2010 Nissan Sentra unveiled

Auto Parts Ghana Limited has officially unveiled the 2010 Nissan Sentra vehicle in Ghana.

The cars, manufactured with less fuel consumption mechanism to satisfy drivers demand has an impressive exterior decoration, which has an aero dynamic.

It also has interior decoration with high quality modern material, and provides comfort for passengers, with an ample passenger volume of 97.7 cubic feet.

The new Sentra the first vehicle to own a feature of two compartments, the divide and hides a trunk system, has a raised seat that can be double-folded to create space and flexibility for driving.

Fawaz Baitie, Sales Manager, Auto Parts Limited told B&FT in Accra at the ceremony that: “We are very pleased to celebrate the official launch of the 2010 Nissan Sentra model car in the country to consolidate our strong market presence in the automobile market.

“We look forward to bringing our customers here well-engineered Nissan vehicles that will deliver on driving pleasure and overall vehicle satisfaction.

“The design of Nissan Sentra expresses sophistication and functional beauty. From city to long-distance driving, for leisure and daily use, it also provides a stress-free driving experience.”

The 2010 Nissan Sentra is available with a 2.0 engine and 4 cylinders inline DOHC, with maximum power of 105kw (140hp) @ 510rpm and maximum torque of 199 for improved performance and fuel efficiency.

Baitie explained that its new MR2ODE engine built has a successor to Nissan's QG18 engine, and has high level fuel economy, reduced unit friction and improved driving performance with increased shift speed as well as advanced shift control programme.

Another feature with the Nissan Sentra is that of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) gear box that increases the benefits that come with the car, as in smooth power delivery, without any shift shock and excellent acceleration performance, he said.

“Competing with Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Mitsubishi Lancer, the Nissan Sentra’s handling abilities are unremarkable, We appreciate the Sentra’s technology offerings, including it optional navigation system, but it takes more than high-tech toys to hack it in this segment. The Sentra is not a bad vehicle to own,” Baitie remarked.

The Sentra has received the United States national high way Traffic Safety Administration’s five star highest rating for front impact crash safety.