2009 Nissan Sentra 4-door SE-R SPEC V Sedan

Representing the sporting side of the Sentra family, the hot SE-R and hotter SE-R Spec V each boast bigger, more powerful engines, tauter suspensions and lots more attitude than their "normal" Sentra kin. Sharing basic "C" platform front-drive architecture with the core Sentra models, these scintillating sedans each skew towards a slightly different kind of enthusiast. Buyers who demand the convenience of an automatic will find it in the SE-R's Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with sport mode, while the Spec V offers its extra adrenaline rush only with a six-speed manual gearbox. Either of these rakish road warriors warrants a comparison drive if you're considering the Honda Civic Si or even the pricier Volkswagen Jetta GLI sedan.

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Anyone needing to balance behind-the-wheel fun with more practical considerations will find that the SE-R makes a whole lot of sense. For those desiring a bit bolder playmate, the edgier Spec V maintains a level of overall civility that still allows it to serve admirably as a daily driver.	Serious enthusiasts may find that even the upgraded suspension tuning on both of these two super Sentras – but particularly the SE-R – still lacks the sophisticated control and feel of a Civic Si, especially during high-energy transition maneuvers.

The SE-R and SE-R Spec V receive a revised rear trunk, MP3 playback capability and a new Premium Audio package.