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2026 Nissan Sentra
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2026 Nissan Sentra

Nissan gave the 2026 Sentra a thorough refresh inside and out, with new styling, more modern features, and more advanced driver aids. All Sentras have a 149-hp, 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable transmission that carries over from the previous model year. The automaker says the CVT was tuned for additional smoothness, and a more aggressive Sport mode is on higher trims. The dashboard received some of the biggest updates, with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. All models save for the base S get a second 12.3-inch screen as a driver’s information display. A touch-sensitive climate control panel takes the place of physical knobs and buttons. Nissan's ProPilot Assist active driving assistance system is available for the first time on the Sentra, as is wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Market value
$21,450
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
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
2026

Pricing

Current retail median
$21,450
Retail value range
$20,125 - $24,250
Original MSRP range
$22,600 - $27,990
Trade-in range
$17,920 - $22,355

Ratings

Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
38 MPG
EPA combined
33 MPG

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
183 in
Width
72 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Weight
3,195 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people

Environmental impact

SmartWay
No

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: 38643 First published: September 23, 2025 Updated: December 4, 2025

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