Potential Nissan Sentra Successor Leaks Via Chinese Trade Documents
A new Nissan Sentra may be on the way. The automaker recently filed documents with the Chinese government, outlining the new Sylphy, which is the name given to the car in that market.
Images from the filing show a somewhat familiar looking car with a new front-end design and slightly revised proportions. The front fascia borrows some elements from the recently updated Nissan Murano and Kicks, and features slime headlights with unique diagonal grille accents.
In China, the car gets a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine with 133 horsepower, and it’s slightly larger than today’s Sentra. Nissan held the wheelbase at the same 106.7-inch wheelbase but extended its length and widened its body. Rear styling adopts a more upscale look, with what appears to be an LED light bar between the taillights. The car shown in the documents is a higher-trim model, and it features a sunroof and premium wheels that likely won’t make it to the most affordable variants.
Nissan is reportedly considering moving Sentra production from Mexico to Mississippi to avoid tariff upcharges, a move that would be necessary to keep the car at its exceedingly reasonable price point. The 2025 Sentra S starts at just under $23,000 in the U.S. after destination, making it one of the more affordable models on sale today.
[Images: Nissan]
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"Nissan is reportedly considering moving Sentra production from Mexico to Mississippi to avoid tariff upcharges"
Wait a minute. We were told manufacturing entry level models in the US was no longer feasible. What happened?
I might be in the minority here, but this is a good looking vehicle? That overwrought front end certainly looks like it’s for the Chinese market. I’m all in on having a small affordable car to offer here but if they do I hope they make some major changes at least to the front.