The Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that has been parked at the curb since 1982. That same year, Michael Jackson released the “Thriller” album, and the compact disc was introduced to the masses.

SR Turbo and NISMO have offered at least a little more excitement over the years. The Sentra used to be Nissan’s entry-level offering, but the Versa subcompact car took that slot for a while.

In fact, less than ten of these exist in the segment and until recently, the Sentra clearly sat at the aft of the group. Nissan refreshed ... the Sentra’s top trim, the SR, starts at $24,590.