Review Car

2011 Nissan Sentra Se-R

The 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R is compact and fun to drive. It has a responsive suspension and a strong, 165-horsepower 2.5-liter engine. SE-R Spec V uses low-restriction exhaust to boost output to 175 horsepower. Also it adds a six-speed manual transmission, a helical limited-slip front differential, and 17-inch wheels with 215/45ZR17 high-performance tires. This cars is available with a hot lava-red interior featuring Skyline-style sport seats and black and silver accents. Racing style brakes with four-piston front calipers painted in traditional Nissan gold are available with 12-inch vented front discs and 10.9-inch rear discs. 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R has a sporty personality. It offers great handling and there’s lots of power available from the 2.5-liter engine.

The SE-R also comes with 16-inch alloy wheels with P195/55R16 performance tires, special body trim, a rear spoiler, sports suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, sport cloth seats with eight-way power adjustments for the driver, cruise control, an upgraded audio system, and titanium-colored gauges that glow orange at night.

For 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R, the sport-inspired Sentra SE-R receives several body enhancements, including new front and rear fascia, new headlamp shapes, and a restyled hood. A rear spoiler and large chrome exhaust tips indicate the intent of the SE-R. New for 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R gets new charcoal-colored fabric. The seats in the SE-R are supportive, with big side bolsters. They hold you firmly, but comfortably, in place. One knob on the side adjusts the front half of the seat bottom; another knob adjusts the rear half. Leather covers the SE-R’s steering wheel and gearshift knob. New fabric upholstery for the SE-R Spec V features silver accents. The trunk is big, with 11.6 cubic feet of cargo space. The 60/40 split folding rear seatback can be unlatched from the trunk making the Sentra a versatile cargo hauler. The available Fosgate subwoofer reduces versatility, taking up space and reducing the size of the pass through.

The 2.5-liter engine that comes in the 2.5 S, SE-R, and Spec V delivers lots of power. Throttle response is immediate, and strong torque makes for strong acceleration performance. Based on the architecture of Nissan’s V6 engines, The 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R’s 2.5-liter inline-4 features variable valve timing, silent-chain cam drive and a compact balance system to reduce vibration. The power band is very linear. The automatic transmission in the 2.5 S and SE-R works well with the 2.5-liter engine. Spec V builds upon the SE-R’s handling capabilities, with tighter shock tuning and spring rates 15 percent stiffer in front, 16 percent stiffer in back. High-performance 215/45ZR17 tires on special 17-inch wheels complete the suspension package and give 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R a tough, sport-compact look. Big disc brakes slow the SE-R quickly. We found the brakes easy to modulate. The 2011 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R front rotors measure a full 11 inches, larger than in many so-called sporting machines. A four-channel, four-sensor anti-lock braking system is also available.

For 2011 Nissan Sentra Se R, a high-performance Brembo Brake Package is offered on the SE-R Spec V model. The exclusive package includes gold-painted Brembo four-piston front calipers, 12-inch Brembo vented front discs, and 10.9-inch rear discs. Pros : Functional cabin design, SULEV emissions for California-spec cars, nimble handling, lots of standard features. The available 2.5-liter engine propels these cars to the front row in terms of acceleration performance. The racy SE-R and SE-R Spec V deliver sports car performance on an economy car budget. For 2011, Sentra features restyled headlamps and rear combination lamps, a new smooth front and rear fascia with a fresh hood design and a distinctive grille. The changes are designed to take the styling of the Sentra to a new level with more flair, making it look more stylish, assertive, and self-confident.