For 2003, the Sentra Sedan presents a new, bolder stance to the world with new 15-inch steel wheels and tires and full wheel covers as standard equipment on Sentra XE and GXE.
Also new for 2003, the Sentra GXE will be offered with a Personal Security Package (PSP) which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS) and front-seat side-impact airbags. Complete details on the SE-R model are included in this press kit. Highlights of the XE and GXE model include:
Body
- Coefficient of drag 0.33
- Seven exterior colours
- Available colour-keyed body side mouldings
Engine and Driveline
- 16-valve DOHC 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, rated at 126-horsepower and producing 126 ft-lbs of torque
- Choice of five-speed manual or four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmissions
- Front engine/front-wheel drive
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension; front and rear stabilizer bars, front subframe
- Rear Multi-Link BeamÔ suspension
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes (four-wheel discs part of Personal Security Package — PSP — on GXE)
Interior Features
- Standard power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down feature, and power door locks on GXE
- Dual vanity mirrors are available on both the XE and GXE models
- Luxury Package on GXE offers 15-inch alloy wheels, 180-watt Premium Audio System with seven speakers, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, overhead sunglasses storage and dual overhead map lights
Safety and Security
- Variable intermittent wipers available on the XE model and standard on the GXE model
- Fog lights are included in the Luxury Package on GXE model
- Standard supplemental front airbags; optional front-seat side-impact airbags
- Front seatbelts with adjustable shoulder belt anchors and pretensioners with load limiters
- Child safety rear door locks
- Front and rear crumple zones, pipe-style steel side-door guard beams (all doors)
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered in four well-equipped models: XE, GXE, SE-R and SE-R Spec V
- Assembled by Nissan Mexicana (NISMEX), Aguascalientes, Mexico