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2014 Nissan Sentra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Nissan Sentra is revised CVT, steering, and suspension tuning for smoother, more responsive driving. It is a refinement of the 2013 redesign, not an all-new Sentra.
About the 2014 Nissan Sentra
7th generation (B17), second model year after the 2013 redesign.
Nissan pitched the Sentra as a compact sedan that feels like a bigger car. Its core appeal was generous rear-seat room, a large trunk, strong fuel economy, and a more grown-up look and cabin than bargain-basement compact sedans. Against rivals, Nissan leaned on the Sentra's easy highway manners, roomy interior, and availability of comfort features usually associated with midsize cars, rather than sporty performance.
The 2014 lineup ranges from the simple S and fuel-focused FE+ models to the comfort-oriented SV, sport-styled SR, and upscale SL. The S is the only trim with a manual transmission, while the SR adds 17-inch wheels and sportier bodywork without extra power. The SL stands out with push-button start, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, and a USB port.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Models with the CVT received revised transmission tuning intended to make acceleration feel smoother and more responsive.
Structural
Nissan retuned the steering and suspension across the lineup. It also added sound insulation and redesigned the engine mount to reduce cabin noise and vibration.
Safety
Auto Hazard Warning Signal became standard across the lineup.
2014 Nissan Sentra specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft | 128 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2014 Nissan Sentra redesigned?
No. The 2014 Sentra stayed in the seventh-generation design introduced for 2013, but received meaningful tuning and refinement updates.
How is the 2014 Nissan Sentra different from the 2013 model?
The 2014 Sentra has revised steering and suspension tuning, updated CVT tuning on CVT-equipped cars, more sound insulation, and a redesigned engine mount. Front-seat lower cushion storage pockets and Auto Hazard Warning Signal also became standard on every trim.
Did every 2014 Sentra trim receive the drivability updates?
Yes. Every 2014 Sentra received revised steering and suspension tuning, while models with the CVT also received updated transmission tuning. All trims gained added sound insulation, the redesigned engine mount, storage pockets, and Auto Hazard Warning Signal.
Did the 2014 Sentra SR get more power?
No. The 2014 Sentra SR uses the same 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine as the rest of the lineup. Its differences are mainly visual, including sport-styled bodywork, 17-inch wheels, fog lights, and a rear spoiler.
Is the 2014 Nissan Sentra worth choosing over the 2013 model?
The 2014 may be the better fit if smoother responses and a quieter cabin matter to you. It keeps the 2013 design but adds revised driving controls, less noise and vibration, and a few newly standard convenience and safety items.
2014 Nissan Sentra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Nissan Sentra.
4.1
2014 Nissan Sentra
(609 reviews)
“IN MY OPINION THE SENTRA SHOULD COME WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - THE CAR WOULD SELL LIKE CRAZY BETTER THAN OTHER MODELS”
“The only issue I have is my driver's door doesn't shut as easily as the other doors.”