The next-generation Nissan Sentra wasn't meant to be unveiled yet, but China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) beat the company to the punch. As happens with every car sold in China, images and specs got published during the homologation process, long before any official launch. That's exactly how the redesigned Sentra, known in China as the Sylphy, came into view ahead of schedule.
As with every new vehicle destined for the Chinese market, images and specifications appear on the MIIT website as part of the homologation process, which makes them public long before the official debut. That is exactly how the world got its first clear look at the redesigned Sentra.
This premature reveal isn't entirely shocking. Nissan teased the new Sentra back in March, showing it alongside upcoming models like the next Leaf. Spy shots of camouflaged prototypes had already surfaced earlier this year, proving Nissan still sees a future for sedans despite phasing out the larger Maxima.
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