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Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra a safe car?

2021 Nissan Sentra Safety Features and Ratings

Safety is one of those underappreciated attributes of cars. If a vehicle is safe, then you never even think about it. It’s only when you’re in an unsafe situation or vehicle that you notice how much a safe car gives you peace of mind. Considering that, how does the newest model year Sentra hold up to scrutiny?

Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra a safe car? The IIHS and NHTSA think so. Let us show you why.

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Safety Suite

Every 2021 Nissan Sentra comes equipped with Nissan Safety Shield 360. That means each 2021 Sentra, regardless of trim, comes with:

Forward collision warning
Forward and reverse automatic emergency braking
Pedestrian detection
Blind spot monitoring
Rear cross traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Driver attention monitoring
Automatic high-beam headlights
Rearview camera

Two other driver assistive features are available on higher trims: a surround-view parking camera system and adaptive cruise control.

Safety Ratings

The 2021 Sentra has excellent safety ratings from both official US safety institutions that test automobiles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2021 Sentra the highest rating of “Good” in moderate overlap front testing, side impact testing, rear crash protection, roof strength resting, small overlap front driver testing, and small overlap front passenger testing. It also received the highest rating of “Superior” in front crash prevention. Similarly, the 2021 Sentra received high ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It received a 5-star overall rating, with a 5-star score for side crash and rollover tests and a 4-star rating for frontal crash tests.

Interested in a 2021 Nissan Sentra?

If you’ like to learn more about the 2021 Sentra, give Palm Springs Nissan a call. We can answer any questions you have. And don’t forget to check out our Specials page, where you can find deals on buying, financing, and leasing a new Nissan vehicle, like a 2021 Sentra.