The Nissan Sentra is classified as a sub-compact or a compact car that was manufactured and marketed by Nissan. The Nissan Sentra was introduced in 1982 and has completed two decades of production. The Nissan Sentra is a successful model that is still manufactured and used in different parts of the World. The Nissan Sentra was available in the sub-compact version from 1982 to 1986. The Nissan Sentra models that were manufactured after 1987 were available in the Compact model. The Nissan Sentra was used to replace the Nissan Sunny.
The Nissan Sentra used the FF layout; front engine model with front wheel drive and optional four wheel drive. The Nissan Sentra used the Nissan B platform and was available in the three door hatchback, two door sedan, four door sedan, five door station wagon and the three door coupe body styles. The Nissan Sentra was manufactured in six generations that included many modifications and advanced parts were used. The Nissan Sentra also has a separate Asian version. The parts of the Nissan Sentra were assembled at the plant in Smyrna, Tennessee and Aguascalientes, Mexico.