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2002 nissan sentra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Smooth, quiet, and economical, it's stable and enjoyable on long drives. for 2002, nissan has introduced the se-r and se-r spec v versions of the sentra. They are an absolute hoot to drive. Its 1. 8-liter engine produces 122 horsepower. It has a standard automatic transmission and air conditioning. gxe is a popular model comes standard with air conditioning, a digital clock, radio, cd player, front and rear cup holders, power windows and locks, and remote keyless entry. se-r replaces the se model introduced in 2000 and revives the name of a famous version of the sentra. The current sentra was designed by nissan's california styling studio, the same group that did the exciting xterra sport-utility and the aggressive frontier compact pickup truck. Their goal was to eliminate 'entry-level' thinking, to design a car with its own character that happens to be in the right price range for a lot of people. It's robust, rounded and just a little sassy. nissan learned that refined and nimble little economy cars don't sell too well if they're homely. It learned this from its 1995-1999 sentra. There's a lot of competition for economy cars coming from bigger used cars, which are now off-lease and selling at attractive discounts. But some folks, particularly smart female shoppers, prefer new, reasonably priced sedans with warranties to used cars. this newest-generation sentra is an attractive car. The term compact is relative, as all these cars seem to grow over time. The new sentra pushes the boundaries of its sub-compact industry classification. The seats in the se-r are supportive with big side bolsters. One knob on the side adjusts the front half of the seat bottom; another knob adjusts the rear half. the sentra interior is roomy, both for people and cargo. The rear seats are able to accommodate grownups, and all seating positions provide good breathing room. All three seating positions in the rear have three-point belts, though three back there is a crowd. This is equipment that many bigger sedans didn't have just five years ago. the trunk is big, with 11. 6 cubic feet of cargo space. An available 60/40 split folding rear seatback can be unlatched from the trunk (difficult to figure out without help), making the sentra a versatile cargo hauler. The available fosgate subwoofer looks like it could get in the way here, however. the red markings on black gauges are difficult to read on bright days with sunglasses on (there's a surprise), but they look cool at night. Stereo controls are positioned high on the center console, making them easy to adjust, and the metallic trim of the faceplate matches the latest in european continental design found on the trendy ford focus. Other controls are straightforward and easy to use. A compartment on top of the dash is useful for storing a wallet or sunglasses. The cup holders work well for standard size cans and cups. driving impressionno matter the model, the sentra hums right along. We drove a gxe with a five-speed manual to 100 mph quite easily in the desert, and it was revving at a relatively calm 4500 rpm. It felt stable at this speed, and wind and tire noise were low. At the legal speed limit of 70 mph, the engine turns just 3100 rpm in fifth gear; the automatic-equipped model revs even lower. gxe and xe models run smoothly and quietly. The new 1. 8-liter engine revs easily to its 6500 redline. The epa rates it at 26/33 mpg city/highway with an automatic transmission, and 27/35 with a five-speed manual. This engine uses a timing chain instead of the cheaper and quieter timing belt. Most americans opt for automatic transmissions in their sentras, making the new five-speed gearbox a rarer item. Low-rpm torque and carefully mapped gearing allow gxe and xe models with automatics to accelerate quickly from intersections yet cruise at highway speeds in a relaxed manner. Big motor mounts isolate the engine, deadening noise and vibration. the se-r and se-r spec v models rekindle memories of the famed datsun 510 and the original se-r that succeeded it in nissan's lineup from 1991-94. The power band is very linear. The more powerful spec v adds to the fun. Weighing in at 2,743 pounds, the spec v has a 15. 2:1 power-to-weight ratio (it's 16. 0:1 for the standard se-r). Nissan claims 0 to 60 mph acceleration times of less than 7 seconds for the spec v. handling is even more impressive than acceleration. It's easy to rotate the car in corners using the throttle, making it a lot of fun to drive. The rack-and-pinion steering provides quick and direct control. The se-r uses larger front and rear stabilizer bars and front suspension tower bracing. the big brakes slow the se-r quickly. We found them easy to modulate at laguna seca raceway and on the pacific coast highway. This special lsd allows the front wheels to rotate at different rates, greatly reducing understeer in corners. This lets the driver get back on the power much sooner in turns. This special limited-slip front differential improves the spec v's balance when accelerating out corners. se-r spec v builds upon the se-r's handling capabilities. Front spring rates have been increased 15 percent and rear spring rate has been increased 16 percent and there is improved shock absorber tuning. High-performance 215/45zr17 tires on special 17-inch wheels complete the suspension package and give sentra a tough, sport-compact look. the nissan six-speed manual tends to be notchy. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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