2017 Nissan Nismo Sentra Review - Fun. Affordable. Reliable.
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Many have said that this car is underpowered and that the 188hp is disappointing. I thought the same until I drove it. This is "slow car fast" and an extremely fun, practical package that's affordable. At right under $25k this is a great car that'll last you years, have all the tech you want and be a fun commuter or road trip machine. Ask questions in the comments.
I work as a nissan salesman and the manual SR Turbo is a blast to drive. Honestly, I didn't want to get out of the car. The Turbo with CVT is good enough and prolly better for everyday driving in the city, but heck, I haven't has as much fun with a manual since the old days with my '95 Miata and '03 GTI. Thanks Ben for saying such good things about the car. No fake news here.
Joe De La Garza The CVT is actually faster in 0 to 60 in 6.5 versus the manual at around 7 but I'm sure the manual is more fun
Joe De La Garza best of luck trying to sell this car to anyone when you have a base model 370z sitting next to it for only 3k more on the window sticker :/
@@aidensnow5017 I've never seen a dealer actually stock a base model 370z. Most of them rack up the options to get the MSRP around $40k for every 370z. It's an apples to oranges comparison too -- it's not like you can carry more than two people in a Z versus a real backseat and a massive trunk in the SR Turbo.
I had an ser spec v and i just got the 2018 nismo, the spec v was faster though. Overall its pretty fun so far.
Spec V had more power to work with I believe.
The more people hate on this vehicle, the more interested I become in purchasing it.
Has it come into your local dealer yet?
I love mine
This is seriously a great car. I love mine. I just love to drive around with it.
@@BCY It's not a mistake just not very sporty but it's nice and reliable which other cars can't touch.
@@BCY They definitely didn't.this car is quality throughout because it's Nissan's Corolla from Japan and not sporty until they changed the engine and the chassis still remains but Nissan did a great job turning a not very sporty car into what it is.
great video man! been a nissan guy my whole life and I am definitely considering this, checked one yesterday and fell in love, very comfortable and affordable
+HolyMoses216 thanks so much! Best of luck getting one, hope you enjoy :)
Damn, bro you letting that clutch go too fast. I can hear the knocking when you try to go fast.
HolyMoses216 it's nice to see a positive comment about this car. There are a lot of salty haters out there for some reason. actually there's no reason for anyone to hate on this car. Nissan takes this car one step above the SR Turbo which is a really cool thing. Respected Automotive journalist has said this is a fun car with enough power and enhanced handling over the SR turbo which Already has enhanced handling over the Sentra SR. Everyone seems to want to drive the same old s*** these days so it's nice to have something unique.
I must add for you people that have kids or plan to soon, rear facing infant seats fit no problem in the back, and the bulky stroller fits well in the trunk.
Love mine. I could careless about this 0-60 crap. It is a lot of fun. What exhaust are owners putting on.
I like the looks, describe why its so fun?
I love my Sentra Nismo. Favorite car I have ever owned. Previous cars were hyundai sonata, impala, Chrysler dynasty, Doge shadow, Pontiac firebird formula.
Nissan has a $1,000 rebate on the Nismo also. So 24k before haggling with dealer.
Very good, useful review. Looking to test drive this car as well as the new Hyundai Elantra sport. As far as the eco and sport buttons, I would agree with what you said regarding the eco button. I think the sport button would be noticeable with the auto transmission, as opposed to the manual you drove. As far as other reviews commenting that this car is underpowered, or comparing it to other completely different cars (such as the ford mustang); those people just dont get it. Again, good review. You hit all the most important and relevant points that many reviewers miss, which is HOW IT DRIVES AND PERFORMS. A quick no nonsense real world 0-60 time was good too. My music in the car is very important, so a quick mention of the Bose sound system was helpful, as well as talking about the seats.
It is refreshing to not see so much hate on this car. No its not a GTI or a SI or even an Elantra Sport but its still a great car imo. Ordered a manual Nismo last week. Manuals are hard to find these days. GOOD VIDEO REVIEW! and objective for a change. Subscribed.
Thank you very much! Enjoy your new ride! How long until it arrives?
Not sure yet, could be 1 or 2 weeks. There was only 1 manual available for the whole province(from Canada) when I signed. Cant wait! :)
golgoth7600 did you happen to get it in Markham? I saw one that was sold awhile ago.
Nope, Im from Quebec :)
Thank you for not driving like a noob who keeps their hand on the shifter at all times. Bravo
High five! Thank you for noticing ;)
I have the SR Turbo and i love that car very much.
Why do you love it?
@@buildmorefarms1007 its Fun. Affordable. Reliable.
Definitely a good car, great for the Nissan Enthusiasts out there
They reused the speedometer dial from lower model Sentras. That's why it has the redundant cut-out for sport.
i cant wait to get it I currently have a 2012 v6 charger and i think 188 hp isnt a problem I have a young daughter so that's perfect no need for more
Hope it gets to a dealer near you soon, I'm sure you and your daughter will enjoy it!
Funny thing is, it's probably pretty similar in performance, once you account for weight.
XenomorphLV426 most likely lol but this nismo does look sharp
I bought this car and love it. I enjoyed your review. Thanks
Awesome to hear William! Enjoy :)
Short shifts definitely help the fun factor,exhaust is fine
Car looks great. Has tons of potential, but $25k is too steep; similar price of a WRX, and only 3k less than a 370z. I'll wait for them to drop down to the low 20s.
I agree 100%. Far too expensive compared to it's much better equipped competition.
Nissan has a $1,000 rebate on it and dealers are discounting 1500+,- over and above that. So you are looking at 22,500 easily for the Nismo. WRX is 27k base model-not in the same league in any respect.
buildmorefarms100 that's great they've added incentives. At $25,000 it lacks an LSD, IRS, apple car play/AA, it simply can't compete at that price. This is a $22,000 car at best, mechanically it's a stiffer suspension Sentra Turbo built on an old 2012 platform. I'd wouldn't mind one second hand when they are half the price because I really like the look they gave it.
buildmorefarms100 oh yeah, I've seen plenty of incentives from nissan like that.
The advantage is insurance rates.
Hi i have the NISSAN SENTRA SR TURBO 2017 with just 1,250 miles i just replace the cold air intake tube just my option of performer for turbo sound and air blowoff i have few more horse power dont know how much i feel the different on lunch speed 60 miles in between 4 0r 5 seconds this depend if the front wheel wont spin when i lunch due to the power i do like this car.
You forgot to mention all the safety features it has for the family and driver..and the air bags
I was thinking this car would have 200hp+ as like a successor to the SE-R SpecV but it really isn't.
Unfortunately it doesn't but it is definitely still a ton of fun!
Brady G it have a little more than 200hp. those numbers are whp numbers. power is unerrated from the factory
It should have atleast 200-215hp similar to the Juke Nismo RS ecu tune from the factory.
Steven Embrescia I think this motor is tuned more like the regular Juke Nismo rather than the Nismo RS.
The 07 SER spec-v was a kick ass car indeed and this car didn't get the SER badge for a reason.
This a great Nissan. I just feel Nissan could have done better. Better dash layout and better exhaust (wrx like) and I would purchase in a heart beat.
There might be some nice sounding aftermarket exhaust setups for this car by now!
Thanks for that review man. Do you know when this Nismo model will be in US dealers?
+Eddie M. Thanks for watching! Should be here Q1 so by end of March I'd say. You can signup to be notified online or call your local dealer and they'll keep you updated
+Should I Get It spoke to Nissan for you. Nismo Sentras will start arriving at dealers this month!
Love the look of the car definitely. But $25k for a car with 188HP/177lb-ft torque is a little much. I'm sure it handles great, but there's just a lot of other cars with better performance with great handling around the same price range.
Jon B fr, it's only 3k less then a base 370z.... tf where Nissan executives thinking, I'd wait to find one lightly used with less then 10k miles on it and 6-7k off the sticker price.
big difference is that Nissan Dealerships will haggle lower than MSRP, Honda and Ford are very stern on the 24-26k price point for ST and SI's
It's discounted.
Great video review of the sentra. I enjoyed it it seemed really honest.
This shares the same Powertrain components as the Juke, So sport mode would " tighten" the steering feel and add +2lbs of boost. ECO mode cause the boost to come on much later RPM and reduce throttle feel.
I have the same seats in my juke and they are maybe the best feature of the nismo trim. Super comfortable for daily driving but holds you in the corners for the weekends.
+brian ward thank you for watching and sharing the details! Hope I earned you as a new subscriber. How's the Juke handle?
I thought these cars were hitting dealerships in January but I have yet to see a single one for sale anywhere.
Good vid! Best one I’ve seen so far for this car!
Thank you so much! Hope you’re a subscriber :)
Should I Get It am now, I’m buying this car through caravan !
Good review & great Sentra.
Thank you very much Mustafa!
-Ben
Compared to other cars, it doesn't seem to offer too much for the $25k. I have a 2014 Sentra, and it's great on fuel and practicality. Definitely a lot of space. But the Civic with a turbo comes at $21k with similar power. The priciest one with standard features is still cheaper. I was dissappointed with the price to feature ratio. 200+ HP, slightly louder exhaust, and better interior equipment would justify the price. But 50 extra hp over my car for an extra 8,000 is way too much.
I think this car is for people who just gotta have a manual turbo.
I've just reviewed the Honda Civic Sport hatch. Hope you watch that video. The Honda is a great car, but it doesn't have the same sporty feeling. These seats are much nicer, interior feels sportier with material choices, and the suspension is definitely better.
@@shouldigetit Your review just rocks - I would choose the Nissan Sentra NISMO over the SR Turbo because of the seats, Alcantara steering wheel and all of the NISMO-appointed bits on it. Plus, I think those tires and wheels rock, and the suspension build-up also seals the nod to the NISMO. Really enjoyed your review of this fine new Nissan offering.
Thank you very much Bryan, glad you enjoyed it! Hope you’re a subscriber :)
@@shouldigetit I am a subscriber, man. After I buy this car take comfort in knowing that you had a hand in convincing me to buy it! Actually, I was already set on buying a 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO. I like the car in Alpine White and it's absolutely imperative that I get the 6-speed manual version of the car. Nissan has had some trouble with it's CVT transmissions. Not with their standard transmissions, though. Rock on, bro!
I don't think you can hear inside because they improved on not hearing the outside noise while inside the car
great video man. All issues that you said were fixed using its little brother renault clio rs 😎
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and commenting!
Really enjoyed this video, and your tke on the car, including what you thought could be better. I like the look of the car a lot, both inside and out. I had a 2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V and I loved it, so I feel like I would really enjoy driving this car. Definitely am going to consider it, as I am looking to buy sometime this year. Does Nissan offer, even as an option, a sunroof/moonroof/whatever everyone is calling it now? lol
+Steven Haffner glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you're excited for this car too.
I'll contact Nissan and let you know
Thank you sir! I've seen articles that say there's no moonroof, to increase rigidity in the frame that Nissan is going for with this car. However, on Nissan's website when you build a Sentra Nismo, one of the options is a moonroof wind deflector. Can't have a moonroof wind deflector without a moonroof, eh? lol I've been a Nissan guy for a long time, so I've always liked their products. It really looks fun and practical, the price is right even with a few options (I would get the Bose package; I have a Bose system in my Maxima and I love it), and love that trunk space. and even with the single pipe in the back, it still sounds good!
+Steven Haffner interesting that it's on the configurator. There is no moonroof option for the Nismo Sentra. Confirmed
By the way, who pays sticker! You wrx etc people, just buy your wrx
They need to bring back the spec v with brembos !!!!!
YESSS
Yessss!!!!!
Great review!!
Excellent video, job well done
Thank you so much!
A dealership is selling one for 19,000 I'm thinking about this or sr turbo Altima sr 2017 or a used Toyota 86 2017 ... any opinions
Honestly I'm a lover of rear wheel drive (I have a Miata for my fun car) so I'd go for the GT86/FRZ/BRZ.
Should I Get It thanks bro!
Get a nismo or an 86. Depends on your taste
Fyi, you can buy the turbocharged Honda Civic Sedan for cheaper. It has more power, better MPG and higher interior quality. Unfortunately, Nissan got beat by the competition in pricing this time. The Honda Civic Sedan also comes with navi and leather for the same price as the Nismo Sentra Nismo.
No, the power is less. I agree about the interior on the Civic. The NISMO is not a good value. Just get the SR Turbo which you can get for about $3500 $4000 less than a Civic EX-T.
Baron Marsh 2016 and 2017 Honda Civics has a lot of recalls and a lot of customers are complaining about the technology and software.
Your car nissan sentra Nismo, does it save gas and can it go through heavy snow. Does it have strong break ?
Hi Ja, I haven't driven it through the snow so I'm not sure but I would say the brakes are pretty strong and good yes.
Only 188hp!!!
Nissan Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T with 190hp...
The motor is retuned on manual tranmission cars -- it actually makes 192 with the 6 speed.
this car should be great on gas mileage. but the price is too much for a nismo badge without the performance. I will keep my 2013 Sentra Fe+ and wait for the nismo Sentra to come down in price. I will then trade in my 2013 and get the nismo after the price drops.
Here's a track battle video (in french) for the haters. Elantra Sport vs Focus ST and Sentra Nismo. All stock of course. ua-cam.com/video/yBqfUchUoSM/v-deo.html
To resume: Brake fading for the Elantra and the Focus and none for the Nismo, at all. Nismo was the least powerfull of the bunch but its overall performance made it shine. The driver of the nismo wished for an LSD and more power.
Youre better off with the SR Turbo its 3k less. Youre only payin for the NISMO name.
Seats and interior
MrCliffda3rd better and enhanced suspension.
I agree. You can get 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo for about $17200. At that price, it is a strong value.
If only they tune the turbo 1.6 to way over 200hp. otherwise the sr turbo fits the bill for me.
I agree -- The SR Turbo is definitely the better value. I also wanted a moonroof (not available on the Nismo trim). The cloth seats in the SR Turbo are really good too -- so the Nismo seats come down to a personal preference.
2017 civic sport or this nismo sentra? my current car is a 2001 sentra SE lol
+gluis2k if you check my Instagram story @ACarPhotographer you'll see I currently have. 17' Civic Sport for the week. I'll be comparing them in my upcoming video coming next week. Make sure to subscribe!
Cool look forward to it! thank you
between this and the Elantra sport which is better?
+smood006 haven't driven the Elantra sport or heard of the sport trim. I can tell you though that this car was really fun and at least as practical as an Elantra.
Should I Get It the Elantra sport also has a 1.6 turbo engine with a little more HP and independent rear suspension. You should try reviewing it I think it's a good comparison to the sentra sr
Exhaust sounds great outside. Probably can me made better with a resonator delete. Would be shame to get rid of a Nismo part.
i had an 08 se-r specv..and upgraded to a sr turbo, the sr handles better and if you really know how drive u can keep up with mercs and chargers, driver mod=500hp. this car isnt meant for drag races but for track. great platform car i hear the motor can hold about 350hp in mods before upgrading internals. love mine.
ya didnt say if shes realiable
I only had the car for a week so I can't speak on the long-term reliability but it is a Nissan!
0:50 is everyone gonna ignore the voice crack?
I hope so!
This or a Hyundai Elantra sport?
Haven’t driven the Hyundai so I can’t say between the two but I did really enjoy the Nismo as a daily.
Elantra GT
Does it have LSD?
+XenomorphLV426 it does not have a mechanical LSD.
I have a 2016 nissan sentra S i got it for 21k and is almost the same engine as the sentra nismo
+Edgar Karol that's cool!
Edgar Karol how did you get a Sentra S manual for 21k if the car starts out at 18k? "Almost the same engine"? Really? 130 hp vs 180 hp, and 1.8 naturally aspirated vs 1.6 Turbo are not the same.
Edgar Karol It's not at all the same engine. sorry. Your car has a naturally aspirated 1.8 liter, 130 horsepower engine and this has a turbocharged 1.6 liter 188 horsepower engine.
Edgar Karol the 1.8 is a turd.
I got ripped off from the dealer .......at the time I bought the S type there was no turbo or nismo type so I didn't know
for shame Nissan, slapping the nismo badge on anything now just to make a sale. The iconic Z is coming up on it's 50th anniversary and you have NOTHING to show for it but the same platform you've pettled around for 9 years. For shame!
A riced Sentrs sr turbo
Me thinks the honda civic Si destroys this. Nissan needs to catch up.
Have you learned what Sport Mode actually changes? @shouldigetit
+matt kastle I haven’t. I’m sure it changes shifting and throttle response on the automatic version.
Should I Get It indeed sir it actually has zero function in the manual! Kind of a bummer there! :/
+matt kastle Do you own one?
Thanks for the super quick reply!
Should I Get It I order the 6spd just waiting for it to come in!
But your review was very helpful when I was shopping around and when I drove it I was extremely happy with it overall!
As far as power that's easy to fix a few bolt ons and bam a much better street car!
Sweet! What color? Glad you found it helpful :)
Uhhh...no. This is NOT a family car at all.
What makes you say that?
@@shouldigetit hmmm...
way overpriced. Nismo is becoming a gimmick.
Sentra Nismo NOT Nismo Sentra!!
My bad!
I'd rather spend my money on a type r
+Ben Valerio excited for those!
That's a girls car
It's actually Nissan's car
damn dewd
Did you like this video dewd?
Should I Get It hell yea dewd!
$25,000 dollars fiasco with a Nismo badge. What a shame Nissan...
Good car, but NOT worth $26K. I can buy an EXCEPTIONAL 2 year old Lexus ES for $21 at auction with under 18K miles. No comparison...
Umaxen 00 sure go buy a used car lol
Once you drive your car for a few months? It's officially "used" as well. Funny, isn't it?
Umaxen 00 But it wasn't ragged on by some young hot rodder! There's a reason your getting a 35k car for 15 or 20k, sorry not my first rodeo and 56 years old
I had information on the car prior to the auction purchase. I had the VIN and knew the owner. I watched him baby the car for 2 years in his garage. I tested the car before he returned it to the Lexus dealership in our city. The car had 90% tread left on the original tires. No hot rodding, no BS damage repairs, just a little communication between two neighbors...
A Lexus ES is Camry with a L badge glued to the front of it. You're a moron.
I like the style of this car but what a joke. No LSD, torsion beam rear suspension, sub 200hp. Doesn't deserve the Nismo badge.
Drive one, then comment again.
I plan to but it won't change my comment. Simply put Nissan shouldn't have called it a Nismo. Using a brand name like Nismo gives buyers an expectation and when used on an application like this dilutes that name. That would be the same as SI, WRX or Shelby tightening suspension on a regular model and throwing a performance badge on it.
I think you mean STI and not WRX, but I get what you mean. I was hoping for more power, at the very least. Comparing this with a new Civic (ones with a turbo), I'd pick the Civic instead. Almost the same power. The biggest difference would just be the sporty body kit and Bose audio, which is not worth the extra $4,000. Had it came with 210-250 HP, with a louder exhaust (sound much like an Alfa Romeo 4C), I'd be happy to spend 25K on this car.
No I mean WRX. The WRX is a performance package to the Impreza. The WRX STI adds more performance to a standard WRX. People simply say STI rather than WRX STI because it doesn't roll off the tongue quick enough.
I agree had it come with more power you could live with some downfalls, however, given it's 2012 design and the price tag being so close to the brand new platformed civic, elantra sport, focus ST (hatch I know), but comparing bang for buck (HP/TQ, IRS, LSD, fuel economy, android auto/apple car play, etc.) the others offer far more performance and tech for only a little extra money.
Simply put I love the look of this car, but knowing what it does not offer I would not choose it over any competitors unless they lowered the price to 22K.
Craig Tschirhart ah! didn't know that actually. most cars I see don't have the impreza badge. And ive never had one.
There are much nicer cars for $25K.
No way, not a fan of this car haha
Have you driven it?
Nissan waisted their money cause most ppl in this price range are gonna get a Civic SI, VW GTI, BRZ/86, or Miata
If you're looking at a BRZ or Miata, you're not looking at this car.
Should I Get It True that 😂😂😂😂
I hate people who make these reviews that are most likely getting payed from the manufacture. I am 100% sure he knows nothing about cars. This car is not affordable and no where close to being a value to performance car. There are many cars in this segment that have more hp, that are faster and have the room to match. This car is over priced junk and that is coming from a Nissan Fan. I have owned 4 new Nissans and about 8 used Nissans.
Andreas I can tell you for a fact I am (unfortunately) never paid by manufacturers to make these videos. That would more than likely make the reviews biased.
Watch my other videos and tell me I know nothing about cars, please. As I mentioned in the video (towards the end), I thought this car was underpowered at first and not worth it but after spending a week without my mind changed and I took it out 9/10 times even when I had a Mini Cooper S (6spd manual, Borla exhaust) with more power in the driveway. After getting accustomed to it I can honestly say I'd recommend it to a friend. It may not be fast, but it sure is quick.
Andreas Mikoleiczik just cuz you can't afford this car doesn't mean it's not affordable. The median price for cars in this category is between 19k and 21k. This is right in line with the SR Turbo. And since this is a Nismo, it's a bargain at 25k cuz it's exclusive. Think Nismo Z, Juke and GT-R. Therefore I think YOU don't know a thing about cars.
Joe De La Garza, would you get the fuck out of here with your great knowledge on what I can and can not afford. I own a Frontier pickup truck that costs more than that shit and is more useful, I own a WRX STI which is worth more than that shit and I own a 94 SENTRA SER with a SR20VE 92mm bore and 91mm stroke 2.4L that makes 285 WHP. All I own and all I have the title for Lol
So one more time get the fuck out of here with your bullshit on what I can and can not afford.
Should I Get It. Andreass is a jerk. I'm sure his ancient SER is still tight, and his STI is beautiful. But whatever, I'm glad nissan isn't marketing this car to senior citizens like andreass.
@@andreasmikoleiczik6120 All your cars suck. You missed by not buying a Nissan Sentra NISMO. What's more, you're such a dolt you probably would buy a Nissan Sentra NISMO with a CVT. Get out of the talk here, dork. You're so full of poop your eyes have stained brown long, long ago. I don't like you and I sure don't trust you. Bug off.