Nissan Sentra 
A long-standing member of the Nissan family, the Sentra compact sedan seems to have regained some of the territory it lost to the Versa. Five trim levels are available, including the S and SL with a 140-hp 2.0L engine, as well as the sporty SE-R and its 2.5L engine whose output has been upped to 177 hp – and as high as 200 hp for the Spec V version.
Pros
- Smooth and very dynamic engine (Spec V)
- Extensive equipment for the category (SE-R)
- Very respectable handling (Spec V)
- Good front seats (Spec V)
Cons
- Dry clutch (Spec V)
- Overly lively accelerator at the start (Spec V)
- Fixed rear seatback (Spec V)
- A series coming to an end
