The 2017 Sentra SR Turbo made its world debut at the 46th annual Miami International Auto Show that is currently underway. Sentra SR Turbo joins the sedan lineup later this fall in Nissan showrooms.
Sentra is Nissan’s third best-selling vehicle in the United States. The Turbo is expected to expand its market reach in marketing babble.
Power comes from a new 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline force-fed engine that delivers a 50% horsepower increase from the normally aspirated 1.8-liter Sentra SR powerplant. Rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque, the Turbo has 64 more horsepower and 52 more lb.-ft. of torque than non-turbo 2017 Sentra models.
Nissan says Sentra SR Turbo has an enhanced body structure, revised steering system, larger front disc brakes, new 6-speed manual or CVT transmission with manual mode and unique suspension tuning.
“The Sentra SR Turbo is designed for buyers who want all the attributes of traditional compact sedans but also desire some serious turbo performance,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America.
All Sentra SR models (S, SV, SR and SL) have LED low beam projector headlights with LED accents, lower body side sill extensions, a rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light, fog lights, chrome exhaust tips, heated outside mirrors with LED turn signals, and a “unique” design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 205/50R17 all-season tires.
Inside, Sentra SR includes “sport” trim, cloth seats, driver’s seatback pocket, heated front seats, a 5-inch display and standard “Siri Eyes Free Voice Recognition.”
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