Would you want to see the Sentra make a local comeback?
by Billy Caluag
Looking more radical than before
While it hasn't been around in most parts of Southeast Asia for quite some time already, the Nissan Sentra still has a strong following. So much so that here in the Philippines, there's still some clamor to bring it back
Which is which?
Nissan might not be in the best of finances, but the company has promised an onslaught of new and redesigned models in the coming years. If you recall, several models were teased, but none were named just yet.But as we were
Keeping the Sentra name alive
It's been a long time since we got the Nissan Sentra in the Philippines. In some way, we had it in the form of the Sylphy, but the Sentra name itself has been away for over a decade. Still, it's
And yes, the ‘new millennium’ was that long ago
For the non-gen-Z members of the Top Gear Philippines team, the year 2000 doesn't sound that long ago. But then our aching backs, receding hairlines, and vitamins and supplements reminded us that 25 years have passed since the new
Owned any of these?
Last December 2023, Nissan reached a major milestone. That's because the company turned 90 years old. Along the way, it has made iconic and memorable models, sold both here and abroad.To commemorate that major achievement, we at Top Gear Philippines
Do you miss the Sentra?
The Sentra is one of the models that helped drive the Nissan brand in the 90s. It may not have the same 'classic' status as the Civic or Corolla, but the Sentra has become a much-loved nameplate in the country. So,
Please Nissan, bring back the Sentra here
It's been a while since we had the Nissan Sentra in the Philippines. The name was retired here in 2014 with the Sylphy taking over its place. While Nissan came up with witty marketing exercises for it, people were still looking
A busy week for the local automotive industry
Because this Midnight Edition Package looks pretty good
It's been a while since the Nissan Sentra was replaced by the Sylphy here in our market. If you've been missing the sedan after all these years, well, here's something that might have you missing it a bit extra
Our technical editor weighs in
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra FE. I am having this issue with its carburetor for quite a while now. I think it's got something to do with the A/C. When the A/C is turned on for a long
by Ferman Lao
A new entry point into performance driving
So it looks like a new vehicle will be joining the Nissan Nismo family. The Japanese carmaker has revealed the latest model to go under the knife of its in-house tuning division, and it's a name that many of us
by Drei Laurel
It was cheap, simple and efficient
Nissan's B13 Sentra was a popular car in the Philippines back in the 1990s. You literally saw this Japanese compact everywhere. After the base LEC trim was added to the range, it became a popular choice for local taxi operators. Fast
Was this your automotive era?
If we looked at university parking lots in the '80s, we would have been struck by how limited the automotive badges were in diversity. It was understandable though, considering carmakers had only begun returning to our market after the People Power Revolution
by Dinzo Tabamo
Help your fellow reader by taking the poll
Hi, Botchi. I would like to ask your expert opinion on what the best P700,000 automatic-transmission car is for our needs. I know you've answered a couple of these questions already, but I'm still hoping that you can
Teases us with more Nismo-tuned products
It looks like Nissan Motorsport, the Japanese carmaker\'s in-house tuning arm, wasn\'t just busy with the 2014-model GT-R and GT-R Nismo for the Tokyo Motor Show. Apparently, Nismo has also gotten its hands on the seventh-
The question is: When will we get it (if at all)?
Nissan has just released a teaser video for its all-new Sentra compact sedan, and judging from the details that can be seen in the close-up shots--not to mention a look at its front fascia--the car is actually a
Could this be the next Sentra?
Nissan is showing at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition an all-new global sedan that will retain "the popular features of the current model while upgrading design, perceived quality, roominess and performance."Badged as the Nissan Sylphy, the car has a
Cheap oil change with free oil filter to boot
Cars are often overworked during the summer season as their engines often work overtime with the long drives to far-flung destinations. And since engine oil keeps the moving parts of a car's engine lubricated--preventing them from grinding against each
Shopping for a new car this Christmas?
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI) is slashing the prices of its Sentra, X-Trail and Grand Livina models to gives more Filipinos a chance to drive their own Nissan vehicle through various affordable payment options.Customers can drive home the 1.6-
Is your car in trouble?
Nissan is recalling over 600,000 vehicles in North and South America, as well as in African countries, due to problems found in the Frontier pickup truck, the Xterra sport-utility vehicle and the Sentra sedan.In a report filed by the
