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2003 Nissan Sentra Review
Add some fun to your life.
2003 Sentra Review Summary & Specifications
Sure, you can buy a Honda Civic, but we think the Nissan Sentra is a more interesting choice. The 2003 Sentra drives like it's worth more than its price.The mid-range GXE provides peaceful and comfortable highway cruising, while the new 2.5 Limited Edition promises to add performance and safety to the experience. The racy SE-R and SE-R Spec V deliver sports car performance on an economy car budget. Our sense is that Nissan is in the position that Volkswagen occupied a decade ago, building very good cars that few people notice or purchase. So if you're in the market for an affordable sedan that's easy to look at and fun to drive, consider the Nissan Sentra. You may just start a trend.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | XE ($11,799); GXE ($13,749); 2.5 Limited Edition ($NA); SE-R ($15,999); SE-R Spec V ($16,999) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-iter 16-valve dohc inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 126-hp, 1.8-liter 16-valve dohc inline-4; 165-hp, 2.5-liter 16-valve dohc inline-4; 175-hp, 1.5-liter 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and passenger front air bags, 3-point seat belts in all positions, child safety rear door locks, child-seat latches, emergency inside trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, front side-impact airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-335-3592 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissandriven.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 11799 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SE-R Spec V ($16,999) |
| Standard Equipment | 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 Z-rated tires, Skyline-style front sport bucket seats, red, black, and silver interior, 6-speed manual transmission, Helical limited-slip differential, sport-tuned suspension, increased flow muffler, four-wheel disc brakes, remote keyless entry, 8-way adjustable driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, variable intermittent wipers, overhead console with map lights, day/night rearview mirror, air conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors/doors/windows, 180-watt audio system with CD player |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17539 |
| Horse Power | 175 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 180 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 23/29 |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.5/67.3/55.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 57.7/56.9 |
| Turning Radius | 38.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/52.1/41.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.0/52.3/33.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 11.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | beam axle |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2708 |
| Stock Tires | P215/45ZR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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