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2025/02/28

2025 Nissan Sentra named to Consumer Reports 2025 Annual 10 Top Picks list

2025 Nissan Sentra

NISSAN CANADA - 
The 2025 Nissan Sentra has been named to the Consumer Reports 2025 Annual 10 Top Picks list, recognized in the Small Car category for its value, safety features and overall driving experience.

Sentra stood out for its extensive standard safety technology, ride quality, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. Consumer Reports highlighted its strong combination of features at an accessible price point.

Each vehicle named to the Consumer Reports Top Pick list received the non-profit, research, testing, and advocacy organization’s highest Overall Score in its respective category, which factors road test results, reliability and satisfaction rankings from the publication’s owner survey, and industry crash test performance. Vehicles also must include standard Automatic Emergency Braking.

The 2025 Nissan Sentra comes with the reassurance of class-exclusive standard Safety Shield® 360 technologies1, including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. A stylish exterior complements a roomy and well-equipped interior, with best-in-class front legroom2 plus standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

With a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at CA$23,8983 (selling price starting at CA$26,5064), Sentra is economical and easy to own, offering up to 5.8 L/100km on highway on S and SV grades5.


  1. DesRosiers Segmentation. 2025 Nissan Sentra vs. latest in-market competitors in the Mainstream Compact car segment (excluding electric vehicles). Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites. Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.  Nissan Safety Shield technologies can’t prevent all collisions or warn in all situations. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  2. DesRosiers Segmentation. 2025 Nissan Sentra vs. latest in-market competitors in the Mainstream Compact car segment (excluding electric vehicles). Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
  3. 2025 Sentra S CVT, SV CVT NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.3 City/5.8 Highway/6.6 Combined. 2025 Sentra SR CVT NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.4 City/6.1 Highway/6.8 Combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
  4. Selling Price includes CA$ 1,850 freight and PDI; CA$100 A/C charge; dealer fees (up to $621); as well as all other applicable fees, levies, and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer). Vehicle Price does not apply to customers who lease or finance the vehicle. License, insurance, registration, and applicable sales taxes are extra. Dealer sets actual prices. Vehicle Price current as of date of publication and may be subject to change.
  5. 2025 Sentra S, SV NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.3 City/5.8 Highway/6.6 Combined. 2025 Sentra SR NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.4 City/6.1 Highway/6.9 Combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.

 

2024/01/19

Nissan Sentra Cup announces its 2024 race schedule ahead of the 10th Season


NISSAN CANADA / JD PROMOTION - 
Nissan Canada and JD Promotion released the official 2024 schedule for the Nissan Sentra Cup at the Montreal International Auto Show. The Canadian Motorsport Series' 10th season will feature six events across five venues in Québec, Ontario, and for the first time in the series' history, the US.

The first race of the Nissan Sentra Cup will begin this spring, from May 17 until May 19. It will take place in Ontario at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

After the kick-off in Ontario, the competition will continue in Mirabel, Quebec at the multi-track facility, Complexe ICAR, July 6 and 7 with the second Grand Prix Nissan.

The Sentra Cup will also take fans across the border to Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut between July 18 and 20. This is the first time the series will be held at Lime Rock, one of the oldest continuously operated road racing circuits in the US. Over the years, it has hosted almost every major American road racing sanctioning body including American Le Mans Series, IMSA, Grand-Am, NASCAR, SCCA, Trans Am and World Challenge.

The next two events will take place in August, beginning with the Grand Prix De Trois-Rivières in Quebec (August 9 to 11), followed by a second event in Ontario at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park from August 30 to September 1.

Finally, competitors will return to the Circuit Mont-Tremblant for the grand finale of this 10th season. The Fall Classic has hosted every final round of the series since its launch.

Since its debut in 2015, the Cup was an immediate success and has been ever since. Talented drivers, including 2023 champion Alexandre Fortin, who will be back to defend his title, will give it their all to try and secure a championship.

The Nissan Sentra Cup Experience at the Montreal Auto Show, powered by D-BOX

With an exciting 10th season ahead, Nissan Canada is bringing the Nissan Sentra Cup experience to the Montreal International Auto Show with D-BOX Technologies. Visitors can enjoy the thrill of being a Sentra Cup race driver on the 5th floor in room 516. While there, guests can visit the dedicated Sentra Cup display on the 5th floor for more information about the series.

The winning Sentra race car of the 2023 series will also be displayed throughout the show and 2023 champion Alexandre Fortin will visit the Nissan booth on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 for a meet and greet.

The complete list of entries for the 2024 Sentra Cup season will be published in the spring. For more information on the series, visit sentracup.com as well as @nissansentracupOpens in a new tab.. To watch all the events from the 2023 season, visit the Nissan Sentra Cup YouTube pageOpens in a new tab..

SCHEDULE 2024 - NISSAN SENTRA CUP

May 17, 18, 19Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
July 6, 7Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
July 18, 19, 20Lime Rock Park - Lakeville, Connecticut
August 9, 11Grand Prix De Trois-Rivieres – Trois-Rivières, Quebec
August 30, 31, September 1Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 27, 29       Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

2023/07/31

Nissan Sentra Cup mid-season will be reached this weekend at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
 The Nissan Sentra Cup will be one of the featured series presented at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières this weekend. The Canadian motorsport series will have two races, one on Saturday August 5th and the other on Sunday August 6th, as part of the ever-popular event, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators once again for this fifty-third edition.

These rounds, 5 and 6 of the 2023 season, will mark the conclusion of the first half of the season. With three wins in four races so far, Simon Charbonneau is undoubtedly the favorite. He currently leads the championship standings ahead of Nicolas Barrette, Alexandre Fortin (winner of the opening round of the season), Simon Vincent and defending champion Valérie Limoges.

Limoges, who holds the record for the most career overall victories at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières for a female driver (two wins in the Nissan Cup - Micra and Sentra), will attempt to secure another triumph on this temporary 2.4 km urban track which greatly enhances the abilities of the drivers. On the other hand, after his triumphant performance in front of a packed audience at the Nissan Grand Prix at the Complexe ICAR in Mirabel on July 9, Charbonneau now holds his own destiny is his hands as he aims for his very first victory in Trois-Rivières.

For those unable to be on-site, it will be possible to watch all the Nissan Sentra Cup on track sessions on the series' Facebook page. Free practice, qualifying, races, all will be presented live! Fans in the grandstands will have free access to the Nissan Sentra Cup paddocks to meet the Series' family. Additionally, they can test their Nissan Z driving skills on the Nissan Canada simulator.

Nissan Sentra Cup drivers will be on track from 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. for a free practice session on Friday, August 4, followed by qualifying from 4:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Saturday, after the formation lap behind the Series' official Safety Car, which will be the new Nissan Z, the first race will begin at 2:10 p.m., providing 40 minutes of action. On Sunday, the second race will be presented from 11:15 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. The podium ceremonies will immediately follow the end of both races.

Between 25 and 30 drivers are again expected in the Nissan Sentra Cup for this Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières 2023. As usual, the racing Sentra field will be completed by the Micra class cars.

For more information on the Nissan Sentra Cup, visit sentracup.com and the series' social media. To watch all the events of the 2022 season, visit the Nissan Sentra Cup YouTube page

SCHEDULE 2023 - NISSAN SENTRA CUP

May 26, 27, 28                     Spring Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
July 9                                    Nissan Grand Prix, Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
August 4, 5, 6                       Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
August 26                              NASCAR Event, Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
September 1, 2, 3               Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 22, 23, 24         Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

2023/07/12

Simon Charbonneau wins the Nissan Grand Prix


NISSAN CANADA - 
The Nissan Sentra Cup presented the very first Nissan Grand Prix this Sunday at the Complexe ICAR in Mirabel. Thousands of spectators came at the invitation of Nissan Canada and among the many activities offered, the two Nissan Sentra Cup races crowned Simon Charbonneau.

Free practice, qualifying and both races took place on Sunday only. The first qualifying session allowed Simon Charbonneau to take pole position, ahead of the championship leader Nicolas Barrette. The young rookie (15 years old) Vincent Lalande completed the Top 3, ahead of Samuel Rowe and Simon Vincent who, after several consecutive victories in the Micra class, started this Sunday at the wheel of a Sentra racecar.

Presented on perfect summer weather conditions and in front of packed grandstands, the first race offered spectacular battles on this track held on the site of the former Montréal-Mirabel international airport. Simon Charbonneau led from start to finish but a full course yellow after 30 of the 40 minutes of the race changed the situation. On the restart, Charbonneau, Rowe, Alexandre Fortin, defending champion Valérie Limoges and Barrette battled for victory. They finished in that order but Samuel Rowe was later excluded from the results for using unapproved tires.

Sixth on the track, Simon Vincent completes the Top 5 in the official standings, ahead of Mathieu Miron, Christian Thibault, Vincent Lalande, André Lapointe and Nicolas Lévesque, winner of the Micra class after overtaking Charles-Étienne Boucher, leader from the start, on the last lap.

The afternoon started with the qualifying session for the second race. Charbonneau again took pole position, this time ahead of Rowe, Barrette, Alexandre Fortin, Lalande and Limoges.

The second race concluded the activities of a day that gave a great and emotion filled spectacle for the drivers and the spectators. Simon Charbonneau again dominated the 40 minutes, en route to a perfect score this Sunday: two pole positions, two lap records and two victories. After several changes of position in the peloton, Alexandre Fortin finished second, ahead of Nicolas Barrette, Mathieu Miron, Simon Vincent, Christian Thibault, André Lapointe, Jean Audet and Daniel Fortin, who was in battle with his son for second place for a few laps before losing places. In Micra class, it’s another success for Nicolas Lévesque, in front of Charles-Étienne Boucher.

For spectators and fans of the brand, this Nissan Grand Prix was also the perfect opportunity to test drive the ARIYA, Armada, Kicks, LEAF, Pathfinder, Qashqai, Rogue and Sentra models. The luckiest people won a lap with one of the series' professional drivers aboard the LEAF NISMO RC, the famous 100% electric prototype, or a Nissan Z. Nissan brand ambassador for Quebec, actress Karine Vanasse was also on site.

“I congratulate all the participants of this first Nissan Grand Prix, which was a great success. The weather obviously helped us but this event was simply magnificent with two very spectacular races, a lot of fans in the grandstands, test drives by the hundreds and lots of interaction with our customers. We have managed to bring the experience of a free motorsport event to our fans and this really connects the brand with the Nissan Sentra Cup but also with our customers and the cars they drive," said Steve Milette, CEO of Nissan Canada.

In the Nissan Sentra Cup drivers' championship, after four races contested, Simon Charbonneau (195 points) took first place ahead of Nicolas Barrette (172), Alexandre Fortin (158) and Simon Vincent (112).

The next event of the season will take place on August 4, 5 and 6 at the ever-popular Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Two new races will be presented, to complete the first half of the 2023 season.

For more information on the Nissan Sentra Cup, visit sentracup.com and the series' social media. To watch all the events of the 2022 season, visit the Nissan Sentra Cup YouTube page.

SCHEDULE 2023 - NISSAN SENTRA CUP

May 26, 27, 28                     Spring Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
July 9                                    Nissan Grand Prix, Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
August 4, 5, 6                       Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
August 26                              NASCAR Event, Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
September 1, 2, 3               Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 22, 23, 24         Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

2023/07/03

The Nissan Grand Prix at the Complexe ICAR this Sunday: Two races and multiple activities for fans


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
For the first time since 2021, the Nissan Sentra Cup will return to the Complexe ICAR, located on the site of the former Montreal-Mirabel International Airport, this Sunday, July 9. This time, it will be for an exceptional and unprecedented event: the Nissan Grand Prix.

Two races of the Nissan Sentra Cup, the only series on the schedule, will be presented during this day in addition to free practice and qualifying sessions. Fans are invited to the event between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. free of charge with parking and paddock access included They will be able to watch both races from the grandstands and discover a multitude of Nissan models on the site, such as the all-new ARYA, the LEAF, both 100% electric propulsion cars, as well as Pathfinder, Rogue and the famous Nissan Z, one of the sporting symbols of the brand.

Fans will be able as well to book road tests, through on-site registration, and drive the ARYA, Armada, Kicks, LEAF, Pathfinder, Qashqai, Rogue and Sentra models. Between the Nissan Sentra Cup sessions fans will have the chance to win a lap with one of the series' professional drivers aboard the LEAF NISMO RC, the famous 100% electric prototype, or a Nissan Z. Fans can also get behind the wheel of a virtual Nissan Z, as Nissan Canada's racing simulator will once again be installed in the paddocks, giving everyone on site the chance to test their driving abilities.

Brand ambassador in Quebec, actress Karine Vanasse will also be present at this very first Nissan Grand Prix in the history of Canadian motorsport.

"I am happy and proud to see that, in its ninth season of presence on Canadian road tracks, the Nissan Sentra Cup and Nissan Canada are still innovating with an event like the Nissan Grand Prix which promises to be exceptional. For us, this is a very special opportunity to be able to interact more closely with our motorsports fans and our Nissan customers – who will be admitted to the site free of charge. Best of luck to the Series' drivers and a warm welcome to all the spectators," said Steve Milette, CEO of Nissan Canada.

Championship leader after two races competed, Nicolas Barrette hopes to take the opportunity to register his first victory of 2023. To do so, he will have to beat Simon Charbonneau and Alexandre Fortin, who have each won a race this season, or the defending champion Valérie Limoges. These four drivers are not the only contenders for victory, as the start of the season has shown that driving their racing Nissan Sentras, many drivers can hope to clinch top honors. We think here of Samuel Rowe, currently second in the overall standings, the young and promising (15 years old) Vincent Lalande, Daniel Fortin (Alexandre's father), Nicolas Miron, Sylvain Ouellet or the popular radio and TV host Benoît Gagnon, all among the Top 10 in the championship.

It will also be interesting to watch the progress of the second female driver registered, Marie-Soleil Labelle, who begins this season at the wheel of a Sentra after having spent the first seasons of the series in the Micra class. The 2022 Micra class defending champion Raphaël St-Pierre will try to beat the big favorite, Simon Vincent, for the first time this season.

The Nissan Sentra Cup drivers will be on the track from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for 60 minutes of free practice. Qualifying 1 will be presented from 9:45am to 10:15am, followed by Race 1 at 11:20am for 40 minutes of action. In the afternoon, the second qualification will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and race 2 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. Track sessions for the Nissan Z are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., those for the LEAF Nismo at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information on the Nissan Sentra Cup, visit sentracup.com and the series' social media. To watch all the events of the 2022 season, visit the Nissan Sentra Cup YouTube page.

SCHEDULE 2023 - NISSAN SENTRA CUP

May 26, 27, 28                     Spring Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
July 9                                    Nissan Grand Prix, Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
August 4, 5, 6                       Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
August 26                              NASCAR Event, Complexe ICAR - Mirabel, Québec
September 1, 2, 3               Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 22, 23, 24         Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

2023/06/13

Sporty refresh and new technology for 2024 Nissan Sentra


NISSAN CANADA - 
The 2024 Nissan Sentra is enhanced for the new model year with freshened modern exterior styling and improved fuel economy2. The 2024 Nissan Sentra range (S, SV and SR grades) goes on sale late summer.

The car’s updated appearance includes a new front fascia and restyled headlights on all models, plus a dynamic new 16-inch alloy wheels design. Sentra SR models add a restyled rear fascia and a new interior accent stitching colour.

A new Xtronic CVT and the addition of Idle Stop Start, along with a smooth, responsive 2.0-liter inline-four engine, deliver improved fuel efficiency for the 2024 model2.

Sentra is also available with a 6-speed manual transmission on the base “S” and sporty “SR” models.

While class-exclusive Intelligent Forward Collision Warning6 is equipped as standard, additional driver-assist technology includes Intelligent Driver Alertness4, available Intelligent Around View® Monitor, available Intelligent Cruise Control5 and standard Easy-Fill Tire Alert system.

Like all Nissan sedans, Sentra prioritizes safety for peace of mind. All grades have standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.

For full details on the features included on each grade level of the 2024 Nissan Sentra, see the full specifications sheet.

2024 Nissan Sentra: In Detail

Fresh new look

Visual updates begin with a reshaped front fascia with a new interpretation of Nissan’s V-motion grille, with bright chrome trim. The lower fascia has a cleaner appearance with vent-like elements moved to the outer edges of the car. A new available 16-inch alloy design is featured on the SV grade.

All 2024 Sentra grades feature updated headlights with black interior bezel elements, giving them a sportier and more premium appearance.

Sportier Sentra SR

The sporty appearance of Sentra SR is elevated for the 2024 model year with new dark chrome trim for the V-motion grille, dark chrome outer finish elements on the front fascia and a body-colored lower trim strip below the grill. Red SR badges are also added in the front and rear.

In the rear, a new lower fascia graphic design helps make Sentra look lower and wider. The SR grade’s interior accent stitching colour has been updated to a red-orange that more closely matches with what is seen in Altima SR and Frontier PRO-X and PRO-4X.

Sentra SR stands out from its competition with striking two-tone paint options, with the option to pair a black roof with Aspen White Tricoat, Monarch Orange Metallic, Electric Blue Metallic and the new Atlantic Grey body colours.

Refined and functional interior

The 2024 Nissan Sentra’s highly functional, visually appealing interior brings a high level of refinement to the class. Functional elements include a D-shaped steering wheel, round air vents inspired by elements of the Nissan Z sports car, and abundant storage options, including front and rear door pockets, a center console with armrest and available rear seat armrest with cupholders.

Nissan’s Zero Gravity front seats hold occupants in a supportive posture that improves comfort. Available satin chrome interior accents and contrast seat stitching further elevate the interior ambience. Up to three USB ports allow passengers to keep devices charged, while available rear-seat cupholders provide convenience for back-seat passengers. Sentra also offers storage in the center console and an available storage pocket in the passenger seatback. Sentra’s trunk provides a generous 14.3 cubic feet of cargo space, with a standard 60/40 split-folding back seat offering flexibility in storage.

Powertrain performance

Sentra has a standard, fuel-efficient 2.0-liter inline-four engine with 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. For the 2024 model year, Sentra features a new Xtronic CVT designed to reduce fuel consumption while providing a smoother shift pattern. Also new is standard Idle Stop Start, which can shut off the engine when the vehicle is stopped to help save fuel.

Convenient connectivity

Sentra keeps drivers connected with a standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that features Bluetooth®, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Siri® Eyes-Free, Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition and one front USB port. It is paired with a 4-speaker audio system.

Sentra SV and SR upgrade to an 8-inch screen with 6 speakers, an additional front USB Type-C port and a charge-only USB Type-A port in the center console, plus SiriusXM® satellite radio.

Sentra also provides drivers with a standard 4.2-inch multi-information display, upgraded to a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display6 on SV and SR grades.

Extensive list of comfort and convenience features

Sentra SV includes 16-inch alloy wheels, Nissan Intelligent Key® push-button start, Intelligent Cruise Control5, 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display, 8-inch touchscreen information system, satin chrome interior front door handles, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and remote engine start7. Also available is the sliding moonroof for the SV Moonroof trim.

The sporty Sentra SR builds on SV with features including black 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, dark chrome exterior trim, red SR badges, and other athletic exterior design elements. The interior features sport cloth with reddish-orange stitching accent, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob and remote engine start.

The SR Premium package builds on that feature set with power-sliding moonroof with tilt feature, Prima-Tex™-appointed seats, a 6-way power driver’s seat, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, 8-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror and sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors.

Driver Assistance and Safety Features

All grades have standard Nissan Safety Shield® 3601, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking. Class-exclusive Intelligent Forward Collision Warning6 is also standard on all models. A standard haptic steering wheel, along with audio cues, helps provide safety alerts to drivers.

Additional driver assistance technology includes Intelligent Driver Alertness4 and available Intelligent Cruise Control5. Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor3 uses exterior cameras to provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle, ideal for maneuvering at low speeds, such as when parking.

Standard Easy-Fill Tire Alert system, which uses the vehicle’s horn to indicate when tires are filled to the appropriate pressure, helps owners maintain their vehicle’s tire pressure more easily. Additionally, Rear Door Alert9 can alert drivers to any forgotten items in the back seat at the end of their journey.

  1. Nissan Safety Shield technologies can’t prevent all collisions or warn in all situations.  See Owner’s Manual for important safety information.
  2. Based on Nissan internal testing. EPA estimates to be announced at a later date.
  3. Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  4. Intelligent Driver Alertness cannot provide a warning in every situation. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  5. Intelligent Cruise Control uses limited braking and is not a collision avoidance or warning system. Driver should monitor traffic conditions and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  6. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning cannot prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
  7. Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. If you have to use the feature while driving, exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
  8. Remote Engine Start System to be used only in accordance with laws or rules in effect in your vehicle’s location.
  9. Rear Door Alert System does not detect people or cargo. Always check rear seat before exiting. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.

 

2022/08/10

Fourth edition of the 2022 Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine is out now


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
The fourth edition of the 2022 Sentra Cup Magazine is out now, featuring highlights from Nissan Sentra Cup's weekend at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

The action-packed weekend saw Justin Arseneau and Kevin King each take a victory. Friday's qualifying session saw a record in the history of the series, with 33 competitors competing and leaving young Justin Arseneau to take his seventh pole position in seven races so far this season.

As for Valérie Limoges, she jumps on top of the point standings, becoming the first woman to ever lead the Championship in eight years (six years of the Micra Cup and two years of the Sentra Cup). Following her performance this past weekend, Valerie also becomes the first-ever female driver to lead a national motorsports series in Canada.

A notable name in motorsport joined the Sentra Cup during the 52nd edition of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres, Freddie Hunt, son of legendary Formula 1 champion James Hunt. A career first, Hunt made his racing debut in North America by competing in the Nissan Sentra Cup, at the wheel of the #96 Sentra, the number his father had when he competed at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières during the Formula Atlantic race in 1976. Freddie finished both races in twelfth and then seventh place respectively. When asked about his experience at the Championship, he said: "I was pleasantly surprised to see that my father's memories were still very present. I knew the story of his participation in 1976, but in Europe, nobody talks about it. Everyone here was talking about it. It was very touching."

Fans can tune in to read all the race weekend highlights in this edition of the Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine. The magazine includes an interview with Freddie Hunt, the driver who competed in a motorsports event in North America, and in the Nissan Sentra Cup, for the first time in his career!

The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières race weekend is the fourth of six events, in what is shaping up to be a successful second season of the Nissan Sentra Cup. The next event in the 2022 Nissan Sentra Cup series will be the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, held in Bowmanville, Ontario. 

You can download the magazine by clicking here!

2022/08/08

Justin Arseneau and Kevin King are the winners of the Nissan Sentra Cup races at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
The Nissan Sentra Cup staged this weekend the seventh and eighth rounds of its 2022 season as part of the 52nd edition of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Action raged in both races and saw Justin Arseneau win on Saturday and Kevin King finish first on Sunday.

Friday's qualifying session, held for the 33 entered competitors (a record in the history of the series!), saw young Justin Arseneau take his seventh pole position in seven races so far this season. Point standings' leader Simon Charbonneau set the fastest time, but got penalized and had to start the first race from the fourth position behind Arseneau, Alexandre Fortin and Valérie Limoges, winner in Trois-Rivières last year.

Staged in front of packed grandstands, Saturday's race was highly spectacular. Pole position holder Justin Arseneau, who celebrated his seventeenth birthday only three days before the event, made a good start and remained in first place all race long. However, he was under tremendous pressure from Simon Charbonneau, Kevin King and Alexandre Fortin. Those three battled hard to dislodge Arseneau from the lead, but they endured different outcomes. Charbonneau, the championship leader before Trois-Rivières, hit the wall and was forced to retire, leaving Fortin and King to compete for second and third places. They crossed the finish line in that order.

Valérie Limoges enjoyed a solid race to finish fourth, a place that propelled her on top of the point standings - a first in the history of the series. André Lapointe, Éric Chaput, Nicolas Miron, Frédéric Chaput, Sylvain Ouellet and Normand Boyer completed the Top 10. These six drivers fought fiercely for positions all race long.

For his first career race in the Sentra Cup, Freddie Hunt finished twelfth, right behind Nicolas Barrette. Jean-Michel Isabelle captured victory in the Micra class which also displayed intense competition. Isabelle was making his return to the series. He finished ahead of Martin Barrette and Samuel Rowe.

Sunday's race was held in front of an impressive crowd and under beaming sun. Kevin King started the race from pole position, with Alexandre Fortin alongside. If Fortin quickly lost touch with King, the latter remained in the lead throughout the race, put under pressure by Justin Arseneau first, and then by Sylvain Ouellet who drove a stunning race.

A collision between Daniel Fortin and Frédéric Chaput sadly forced the officials to neutralize the race. The cars crossed the finish line behind the official Nissan Z (the safety car of the series). Kevin King captured victory ahead of Sylvain Ouellet and Éric Chaput. After a challenging start to the season, Nicolas Barrette earned a well-deserved Top 4 finish, ahead of Simon Charbonneau, André Lapointe and Freddie Hunt. Valérie Limoges finished the event in eighth place and retains the lead in the drivers' championship ahead of Simon Charbonneau.

In the Micra class, this second race of the weekend was hotly disputed again. Jean-Michel Isabelle was the victor for a second time in succession. Frédéric Bernier and radio host Benoît Gagnon took the other two steps on the podium.

In addition to the two scheduled races, fans of the Trois-Rivières Grand Prix could visit the series' paddocks without restrictions, admire the brand-new Nissan Z and meet the drivers and their teammates. They were also numerous to hone their driving skills on the simulator allowing them to drive the Nissan Z virtually.

Actress and Nissan brand ambassador in Québec Karine Vanasse was also onsite on Saturday to cheer on the Nissan Sentra Cup drivers and present the top three drivers with their trophies on the podium.

The next event will take place early September, on Labour Day weekend, when the Cup returns to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. This will represent the penultimate event of the 2022 season.

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

2022 SCHEDULE - NISSAN SENTRA CUP
May 20-22                Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
June 17-19                Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, Montréal, Québec
July 22-24                 Summer Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
August 5-7                Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
September 2-4          Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 23-25      Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

2022/08/03

Over 30 Nissan Sentra Cup drivers this weekend at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
An exceptional starting-grid awaits Nissan Sentra Cup fans this weekend, during the 52nd edition of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. The event, which will be contested on August 5, 6 and 7, will see two Nissan Sentra Cup races with some of the best current Canadian drivers, in addition to the Briton Freddie Hunt, the son of the 1976 Formula 1 world champion, the legendary James Hunt.

Hunt, who usually competes in the Le Mans Cup series in Europe at the wheel of a Nissan-powered LMP3 prototype, will make his North American racing debut, on the site where his father had competed against Gilles Villeneuve. It was during the 1976 Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. James Hunt finished third and Gilles Villeneuve won the Formula Atlantic race.

To celebrate his father's unique participation in the event, Freddie Hunt will drive the number 96 Nissan Sentra, the number his father had at the 1976 edition. He will have to face the regular Nissan Sentra Cup drivers, in addition to the reigning champion Kevin King, who is only competing a partial season this year. But after having getting a win at the F1 Grand Prix du Canada last June, there is no doubt that King remains one of the favorites this weekend in Trois-Rivières, the city where he resides.

Championship leader and mid-season champion after the races presented at the end of July at Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Simon Charbonneau will try to win for the first time in his career on the famous temporary urban circuit of Trois-Rivières. A racetrack that his main rival for the title, Valérie Limoges, knows very well, as she is the only female driver to have ever won twice in the history of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. It was in 2019 in the Nissan Micra Cup and then last year, in the Nissan Sentra Cup.

Third in the standings and already winner three times in six races this season, Alexandre Fortin will try, like Charbonneau, to win for the first time in his career in the GP3R.

Let's not forget either the young Justin Arseneau, rookie in the series and who has accumulated exploits (pole positions and lap records) since the beginning of the year. Only one victory is currently missing from his 2022 season but it is only a matter of time before he gets there. If we add Sylvain Ouellet, leader of the Senior class and actually Top 5 in the standings, veteran Normand Boyer, Éric Chaput and his son Frédéric, Nicolas Barrette, or Olivier Bédard, whose participation remains to be confirmed, these are nearly a dozen drivers who can legitimately claim victory in both races contested this weekend.

In the Micra class, François Angers-Routhier will try to maintain on top of the standings. In this category, several drivers will make their comeback at the GP3R, such as Jean-Michel Isabelle and Frédéric Bernier. Martin Barrette and the popular radio host Benoît Gagnon will be at a second event in 2022 in this class, after the Grand Prix du Canada.

In addition to on-track action, fans will be able to enjoy the return of multiple entertainment and an open paddock with no restrictions this year. In the Nissan Sentra Cup section, it will be possible to drive the all-new Nissan Z on a simulator. A model which will also be used by the series as the Official Safety-Car and which it will be possible to admire in the Nissan Sentra Cup paddock.

Karine Vanasse, actress and Nissan brand ambassador in Quebec, will be there on Saturday to cheer on the Nissan Sentra Cup drivers. She will reconnect for the occasion with the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, an event who had discovered last year. She was also present at the 2022 Grand Prix du Canada.

Nissan Sentra Cup drivers will take the track four times during the weekend, with a free practice session and qualifying on Friday, ahead of the first 40-minute race on Saturday at 2 p.m. The second race will take place on Sunday at 11:35 a.m.

Both races will be presented live on the Nissan Sentra Cup Facebook page as well as on giant screens for spectators in the grandstands. Later in the year, these two races will be broadcast on a Series special program on RDS network. Fans of the series are also invited to follow all the news on the social medias of the Nissan Sentra Cup.

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

Nissan Sentra Cup on-track activities
- Practice session: Friday August 5, 12:10 pm to 12:30 pm
- Qualifying session: Friday August 5, 3:35 pm to 3:55 pm
- Race 1: Saturday August 6, 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm
- Race 2: Sunday August 7, 11:35 am to 12:15 pm

2022 Schedule - Nissan Sentra Cup
May 20-22                Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
June 17-19               Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, Montréal, Québec
July 22-24                 Summer Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
August 5-7                Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
September 2-4          Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 23-25      Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

2022/07/27

Third edition of the Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine out


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
The third edition of the 2022 Sentra Cup Magazine is out now, featuring highlights from Nissan Sentra Cup’s weekend at Circuit Mont-Tremblant.

The action-packed weekend saw Simon Charbonneau and Alexandre Fortin each take a victory. Under a hot summer sun, Saturday morning saw young Justin Arseneau take another pole position, just over four tenths of a second ahead of championship leader Simon Charbonneau. Olivier Bédard followed in third place. Bédard, a three-time series champion during the Nissan Micra Cup era, made his debut in Sentra and immediately climbed into the front runners. Alexandre Fortin and Valérie Limoges followed.

On Sunday, under the threat of rain, the second qualifying and race were just as intense. Once again, Justin Arseneau took pole position, ahead of Simon Charbonneau, Alexandre Fortin, Valérie Limoges and Daniel Fortin, Alexandre's father. In the race, a small contact on the first lap between Arseneau and Fortin opened the door to Charbonneau, Limoges and Fortin for victory. The three drivers swapped positions several times. Charbonneau finally won with only 187 thousandths of a second over Valérie Limoges.

Fans can tune in to read all the race weekend highlights in the latest edition of the Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine. The magazine includes an interview with Olivier Bédard that made his debut in the Nissan Sentra Cup at Circuit Mont-Tremblant.

The Circuit Mont-Tremblant race weekend is the third of six events in what is shaping up to be a successful season of the Nissan Sentra Cup. The next event in the 2022 Nissan Sentra Cup series event will be at the Circuit de Trois-Rivières, Quebec.


You can download the magazine by clicking here!

2022/07/25

Simon Charbonneau Mid-Season Nissan Sentra Cup Champion


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
The Nissan Sentra Cup presented this weekend at Circuit Mont-Tremblant the fifth and sixth rounds of its 2022 season. Two races were won by Alexandre Fortin on Saturday, followed by Simon Charbonneau on Sunday, which marked the mid-season.

Under a hot summer sun, Saturday morning saw young Justin Arseneau take another pole position, just over four tenths of a second ahead of championship leader Simon Charbonneau. Olivier Bédard followed in third place. Bédard, a three-time series champion during the Nissan Micra Cup era, made his debut in Sentra and immediately climbed into the front runners. Alexandre Fortin and Valérie Limoges followed.

In the afternoon, the race, which for the first time in the Series' history was run in 45 minutes, was spectacular. The race saw some drivers push very hard during the first laps, at the risk of prematurely wearing out their tires, while others were more economical in an attempt to gain a few places in the last laps.

In the end, Alexandre Fortin came back on the winners' circle, after having won in Ontario at the start of the season. The driver of the Ste-Foy and Beauport Nissan team resisted the pressure of Charbonneau in the first laps, then Arseneau. Justin Arseneau, who started fifth following a penalty, finished in Fortin's rear bumper while Olivier Bédard completed the podium.

Simon Charbonneau, Valérie Limoges, Éric Chaput, Sylvain Ouellet, André Lapointe, Mathieu Miron, Normand Boyer, Frédéric Chaput and Jean Audet followed. In the Micra class, François Angers-Routhier, Simon Vincent and Nicolas Barrette collected the Top 3.

On Sunday, under the threat of rain, the second qualifying and race were just as intense. Once again, Justin Arseneau took pole position, ahead of Simon Charbonneau, Alexandre Fortin, Valérie Limoges and Daniel Fortin, Alexandre's father.

In the race, a small contact on the first lap between Arseneau and Fortin opened the door to Charbonneau, Limoges and Fortin for victory. The three drivers swapped positions several times. Charbonneau finally won with only 187 thousandths of a second over Valérie Limoges. With this victory, Charbonneau takes the honorary title of 2022 mid-season champion.

Additionally, Olivier Bédard collects his second podium of the weekend. He finishes ahead of Normand Boyer, Éric Chaput, Sylvain Ouellet and Alexandre Fortin, who had an off-course excursion in the second half of the race. Frédéric Chaput, André Lapointe and Mathieu Miron complete the Top 10. In the Micra class, it's another success for François Angers-Routhier, ahead of Nicolas Barrette and Simon Vincent.

The next event will take place in two weeks, when the series will be featured at the infamous Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. More than 30 drivers are expected at the Nissan Sentra Cup on August 5, 6 and 7 in Trois-Rivières, a record for the Series. The britt Freddie Hunt, the son of legendary Formula 1 champion James Hunt, will make his debut in the series at this event.

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

2022 SCHEDULE - NISSAN SENTRA CUP
May 20-22                Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
June 17-19                Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, Montréal, Québec
July 22-24                 Summer Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
August 5-7                Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
September 2-4          Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 23-25       Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec

2022/06/24

Second edition of the Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine out now


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
The second edition of the 2022 Sentra Cup Magazine is out now, featuring highlights from Nissan Sentra Cup’s weekend at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal as part of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada.

The action-packed weekend saw Simon Charbonneau and Stefan Rzadzinski win the two races. Valérie Limoges and Marie-Soleil Labelle both won a Top 3, a first time since Valérie Chiasson became the first female driver in the history of the Grand Prix du Canada to stand on the overall podium.

Shortened by weather conditions and a long full-course yellow, this first race saw Charbonneau win with just over a second ahead of Rzadzinski. After the rain and cold on Saturday, the sun was back for the second Nissan Sentra Cup race at this 2022 edition of the Grand Prix du Canada on Sunday. With the encouragements of Karine Vanasse, the actress and spokesperson for Nissan in Quebec, and tens of thousands of fans in the grandstands, Stefan Rzadzinski returned to victory, exactly seven years after he triumphed in the Nissan Micra Cup on the same circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Fans can tune in to read all the race weekend highlights in the latest edition of the Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine (attached). The magazine includes an interview with Western Canadian driver Stefan Rzadzinski, who tells us more about this winning comeback.

The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve race weekend is the second of six events in what is shaping up to be a successful season of the Nissan Sentra Cup. The next event in the 2022 Nissan Sentra Cup series event will be at the Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.

You can download the Nissan Sentra Cup Magazine right here!

2022/06/23

Simon Charbonneau and Stefan Rzadzinski win the Nissan Sentra Cup races presented at the Grand Prix du Canada


NISSAN SENTRA CUP - 
Presented this weekend as part of the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, the third and fourth races of the 2022 Nissan Sentra Cup season were won by Simon Charbonneau, in the rain on Saturday, then by Stefan Rzadzinski Sunday, under the sun.

The popular Canadian motorsport series has also made history at Formula 1 more than once. Valérie Chiasson became the first female driver in the history of the Grand Prix du Canada to stand on the overall podium, during a race Coupe Nissan Micra in 2015. This weekend, Valérie Limoges and Marie-Soleil Labelle both won a Top 3, one in the overall standings and the other in the Micra class, at the end of Saturday's race.

No other motorsport series offers more success to female drivers on the circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal other than the Nissan Sentra Cup, and while Valérie Limoges is familiar with the Top 3 and even victories in the series, this is a very first podium at the GP of Canada for the young (18 years old) Marie-Soleil Labelle, who is a rookie at the event.

Nissan Sentra Cup drivers had the honour of being the first to hit the track at this Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, the country's premier sporting event, back on the calendar for the first time since 2019. On Friday morning, the twenty-eight drivers of the series competed in their free practice session.

Following that, the qualifying session, in front of already full grandstands, saw Justin Arseneau, another young talent of 16, take pole position with his Nissan Sentra from the ICAR Racing Team. Stefan Rzadzinski, Alexandre Fortin, Simon Charbonneau (the winners of the first two races of the season) and defending champion Kevin King completed the top 5.

After the hot sun on Friday, an icy wind greeted fans at the track on Saturday morning. The drivers' task was complicated as the rain made its appearance just before the start of the Nissan Sentra Cup race, forcing the mechanics to do a quick switch from slick to rain tires just before the green flag.

Shortened by weather conditions and a long full-course yellow, this first race saw Charbonneau win with just over a second ahead of Rzadzinski. Valérie Limoges completed the podium, her first on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, ahead of Kevin King, Daniel Fortin, Mathieu Miron, Simon Dion-Viens, Alexandre Fortin, Sylvain Ouellet and Éric Chaput.

In the Micra class, Samuel Rowe won his first victory, ahead of François Angers-Routhier, the championship leader, and Marie-Soleil Labelle. She finishes in front of the popular radio host Benoît Gagnon by a few hundredths of a second.

After the rain and cold on Saturday, the sun was back for the second Nissan Sentra Cup race at this 2022 edition of the Grand Prix du Canada on Sunday. With the encouragements of Karine Vanasse, the actress and spokesperson for Nissan in Quebec, and tens of thousands of fans in the grandstands, Stefan Rzadzinski returned to victory, exactly seven years after he triumphed in the Nissan Micra Cup on the same circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

The Western Canadian driver won ahead of Kevin King and Simon Charbonneau after a short and spectacular race, but ended under yellow flag. Valérie Limoges, Éric Chaput, Sylvain Ouellet, Mathieu Miron, André Lapointe, Nicolas Touchette and Frédéric Chaput completed the top 10.

In the Micra class, Samuel Rowe took his second victory of the weekend, ahead of François Angers-Routhier, while Benoît Gagnon climbed on the podium. Marie-Soleil Labelle and Martin Barrette finished fourth and fifth.

The next event will take place in five weeks, at Circuit Mont-Tremblant (July 23-24).

To follow the Nissan Sentra Cup on social media:
Facebook: @CoupeSentraCup
Instagram: @nissansentracup
Twitter: @SentraCup
YouTube: SentraCupTV

2022 SCHEDULE - NISSAN SENTRA CUP
May 20-22                Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
June 17-19                Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, Montréal, Québec
July 22-24                 Summer Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec
August 5-7                Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec
September 2-4          Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
September 23-25       Fall Classic, Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Québec