Before the “No buy because it still has a CVT comments come in” here are a list of brand new compact cars that only come with CVT’s if you want an automatic: 2020 Honda Civic 2020 Toyota Corolla 2020 Hyundai Elantra 2020 Kia Forte 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Nissan Sentra Cars that have traditional stepped automatics: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta (8AT) 2020 Mazda3 (6AT) 2019 Chevrolet Cruze (6AT or 9AT) 2018 Ford Focus (6 DSG) Clearly, the CVT is the preferred transmission in this segment and between Civic, Corolla, Elantra, and Sentra about 1 million units are sold in America every year. If you want a regular stepped automatic, the only car from that list that actually has a good reputation for reliability is the Mazda3. If everyone hated CVT’s and wanted the most reliable car in the segment, than the Mazda3 should be the best-selling small car and it isn’t. Facts are facts :)
Well duh because it's cheaper to make and it helps with the stupid emissions regulations, our problem is reliability particularly Nissan's who are known for poor CVTS. IDC how much CVTS are used, doesn't remove the fact most suck, and only exist because of mpg regulations to gain maybe 1-3mpg. I'll stick with used cars the modern stuff can screw off.
It is a shame that Hyundai decide to put in CVTs for the new Elantra. Maybe if they make a redesign, they could give the Elantra an automatic. But even then the worst CVTs are hands down the Jatco ones in Nissan cars due to poor reliability.
I purchased this vehicle in early April and man am I loving it. I don't have the premium package unfortunately but i do have the orange w/black trim SR edition and its above and beyond anything i've ever had. My 1st vehicle ever was a 1994 nissan sentra so it was nice to go back to what I started with. The new design is great, i have heads turning everywhere. Workers at drive thrus restaurants complementing it. Every one of my coworkers have been giving it props. And it drives smoothly. Great on gas. My best drive so far was 42MPG on a 23 mile drive. I wish sound system was better but i'll upgrade it eventually. Although I'm having a hard time finding out the speaker sizes even with calling the Nissan people. No one seems to know lol. For the price, fuel economy, 21k (which is what i got it for) is a steal.
Hope your story repeats with me. Tomorrow I'm getting my first ever new car (I've owned a couple preowned) and it'll be a 2022 Sentra SR Premium... Fell in love with this car since day 1
@@natec9719 yea it's bad,that's 500 lbs. A true compact would be a Suzuki Swift, but that's not offered in the states. Yes smaller, but that's the size a compact should be and also it's 2138 lbs.
This car is light years ahead of the 2019 Sentra I rented in the summer of 2019 for a long trip to visit family. The exterior design and the interior are huge improvements over the old model! A very obvious difference!
I like the Nissan key fob. Don't fix what ain't broken. It's a nice weight and is nicely compact. Other key fobs are just too large and feel really lightweight and cheap, just look at Mazda's new key fob. They use to have one that looked like Nissan's. The only key fob that's better is Kia's detonator for the stinger.
2 years later, I definitely agree. My 2020 Ford had a HUGE KEYLESS FOB, unnecessarily large. My 2009 Infiniti has this fob, it has been so much better. Doesn't get caught on everything.
I had a 2001 Sentra plain 1.8 5-sp from new. Very good little car. Would've considered another IF I didn't have to take that miserable flimsy CVT to get average tech features.
I’m a Facilitator/Trainer for Nissan and I thought your review on the new Sentra was accurate, non bias and honest. Very good job on the video and your info. Great job!
Very nice review. Articulate, clear and concise. I have a 1999 Nissan Sentra purchased new in March 2000. I am approaching 20 years with my Sentra. It's been a good marriage.
Wow that is fantastic. Thanks for reaffirming this would be a good choice if I choose Nissan Sentra. I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline with 265K miles. Bought the truck in 2005. It has been a great journey but it is time to search for a new vehicle.
My wife’s first car when she turned 16 was a1990 sentra. Got it brand new. $9000 with a/c and a cassette radio. Car lasted thru high school. 4 years of college and our first few years of marriage. It was still a solid and good car with 145k on it when we sold it for &2500 at a yard sale. I bet we would still be driving it today. When my wife’s 08 Saab goes we are gonna give this new sentra a shot again. It is so handsome
What redline doesn’t understand is it isn’t about the fact that it uses a CVT...it’s a Nissan/Jatco CVT crap. We know the CVT is becoming standard in this segment but the QUALITY of CVTs differ tremendously...especially in Nissans.
Nissan's overall reliability and quality has gone down below domestic level after they've merged with Renault and hired a corrupt Middle Eastern scammer as a CEO (Carlos Ghosn). With Makoto Uchida being the new CEO, I really hope the quality control will go up again.
@@trashrabbit69 go to carcomplaints.com and read the complaints between legacy and Altima, or Sentra and Impreza, rogue and Forester, Murano and outback, Crosstrek and rogue sport. Yes, they all use the same brand CVT. But people who own these cars don't lie, something (transmissions) about the Subarus are DEFINITELY more reliable. There aren't many people that believe in Nissan anymore, most of us see through their shit. Congrats on being one of the last to hold out! Either you haven't owned a newer one OR you have one that hasn't failed yet. People who have owned newer Nissan's and have treated them well, yet they still fail us are the people who greatly stand against Nissan, word of mouth goes far too.
Richard Favreau not sure where you Toyota fan boys come from or why y’all like Toyota but don’t bring that curse over my way. I will never own a Toyota a day in my life. Thank you.
I don’t think the issue is the CVT in general because other brands do CVT’s quite well. It’s that Nissan still uses the jatco sourced CVT’s which had so many reliability issues in the past. Maybe someone else can enlighten me if I’m wrong, but I’m not aware of any major progress Nissan made in the reliability of their jatco sourced CVT.
@@mcalebeb Subaru has the same cvt? Wow...didn't know. I have no issues yet. 70k km on my outback but yeah not doing crazy offroad or accelerating like a dumbass everywhere.
Yes, in the PAST but this did not say JATCO transmissions are always crap. The 7 speed from JATCO is super reliable. Newer ones are far better, same here in Europe for the Qashqai/Rogue Sport with CVT. Cars from 2014/15 have some problems with the CVT, newer ones did not. Same with the DSG from VW and Ford.
Nissan Sunny, Sentra, Altima are now all similar in looks. That's really really awesome! They just loaded 2021 Sunny packed with tonnes of features for SL + Navi & AVM. Waiting for Sentra to be introduced in the Middle East.
Great review! I also watched Alex's, too, and you both were not just informative, but entertaining with your impressions and extended road tests. And yes, Nissan has had some issues with CVTs, other have also had issues with them as well, and for some reason it hasn't hurt the other brands images. That said, Ford has had multiple issues with their DSG which has also led to a lawsuit, so there's no perfect choice if there is no manual options to be had with a majority of offerings in this class. That said, the previous generation was a pretty attractive vehicle, and this is certainly much more appealing. Aside from those mentioned issues with CVTs, Nissan has otherwise very good quality which I'd say from experience at import dealerships is on par with its competitors.
I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 200,000 miles on it. Never had an issue with the original CVT. I changed the fluid every 60,000 miles as required in the owner’s manual. Nissan is capable to be reliable as Toyota and Honda. You haters should learn how to read a manual and drive a car properly and you won’t have any problems long term.
I just got mine delivered!!! OH M GOSH!!! Best ever!!! They will have tail light led replacements coming soon! This thing is a looker and it is fast!!!! It does not need a turbo great job nissan welcome back the sexiest car on the road!
I love that keyfob! It may be nearly 14 or so yrs old for Nissan (debuted in 2006 or 2007 for redesigned Altima and refreshed Maxima, not sure on Infiniti), but it still looks modern today.
You know what made this Video nice to watch? Watching and listening Alex Joke around. He’s usually so serious on his AOA Channel which in my opnion is the BEST auto reviewer.
@@SonyEnthusiast I got 42mpg with snow tires on 2 extra passengers and luggage on a 90 mile trip 2 Newark airport with traffic in my altima with 235k miles. I think you can do better lol
Nissan focused totally on more premium and higher quality Sentra with this design. Gone are the days of a rental car Nissan Sentra that sits to high andis to small on the inside. With this design that sits on a new platform focusses on a lower yet wider stance . It focuses on a Contemporary youthful buyer ,and has a trim level for buyers of all walks of life. This is a generation of Nissan Sentra to remember. Good job to Nissan 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
My aunt has a Silfie. Its also called the Tianna. The 2nd vehicle I've seen that looks good with the 2 tone. 1st thing I watched for the day. My day will be real productive
Wow, that is a really nice redesign. Yes, it's a baby Altima but it's sweet looking. They are going to sell alot of these. This model may actually hurt Hyundai. I loved my 1994 Sentra and currently looking for another one but I REALLY like this.
Good stuff as always, my friend! I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo and I love it. It is a great every day car and am very happy with it almost 2 years later (got it new in February of 2018). If I knew how to add a picture to a comment then I would share what she looks like but I cant figure it out 😂 Keep up the good work!
I think this is going to be my next commuter car that I buy, I love the looks and everything that it offers. The absolute hardest part for me is which two-tone color I want cause they all look good, Monarch Orange, Electric Blue, or Aspen White!
I’m amazed that this thing has made it 1,000 miles with no issues. I’ll give this to Nissan - it’s a great looking car, but only time will tell of the CVT reliability. We can only hope that they have listened to their customers and improved the Jatco CVT.
Dustin Parker I don't think they had to listen to customers as much as the technicians repairing these things. I had an interview lined up for Nissan and the first thing he said is how good are you at transmissions. We got plenty of CVTs to swap. I said yeah I'd rather work on cars worth a shit and now I work on MINIs!
People beat the hell out of them and don't change the CVT fluid. Its their own fault. I see Nissan everywhere, if they were so bad they wouldn't be all over the road.
No manual is a major disappointment. If that CVT goes, you're looking at a big repair bill. Corolla does offer a stick. It's just that it's tricky to find the offering on the Toyota website, the Corolla SE. To get a stick on the Mazda 3, you have to buy the premium version.
I am actually interested in buying a Sentra now, it will probably cost around 29k where I live but considering the Civic in my country costs you around 33k the new Sentra is not bad
@@WhitieWu I don’t know why everyone uses that as a reason to hate on VW. It’s a little tired. Nobody is perfect. GM, Kia, they’ve all had their scandals over the last 40 years. It’s just a car company.
I find the Sentra in it's comical "sport" mode feels better if you're lighter on the pedal, i notice more lag when trying to slam the pedal down. but I've been driving mine for around half a year a bit more now and I am loving it
I have a 2020 Sentra SV and I believe you are right using the "S" or Sport mode makes sense if you don't floor the pedals with just ease and slowly putting pressure on it makes the car run faster... I only use the sport mode when I try to go pass a car or sometimes in hurry
Yeah it lacks power and it like 400 pounds heavier than the SE-R was. Nissan made 200 horsepower out of an na 1.6 liter engine in the 90's, they're not quite there yet but well on their way to being number 1 again.
@@exaltedstinger1431 damn right we are! Being gay doesnt define anyone. No one should care about what goes on behind closed doors... Thanks bro for pointing that out.
Earlier I thought that I am seeing Alex only around the car taking vdos ... I am happy to see you and Alex together test driving the same car. You both should consider giving reviews together ...! 👍
I think they should make a nismo platinum with a red leather interior and black diamond stiching. They should change it to rwd with dual scroll turbo chargers and 2.5l v4 engine. Give it two exhaust in the middle and a glass roof with a wing in the back.
This new Sentra looks SO good. Proud of Nissan for stepping up their design. Not even mad that it has full incandescent tail lights considering this is a compact car. I think the parking sensors, 360 degree camera, and heated steering wheel make up for it though! Now full incandescent tail lights on the Altima in 2020 is a whole other story...
I think you guys are missing the point regarding why we dislike the CVT so much. Yes, the CVT that NISSAN uses is garbage no argument there right? I will however state a fact that most of us that like to row our own gears are thinking. Most if not all car manufacturers build standard transmissions for the same cars they sell here but for other markets but they tell us that they "only" sell CVT's here in the US because that is what will make them money. Well, I do understand the business side of it but they are lying when they say that they can "only" offer the CVT. I have traveled all over the world and have seen two things that at first did shock me but then I remembered how things work in the good ol USA. First thing I saw especially in Europe is that almost all cars have the option of a Diesel engine, second thing those same cars have the option of a standard transmission. So how about a pipe dream Nissan? Offer the standard transmission that you already build as an option and charge 1,000-1,500 for it like the auto option was back in the day and see what happens. Not that you would sell a million of them but give the customers the option and I am certain enough people would select that box when ordering/buying their car. I know I would pay extra if given the choice. Just saying...
Wow! Nissan did a thing with this Sentra. I only hope it proves to be a good investment when it comes to reliability. I have a 2011 Sentra and although my transmission has been problem free, it does scare me to possibly upgrade to this model and then have problems with the transmission. Based on looks alone, this model easily triumphs the Corolla and Civic, the only other vehicles I would consider in this class.
Yea I don’t care if my glove box is lined with felt. My door pockets are lined with carpet in my Volkswagen Tiguan. And I’ll line my glove box with that grippy rubberish liner that you can use in cabinets or on shelves
Just leased the SR model. I've heard that the CVT sucks but I like the way it looks and the interior is way better than the Corolla. They did good on the remodel in my opinion. Plus I've had 2 Mazdas in the past which is stiff competition.
@@hendryt588 I was a medical courier and was driving 100k a year a in my car. That is 500 miles a day. I did routine maintenance every 5 weeks. That was roughly 10k miles when it went into the shop for it. Car ran perfectly up until I totaled it by hitting a elk. It was not a Sentra, but a Cruze. Take care of the Car and it will take care of you.
This looks good. I love where they’ve taken the Sentra. Leatherette and CVT make me nervous about long term holdup, but nonetheless this will be a hit.
What's truly a shame is Nissan making the headlights and turn signals full LED on this... I got a 2019 Altima SL and of course the only thing that is LED is the headlights... nothing else...
Very nice car, definitely an upgrade over the last version. Unfortunately I think Nissan messed up again leaving out the cooled seats, memory seats and LED tail lights.
It’s missing ProPilot. Why make a 2020 car which has already has all the sensors for lane keeping and adaptive cruise, but they fumbled the bag and didn’t upgrade the computer/software with ProPilot.
Everybody needs to stop judging the cvt until u have driven one I drive a Nissan Maxima 2013 n with 140,000 I’ve never experienced a problem with the cvt it all depends how you take care care of it
@@jetfuel6043 Ok first listen to what you said, 2015 is new and your 02 is old and was still when japenese had power in building those. Your 2015 is not reliable, and stop with your bullshit. Your cvt is designed to stop working, you cannot defend a bad engineering design.
@@superbros1690 How are you gonna tell me if my car is reliable or not? I've owned multiple cars with cvt's and were all reliable. Stop trying to defend your side when you probably haven't even owned one. I'll be buying a 2020 Accord for myself, which has a cvt and a Sentra for my daughter. Thanks bud
@Ivan Ni The RoW can get a manual, seems like only in North America you cannot get it. Mistake because people looking in this segment are buying on price!
watershed44 well it makes perfect sense that they don’t offer manual in North America bc there’s barely a market demand. Everyone is complaining on the internet while in reality most of them get autos as daily drivers.
Before the “No buy because it still has a CVT comments come in” here are a list of brand new compact cars that only come with CVT’s if you want an automatic:
2020 Honda Civic
2020 Toyota Corolla
2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Kia Forte
2020 Subaru Impreza
2020 Nissan Sentra
Cars that have traditional stepped automatics:
2020 Volkswagen Jetta (8AT)
2020 Mazda3 (6AT)
2019 Chevrolet Cruze (6AT or 9AT)
2018 Ford Focus (6 DSG)
Clearly, the CVT is the preferred transmission in this segment and between Civic, Corolla, Elantra, and Sentra about 1 million units are sold in America every year. If you want a regular stepped automatic, the only car from that list that actually has a good reputation for reliability is the Mazda3. If everyone hated CVT’s and wanted the most reliable car in the segment, than the Mazda3 should be the best-selling small car and it isn’t. Facts are facts :)
Well duh because it's cheaper to make and it helps with the stupid emissions regulations, our problem is reliability particularly Nissan's who are known for poor CVTS.
IDC how much CVTS are used, doesn't remove the fact most suck, and only exist because of mpg regulations to gain maybe 1-3mpg.
I'll stick with used cars the modern stuff can screw off.
It is a shame that Hyundai decide to put in CVTs for the new Elantra. Maybe if they make a redesign, they could give the Elantra an automatic. But even then the worst CVTs are hands down the Jatco ones in Nissan cars due to poor reliability.
@@xali-9839 Mitsubishi has the lowest failure rate of any CVT and it's a Jatco Xtronic CVT. Mitsubishi is also #3 in customer satisfaction.
xALi-98 Nissan tells us this CVT is an all-new design and they’ve made huge improvements to durability, quality, and efficiency.
@@theredline They say all kinds of crap to boost sales, actions speak louder than words.
Shame on Nissan for offering Android and Apple carplay for a damn Sentra but you can't get it on the infiniti Q50/60/70.
It's because for every 1 infinity they sell , they sell 100 Nissan's or more . There is your reason
Infiniti is for senior citizens that's why
No diss but
Who cares about infinits anyway?
They self claim themselves as a Premium brand with ancient platforms and tech smh.
@@robertsn6584 so ideally that 1 infinity should be 100 times better than those nissans .. right? 😆
It's now standard for the 2020 Q50 and Q60. The Q70 was discontinued.
I purchased this vehicle in early April and man am I loving it. I don't have the premium package unfortunately but i do have the orange w/black trim SR edition and its above and beyond anything i've ever had. My 1st vehicle ever was a 1994 nissan sentra so it was nice to go back to what I started with. The new design is great, i have heads turning everywhere. Workers at drive thrus restaurants complementing it. Every one of my coworkers have been giving it props. And it drives smoothly. Great on gas. My best drive so far was 42MPG on a 23 mile drive. I wish sound system was better but i'll upgrade it eventually. Although I'm having a hard time finding out the speaker sizes even with calling the Nissan people. No one seems to know lol.
For the price, fuel economy, 21k (which is what i got it for) is a steal.
Have you spoken to Crutchfield? Somehow they have all the speaker sizes for a large number of vehicles.
Hope your story repeats with me. Tomorrow I'm getting my first ever new car (I've owned a couple preowned) and it'll be a 2022 Sentra SR Premium... Fell in love with this car since day 1
Look on the sentra forums, I'm sure someone has already done an audio upgrade
man compact cars are huge these days
The weight is crazy as well. Most come in close to 3000lbs
Most Americans are fat these days. That's includes me
@@Lumpia_In_Texas yea that's true, but even at my weight variables I daily drive a Miata, from me being 250 - 170
@@alansmilealot the weight isn't bad considering a 2005 neon weighs 2500 lbs
@@natec9719 yea it's bad,that's 500 lbs. A true compact would be a Suzuki Swift, but that's not offered in the states. Yes smaller, but that's the size a compact should be and also it's 2138 lbs.
This car is light years ahead of the 2019 Sentra I rented in the summer of 2019 for a long trip to visit family. The exterior design and the interior are huge improvements over the old model! A very obvious difference!
So the Versa, Sentra, and Altima look exactly the same now, the only difference is the size.
Yep, same as Mercedes, Audi and BMW. 🤷♂️
Herbert Johnson not really some bmws look totally different from each other
The Sentra looks like the Maxima
The Versa looks like the Altima
Why wouldn't family look alike... Just saying
Herbert Johnson how ?? You are just stupid sorry
I like the Nissan key fob. Don't fix what ain't broken. It's a nice weight and is nicely compact. Other key fobs are just too large and feel really lightweight and cheap, just look at Mazda's new key fob. They use to have one that looked like Nissan's. The only key fob that's better is Kia's detonator for the stinger.
2 years later, I definitely agree. My 2020 Ford had a HUGE KEYLESS FOB, unnecessarily large.
My 2009 Infiniti has this fob, it has been so much better. Doesn't get caught on everything.
Very true I found the Nissan key fob perfect for my pocket ❤
This Sentra is almost the same size as the Altima from a decade ago ............
Size creep has hit all types of vehicles
The 2020 malibu is a boat, feels like the size of an impala!
Interior space is the same as the maxima of 20 years ago. I got a 99 I 30 to compare it with.
Look at the 2018 civic vs 2006 civic
Yep
Love the collabs with Alex. 2 of my favs in the biz.
My first car was a Nissan Sentra and I loved that car ...
Same here
Michelle Vega I know that’s right
Same
Same i got the nismo ver.
I had a 2001 Sentra plain 1.8 5-sp from new. Very good little car. Would've considered another IF I didn't have to take that miserable flimsy CVT to get average tech features.
I’m a Facilitator/Trainer for Nissan and I thought your review on the new Sentra was accurate, non bias and honest. Very good job on the video and your info. Great job!
Very nice review. Articulate, clear and concise. I have a 1999 Nissan Sentra purchased new in March 2000. I am approaching 20 years with my Sentra. It's been a good marriage.
Wow that is fantastic. Thanks for reaffirming this would be a good choice if I choose Nissan Sentra. I own a 2006 Honda Ridgeline with 265K miles. Bought the truck in 2005. It has been a great journey but it is time to search for a new vehicle.
I can’t wait to rent one
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Shit look like the Altima
@@kromahj I don't see any thing wrong with that
Came here to say this!
And test it's durability
3:33 "You can see here there are hinges that crush your gargo" 😂😂😂
cargo*
At some point Nissan will have to change the key fob just for Sofyan.
With every redesign of car a key redesign should come too.
Lol who cares about key fobs
They could just make a custom fob just for him 😭😂 I laugh when he brings up the 12yo fob design
How about Sofyan stop being such a crybaby and deal with it like a man.
Everytime he talks about the key fob I be like, "Here we go again." 😂
The quilted leather interior option looks amazing.
I wish it was on the SR.... Shame I'd have to make a choice.
It is. I have one. It is comfortable and looks very high class for the price point. People love it.
Yes it is.. just bought fiancee one and I almost wanted the sv because of the quilted.. but we got this exact car in the video. Color to
Scotty Kilmer will say that’s a Renault disguised as Nissan Sentra
And he would be around 90 percent correct.
And? He wouldn't be wrong
Daniel Diaz he is right tho
Scotty will also identify the CVT source, and say it's garbage.
Lifted_Above truth
My wife’s first car when she turned 16 was a1990 sentra. Got it brand new. $9000 with a/c and a cassette radio. Car lasted thru high school. 4 years of college and our first few years of marriage. It was still a solid and good car with 145k on it when we sold it for &2500 at a yard sale. I bet we would still be driving it today. When my wife’s 08 Saab goes we are gonna give this new sentra a shot again. It is so handsome
What redline doesn’t understand is it isn’t about the fact that it uses a CVT...it’s a Nissan/Jatco CVT crap. We know the CVT is becoming standard in this segment but the QUALITY of CVTs differ tremendously...especially in Nissans.
Yep those CVTs are garbage and I'll never own one.
Nissan's overall reliability and quality has gone down below domestic level after they've merged with Renault and hired a corrupt Middle Eastern scammer as a CEO (Carlos Ghosn). With Makoto Uchida being the new CEO, I really hope the quality control will go up again.
They're used in Subie's too but I don't hear jack shit about how unreliable they are. Is it that hard to admit Nissan has fixed those damn things?
@@trashrabbit69 go to carcomplaints.com and read the complaints between legacy and Altima, or Sentra and Impreza, rogue and Forester, Murano and outback, Crosstrek and rogue sport. Yes, they all use the same brand CVT. But people who own these cars don't lie, something (transmissions) about the Subarus are DEFINITELY more reliable. There aren't many people that believe in Nissan anymore, most of us see through their shit. Congrats on being one of the last to hold out! Either you haven't owned a newer one OR you have one that hasn't failed yet. People who have owned newer Nissan's and have treated them well, yet they still fail us are the people who greatly stand against Nissan, word of mouth goes far too.
@@trashrabbit69
Nissan uses Jatco Xtronic CVT. Subaru uses Subaru Lineartronic CVT. Something about the Jatco CVT is lower quality and less reliable.
A soft touch door! dash and knee area with stitching in a sentra!! I love it! 🥰🥰
Richard Favreau no it’s not ! Not even close.
Richard Favreau not sure where you Toyota fan boys come from or why y’all like Toyota but don’t bring that curse over my way. I will never own a Toyota a day in my life. Thank you.
I don’t think the issue is the CVT in general because other brands do CVT’s quite well. It’s that Nissan still uses the jatco sourced CVT’s which had so many reliability issues in the past. Maybe someone else can enlighten me if I’m wrong, but I’m not aware of any major progress Nissan made in the reliability of their jatco sourced CVT.
Calisto Riviera Mitsubishi & Subaru use those transmissions too. I looked up a list and it’s weird we don’t see the same complaints in their models...
Calisto Riviera yh like the chevy sparks cvt is better barely noticeable that its cvt
@@mcalebeb Subaru has the same cvt?
Wow...didn't know.
I have no issues yet. 70k km on my outback but yeah not doing crazy offroad or accelerating like a dumbass everywhere.
Yes, in the PAST but this did not say JATCO transmissions are always crap. The 7 speed from JATCO is super reliable. Newer ones are far better, same here in Europe for the Qashqai/Rogue Sport with CVT. Cars from 2014/15 have some problems with the CVT, newer ones did not. Same with the DSG from VW and Ford.
@@mcalebeb although Subaru uses a Jatco CVT, the Subarus are slightly different due to the longitudinal layout.
Nissan Sunny, Sentra, Altima are now all similar in looks. That's really really awesome!
They just loaded 2021 Sunny packed with tonnes of features for SL + Navi & AVM.
Waiting for Sentra to be introduced in the Middle East.
Nissan: The sportiest Sentra ever!
Sentra SE-R (& V-Specs): Am I a joke to you?
And nismo
ikr?! I still think the 2002 SE-R Spec V is the sickest looking Sentra
Great review! I also watched Alex's, too, and you both were not just informative, but entertaining with your impressions and extended road tests.
And yes, Nissan has had some issues with CVTs, other have also had issues with them as well, and for some reason it hasn't hurt the other brands images. That said, Ford has had multiple issues with their DSG which has also led to a lawsuit, so there's no perfect choice if there is no manual options to be had with a majority of offerings in this class.
That said, the previous generation was a pretty attractive vehicle, and this is certainly much more appealing. Aside from those mentioned issues with CVTs, Nissan has otherwise very good quality which I'd say from experience at import dealerships is on par with its competitors.
A well detailed comprehensive review, not a bad entry level car, impressive for the money.
I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 200,000 miles on it. Never had an issue with the original CVT. I changed the fluid every 60,000 miles as required in the owner’s manual. Nissan is capable to be reliable as Toyota and Honda. You haters should learn how to read a manual and drive a car properly and you won’t have any problems long term.
I'll buy Nissan again when they bring back the SE-R trim level.
in that ugly body style, I hope not
Hope they come out again with a Nismo for this cycle.
If there was an SE-R for the Sentra I would be forced to choose either it or a Maxima cause this little thing would RIP
Nissan should make an SE-R Altima with the VQ35HR and a small turbo paired with a 6-speed transmission, and Rear wheel drive!
@@P_double_H transplant the Q60 engine.
I just got mine delivered!!! OH M GOSH!!! Best ever!!! They will have tail light led replacements coming soon! This thing is a looker and it is fast!!!! It does not need a turbo great job nissan welcome back the sexiest car on the road!
I love that keyfob! It may be nearly 14 or so yrs old for Nissan (debuted in 2006 or 2007 for redesigned Altima and refreshed Maxima, not sure on Infiniti), but it still looks modern today.
You know what made this Video nice to watch? Watching and listening Alex Joke around. He’s usually so serious on his AOA Channel which in my opnion is the BEST auto reviewer.
Put the Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission in it from the 2012-2017 Camry for reliability and smooth driving. CVT equals no deal.
The ZF 9 speed auto would do wonders for the Sentra and Altima.
@Stereo Typist Honda has better cvt's. My best was 42 mpg. Do you understand how a cvt works?
@@SonyEnthusiast I got 42mpg with snow tires on 2 extra passengers and luggage on a 90 mile trip 2 Newark airport with traffic in my altima with 235k miles. I think you can do better lol
@@occckid123 damn lol
Not a fan of the ZF 9 speed or CVT’s. Aisin builds a excellent reliable automatic transmission for sure
Nissan focused totally on more premium and higher quality Sentra with this design. Gone are the days of a rental car Nissan Sentra that sits to high andis to small on the inside. With this design that sits on a new platform focusses on a lower yet wider stance . It focuses on a Contemporary youthful buyer ,and has a trim level for buyers of all walks of life. This is a generation of Nissan Sentra to remember. Good job to Nissan 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
I'm really digging the new front end /headlights design. The Altima should have this front end.
My aunt has a Silfie. Its also called the Tianna. The 2nd vehicle I've seen that looks good with the 2 tone. 1st thing I watched for the day. My day will be real productive
Compact cars have really improved
Yep but not that Sentra haha
But they are still compact cars.
I have one and LOVE it! Owned a 17 and it's definitely up'd it's game. Rides very smooth and lots of get up and go.
Good to see Alex on ur channel. Really like ur reviews especially when u compare other models when explaining the features of one car👍
what a great review, very thorough but also kept the review moving. Very entertaining!
Wow, that is a really nice redesign. Yes, it's a baby Altima but it's sweet looking. They are going to sell alot of these. This model may actually hurt Hyundai. I loved my 1994 Sentra and currently looking for another one but I REALLY like this.
Impressive. Dual exhaust would have went a long way, but you're getting a total overhaul so, can't complain. Looks great!
Good stuff as always, my friend! I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo and I love it. It is a great every day car and am very happy with it almost 2 years later (got it new in February of 2018).
If I knew how to add a picture to a comment then I would share what she looks like but I cant figure it out 😂
Keep up the good work!
I think this is going to be my next commuter car that I buy, I love the looks and everything that it offers.
The absolute hardest part for me is which two-tone color I want cause they all look good, Monarch Orange, Electric Blue, or Aspen White!
I’m amazed that this thing has made it 1,000 miles with no issues.
I’ll give this to Nissan - it’s a great looking car, but only time will tell of the CVT reliability. We can only hope that they have listened to their customers and improved the Jatco CVT.
Dustin Parker I don't think they had to listen to customers as much as the technicians repairing these things. I had an interview lined up for Nissan and the first thing he said is how good are you at transmissions. We got plenty of CVTs to swap. I said yeah I'd rather work on cars worth a shit and now I work on MINIs!
Lol ford’s and like every other brand besides Toyota and Honda is more unreliable then this. So don’t complain
I’m here for the CVT complaints
PeanutButter Jelly who isn’t?:))
Peanut butter & smelly...
Take a drink for every mention of Jatco transmission?
I know Scotty Kilmer personally and we talked for HOURS about Nissan's horrendous Quality. They make the worst in the world.
I’m sure they are improved, only the 2013-2015 Nissans with CVTs had issues, newer ones not so much.
3:05 R.I.P. Those knees hahaha. Im right there with you bud
M1911Mike 😂🤣😂🤣
Why do many people seem to have problems with Nissan’s CVT? I have Nissan Slyphy (Sentra in the States) for 6 years, and it still works really well.
People beat the hell out of them and don't change the CVT fluid. Its their own fault. I see Nissan everywhere, if they were so bad they wouldn't be all over the road.
No manual is a major disappointment. If that CVT goes, you're looking at a big repair bill. Corolla does offer a stick. It's just that it's tricky to find the offering on the Toyota website, the Corolla SE. To get a stick on the Mazda 3, you have to buy the premium version.
Move to Canada. They will have the manual.
VIDEOHEREBOB buy a Mazda, you will at least get an automatic transmission.
I am actually interested in buying a Sentra now, it will probably cost around 29k where I live but considering the Civic in my country costs you around 33k the new Sentra is not bad
4:52 I wish orange was an option in more vehicles
Volkswagen has a Habanero orange
@@2004cyrus True and it is a lovely color... I just find it hard to support them after the whole dieselgate thing.
@@WhitieWu I don’t know why everyone uses that as a reason to hate on VW. It’s a little tired. Nobody is perfect. GM, Kia, they’ve all had their scandals over the last 40 years. It’s just a car company.
I find the Sentra in it's comical "sport" mode feels better if you're lighter on the pedal, i notice more lag when trying to slam the pedal down. but I've been driving mine for around half a year a bit more now and I am loving it
I have a 2020 Sentra SV and I believe you are right using the "S" or Sport mode makes sense if you don't floor the pedals with just ease and slowly putting pressure on it makes the car run faster... I only use the sport mode when I try to go pass a car or sometimes in hurry
Multilink susp is a welcome change but are they seriously calling it "the sportiest sentra ever"? like cmon any SE-R would smoke this
Yeah it lacks power and it like 400 pounds heavier than the SE-R was. Nissan made 200 horsepower out of an na 1.6 liter engine in the 90's, they're not quite there yet but well on their way to being number 1 again.
Love seeing 2 of my favorite reviewers in the Sam spot. If I was to buy a new Sentra it would have to me a NISMO. Come on Nissan.
@@bikes7777 It's 2019, bro. We're beyond that shit.
@@bikes7777 wtf is that question. Who cares. It is in no way relevant
@@bikes7777 dude u need to quit... Hell im strictly dickly too.
@@jeanlafrance8746 thank u!
@@exaltedstinger1431 damn right we are! Being gay doesnt define anyone. No one should care about what goes on behind closed doors... Thanks bro for pointing that out.
“Sport mode” on a Sentra is like “Hell week” at a yoga retreat
😂👍🏿
Earlier I thought that I am seeing Alex only around the car taking vdos ...
I am happy to see you and Alex together test driving the same car. You both should consider giving reviews together ...! 👍
Damn compact cars get bigger & bigger each year. Love the new re-design tho 👌🏾
I think they should make a nismo platinum with a red leather interior and black diamond stiching. They should change it to rwd with dual scroll turbo chargers and 2.5l v4 engine. Give it two exhaust in the middle and a glass roof with a wing in the back.
5:28 wild Alex on Autos appears
james Gand I was gonna say that but I wasn’t sure
Lol
This new Sentra looks SO good. Proud of Nissan for stepping up their design. Not even mad that it has full incandescent tail lights considering this is a compact car. I think the parking sensors, 360 degree camera, and heated steering wheel make up for it though! Now full incandescent tail lights on the Altima in 2020 is a whole other story...
I drive a 2012 Nissan Sentra and I love this review!
I think you guys are missing the point regarding why we dislike the CVT so much. Yes, the CVT that NISSAN uses is garbage no argument there right? I will however state a fact that most of us that like to row our own gears are thinking. Most if not all car manufacturers build standard transmissions for the same cars they sell here but for other markets but they tell us that they "only" sell CVT's here in the US because that is what will make them money. Well, I do understand the business side of it but they are lying when they say that they can "only" offer the CVT. I have traveled all over the world and have seen two things that at first did shock me but then I remembered how things work in the good ol USA. First thing I saw especially in Europe is that almost all cars have the option of a Diesel engine, second thing those same cars have the option of a standard transmission. So how about a pipe dream Nissan? Offer the standard transmission that you already build as an option and charge 1,000-1,500 for it like the auto option was back in the day and see what happens. Not that you would sell a million of them but give the customers the option and I am certain enough people would select that box when ordering/buying their car. I know I would pay extra if given the choice. Just saying...
I had the gen 3 sentra, a great economical car, this is light years ahead of the gen 3
This should’ve been the Altima. The new Altima’s don’t look all that great to me and this new Sentra design screams Altima imo
I miss the days where compact cars were not massive and were honest.
Wow! Nissan did a thing with this Sentra. I only hope it proves to be a good investment when it comes to reliability. I have a 2011 Sentra and although my transmission has been problem free, it does scare me to possibly upgrade to this model and then have problems with the transmission. Based on looks alone, this model easily triumphs the Corolla and Civic, the only other vehicles I would consider in this class.
Sofyan still appreciates felt lined glove boxes & doors that close with a proper well crafted thump.....
Yea I don’t care if my glove box is lined with felt. My door pockets are lined with carpet in my Volkswagen Tiguan. And I’ll line my glove box with that grippy rubberish liner that you can use in cabinets or on shelves
Just leased the SR model. I've heard that the CVT sucks but I like the way it looks and the interior is way better than the Corolla. They did good on the remodel in my opinion. Plus I've had 2 Mazdas in the past which is stiff competition.
It looks so good almost as better as my 2019 Altima SR
Miguel Ircontar bro same smh
"Almost as better..."?? 🤔
I know was thinking the same thing lol
What a pleasant surprise to see Alex!!!
140K miles and CVT transmission failed even on my friends 2017 model. It has been 8 years and they still haven't fixed their CVT issues.
Umm....they put 140k miles on it in less than two years?!
Boba Fett did your friend change their transmission fluid ?
140k in 2 years is amazing. Even hd trucks tranny dont last that long
How can you drive 140k mile within 2 years? even taxi could not make it this far, your friend drive 24 hours per day 7 days per week?
@@hendryt588 I was a medical courier and was driving 100k a year a in my car. That is 500 miles a day. I did routine maintenance every 5 weeks. That was roughly 10k miles when it went into the shop for it. Car ran perfectly up until I totaled it by hitting a elk. It was not a Sentra, but a Cruze. Take care of the Car and it will take care of you.
I like how you can use google maps thru apple CarPlay on the infotainment screen!💯
I got a 2019 Nissan sentra manual so some people still drive manual😝
MGazT why u say that ?
@MGazT All I want is a car that can easily get me from point A to B.
So between this and the nightshade corolla which should I go?
How much is that Corolla?
This looks good. I love where they’ve taken the Sentra. Leatherette and CVT make me nervous about long term holdup, but nonetheless this will be a hit.
Leatherette is great. In BMWs sometimes even the salesmen couldn't tell the difference between that and real leather.
Just bought a 2022 sentra sr with a 6 speed manual. I hear the manual is only available in Canada.
I like it, good job Nissan. Thanks, good review.
I just wonder if the cvt transmission will give up on you at 20-30k miles it happens to me twice on my altima
"The 2020 Nissan Sentra is NOT the Same Car You Rented From Hertz" -Yet. It will.
Notice how Alex has his hand on the Oh Shit handle the whole time Sofyan is driving. You can tell he's a smart man.
The jatco cvt transmission in nissan will be popping gears like popcorn.
Gears on a CVT?
@@mark_r49 Pulleys. Gears same shit.
belts LOL...
ShikiKaze rubber belts. Hate to have one in cold weather.
Steven Juris Kevlar belts*
What's truly a shame is Nissan making the headlights and turn signals full LED on this... I got a 2019 Altima SL and of course the only thing that is LED is the headlights... nothing else...
3:06 holy hell was that your knees cracking
lol I have that same problem.
@@KNByam Lol me too
Too bad we can’t change out knees as easily like we do struts 😂
😅🤣🤣🤣
Sounds like it hurt
Exterior nicely upgraded. Interior is good, but room for improvement. Cheers !
Very nice car, definitely an upgrade over the last version. Unfortunately I think Nissan messed up again leaving out the cooled seats, memory seats and LED tail lights.
It’s missing ProPilot. Why make a 2020 car which has already has all the sensors for lane keeping and adaptive cruise, but they fumbled the bag and didn’t upgrade the computer/software with ProPilot.
Anyone else notice the tiny brakes? I've seen more brake on a prius.
Alex is holding on the grip in the car like a parent riding with their child 😂
Sentra is about 5 years behind the Hyundai Elantra in styling
Really like Redline reviews and Alex on Autos....To have ya'll both in same review is fantastic!
Very nice combination with Alex on Autos !!!
Alex deserves a mic too!lol.. And I am sooo glad I went from a Toyota Corolla with a CVT to a 2016 Mini, much more fun to drive!
"hinges that crush your cargo" 🤣
Underrated
Everybody needs to stop judging the cvt until u have driven one I drive a Nissan Maxima 2013 n with 140,000 I’ve never experienced a problem with the cvt it all depends how you take care care of it
I agree!!
The car looks nice however time will tell if these cvts hold up nisssan has a history on not so savory reliability when it comes to transmissions.
I used to own a 2009 SE-R Spec V - had so much fun with that car. I'd buy a version like that from nissan for this car if they'd make one.
I love Nissan Sentra with new interior and exterior design. So, i hope to buy this car in the next year.
Dont u will regret it. They are cheaply made, powertrains are garbage.
@@superbros1690 They're not? I bought a 2015 for my daughter and my wife had a 02 and still has it and it drives fine without any issues
@@jetfuel6043 Ok first listen to what you said, 2015 is new and your 02 is old and was still when japenese had power in building those. Your 2015 is not reliable, and stop with your bullshit. Your cvt is designed to stop working, you cannot defend a bad engineering design.
@@superbros1690 How are you gonna tell me if my car is reliable or not? I've owned multiple cars with cvt's and were all reliable. Stop trying to defend your side when you probably haven't even owned one. I'll be buying a 2020 Accord for myself, which has a cvt and a Sentra for my daughter. Thanks bud
@@superbros1690 Bullshiting because you can't afford a new car huh. Sad.
No thanks...rather buy the maxima.
This car is begging for a manual transmission
WhateverNevermind South America entered the chat
Not happening Manual transmission are long gone. Get out there more often...
You can get a manual version in China lol but the Chinese version doesn’t have independent rear suspension
@Ivan Ni
The RoW can get a manual, seems like only in North America you cannot get it. Mistake because people looking in this segment are buying on price!
watershed44 well it makes perfect sense that they don’t offer manual in North America bc there’s barely a market demand. Everyone is complaining on the internet while in reality most of them get autos as daily drivers.
“There’s still hinges that still crush your cargo” is the best sentence in this video lol
I didn't read the thumbnail title, I thought it was an Altima. The tiny man made it seem bigger too! (That's what she said)
i like incandescent bulb tail lights....if it gets busted all you have to replace is the bulb