2012 Nissan Sentra Trims and Specs

The 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 comes well-equipped for an entry-level compact car. All the basics, including air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, a tilt steering wheel and a 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with an input jack, are included in the standard package. The front seats feature 4-way manual adjustment, with cloth upholstery all around. Other features for the 5-passenger Sentra 2.0 include an oversize glove box, a center console with adjustable cupholders, upper dash storage and a rear seat center armrest with cupholders. Overall, owners find the cabin quiet and roomy, with comfortable seating. Outside, standard features include manually adjustable side mirrors, a chrome trunk lid finisher and a rear spoiler with an integrated LED brake light (on trims equipped with the continuously variable transmission).

A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine powers the front-wheel-drive Sentra 2.0. The engine develops 140 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque, and links to either a 6-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or the optional Xtronic CVT. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 24/31 mpg with the manual transmission and 27/34 with the CVT. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist come standard, along with traction control, stability control, daytime running lights and 6 airbags. The Sentra 2.0 rides on 15-inch steel wheels.

The 5-passenger Nissan Sentra 2.0 S compact car comes equipped with a number of standard features not on the entry-level Sentra 2.0 trim, including cruise control, remote keyless entry, overhead map lights, an outside temperature display, a trip computer and 2 more speakers for the AM/FM/CD audio system. In addition, the 2.0 S includes all the basic features, such as air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat and a tilt steering wheel. Nissan also offers two new options packages for the 2012 Sentra 2.0 S. A Convenience Package adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth and the automaker's Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition system, while a Technology Package includes a navigation system with a 5-inch color touchscreen, SiriusXM satellite radio, NavTraffic and a USB port. Outside, standard features for the Sentra 2.0 S include power-adjustable side mirrors, a chrome trunk lid finisher and a rear spoiler with an integrated LED brake light.

Under the hood, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine provides power for the front-wheel-drive Sentra 2.0 S. The engine generates 140 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque, and links to an Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). Fuel economy numbers check in at 27/34 mpg. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist come standard, along with traction control, stability control, daytime running lights and 6 airbags. The Sentra 2.0 S rides on 16-inch steel wheels.

The Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR receives four new options packages for 2012 and includes a number of exterior features not found on other Sentra trims. Outside, the Sentra 2.0 SR displays such sporty design features as a sport grille, unique front and rear fascias, and a rear spoiler, as well as sport headlights and taillights. Inside the 5-passenger cabin, such features as air conditioning, remote keyless entry, cruise control, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, a tilt steering wheel and power windows and door locks come standard. A Convenience Package adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth and Nissan's Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition system, while a Technology Package includes a navigation system with a 5-inch color touchscreen, SiriusXM satellite radio, NavTraffic and a USB port. A Moonroof Package, available only for the 2.0 SR, features a power sliding/tilt moonroof, while a Special Edition Package, also available only on the 2.0 SR, incorporates all three of the other packages.

Power for the front-wheel-drive Sentra 2.0 SR comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, which develops 140 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque. The engine mates to an Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) and posts fuel economy numbers of 27/34 mpg. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist come standard, along with traction control, stability control, daytime running lights and 6 airbags. The standard package for the Sentra 2.0 SR also includes 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL receives a number of standard features not found on lower-end Sentra trims, including wood-tone trim (with the beige interior) or metallic accents (with the charcoal interior), as well as Bluetooth and Nissan's Intelligent Key keyless entry system. In addition, the 2.0 SL's premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system includes SiriusXM satellite radio, speed-sensitive volume control and a 4.3-inch color display, along with an an audio input jack and a USB connection. Other standard features for the 2.0 SL include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, a tilt steering wheel with illuminated audio and cruise controls, and power windows and door locks. The driver's seat features 6-way manual adjustment, while the passenger seat has 4-way manual adjustment.

A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine powers the front-wheel-drive Sentra 2.0 SL. The engine generates 140 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque, and links to an Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). Fuel economy numbers check in at 27/34 mpg. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist come standard, along with traction control, stability control, daytime running lights and 6 airbags. Outside, standard features include foglights, power-adjustable side mirrors, a chrome trunk lid finisher and a rear spoiler with an integrated LED brake light. The Sentra 2.0 SL rides on 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The sport-oriented Nissan Sentra SE-R compact car delivers a tight, sporty ride, thanks to its sport-tuned springs and 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which delivers 177 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. The engine mates to the Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, so drivers can change gears manually. The powerplant posts fuel economy numbers of 24/30 mpg. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist come standard, along with traction control, stability control, daytime running lights and 6 airbags. Outside, such features as a sport grille, smoked headlight surrounds, smoked taillights, a chrome exhaust-tip finisher, a rear spoiler, power side mirrors and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels help the front-wheel-drive Sentra SE-R stand out in a crowd.

Inside, the sporty nature continues, thanks to such features as front sport bucket seats, black sport cloth upholstery with silver stitching and SE-R logos, metallic-tone accents, aluminum pedal pads and twin pod meters on the instrument panel with oil pressure and G-sensor displays. Other standard features for the 5-passenger SE-R include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, cruise control, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, a tilt steering wheel and power windows and door locks. In addition, the SE-R includes a premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, speed-sensitive volume control and a 4.3-inch color display, along with an audio input jack and a USB connection. The driver's seat features 6-way manual adjustment, while the passenger seat has 4-way manual adjustment.

The 2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V compact car rides on a sport-tuned suspension with sport-tuned shocks and struts, an upgraded 25mm front stabilizer bar and a trunk-mounted V-brace, as well as a lowered ride height, making it the sportiest trim in the Sentra lineup. Under the hood, Nissan drops a powerful 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, which pumps out 200 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. The engine connects to a 6-speed manual transmission for a sporty driving experience. Beefy 12.6-inch vented antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, as well as traction control, stability control, daytime running lights and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with summer performance tires, all come standard on the front-wheel-drive SE-R Spec V.

Standard exterior features for the SE-R Spec V include a sport grille, sport front and rear fascias, smoked headlight surrounds, smoked taillights, power side mirrors and lower body side sill extensions, all of which help it stand out in a crowd. Inside, Nissan includes such sport-oriented features as front sport bucket seats, black sport cloth upholstery with silver stitching and SE-R logos, metallic-tone accents, aluminum pedal pads and twin pod meters on the instrument panel with oil pressure and G-sensor displays. Other standard features for the 5-passenger SE-R Spec V include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, cruise control, a 60/40-split fold-flat rear seat, a tilt steering wheel and power windows and door locks. In addition, the SE-R receives a premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, speed-sensitive volume control, and a 4.3-inch color display, along with an audio input jack and a USB connection. The driver's seat features 6-way manual adjustment, while the passenger seat has 4-way manual adjustment.