Given the volatility of gasoline prices and the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels, fuel efficiency is one of the most critical qualities that many automotive consumers look for in a vehicle. If you're among today's growing fuel-conscious crowd, then the compact car segment offers you the best set of options on the market.

In this segment, the Nissan Sentra is consistently one of the best-selling models. The Sentra series has long held a reputation for being an affordable and practical everyday vehicle. The 2024 model year upholds that reputation while stirring up significant anticipation with a refreshed design and terrific fuel economy. See how the latest in the line perfectly represents Nissan's commitment to offering a balance of efficiency, performance, and value.

Fuel Economy

The estimated fuel economy of the 2024 Nissan Sentra varies slightly depending on the trim level you choose. The base-model S trim and the midrange SV both get 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway for a combined fuel economy of 34 mpg. That places it within the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles of 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book. The fuel economy takes a slight dip with the range-topping SR trim, but even that gets an excellent 30 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 33 mpg combined.

Each of these fuel economy figures improves on the previous model year. Nissan attributes the improvements to the 2024 Sentra's new XTRONIC continuously variable transmission (CVT) and idle stop-start system. The XTRONIC CVT not only has a broader transmission ratio than most other automatic vehicles but is also lighter and more compact. Meanwhile, the idle stop-start system automatically turns the engine off and on in response to braking, which prevents excessive fuel consumption.

Powertrain and Performance

Under the hood of every 2024 Sentra is a 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine that pairs with a front-wheel drivetrain and the aforementioned XTRONIC CVT. With 149 hp, 146 lb-ft of torque, and a maximum engine speed of 6,400 rpm, you can expect a zero-to-60 time of about 9 seconds. The Sentra also decelerates quickly; it's capable of braking from 70 mph to a complete stop in 170 feet.

Eco-Friendly Features

Here are the principal mechanical and design elements that the 2024 Sentra incorporates for improved eco-friendliness.

XTRONIC CVT

Nissan's XTRONIC CVT is leaner than other automatic transmissions. Specifically, it weighs 13% less and is 10% smaller, which allows it to improve the Sentra's fuel efficiency by at least 10%.

Idle Stop-Start

The idle stop-start system automatically turns off your vehicle's engine when you come to a complete stop and turns it back on when you release your foot from the brake. This system ensures that you aren't using more fuel than you have to, effectively helping you save at the pump and reduce your carbon emissions in the long term.

Aerodynamic Design

An aerodynamic design contributes significantly to the refreshed look of the 2024 Sentra. The gist of it is that a more streamlined body leaves less physical area for the wind to catch and affect steering. Therefore, the more aerodynamic a vehicle's design, the more fuel-efficient the vehicle is likely to be.

Eco Mode

The 2024 Sentra features multiple drive modes, including Eco Mode, which is designed to maximize your vehicle's fuel economy.

You activate Eco Mode by pressing the designated switch on the instrument panel, located near the steering wheel. Doing so illuminates the associated ECO indicator light on the dash. When activated, Eco Mode regulates your vehicle's transmission, power delivery to the engine, and throttle sensitivity, ultimately reducing accelerator responsiveness to prevent bursts of speed. This keeps the vehicle from consuming excessive fuel.

Eco Mode is best suited for times when you can maintain a constant speed for long stretches of road, such as on the freeway. For ordinary stop-and-go driving, the normal driving mode is ideal.

The Driving Experience

The 2024 Sentra's fuel efficiency helps to offer you a dependable driving experience free of anxiety about gas mileage. In just its normal driving mode, you can complete long-distance road trips without breaking the bank at the pump. Say, for instance, you're traveling from Tracy, California, to Los Angeles — a distance of around 320 miles. With a combined fuel economy of 34 mpg and a fuel tank capacity of 12.4 gallons, the 2024 Sentra can cover that distance on a single tank with plenty of fuel to spare.

Competitors of the 2024 Nissan Sentra

The Nissan Sentra has a lot of fuel-efficient competition in the compact car segment, yet it still holds up in its class. Here's how some of the 2024 Sentra's gas-powered competitors stack up against its 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy:

• Mazda3: With the sedan body, the 2024 Mazda3 gets 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The hatchback model has lower fuel economy with 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
• Subaru Impreza: The 2024 Impreza sees a dip in fuel economy from the previous year, netting 26 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
• Volkswagen Jetta: Three out of four trim levels of the 2024 Jetta get an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

Get Behind the Wheel of a 2024 Nissan Sentra in Tracy, California

It's tough to beat the Nissan Sentra in terms of everyday use and long-term practicality. Also, with a starting MSRP of just $20,790, the 2024 Sentra offers tremendous savings as soon as you roll off the lot.
If you're interested in a new Sentra or any of our other new Nissan models, feel free to get in touch with us at Tracy Nissan. You can also check out our new-vehicle specials and complete a financing application online. When you're ready to get behind the wheel, come and see us for a test drive at 3195 N. Naglee Road in Tracy, California.

The Nissan LEAF is a fantastic all-electric car. Since Nissan first introduced it in 2010, many have recognized the LEAF as a dependable electric vehicle. This environmentally friendly vehicle is as modern as it is fun, and most importantly, it has numerous features to help keep you safe on the road in Tracy, California. At Tracy Nissan, we love the LEAF and think you will, too. In this article, read as our team shares more information about the 2024 Nissan LEAF's commitment to safety.

2024 Nissan LEAF Safety Features

Nissan designed the 2024 LEAF with safety in mind. Through its many standard and upgraded safety options, you can drive with confidence, knowing the latest safety technology is protecting you on Tracy's roads.

Accident Prevention

The 2024 LEAF has a suite of features to help prevent accidents. Except for intelligent driver alertness, all the features come standard on both the S and SV PLUS trims. Here are some of the 2024 LEAF's top accident-prevention features:

• Lane departure warning: This system alerts you if you drift out of your lane.
• Intelligent trace control: It helps you make smooth turns on curves and corners.
• Intelligent lane intervention: This system helps you stay in your lane.
• Blind-spot warning: It monitors your 2024 LEAF's blind spots and will let you know if a vehicle enters that area.
• Intelligent blind-spot intervention: This system helps you move back if you're drifting toward someone in your blind spot.
• Intelligent forward collision warning: This forward collision alert system monitors the road ahead. The vehicle keeps a virtual eye out for up to two cars ahead of you and warns you if they're decelerating quickly.
• Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection: Like the intelligent forward collision warning, the automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection system monitors the road ahead. It considers your speed and distance from objects and warns you if you need to slow down, while the included automatic braking helps if you're about to crash or a pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
• Rear cross-traffic alert: This system monitors the area behind your car. It can warn you if other vehicles approach while you're backing up.
• Rear automatic braking: Like the rear cross-traffic alert, it monitors the area behind your car and includes automatic braking to prevent a collision. Instead of looking for moving objects like the cross-traffic alert, it looks for stationary objects.
• Active ride control: This feature keeps your ride smooth over bumps.
• Other collision prevention features: The 2024 LEAF also has features such as intelligent driver alertness (standard on the SV PLUS) and a vehicle dynamic control with traction control system.

Collision Safety Features

The LEAF's accident-prevention features are truly impressive. Even in the case of an accident, the 2024 LEAF works to keep you and your family safe with the standard Nissan Safety Shield 360. Here are some of the top safety features that'll protect you and your loved ones in a crash:

• Air bags: The 2024 Nissan LEAF includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System. It includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags for front- and rear-seat outboard occupants, driver and front-passenger supplemental knee air bags, and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with rollover sensors.
• Crumple zones: The LEAF comes with both front and rear crumple zones. It has hood buckling creases and safety stops, an energy-absorbing steering column, a slide-away brake pedal assembly, and pipe-style steel side-door guard beams.
• Seat belts: The LEAF has a three-point automatic locking retractor and emergency locking retractor passenger seat belt system, front and rear outboard seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, and a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system.
• Other structural features and systems: The 2024 Nissan LEAF includes a tire pressure monitoring system with an easy-fill tire alert, the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, and a vehicle security system.

2024 Nissan LEAF Driver-Assistance Features

The 2024 Nisan LEAF has many advanced technology features that work with you to help you stay safe behind the wheel. We have a few favorites.

Intelligent Around View Monitor

This system can help you park in the smallest of spaces, as it offers a 360-degree look around your vehicle. The Intelligent Around View Monitor system uses four cameras to make a composite view, including an overhead angle and curbside views. It'll alert you if something moves near your vehicle. This system is available on the S trim and standard on the SV PLUS trim.

ProPILOT Assist

ProPILOT Assist, standard on the SV PLUS trim, helps you keep a steady distance behind the car in front of you, keeps you in your lane, and adapts to changing traffic.

Challenging Driving Conditions

The 2024 LEAF is here to help if the road ahead gets challenging. High beam assist is standard on every LEAF. This feature will automatically switch between your car's low and high beams as needed, such as when another vehicle is ahead of you. Hill start assist is also standard on both trims to keep you from rolling backward on steep hills.

Other Driver-Assistance Features

The LEAF has a few other features to keep you safe on the road. Although the S trim doesn't come standard with the Intelligent Around View Monitor, it does include a rearview camera. Both trims come standard with a rear sonar system.

The 2024 LEAF Is Your Partner in Safety

Nissan has taken a truly comprehensive safety approach in the 2024 LEAF. We think you'll agree, and we'd love the chance to show you all that the LEAF has to offer for your daily Tracy, California, driving needs. Check out our 2024 Nissan LEAF inventory and book a test drive today. And be sure to check out our convenient finance application form if you're ready to drive off in a new 2024 LEAF.