2022 Nissan Sentra

When shopping for the 2022 Nissan Sentra, you can choose among three trims: S, SV, and SR. Its sleek exterior resembles a scaled-down version of the larger Maxima, which is Nissan's top sedan, and Altima. The Midnight Edition package is new for the SR trim and adds a rear spoiler, special grille treatment, and 18-inch alloy wheels all outfitted in black.

Every 2022 Sentra has the same powertrain, which provides plenty of power to get around town and acceleration when traveling down the highway. This 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 149 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission and comes standard with front-wheel drive. Intelligence Trace Control helps the sedan hold its cornering line with stability and efficiency by slowing the inside wheel, if necessary.

The 2022 Sentra's fuel economy is about average when compared to other vehicles in its class. Expect to get an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. The slightly sportier SR trim returns about 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

Once you step foot inside the 2022 Sentra's cabin, you'll notice an attractive interior full of upscale materials. All seats are comfortable and well-padded, which helps when traveling long distances. The front-row seats are Zero Gravity ones, which are some of the most comfortable seats in its class. Both rows also have ample headroom and legroom, and even two adults riding in the back seats can stretch their legs. Its trunk has 14.3 cubic feet of space, but you can fold down the rear seats so you can lead longer items into the trunk more easily. Its easy-to-use infotainment system is conveniently located, and it's mounted on a 7-inch touch-screen display. The sedan also comes standard with a single USB port, Bluetooth, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Available add-on features include an 8-inch touch-screen display, satellite radio, extra USB ports, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

The 2022 Sentra comes standard with a handful of safety features, some of which include driver drowsiness monitoring, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, and blind-spot monitoring. In addition, the Sentra has two complete sets of LATCH connectors located on the rear outboard seats as well as a tether anchor for the rear middle seat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded this LATCH system with the highest rating. Thanks to these impressive safety features, the IIHS also gave the Sentra its highest overall safety rating.