Under the hood of the 2019 Nissan Sentra is a naturally aspirated 1.4-liter, inline four-cylinder engine making up to 124 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. Entry-level models come equipped with a six-speed manual transmission; with a continuously variable transmission available as an option. The CVT is equipped on all subsequent trim grades.
Just like previous iterations, the fuel economy scores of the 2019 Nissan Sentra are one of the sedan’s strongest trains. Models equipped with the six-speed manual will be able to record up to 27 miles per gallon in the city and up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway. CVT-equipped versions raise these numbers by two mpg on both categories.
A modern sedan requires modern systems. The 2019 Nissan Sentra will appeal to tech-savvy buyers now that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are standard on all trims above the entry-level S model. Nissan has also made a suite of advanced safety systems available including, adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring.