Nissan, Front And Sentra
Nissan unveils its new Sentra tonight in Dallas as part of its new product onslaught. Objective: Regain market share in the U.S. The Sentra is “the third of five all-new vehicles being introduced in a 15-month period,” as the company is proud to say.
Getting with the worldwide weight-loss program, the new Sentra is 150 pounds – or five percent – lighter than the current model, despite growing in overall dimensions and interior room. With a more fuel-efficient 1.8-liter engine, and a Xtronic CVT, the car has a 13 percent improvement in EPA combined fuel economy.
With the FE+ models, Sentra achieves up to 40 mpg on the highway. Other CVT-equipped models are rated at 39 mpg on the highway. All CVT models have a combined EPA rating of 34 mpg.
Bertel Schmitt comes back to journalism after taking a 35 year break in advertising and marketing. He ran and owned advertising agencies in Duesseldorf, Germany, and New York City. Volkswagen A.G. was Bertel's most important corporate account. Schmitt's advertising and marketing career touched many corners of the industry with a special focus on automotive products and services. Since 2004, he lives in Japan and China with his wife <a href="http://www.tomokoandbertel.com"> Tomoko </a>. Bertel Schmitt is a founding board member of the <a href="http://www.offshoresuperseries.com"> Offshore Super Series </a>, an American offshore powerboat racing organization. He is co-owner of the racing team Typhoon.
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Wow...WAY impressive. But.......I'd take my 2 door, baby blue, vinyl seats, 5 spd, no hub caps, black bumper, p155/80r/13 tires, only options: A/C and cassette player, factory installed sunroof, '87 Sentra. To date: BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED!!!!!!!!
Oh boy. Initially interested. A CVT? No thank you. I don't care if it gets a couple more mpg. Come on guys. Vote with your wallet. Personally would only consider a manual tranny. If not so inclined, would prefer a standard 6 spd auto. Disappointing!