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John Velasco

I drove the Nissan Sentra for a week — and the Civic and Corolla should be worried

2026 Nissan Sentra review.

I have fond memories of the Sentra back in the '90s, when it was still trying to prove itself against the Corollas and Civics of the world. Fast forward to 2026, and I’m finally getting the chance to test out Nissan’s sportier, more eye-catching Sentra.

This 4-door compact sedan ditches the boring, conventional styling of the Sentra I drove all those years ago, replacing it with a bolder aesthetic that aims to be a contender for car shoppers who want something beyond the basics without spending a fortune.

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