The 2021 Nissan Sentra is proof you don’t need to break the bank to get a reliable set of wheels. The pragmatic sedan, fresh off a complete redesign, received high marks in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, scoring 42 points above the segment average. The Sentra was also named as one of Autotrader’s “Best New Cars of 2020” and “10 Best Cars for Recent College graduates.”

Here is a quick overview of the 2021 Nissan Sentra. 

What Does The 2021 Nissan Sentra Cost" 

The new Sentra is available in three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. Here are the starting MSRP figures for each (the destination fee of $925 is included). 

Sentra S: $20,335Sentra SV: $21,395Sentra SR: $22,675
The Sentra resides between the Versa and the Altima in Nissan’s lineup.

2021 Nissan Sentra. Photo: Nissan North America.

Powertrain & Fuel Economy

Under the hood is 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft. of torque. Direct injection and continuously variable valve timing systems within the engine help increase performance and fuel economy. Nissan’s Xtronic transmission relays power to the front wheels. 

As of this writing, EPA fuel economy estimates are not available for the 2021 Nissan Sentra via fueleconomy.gov. However, the 2020 model returns nearly 40 mpg on the highway. We would expect the 2021 Sentra to have similar...