Nissan Sentra History
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History
Launched as the Datsun Sentra for 1982 (successor to the 210), the Sentra has been Nissan's mainstream compact for four decades.
Enthusiasts remember the sporty SE-R variants, particularly the early-1990s SR20DE-powered cars; the Sentra continues today as a value-focused compact sedan.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Coupe
- Wagon
- Hatchback
Notable special editions & performance variants
Sentra SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Sporty performance versions; the original SE-R used the lively SR20DE four.
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