The US-market Sentra, also known as the Nissan Sylphy in other parts of the world has received a mid-life facelift, roughly four years after its debut in 2019.

The Nissan Sylphy that Malaysia didn't get now receives several design updates, as well as a new CVT-transmission for better fuel economy.

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The big news is the addition of a new Xtronic CVT transmission designed to reduce fuel consumption and provide a smoother shift pattern. Also new is an Idle Stop/Start system.

There are no changes to the engine, the solely offered 151 PS / 198 Nm 'MR20DD' 2.0-litre four-cylinder soldiers on.

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Aesthetically, the main updates include a new 'V-motion' front grille with chrome garnishing, updated headlamps (with black inner bezels), as well as a redesigned bumper with smaller air ducts on each side.

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Round the back, there is a new trim at the lower edge of the rear bumper.

On the inside, things are mostly the same, save a new orange/red contrast topstitching available on selected variants.

The top 2 variants get an 8-inch infotainment screen with AA and AC compatibility, and a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist central cluster.

The 2024 Sentra now also gets the Nissan Safety Shield 360 as standard, which includes Front and rear AEB, Blind Spot Warning, RCTA, Lane Departure Warning, and High Beam Assist.

Despite the Sylphy's popularity in North America and China (where its called the Bluebird and ranks as the No.1 selling sedan), the model was not favoured for the ASEAN market.

With Nissan Thailand - a major source of parts for CKD production in Malaysia - shifting focus to subcompact cars, MPVs and trucks; sales of the Sylphy as well as its larger sibling, the Nissan Teana have since been discontinued in Malaysia.