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2022 Nissan Sentra
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Review and specifications

2022 Nissan Sentra

The redesigned 2020 Sentra is a complete transformation. It shed its dowdy look and overall driving mediocrity to become one of the best sedans in its class. The engine and transmission are a pleasant combination that provide unobtrusive acceleration. The more advanced rear suspension facilitates a comfortable ride and nimble handling. The interior looks upscale, especially in the SR and SV trims; buyers can even get a power seat, leather upholstery, and heated seats. The rear seat is relatively roomy, and the infotainment system is easy to use. All trims except the base version have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities. Nissan's Safety Shield 360 is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and blind spot warning, but lane keeping assistance is not offered. Updates for 2021 include standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for all trims. The 2022 model added a new Midnight Edition Package on the Sentra SR and a new All-Weather Package for the SV. A 2024 refresh included a new CVT and auto start/stop system that improved fuel economy slightly. There were no significant changes for the 2025 model year.

Market value
$14,575
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 2/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$14,575
Retail value range
$13,500 - $15,300
Original MSRP range
$19,950 - $22,700
Trade-in range
$10,930 - $12,685

Ratings

Road test score
81/100
Owner satisfaction
2/5
Would buy again
34%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
39 MPG
EPA combined
33 MPG
Tested city
22 MPG
Tested highway
44 MPG
Tested overall
32 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,210
Cruising range
400 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.5 sec
0-60 mph
8.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
55.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
183 in
Width
72 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Weight
3,000 lb
Maximum load
880 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Luggage
3+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
3/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
7/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Nissan

Nissan’s varied lineup of SUVs, pickup trucks, and EVs usually perform well in our road tests, but their Overall Scores suffer because of up-and-down reliability and average to below-average owner satisfaction. Inconsistent quality across the brand means some Nissans are a better choice than others. Many of its gasoline vehicles use small turbocharged engines and continuously variable transmissions to give owners both competitive fuel economy and sporty performance. Most new Nissans come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. It’s also one of the few remaining brands that sells a sub-compact sedan, the Versa. The compact Sentra, a mainstay within Nissan’s lineup, earned a high score in our road test and is recommended. Nissan was an early EV trailblazer with the Leaf hatchback, and now sells larger five-passenger EV SUVs. Used Nissans have average reliability according to our surveys.

Vehicle ID: 22572 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025

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