Nissan is in the midst
of updating their sedan lineup and the next model to be redesigned is the
Sentra. According
to Car & Driver, the new sedan will be unveiled on November 19th – just
days ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Nissan
hasn’t said much about the 2020 Sentra, but it is expected to follow in the
footsteps of the Sylphy which debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this
year. As a result, we can expect the model will have a prominent V-Motion
grille that is flanked by slender headlights.
Further back, there
should be a sculpted hood, a rakish windscreen and streamlined bodywork. Since
the model will also resemble the Altima and Maxima, we can expect a black
accent on the C-pillar as well as prominent character lines above the wheels.
The upscale styling
will continue in the cabin and drivers can expect to find higher quality
materials and new switchgear. Details will be announced next week, but we
wouldn’t be surprised if the Sentra has a three-spoke steering wheel that
resides in front of a new instrument cluster with a 7-inch digital display. To
the right, we can expect a freestanding 8-inch infotainment system which is
mounted above circular air vents and new controls for the climate control
system.
Previous reports have
suggested the car will come equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that
produces 149 hp and 196 Nm of torque. That
remains unconfirmed, but it would be a significant improvement over the
outgoing model’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder that develops 124 hp and 169 Nm)of torque.
