Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Inside, the Sentra has one of the prettier designs in this segment. The driver faces a set of simple analog gauges that sandwich a 7.0-inch display on all but the base model. The center of the dashboard hosts a trio of circular air vents above sturdy climate controls. The interior materials are a mix of soft and hard plastics, but the former cover the surfaces that count and help mask the rest. Models appointed with the quilted leather upholstery look especially upscale, even though they're at odds with the sporty-car, flat-bottom steering wheel. Nissan also coddles passengers in the front with its extra-comfy Zero Gravity seats, which are spacious, pliant, and supportive. Opting for the available sunroof cuts into the cabin's headroom but otherwise, adults have ample space in the front and back. We also managed to fit seven carry-on suitcases in the Sentra's 14 cubic-foot trunk, which is one more than the Corolla sedan held. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW VIEW PHOTOS  NISSAN THE CAR AND DRIVER DIFFERENCE  Our Comprehensive Car Testing Explained Infotainment and Connectivity A touchscreen sprouts from the middle of every Sentra's dashboard, and it's supplemented by physical volume and tuning knobs. While the base model features a 7.0-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the rest have an 8.0-inch unit as well as a USB in the front and back seats. The latter system is also compatible with better options such as SiriusXM satellite radio, an eight-speaker Bose stereo, and a Wi-Fi hotpsot. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Overall Safety Rating (NHTSA) The 2021 Sentra earned a five-star crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but the last version that was evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was not named a Top Safety Pick. Still, Nissan packs its compact sedan with a load of standard driver-assistance technology. Shoppers can also get adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera system on all but the base model. Key safety features include: