- Comfortable ride
- Improved cabin materials and design
- Lots of standard safety and tech features
- Slow acceleration
- Dated infotainment graphics
- Mediocre emergency braking performance
- New packages: Midnight Edition and All-Weather
- No other changes for 2022
- Part of the eighth Sentra generation introduced for 2020
The 2022 Nissan Sentra is a small, economical sedan that underwent a full redesign in 2020. Power is supplied by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and routed to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Within the Nissan lineup, the Sentra is a step up from the smaller Versa and slots in just below the larger Altima.
The 2022 model year brings minimal changes to the Sentra. The only noteworthy changes are a couple of packages. The All-Weather package adds a number of convenience features to the SV trim for those in colder climates, while the Midnight Edition adds some contrasting black trim and black 18-inch wheels for the SR trim.
We like the Sentra for its smooth ride, better-than-average interior materials, and plentiful safety and tech features for the money. But it's hamstrung by slow acceleration, an out-of-date infotainment system, and rather long braking distances in a class dominated by the Honda Civic and newer competitors including the Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra. Check out the categories of our test team's Expert Rating to learn more.
We recommend the SV trim with the All-Weather package. It comes with some desirable features you can't get on the base trim, such as dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, heated seats and traffic-adaptive cruise control.Which Sentra does Edmunds recommend?
Nissan Sentra models
The Sentra is a small sedan available in three trims: the S, SV and SR. All versions are powered by a 149-horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Sentra is front-wheel-drive only. Feature highlights include:
S
The base model kicks off the Sentra line with:
- 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
- Push-button start
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Height-adjustable driver's seat
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
- Four-speaker audio system
Standard safety features include:
- Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Forward and rear collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
SV
The midlevel trim brings with it an assortment of upgraded features:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Rear disc brakes (for better braking performance)
- Heated side mirrors
- Keyless entry
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Upgraded driver information display
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Additional USB ports
- Six-speaker audio system
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sentra and the car in front)
New for 2022 is an All-Weather package, which adds the following features:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Remote engine start
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
You can also choose to add the SV Premium package that adds:
- 17-inch wheels
- Sunroof
- Quilted leather seats
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
SR
The top model in the lineup offers this equipment:
- Dual-zone climate control
- LED headlights and foglights
- Sportier exterior design with a rear spoiler
- Dark chrome grille
- 18-inch wheels
- Sport cloth seat trim with contrast orange stitching
The Midnight Edition package is exclusive to the SR trim. It includes:
- 18-inch black-painted alloy wheels
- Black-painted exterior trim and badging
The SR also has an available SR Premium package. It includes:
- Surround-view parking camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sentra and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Upgraded LED headlights
- Sunroof
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Simulated leather upholstery with orange stitching
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Eight-speaker Bose audio system
- NissanConnect connectivity services with onboard Wi-Fi hotspot
