with Nissan-Gold Brembo® 4-piston front calipers, 12-inch Brembo vented front discs and larger diameter (10.9-inch) rear discs
• 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P195/55HR16 tires on SE-R
• 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and P215/45ZR17 tires on SE-R Spec V

Interior Features

• 9-speaker 300-watt Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system with 8-inch subwoofer (optional on SE-R Spec V and SE-R)
• New charcoal fabric 
• Standard trip computer
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel (unique silver stitching on SE-R Spec V)
• Skyline-style sports bucket seats (SE-R Spec V)

Safety and Security

• Dual front supplemental air bags
• Available front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags
• Front-seat 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters 
• Rear-seat 3-point ELR/ALR seat belts
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchorage system
• Front and rear crumple zones
• Emergency inside truck release
• Available Vehicle Security System

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in two models: SE-R and SE-R Spec V
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico

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