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2012 Nissan Sentra 2, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2012 Nissan Sentra 2

Sedan · 140 hp · 27–30 mpg combined

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$16,430Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Sentra is right for you?

Six trims, $16,430 to $20,990. Tap one to open it.

$16,430This trim2140 hp$18,360+$1,9302.0 S140 hp$18,360+$1,9302.0 SR140 hp$19,760+$3,3302.0 SL140 hp$20,490+$4,060SE-R177 hp$20,990+$4,560SE-R Spec V200 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $1,930, from 2 to 2.0 S.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or continuously variable automatic.

140hp2.0L four-cylinder
147lb-ftTorque
27–30mpgCombined · 24–27 city · 31–34 highway
FWD6-speed manual / continuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
13.1 cu ftCargo volume
2,906–2,975 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Charcoal
  • Beige

Both cloth.

6 factory paints

  • Aspen White
  • Super Black
  • Blue Onyx Metallic
  • Red Brick
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

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Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal3out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Sentra.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Sentra 2.

2013 Sentra S

$15,990$440 less8 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Sentra 2

$16,060$370 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Sentra S

$15,990$440 less7 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.