o be a visual repeat of the 2011 Sentra. In a category rapidly filling with daring aero-themed designs, the 2012 Sentra will soldier on with rather upright proportions and some unfortunate styling details. Its shape does give occupants plenty of head room, though. And its long wheelbase provides good leg room.

Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear axles and the 2012 Sentra’s 105.7-inch span will still be longer than that of many newer compact sedans. The no-nonsense dashboard is another plus. But the 2012 Sentra isn’t likely to take a big step forward by upgrading the quality of its merely serviceable cabin materials – another shortfall in an area rivals use as a selling point. Many competitors also have multiple body styles. The 2012 Sentra comes only as a sedan, but is available in a commendably wide array of trim levels. Nissan could cull the roster for the swan-song 2012 season, but we’d expect the lineup to again include six models, starting with the entry-level 2.0 version and climbing to the 2.0 S and 2.0 SL models.

The sporty-looking 2012 Sentra 2.0 SR model should return along with the sporty-performing SE-R and SE-R Spec V. All models now wear a trunklid spoiler originally reserved for the SE-R duo, but only the 2.0 SR, SE-R, and SE-R Spec V have driving lights and lower-body skirting. The 2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V models will again be further distinguished by more aggressive front and rear fascias and unique 17-inch alloy wheels. The 2012 Sentra 2.0 model will retain 15-inch wheels. The other 2.0 models should continue with 16s. Alloy wheels will likely again be optional on the 2.0 SR and standard on the 2.0 SL. The two SE-R models probably will stay with 17-inch alloys

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