2019 Nissan Sentra

The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra is the B17 generation and moved to a smaller, more efficiency-focused 1.8-liter MRA8DE four-cylinder paired with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission, driving the front wheels. The body is a four-door sedan, and a sporting NISMO variant with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine joined the range late in the run. A facelift for 2016 revised the front and rear styling in line with Nissan's wider design language.

This generation emphasized fuel economy and rear-seat space over driving engagement, and it sold in very large numbers as a value proposition in the compact segment. Equipment levels improved over the run, with driver-assistance features reaching lower trims. The B18 generation that followed in 2020 was a much more substantial redesign with an independent rear suspension and a far better chassis.

For used buyers, B17 Sentras are abundant and inexpensive, which makes careful selection worthwhile. The continuously variable transmission is the defining concern, with judder, whine, and outright failure all reported, and Nissan extended coverage on affected units. A test drive that includes sustained highway speed and a full-throttle acceleration is the most informative thing a buyer can do. The 1.8-liter engine itself is reliable. Later cars with more complete service records are worth a premium.