The 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S (MSRP $16,060) is the midrange trim. The 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S offers a choice of either the standard six-speed manual gearbox or Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The front-wheel 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S is packed with a 140-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Sentra 2.0 S is 24/31 (city/highway with manual transmission) mpg and 25/33 (city/highway with Xtronic CVT transmission) mpg.

The 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S adds 16-inch steel wheels, fog lights, dual body-colored power outside mirrors, height-adjustable driver seat, keyless entry, outside temperature display, cruise control, power mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a trip computer. Other standard features that the 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S shares with the base trim include air-conditioning, 60/40-split fold-flat rear seats, power windows and door locks, center console with adjustable cupholders, tachometer, auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet, rear defroster, battery saver, oversize locking glove compartment with light, height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts, rear seat center armrest with cupholders and auxiliary audio input jack. The 2008 Nissan 2.0 S is offered in nine exterior color options: Super Black, Sonoma Sunset, Fresh Powder, Magnetic Gray, Standstone, Polished Granite, Metallic Jade, Brilliant Silver and Blue Oynx.

Advanced airbag system with dual stage front airbags and occupant classification system for the front passenger seat, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, three-point emergency locking retractor seatbelts, four-wheel anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, child safety rear door locks, tire pressure monitoring system and front-seat active front head restraints are important safety gadgets fitted on the 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S.

Nissan's 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage is available on this model. (For complete information, contact Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty). For additional protection, buyers can add Security Plus, the only extended service agreement approved by the manufacturer.