2013 Nissan Sentra Press Kit

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• All-new lightweight design saves up to 150 pounds
• New 1.8-liter engine and next-generation Xtronic CVT® with sub-planetary gear for optimal performance and efficiency
• Best-in-class combined fuel economy of 34 MPG*
• Sophisticated new design with high-end details such as LED accented headlights and taillights
• Upscale interior craftsmanship and user-friendly technology
• Available NissanConnect^SM with Navigation, featuring Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, POIs powered by Google™ and Google™ Send-to-Car functions

Nissan's all-new 2013 Sentra continues the brand's product onslaught as the third of five all-new vehicles being introduced in a 15-month period.

Like the recently unveiled Nissan Altima and Pathfinder, the redesign of Sentra focuses on class-above design standards inside and out, as well as efficiency in engineering. The new Sentra is 150 pounds – or five percent – lighter than the outgoing model, yet has slightly larger overall dimensions and more interior room. The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra allows Nissan to use a more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter engine, which along with the next generation Xtronic CVT® with sub-planetary gear helps deliver a 13 percent improvement in EPA combined fuel economy (versus the previous generation Sentra).

With the FE+ models, Sentra achieves 40 mpg on the highway. Other CVT-equipped models are rated at 39 mpg on the highway. All CVT models achieve a best-in-class* EPA rated 34 mpg combined (City and Highway) and a more than 415-mile real-world driving range**.

"The 2013 Nissan Sentra is the most revolutionary design in the nameplate's 30-year history, a worthy addition to what is without question the most innovative, highest quality, highest value sedan lineup in Nissan history," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "With the complete redesign for 2013, Sentra is closer in look and feel to Altima than to a typical compact sedan. Like Altima, the new Sentra offers numerous attributes, such as high fuel economy and easy-to-use connectivity, that offer real customer value and convenience."

The new Sentra has a strong family resemblance to the recently introduced 2013 Nissan Altima, both in exterior and interior styling cues and its "class-above style" against competitive vehicles in the compact sedan segment.

Modern, Premium Design
Sentra's all-new design is elegant, modern and refined, reflecting a "professional" character targeted at upwardly bound buyers who aspire to drive something more premium than some of the other designs in the segment. It adopts Nissan's bold new signature trapezoid-shaped grille and large wraparound headlights with LED accents – the only sedan in the compact segment to offer them as standard equipment. In the rear, LED taillights are also standard, which complements the sophisticated styling.

Compared to the previous design, Sentra's beltline has been lowered and a new character line has been added that runs from the front fenders, along the sides, and finishes at the sculpted taillights and trunklid, giving the new Sentra a more aggressive stance and enhanced outward visibility for passengers. Other exterior features include chrome door handles and chrome window accents, available heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, and available sport front and rear fascias and rear spoiler.

The 2013 Sentra is built on a new platform that is lighter than the previous design, contributing to the new model's more than 150-pound weight reduction. It also helps Sentra provide one of the largest interior volumes in class, along with ample rear seat legroom and enhanced trunk capacity.

Compared with the previous generation Sentra, the 2013 model offers a 0.6-inch longer wheelbase (106.3 inches) and a 2.3-inch longer overall length (182.1 inches). It is slightly lower in height (-0.6 inches) and narrower in width (-1.2 inches) for enhanced aerodynamics, yet offers improved total interior volume (111.0 cubic feet versus the previous 110.8). The coefficient of drag has been significantly reduced to 0.29 from the previous 0.34.

"Sentra has long been known as one of the roomiest sedans in class and the latest iteration is no exception. The fine-tuning of its dimensions has created not only extremely well-balanced exterior proportions but enhanced rear seat legroom and created a larger, more usable trunk space," said Castignetti.

A Premium, Class-Above Interior
Sentra's sophisticated new look continues inside with a high-quality interior design with materials not usually found in compact vehicles, including soft-touch instrument panel and door armrests, available leather-appointed seating and available Maple wood-tone trim. Along with offering mid-size roominess in a compact-size exterior, the intuitive interior layout emphasizes driver control and outstanding seat comfort for all occupants. The instrument panel curves out towards the doors and features Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges that are backlit even in daylight, providing a high-quality look that is also easy to read.

Rear seat legroom of 37.4 inches is among the largest in class and immediately apparent to occupants, even with the front seats in the rear-most position. The rear seat is a standard 60/40 split fold-down design, offering versatile access to the 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space (2.0 cubic feet larger than the 2012 Sentra's trunk).

Standard interior features include a 6-way manual driver's seat, 4-way manual front passenger's seat, front and rear door pockets, front center console with padded armrest and cupholders, rear seat armrest with cupholders, air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter, 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.

A new Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system is offered for the first time with Sentra, allowing the driver and front passenger to select their own individual temperature settings.

The standard audio system is an AM/FM/CD system with four speakers. Other available systems include a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system with 4.3-inch color display, USB connection for iPod® and other compatible devices; and a Bose® Premium audio system with eight speakers and an amplifier that has been specially tuned to either the cloth or leather interior for best performance.

Also available is SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

"Nowhere is the new Sentra's ‘class-above' style more evident than in the interior. You notice it the minute you sit in the roomy, comfortable seats and when you touch the high quality materials. And when driving you notice the extra attention paid to isolating noise, vibration and harshness from entering the cabin," said Castignetti. "And that's before you even get into the various advanced technology features that you usually don't expect in a compact sedan segment vehicle."

NissanConnect^SM with Navigation and Other Clever Technology
Like the new Altima, the 2013 Sentra offers a major step forward in technology that helps owners stay connected. NissanConnect^SM with Navigation is an all-new system featuring a Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant that reads incoming text messages and allows drivers to reply without taking their hands off of the steering wheel.

The system also offers entertainment options such as Pandora® radio capability, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®. Its large 5.8-inch touch-screen display helps make maps and other information easy to read, especially when paired with NavTraffic and NavWeather functions (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), along with POIs powered by Google™ and Google™ Send-to-Car functions. The Navigation's map views now features warnings for curves and speed limit information.

Other available technology ranges from the RearView Monitor and Nissan Intelligent Key® with illuminated push button ignition to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert feature. If air is being added or removed from a tire, the system signals the user when the recommended tire pressure has been reached by sounding the horn.

New 1.8-liter Engine and Advanced CVT
As expected from a ground-up redesign, the new Sentra features an all-new engine and CVT transmission. Now displacing 1.8-liters, Sentra's advanced DOHC 4-cyinder engine offers a longer stroke than typical engines in its class, resulting in improved combustion speed and efficiency. The engine is equipped with a twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC) system which modulates both the intake and exhaust valve opening time (similar to that used on the flagship Nissan Maxima).

The engine's internal friction has been reduced, improving efficiency. In addition, the valve springs are shaped similar to a beehive, with a smaller diameter towards the top – reducing inertia weight, improving valvetrain efficiency and smoothing engine operation. The engine is rated at 130 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque.

The new engine is matched with a new-generation Xtronic CVT® (a 6-speed manual is available in the Sentra S model). The new CVT features a host of enhancements (versus the previous CVT) that contribute to an improvement in fuel efficiency and lower vehicle weight. It also offers a wide gear ratio of 7.3:1 through use of a sub-planetary gear and smaller pulleys, resulting in high-speed fuel efficiency at low rpm and responsive acceleration. Fuel economy is rated at 30 miles per gallon City, 39 miles per gallon Highway and a class-leading 34 miles per gallon combined with the CVT*. Sentra FE+ S and FE+ SV grades achieve 40 mpg on the highway.

"In the race for fuel economy bragging rights sometimes what gets lost in the mix is drivability. Sentra's new engine and advanced CVT design are perfectly matched to provide the best of both mpg and driving enjoyment – smooth, quiet and efficient operation around town or highway cruising, responsive acceleration and excellent mpg and driving range," said Castignetti.

The new Sentra also features an independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar, power-assisted vented front disc/rear drum braking system (4-wheel disc brakes are available), and vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering. Available wheels and tires include 16-inch steel wheels with full covers with 205/55R16 size all-season tires or 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/50R17 all-season tires.

A Range of Well-Equipped Models
The 2013 Nissan Sentra is offered in a selection of six well-equipped trim levels: S, FE+ S, SV, FE+ SV, SR and SL. All trims come with standard Xtronic CVT®, except the base Sentra S that is available with a choice of 6-speed manual transmission or CVT.

In addition to the Sentra S model's long list of standard features, the Sentra SV model adds cruise control, two additional speakers, illuminated steering wheel audio controls, vehicle security system and premium cloth seating and door trim.

The Sentra SR adds a sportier appearance, starting with 17-inch forked 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, sport front and rear fascias, sport front grille, lower body side sill extensions, rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, fog lights and chrome exhaust tip finisher. Inside, the Sentra SR includes sport silver interior trim, premium sport cloth seats and driver's seatback pocket.

The top-of-the-line Sentra SL adds 17-inch split 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, Smart Auto Headlights, fog lights, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Nissan Intelligent Key®, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, 6-speaker audio system with 4.3-inch display, USB connection port, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately).

Additional Sentra SL equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever knob, Maple wood-tone interior trim, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert and more.

The NissanConnect^SM with Navigation system, leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, rear disc brakes, power sliding glass moonroof and RearView Monitor are among the additional features available with the various equipment packages.

"From front LED accents to rear LED taillights and every inch in between, the all-new 2013 Sentra serves notice to compact sedan buyers that the Sentra is stepping up in style and stepping up in desirability," said Castignetti. "In what has become one of the most competitive segments in the industry, Sentra is ready to take on all comers."

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*2013 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 34 MPG combined 50-state emissions and CVT transmission; 33 MPG combined CA state emissions. Actual mileage may vary — use for comparison only. Ward's Light Vehicle Market Segmentation. MY13 Sentra vs. 2012 Upper Small Class excluding Hybrid and Diesel models. EPA certification numbers not yet final.

** 415 mpg estimated range calculated using estimated 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 34 mpg Combined multiplied by 13.2 gallon capacity, minus 1 gallon. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

Sleek, stylish and sophisticated, the 2013 Nissan Sentra offers some pretty impressive numbers – a 0.29 coefficient of drag (versus the previous 0.34 Cd), best-in-class* 34 miles-per gallon combined highway/city fuel economy, a more than 415-mile real-world driving range**, and an outstanding 37.4 inches of rear seat legroom to name just a few. Not surprisingly, the all-new seventh generation design stands as the most innovative Sentra ever in the nameplate's 30-year history.

Like the totally re-invented 2013 Nissan Altima and Pathfinder, Sentra's total makeover focuses on a class-above look and feel inside and out, as well as engineering efficiency that results in a 150-pound reduction (five percent) in weight while adding slightly larger overall dimensions and more interior room.

The lighter and more aerodynamic new Sentra utilizes a more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, which along with the next-generation Xtronic CVT® with sub-planetary gear helps deliver a 13 percent improvement in EPA combined fuel economy (versus the previous generation Sentra). With the FE+ models, Sentra achieves 40 mpg on the highway. Other CVT-equipped Sentra models are rated at 39 mpg on the highway. All CVT models achieve an EPA rated 34 mpg combined (City and Highway).

Sentra's all-new exterior is elegant, modern and refined, reflecting a "professional" character targeted at upwardly bound buyers who aspire to drive something more premium than some of the other designs in the segment. It adopts Nissan's bold new signature trapezoid-shaped grille and large wraparound headlights with LED accents – the only sedan in the compact segment to offer them as standard equipment. In the rear, LED taillights are also standard, which complements the sophisticated styling.

Sentra's sophisticated new look continues inside with a high-quality interior design with materials not usually found in compact vehicles, including soft-touch instrument panel and door armrests, available leather-appointed seating and available Maple wood-tone trim. Along with offering mid-size roominess in a compact-size exterior, the intuitive interior layout emphasizes driver control and outstanding seat comfort for all occupants.

Available technology includes NissanConnect^SM with Navigation with Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, POIs powered by Google™ and Google™ Send-to-Car functions.  The system also offers Pandora® radio capability, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and a large 5.8-inch touch-screen display.

Other available features range from Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control and a Bose® premium audio system with 8 speakers, to Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and push start ignition system, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System and RearView Monitor.

Highlights of the 2013 Nissan Sentra include:

Body

• All-new sophisticated exterior design with lower beltline and strong front-to-rear character line
• New boomerang-shaped multi-reflector halogen headlights with LED accents, LED rear taillights
• Available Smart Auto Headlights with twilight and wiper activation
• FE+ grades include rear spoiler, rear tire and underbody aero defectors
• Available fog lights
• Nissan signature trapezoid-shaped grille (similar to the all-new Altima)
• Available heated outside rearview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
• Chrome door handles
• SR grade includes sport front and rear fascias, sport front grille, 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, overall length increased by 2.3-inches (182.1 inches)
• Increased cargo volume of 15.1 cubic feet (2.0 cubic feet larger than previous generation Sentra design)
• Eight available exterior colors: Aspen White, Brilliant Silver, Magnetic Gray, Super Black, Red Brick, Graphite Blue, Amethyst Gray and Metallic Blue

Platform and Powertrain

• Lightweight front engine/front-wheel drive platform
• New-generation 16-valve 1.8-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, with 130 horsepower (124 hp with CAL emissions) @ 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque (125 lb-ft CAL) @ 3,600 rpm
• Twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC), new beehive shaped valve springs with reduced inertial weight
• Improved engine smoothness and fuel efficiency
• Standard 6-speed manual transmission (S grade only) or available Nissan Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission)
• New-generation CVT features wide 7.3:1 gear ratio, sub-planetary gear, smaller pulleys, flexible lock-up damper

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Power-assisted vented front disc/rear drum brakes; available 4-wheel disc brakes
• Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
• Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Torsion beam rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar
• High frequency-response shock absorbers
• New Electronic Power Steering system (vehicle-speed-sensitive)
• Standard 16-inch wheels with 205/60R16 all-season tires; low rolling resistance tires on FE+ S and FE+ SV models
• 17-inch forked 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/60R17 all-season tires on SR grade
• 17-inch split 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/50R17 all-season tires on SL grade

Interior Features

• All-new, high quality interior design with soft touch surfaces on the instrument panel and door armrests
• Standard cloth seat trim, available premium cloth or leather-appointed seating
• Standard 6-way manual driver's seat/4-way manual front passenger's seat
• Available heated front seats
• Front center console storage with armrest and front cupholders
• 60/40-split fold-down rear seat; rear center armrest with cupholders
• Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
• Standard tilt and telescopic steering column
• Available Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, allows the driver and front passenger to set individual air temperatures (SL grade)
• Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto up/down and auto-reverse feature
• Power door locks with auto-locking feature
• Available Maple wood-tone interior trim (SL grade)
• Available premium sport cloth seats, sport silver interior trim (SR grade)
• AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers and MP3/WMA playback capability; auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS); available AM/FM/CD with 6 speakers
• Available Bose® Premium audio system with 8 speakers
• Available SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)
• Available 4.3-inch color display for 6-speaker audio system
• Available USB connection port with iPod® interface
• Available NissanConnect^SM with Navigation system, 5.8-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, NavTraffic and NavWeather (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), POIs powered by Google™, Google™ Send-to-Car, Pandora® radio capability, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
• Available Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and push button ignition system
• Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
• Available RearView Monitor
• Available power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature
• Two interior colors: Marble Gray and Charcoal; SR grade offered in Charcoal only

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 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)

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in six well-equipped trim levels: S, FE+ S, SV, FE+ SV, SR and SL
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico

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*2013 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 34 MPG combined 50-state emissions and CVT transmission; 33 MPG combined CA state emissions. Actual mileage may vary — use for comparison only. Ward's Light Vehicle Market Segmentation. MY13 Sentra vs. 2012 Upper Small Class excluding Hybrid and Diesel models. EPA certification numbers not yet final.

** 415 mpg estimated range calculated using estimated 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 34 mpg Combined multiplied by 13.2 gallon capacity, minus 1 gallon. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

Nissan Announces Revised U.S. Pricing for 2013 Sentra (May 1, 2013)

(1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change wihout notice.
Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling $810.

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

Mechanical

Transmission and Drive System		S/ FE+ S	SV/ FE+ SV	SR	SL
Drive configuration		Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission type	6-speed manual Xtronic CVT®	S O - S / S FE+ S	- S	- S	- S
Gear ratio		6MT		Xtronic CVT®
M/T 1st		3.727		4.006
M/T 2nd		2.105
M/T 3rd		1.518
M/T 4th		1.171
M/T 5th		0.914
M/T 6th		0.767
CVT High				0.550
Reverse		3.686		3.770
Final drive ratio (:1)		3.933		3.517

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Dimensions

* 33 mpg CA emissions.
** Estimated range calculated using estimated 2013 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate Combined multiplied by 13.2 gallon capacity, minus 1 gallon.  Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.
*** EPA certification numbers not yet final.

S - Standard
O - Option