2021 Nissan Sentra Earns Top Safety Pick Rating from IIHS
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“Redesigned for model year 2020, the Sentra initially missed out on an award due to inferior headlights. However, in September, Nissan made improvements to the optional LED projectors offered with the Premium package on the SR and SV trims to earn an acceptable headlight rating. Both 2020 models built after the upgrade and 2021 models now qualify for Top Safety Pick when equipped with those headlights,” according to the IIHS.
The 2021 Nissan Sentra clinched the rating thanks to its standard front crash prevention technology, which earned a “Superior” rating for its vehicle to vehicle performance in IIHS testing. The IIHS rating dipped to “Advanced” in the agency’s vehicle-to-pedestrian test of the Sentra’s front crash prevention tech.
Nissan has announced the details of the 2021 Murano, which has been updated with more safety systems now fitted as standard, as well as three new exterior color options.
For the 2021 model year, the Murano now offers Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 package as standard across the range, including the class-exclusive Rear Automatic Braking system.
In addition, Nissan has replaced the previous SV Premium Package with the new Special Edition Package, which is priced at $2,530 and adds features like the Dual Panel Moonroof, Intelligent Around View Monitor, seats upholstered in Prima-Tex, front heated seats, and a set of 20-inch Dark Charcoal alloy wheels. An 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is offered as standard across the range.