Styling mimics the luxurious Maxima more than it does the Altima, with trapezoidal headlights falling back into the hood, a more pronounced grille, sturdier C-pillars, and semi-clear taillights. The wheel wells are accented by defining contours, and subtle but solid-looking flares. Every dimension has been stretched on the 2007 Nissan Sentra. In addition to the 2.3-inch gain in overall length, the car is 4 inches taller, 3.2 inches wider, and sits on a 5.9-inch longer wheelbase.

Inside, the 2007 Nissan Sentra’s shifter has been relocated to the center stack, well ahead of the seats. The overall layout is clean and neat, with dual gauges in the instrument cluster, a three-spoke steering wheel, rectangular air vents, and well-integrated steering wheel controls. Slight bulges at the 10-and-2 positions on the steering wheel suggest the Sentra’s new performance potential. Eventually, an SE-R version will debut in this new bodystyle, with more power and performance than the standard versions.