zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Culture
/
The 2020 Nissan Sentra Is More Than Just Your Next Rental Car
The 2020 Nissan Sentra Is More Than Just Your Next Rental Car-September 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:12:50

All images: Nissan

has unveiled its 2020 at the 2019 , and this thing looks slick. Nissan has eschewed the frankly ridiculous “new cars must be round and soft” practice that no automaker has been able to shake for sharper lines and sleeker tech—and honestly, I’m entirely here for it.

The big changes are in the front and rear fascia. It almost looks like someone took a knife to the design and carved away some of the softer curves, leaving harder lines in its wake. It’s subtle, but it’s the kind of thing that will set it apart from the rest of the cars on the road.

that the new Sentra will be two inches lower and two inches wider than the previous generation, making it a little more formidable and intimidating in terms of stance. Here’s more in terms of its specs:

The 2020 Sentra also features a new, fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine rated at 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque – increases of 20 percent and 16 percent respectively over the previous generation’s 1.8-liter engine. The new engine is also projected to offer improved fuel economy. Dynamic performance has been greatly improved through the use of a new independent rear suspension and a new rack electric power steering system.

Nissan makes a big deal out of its improved interior, and I have to admit that it does look nice. In the press photos available with the press release, the orange stitching matches the exterior paint. If that’s a feature available for all the different color options, that would be pretty damn awesome.

Image for article titled The 2020 Nissan Sentra Is More Than Just Your Next Rental Car

The technology here also gets a nice upgrade with a seven inch touch screen and 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster with analog dials. The instrument cluster looks pretty nice—it’s a good blend of old and new. The touch screen? Well... it’s slightly less impressive.

Image for article titled The 2020 Nissan Sentra Is More Than Just Your Next Rental Car

I’m not sure why, but it just doesn’t look particularly well-integrated. there are a lot of contrasting shapes going on here. It’s nice that there are still button options below the screen, but I just can’t vibe with the dials flanking each side of it. That blend of old-and-new that makes the dash so nice just doesn’t quite translate here.

For me, the changes to the exterior really carry the appeal of the updated Sentra. Some of the interior choices are great—but it’s nothing compared to the exterior improvements.

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Culture
Lucinda Williams — 'Changed the Locks'
Lucinda Williams — 'Changed the Locks'
Traffic sucks, so why not start your morning off with some music? You provide the toast and we’ll provide the jams. Her first single, which hasn’t aged a bit. I like this version best. ...
Sep 13, 2026
We'll See How Long Aston Martin's Promise To Limit Crossover Production Lasts
We'll See How Long Aston Martin's Promise To Limit Crossover Production Lasts
Aston Martin is bringing the crossover, and soon Lagonda will also join the luxury crossover market. In a move that surprises no one, this means four-door Astons like the outgoing will likely cease to exist. But Aston is also being very careful about how its crossovers shape the brand....
Sep 13, 2026
This Is a Great Red
This Is a Great Red
Bright colors on cars are always a good thing, but occasionally you come across a particular shade that just stops you in your tracks. This morning, it’s the deep red on this convertible Number 1 Edition. It’s a special edition paint on a special edition car and it is...
Sep 13, 2026
Tesla Says It's Identified the Cause of That Viral Model S Fire in China
Tesla Says It's Identified the Cause of That Viral Model S Fire in China
makes some revisions after its viral car fire in Shanghai, backs out of a last-minute press conference, gets its data exposed, more automakers team up on self-driving cars, and ’s interest in trucks. All of this and more in for Friday, June 28, 2019. A surveillance camera caught a...
Sep 13, 2026
This Subaru WRX Plays Initial D Eurobeat Music When You Step on the Gas
This Subaru WRX Plays Initial D Eurobeat Music When You Step on the Gas
Japanese car enthusiast and apparent technophile Stan LeJay has a Subaru GC8 with a few tuner mods, but the most interesting by far is his home-made infotainment system that cranks Initial D Eurobeat music when the throttle opens up. Hilarity ensues. Not that I endorse breaking the speed limit, but...
Sep 13, 2026
I Made a Quiz to See if You Know the Literal Meaning of Carmakers' Names
I Made a Quiz to See if You Know the Literal Meaning of Carmakers' Names
We use words all the time—hell, I’m even using some right now, as I’m typing this! That’s why it’s sometimes alarming to realize that, hey, I don’t actually always know the full, literal meaning of every word I use, especially when it comes to proper names. For me, proper...
Sep 13, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved