5 Reasons To Buy The 2016 Nissan Sentra [Price, Release Date & Specs]

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The 2016 Nissan Sentra has gotten some exterior updates that make the sedan resemble its sister vehicles, the Altima and the Maxima. The revised grille, headlights, and front and rear fascia that add to the vehicle's energetic flow design are all a welcome sight. But, the new Sentra got more than just a facelift. Here are the other reasons why the Sentra is a good option.

Good fuel economy

The Nissan Sentra is equipped with 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine specs that provide a very good fuel economy, according to the Kelley Blue Book. It is capable of delivering about 38 mpg on the highway, which could give its rivals a run for their money.

Nissan said that both the engine and transmission in the new Sentra work together to provide maximum efficiency with a combined 34 mpg as compared to 31 mpg for the 2016 Ford Focus, and 32 mpg for both the 2016 Elantra and Corolla.

Quieter Ride

One of the noticeable improvements with the 2016 version of the Sentra is that it's quieter inside the vehicle when on the road. This largely because of the added padding in the firewall between the passenger compartment and the engine, more insulation on the doors and the sound-deadening laminate layer on the windshield glass.

Improved Suspension and Steering

According to the Digital Trends, if there is one reason why you should go for the Sentra, it has to be the improved suspension that resembles that of a sports car in terms of responsiveness and fun in driving.

The new Sentra comes almost like pre-modified because of the spring rates boost by around 10 percent and damping adjustment on the shocks. These also lead to a more eager response in steering.

Large Trunk Space

The new Sentra comes with a bigger trunk storage, which is ideal for those who would like to have a sedan that is big when it comes to utility.

"At 15.1 cubic feet, it's large for the class. But it's also deep enough to support tall items while managing to still carry a spare under the carpet. It probably holds more than the back of a Juke does," wrote Car Scoops.

Value for Money

For those who are out to get an affordable car for everyday use, the 2016 Nissan Sentra would be your best bet. It offers the cheapest MSRP for its entry-level model as compared to other popular vehicles in its class.

The Sentra comes at a starting price of $16,780 as compared to $18,640 for the 2016 Honda Civic, $17,250 for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra and $17,230 for the 2016 Toyota Corolla.

As for release date, the 2016 Nissan Sentra is now available for the aforementioned base price of $16,780 for the S model with the manual transmission and goes up to $22,170 for the most premium model, the SL trim.