2027 Nissan Sentra: Refined CVT, New Midnight Edition, and a Price That Undercuts Civic and Corolla

With the Versa gone, the Nissan Sentra now serves as the brand's most affordable traditional car. " Nissan reports that customer feedback drove the changes, which result in more linear acceleration and improved throttle response.

A new Midnight Edition joins the lineup for 2027. Based on the sporty SR trim, it adds black badges, black window trim, 18-inch black wheels, and a Super Black two-tone roof. The package costs $650 on top of the SR's $24,990 base price (plus a $1,245 destination fee). 3-inch digital instrument cluster.

Nissan is also offering a new Qi2 wireless charger with faster charging and broader device compatibility.

0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 149 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque, paired with a CVT driving the front wheels. Most trims return 30 mpg city, 38 mpg highway, and 33 mpg combined, while the SR gets 29/36/32 mpg. Pricing sees only minor shifts: the base S rises $290 to $22,890, the SV goes up $220 to $23,590, the SR drops $10 to $24,990, and the SL stays flat at $27,990 (all excluding destination).

After factoring in destination fees, the 2027 Sentra costs $24,135, $200 less than the 2027 Kicks. It also undercuts the 2027 Toyota Corolla LE, which starts at $23,325 plus a $1,295 destination fee, and the 2026 Honda Civic, which began at $24,695 plus a $1,195 destination fee (2027 Civic pricing hasn't been announced).

The Sentra entered its ninth generation for 2026, so these updates are modest but welcome. The Midnight Edition may not thrill everyone, but the dark styling could tempt some SR buyers. With a sharp design and a price below its main rivals, the Sentra remains a strong choice in the compact segment.