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mikeyb
03-12-2009, 11:02 AM
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PRESS RELEASE:

NISSAN ANNOUNCES NEW 2009 SENTRA FE+ 2.0 SR

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced an expansion of the popular Nissan Sentra line-up with the addition of a sport-styled Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR model. The Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide beginning on April 17, 2009. The Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $17,760, the same price as the Sentra FE+ 2.0 S model. The full 2009 Sentra lineup now features seven models, ranging from the entry-level Sentra FE+ 2.0 to the performance-oriented Sentra SE-R Spec V.

"With so much attention being paid to high value, high mileage vehicles like Sentra today, we want to offer customers a range of choices within the lineup – so they can find the perfect level of equipment, sportiness and performance to fit their needs and budgets," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, NNA.

The new Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR was created in response to customer demand for a sportier looking Sentra without going all the way up to the high-performance Sentra SE-R and Sentra SE-R Spec V models. The "SR" starts with a standard Sentra 2.0 S and adds sport-inspired exterior enhancements, including SE-R-style front and rear fascias, side sills and rear spoiler; sport grille; dark chrome bezel headlights and dark smoked bezel taillights; 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; exhaust finisher; and "SR" trunk lid badge. It is available in six exterior colors, including the limited Sentra SE-R/SE-R Spec V colors, and will be offered with a Charcoal cloth interior.

Along with a range of models, the 2009 Sentra is available with a choice of two engines and two transmissions. All models except the SE-R and SE-R Spec V are equipped with a fuel-efficient 140-horsepower (135 hp CAL emissions) 16-valve 2.0-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine. Estimated fuel economy is 34 mpg Highway/26 mpg City (Sentra FE+ 2.0-liter with CVT).

The 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R and Sentra SE-R Spec V models feature sporty styling, enhanced performance and additional standard equipment (versus non-SE-R models) and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine (rated at 177 horsepower in the SE-R and 200 horsepower in the SE-R Spec V). Available Sentra transmissions choices (depending on model) are the advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) and 6-speed manual.

"We've been inviting customers to take a closer look at Sentra for its value, style and performance. Now we're adding one more reason – more choice," said Castignetti.

mikeyb
03-12-2009, 11:02 AM
This reminds me of the previous B15 Sentra 2.0 SE.

coolmazda5
03-13-2009, 07:48 AM
For a Sentra it has to be the SE-R Spec V to make the deal, me thinks

Now, good thing they didn't decide it to make a badge after the name, it will look like a math class whiteboard: "FE+ 2.0 SR", WTF?

mikeyb
03-13-2009, 10:21 AM
After the last b15 Sentra SE-R I owned I would not even consider another Sentra.

this one is all show and no go.

TampaBlackMSP
03-13-2009, 10:34 AM
Wow, great; yet another awful looking version of that car.

Too bad they've been crap since the old school SE-R - now that was a cool car.

Of course, just my opinion.

ms6acton
03-13-2009, 10:44 AM
Wow, great; yet another awful looking version of that car.

Too bad they've been crap since the old school SE-R - now that was a cool car.

Of course, just my opinion.

+1

coolmazda5
03-13-2009, 08:55 PM
After the last b15 Sentra SE-R I owned I would not even consider another Sentra



Too bad they've been crap since the old school SE-R - now that was a cool car.



I think the 02 Spec-V was the best looking yet, especially with those the wheels, the Brembos and the front bumper design, oh well...

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/buying_guide/nissan/sentra/2002_nissan_sentra/nissan_sentra_se_r_first_drive_review/146557-2-eng-US/nissan_sentra_se_r_first_drive_review_submodel_ful l.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/9698366+w440/0110_sccp_04_z+2002_nissan_sentra_se_r_spec_v+rear _view.jpg

mikeyb
03-14-2009, 09:21 AM
TampaBlackMSP was referring to the original b13 Sentra SE-R.

coolmazda5
03-14-2009, 09:26 AM
Oh, OK, to me the b15 was the old school, b13 a good kick-off but not there yet, then it peaked with the 02 SE-R Spec-V (b15) and from there started to slowly decline.

Dimitrios
03-16-2009, 02:10 PM
Is the SR20XX being manufactured any longer? I don't see any mention here about variable timing as on the QR and the 140HP makes me assume it's an SR20.

The B15 SE 2.0 was a sleeper; throw some boost and an LSD in it and no one would be the wiser.

altspace
03-17-2009, 04:26 PM
Bleh....Where's the snooze button?