2024 Nissan Sentra Improves Fuel Economy for Refreshed Model

The 2024 Nissan Sentra is here with new exterior styling, highlighted by redesigned headlights and a new front fascia. The interior is slightly redesigned for the Sentra, and unlike its Chinese twin the Sylphy, the Sentra sticks to its 7.0- and 8.0-inch infotainment screens.The Sentra now has an engine start-stop feature, which Nissan says will help improve fuel economy figures.

Nissan is adding some more visual flair to the 2024 Nissan Sentra while keeping meaningful changes light. Now in its fifth generation, the affordable compact sedan was due for a facelift. We’ve had some idea of what the changes would look like after spotting updates to the Sentra’s China-market twin the Sylphy back in March, though it seems that the U.S.-spec version isn’t exactly the same.

The extent of the changes for the Sentra depend on the chosen trim level. All trims have a restyled front fascia and new headlights, along with new 16- and 18-inch wheel designs. Stepping up to the top trim SR adds a restyled rear bumper as well and a new color for the contrasting interior accent stitching.

Inside, the changes are less noticeable. Unlike the Sylphy, which gained much larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, the 2024 Sentra marches on with the same old 7.0- and 8.0-inch infotainment screens.

The Sentra also has a revised CVT automatic that promises smoother faux “shift” patterns. When paired with the new engine start-stop feature, these powertrain improvements should improve on the standard 2.0-liter inline-four engine’s already competitive fuel economy figures. EPA fuel-economy figures aren’t yet available, but the Sentra previously achieved EPA combined ratings of 33 mpg and 32 mpg for the SR trim. The only other change for the 2024 model comes in the way of Nissan adding its Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety features as standard.

Details such as pricing won’t be released until closer to the late summer, when Nissan plans to put the refreshed Sentra on sale. With so few changes, we don’t expect the price will change all that much, and it will likely hover around $22,000 to start.

Associate News Editor

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