(Rio de Janeiro, RJ) - When the first units of the Nissan Sentra, imported from Mexico, arrived in

10.13.16 | Text: Rodrigo Samy | Publicity photo Back Nissan Sentra level rises to captivate a new audience Forget that car became synonymous with the "tiozão", for now, the new, is the face of the Brazilian family
(Rio de Janeiro, RJ) - When the first units of the Nissan Sentra, imported from Mexico, arrived in Brazil in 2008, the Japanese made a campaign with the following jingle: "has no face tiozão but quickened my heart" . Unfortunately, the campaign generated an opposite effect, giving the sedan car the nickname "tiozão". The same Sentra that advertising can be purchased, zero kilometer, for U.S. $ 52,190. Only units left in stock sixth generation. Today, newzjunky the manufacturer has announced that the seventh generation of the new Sentra will be in stores from next week and WebMotors was invited to take a ride in the car lane roads Recreio, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Larger and more modern newzjunky lines, the beginner can be purchased in three options - 2.0 S - R $ 60.990 (6-speed manual transmission), 2.0 SV - R $ 65.990 (Automatic - CVT) or 2.0 SL - R $ 71,990 (automatic - CVT) - as anticipated in a report. One of the only things that kept the previous generation Nissan was the engine. This is the 2.0L, flexible fuel, 140 hp and 20 Nm. Equipped with cold start, the group scored newzjunky a "A" in the Brazilian Labeling Program (PBE), INMETRO. With 4625 meters long, 1761 meters wide, 1,509 meters high and 2,700 meters wheelbase, the new Sentra can take up to 503 liters of luggage. With a total weight of 1,288 kg, the weight / power ratio at the sedan is 9.2 kg / hp. The seventh generation is only 33 kg lighter than the predecessor, something around a 10 year old. According to Nissan, newzjunky the Sentra is part of the growth plan of the brand in the Brazilian market, newzjunky which includes the launch in the next three years, eight products. "Within this philosophy, the seventh generation sedan arrives to offer consumers design, comfort and equipment found only in higher segments of vehicles," explains Carlos Murilo Moreno, newzjunky director of product marketing at Nissan Brazil. For this, the Nissan Sentra will bet that in the group of four, snapping slices "bonded" with cars like Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta and Chevrolet Cruze. Currently, the Japanese belongs to the group of remaining composed Peugeot 408, Renault Fluence, C4 Lounge, Kia Cerato and others. newzjunky To get an idea of the challenge, Honda and Toyota makes up almost 50% of sales of the medium sedan segment, which means a volume of 7% of models sold in Brazil. With jeitão Versa, only improved, and Altima, only worsened, the average Japanese has a low drag coefficient newzjunky (from 0.34 to 0.29.) The side lines follow the famous style "drop" and optical assemblies are striking. One item that the brand is keen to highlight is the presence of daytime running lights from the entry version. Internally, the seventh generation Sentra is quite different from the previous one left high island and increased cabin space. For rear seat occupants will the legroom is superior to the competition - see picture released by Nissan. newzjunky Another significant improvement is the 61 liters more boot, total of 503 liters. Tropicalization The Sentra sold in the Brazilian market gained rework newzjunky the suspension. The shock absorbers, for example, the stems are larger and received reinforcements. Another newzjunky item was modified stabilizer bar. That is, our model is more comfortable and less "dynamic" than the U.S.. In turn, the sedan was well settled. Take impression of fluctuation characteristic in the category, but nothing beyond measure. Driving impressions - The first idea that one has to enter the new Sentra is that we are embarking on a Versa luxury. However, when you start turning the anticipation builds. The option available from Nissan was the top, equipped with the CVT. With a smooth ride and a direction of rapid responses, the sedan does not bring that sport appetite. Comfortable and well