One of our primary complaints about the standard Sentra is that it lacks any kind of pizzazz, and this lack of thrill is wrapped in an uninspired body and saddled with a less than perfect interior. The Sentra SE-R and Spec V will most certainly improve the driving characteristics of the Sentra, and we look forward to running it through its paces when it becomes available. But whether it’s enough to make us ignore the rest of the car’s shortcomings remains to be seen.

Photos courtesy of Ron Perry, Nissan