300 HP, A 6-Speed Stick, And No Hope – This Nissan Sentra Would Have Been An Epic Elantra N Rival

Carmakers love to tease us with one-off models or concept cars. Think BMW’s gorgeous modern 3.0 CSL tribute, or even the Jaguar C-X75, which could have put big money into the company’s pocket. The latest of these is the Nissan Sentra Spec-V, unveiled at SEMA 2026 as a performance version of the friendly faced budget sedan. It’s still a great-looking car, though this time it looks more at home on the Circuit of the Americas than your commute.