“The Nissan Sentra is an excellent value and will be perfect when my teen starts driving. The backup camera is a nice feature and the gas mileage is great. The acceleration lags a little but that will be okay for a new driver. I have come to enjoy driving it myself as well. Would purchase again.”
2015 Nissan Sentra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Nissan Sentra is a light trim-and-equipment update, not a redesign. The main change is that Bluetooth hands-free calling and a USB port became standard across the lineup.
About the 2015 Nissan Sentra
7th generation (B17, 2013-2019), third year of this design and the last model year before the 2016 exterior and interior refresh.
Nissan positioned the Sentra as a compact sedan that gave buyers more room and a more upscale feel than they would expect at this size and price. The pitch centered on adult-friendly rear-seat space, a large trunk, clean styling, and strong fuel economy rather than sporty performance. For most shoppers, the Sentra was the practical commuter choice for carrying people comfortably every day without stepping up to a midsize sedan.
The S is the straightforward entry trim, while the FE+ S focuses on fuel economy with aerodynamic add-ons and an automatic transmission. The SV is the practical middle trim, with push-button start, a 5-inch color display, and a rearview camera. The SR adds sportier bodywork, while the comfort-focused SL has leather-appointed heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.
What changed, by category
Tech and convenience
Bluetooth hands-free calling and a USB port became standard on every trim. Automatic headlights spread to S, FE+ S, SV, and SR. The SV gained push-button start, a 5-inch color audio display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth audio streaming, and other former package features as standard equipment; SR and SL also made several previously optional tech features standard.
Comfort
S and FE+ S added standard cruise control and steering-wheel audio controls. SR gained heated front seats and heated mirrors, while SL made leather-appointed heated front seats standard.
Brakes
SR and SL gained standard rear disc brakes.
Trim lineup
The FE+ SV was dropped, leaving the S-based FE+ S as the only fuel-economy-focused FE+ trim.
2015 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 |
| Transmission | 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Horsepower | 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 |
| Trunk/Cargo | 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 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
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| Bluetooth | |||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2015 Nissan Sentra redesigned?
No. The 2015 Sentra remained part of the seventh generation introduced for 2013; this year brought broader standard equipment rather than a new body or cabin design.
What became standard on every 2015 Nissan Sentra trim?
Bluetooth hands-free calling and a USB connection became standard across the full 2015 Sentra lineup. That made even the entry-level S and efficiency-focused FE+ S better equipped than their 2014 counterparts.
How is the 2015 Nissan Sentra different from the 2014 model?
The 2015 Sentra has more standard equipment than the 2014 model. The updates include lineup-wide Bluetooth and USB, added convenience features on S and FE+ S, more standard cabin technology on SV and SR, upgraded comfort equipment on SL, and rear disc brakes on SR and SL.
Did the 2015 Nissan Sentra trim lineup change?
Yes. The FE+ SV was dropped for 2015, so the S-based FE+ S became the only Sentra carrying the fuel-economy-focused FE+ setup.
Which 2015 Nissan Sentra trims gained rear disc brakes?
The 2015 Sentra SR and SL gained rear disc brakes as standard equipment. The SR also added several comfort and technology items, while the SL made leather-appointed heated front seats standard.
2015 Nissan Sentra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Nissan Sentra.
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2015 Nissan Sentra
(1,087 reviews)
“Great value. Stylish. Great fuel economy. The drivers seat is extremely comfortable. I have a lot of back pain and the design helps support me while I sit in traffic everyday”
“Rides excellent and it comes with a spot mode. So I don't need a charger to get over at the last minute”