If you go looking for a compact car these days, you will discover that your options are far more limited than they would have been a decade or so ago. That being said, just because you have fewer options than before does not mean you have to settle for anything less than a car that is fun to drive with great features inside and out. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is the perfect example of this: a compact car that is fun to drive, spacious inside, with terrific comfort and tech features, and enhanced safety systems designed to protect you and your loved ones on the road. By bringing all of this together, you get a stately sedan that has been designed to meet a wide range of needs, with several exciting trims to choose from so you can get everything you want.
Although power and performance are probably not the first things you look for in a compact sedan, Nissan still ensures the 2025 Sentra is fun to drive. The 149 hp engine makes for a sporty ride that you are sure to enjoy every day, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for an especially smooth and responsive experience. Most impressive of all, however, is the incredible fuel efficiency provided by this remarkable engine: the 2025 Sentra gets an EPA-estimated 30 MPG in the city, 40 MPG on the highway, and 34 MPG combined fuel economy. This is remarkable performance that lets you go a long time between stops for gas and makes the Sentra one of the most efficient non-hybrids out there.
Just as impressive as the remarkable efficiency the Sentra delivers is the excellent array of standard and available features inside this car. The starting S trim comes with comfortable cloth seating, a seven-inch infotainment display, and remote keyless entry that makes it easy to get going in the morning. Choosing the highest SR trim, however, gets you numerous upgrades, such as an eight-inch NissanConnect screen, remote engine start, an optional Bose Premium sound system, and much more. Best of all, every 2025 Sentra comes with Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of driver assistance features that includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, and much more to help keep you and your passengers safe on the road.
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There are two things drivers tend to look for when checking out a compact car: a fun driving experience and excellent fuel efficiency. One of the best reasons to choose a small sedan like this is to get something that can zip along city streets and help you enjoy your daily commute while also keeping you away from the gas station for a long time. We are happy to say that the 2025 Nissan Sentra comes through beautifully in both regards, which is no surprise since Nissan has always made a name for itself through performance and efficiency.
Powering the Nissan Sentra is a 2.0L I-4 engine that provides 149 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a CVT for a smooth driving experience. That is certainly not the kind of power you will find in some of Nissan’s larger cars and SUVs, but it is great performance for a car of this size. You get front-wheel drive with the Sentra, which is ideal for great handling while you are on the road and helps contribute to the model's impressive gas mileage. Overall, this is the perfect amount of power when you drive, letting you get up to speed easily when getting onto the highway and keeping you in control at all times.
Enhancing the fun you will have while driving the Sentra is the fact that you can make a lot of trips around town without stopping for gas. Thanks to its impressive engineering, the 2025 Sentra gets an estimated 30 MPG in the city, 40 MPG on the highway, and 34 MPG combined fuel efficiency. This is remarkable fuel economy for a traditional gas engine; remember that this is not a hybrid or anything like that, so you know exactly what to expect while driving it. Overall, such impressive efficiency lets you get to and from work each day, run errands as needed, and enjoy your time off without frequent stops for gas.
When you first set eyes on the 2025 Nissan Sentra, you will probably be struck by its beautiful curves and overall style, which perfectly demonstrate Nissan’s exceptional modern design philosophy. Once you get inside the Sentra, however, the beautifully arranged and well-appointed cabin is sure to get your attention. Nissan has gone above and beyond to deliver an interior that is welcoming, comfortable, and outfitted with impressive tech features designed to enhance your time on the road.
For starters, you have a surprisingly spacious interior that gives you and your passengers plenty of room to stretch out while you drive. There are 43.8 inches of legroom up front, along with 34.9 inches of rear-seat legroom, which is terrific for a small car like this. You also have 14.3 cu.ft. of cargo volume to utilize, thanks to a trunk that is designed to give you plenty of room for luggage, bags from a day of shopping, and anything else you need to take with you. Manually adjustable seating is standard with cloth upholstery; available options include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and a heated steering wheel that is perfect for cold winter mornings.
The tech features inside the 2025 Sentra are just as impressive, and Nissan provides a wide range of options to meet your needs. The starting trim includes a seven-inch infotainment display that is easy to use, plus a second LCD screen for you as the driver, along with a four-speaker sound system, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and more. Available options and upgrades let you take things further, including a NissanConnect eight-inch display, a Wi-Fi hotspot, remote engine start through the key fob, and even a Bose Premium sound system to elevate your time on the road.
No matter what kind of vehicle you are interested in, as far as we are concerned, nothing is more important than how well it can help keep you safe on the road. Nissan understands this as well as anyone else out there, which is made clear by the fact that the 2025 Sentra comes with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of driver assistance features standard on every trim. Although no sort of technology can replace safe, careful driving, the Safety Shield 360 package provides you with numerous tools to enhance your abilities and help you avoid a crash.
For starters, you get Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking, designed to alert you to a potential crash and boost braking to minimize or avoid an impact. This includes Pedestrian Detection to help keep others safer, along with Rear Automatic Braking for when you are backing up. You also get Lane Departure Warning to let you know if you are drifting from your lane while driving, plus Blind Spot Warning to alert you if someone is lurking in your blind spot.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is included, which warns you if someone is about to cross behind you while your Sentra is in reverse. High Beam Assist can switch your high beams off automatically when oncoming traffic is detected to help avoid blinding other drivers. Hill Start Assist is included to help you avoid rolling backward into a vehicle behind you while on a hill, along with a Low Tire Pressure Warning to help keep you in control. If you want to take things even further, Intelligent Around View Monitor is available to give you an enhanced look around your vehicle while maneuvering at low speeds.
It is easy to see why so many people choose the Nissan Sentra each year for its remarkable combination of sporty performance, incredible efficiency, and terrific features inside and out. You might not have as many options for a compact car as you did in years past, but Nissan is still making cars like it needs to beat a dozen other companies. The Sentra is the perfect example of this, and it is clear that Nissan makes vehicles for those of us who enjoy driving and want something that can meet all of our needs. If you are looking for something larger, then the Nissan Altima or even a small SUV like the Kicks or Rogue could be the perfect fit for you—no matter what you want, we will help you find it.
Here at Illini Nissan, we love the modern Nissan lineup and the incredible selection of vehicles available to you. Having so many terrific cars and SUVs—and even a midsize truck—makes it easy for us to explore a variety of options with you to find everything you are looking for. The Sentra is one of many amazing vehicles that we can show you; with one of our friendly and knowledgeable salespeople beside you, it is easy to check out everything Nissan offers and find the right vehicle with the features you need in your next ride. Call or come visit us at Illini Nissan today to learn more, and let us show you everything the Sentra—and the rest of the Nissan lineup—has to offer.
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