I think the critical thing to remember: the Sentra's low price tag means that it really *doesn't* compete with the 1.5L turbo Civic models, or the 1.6L turbo Elantra or Forte either. The entire Sentra lineup is targeted squarely at the bulk of the segment which are the lower end trims of the competition.
Excellent point, Alex. And it's worth noting that the bulk of sales for almost manufacturers is not from top trim models. Nissan is aiming precisely at budget shoppers where the Sentra looks like a reasonable choice. If I were in the market in this segment I'd opt for the Forte GT or the Jetta GLI but I understand that others have different priorities and constraints in their choices.
@@jrs9264 of course it is. Just read a couple hours on CVT transmissions and the gunk that builds up on valves and intake on Direct Injection Engines. Regardless if 90% of the models have them. These technologies cause more problems than their worth
@@christianjardin3110 Exactly, which is why it's much safer to go with the 1.8 Liter bulletproof port injected engine found in the L trims of the 2020 Corolla. They should have a pic of that engine next to the word reliability in the dictionary.
I love Nissan’s styling direction. I rented an Altima and was impressed with the looks, CarPlay and zero gravity seats wow! Sentra looks great, even the Versa looks like a baby Maxima. As far as driving what I noticed about the CVT is that I didn’t really notice it.
I am very impressed by this new Sentra, especially in this color They launched the Murano in this color as well, because it is pretty amazing It is a great engine away from the top of the class, when you factor in the value
It REALLY amazes me how many people take the time to comment on EVERY Nissan review about how "crappy the CVTs are." Yes there was a time that they were failing prematurely and the complaints are not at all baseless... BUT SHUT UP ALREADY!! (Let's not forget some of those failures were due to lack of following maintenance recommendations) All of the new cars Nissan have released recently have been pretty solid products.. I personally haven't heard of the latest gen. Altima having any CVT issues. It's been on the road long enough that if there was a premature failure problem, they would have started popping up by now. This Sentra is 1000x better than the last gen. and is actually competitive WHILE offering a good value proposition and looks damn good and overall is just a more substantial car. Notice there were no comments made about cheap materials inside. Yes Nissan is cutting costs, but it seems they are doing it in ways that really don't hinder the products... like not having LED tailights on this and the Altima... sux but I'd rather that than cheap interior materials or skimping on important parts. Also they are saving by simplifying their lineups. Pretty much it seems that people can't simply give credit where it's due... if they can't find fault, hark back to the past.... "CVTs.. bahumbug... See it on the rental lots... blah blah blah" Very similar to when Hyundai/Kia got their act together and started making good cars, but everyone just had to remind everyone of their past. Things change... sometimes even for the better.
I'm glad somebody finally said this. I've never seen any issues personally with Nissan CVTs at all, and I've owned 4 Nissans. Two of which I still own, and zero problems with any of them. Two have had CVTs, and the others were manual. All my Nissan products have been very reliable. I will continue to support the brand, and continue to buy them.
It’s good to see your comments, tho I won’t accept a Nissan CVT. Once rent a 2018 Altima, good seating/interior but driving it makes me soooo boring. Nothing to expect from flooring the gas pedal, that’s bad.
This is the exact car I drive, except for the color. When I was looking at vehicles, I took it in comparison with the usual suspects: the Corolla, Civic. What Nissan has going for it here above all is the top-notch redesign of the Sentra model combined with a fairly substantial pricing gap between the other two (on average the Sentra tag price was looking at $2500 less than a Corolla and $3000 less than a Civic). That's a very attractive combination of style and price. Test driving, I could say that the 3 cars were also rather comparable, with the Corolla being best in fuel economy, the Civic being the best in performance overall, while the Sentra fit snuggly in between the two (I guess a fancier way of saying it didn't really do anything to stand out as far as driving it while the other 2 had clear distinctions). What really set the Sentra apart is how cozy and stylish the interior feels. To feel like I'm driving in a comfortable living room in an otherwise standard economy car is very nice. I've been driving it for almost a year and I can say I'm happy with the decision I made while comparing the 3. You'll get a bunch of guys complaining about the CVT engine (they have their issues, but I've driven a fair share of non-CVTs that have gone bad as well for far worse reasons and out of warranty) and how it under-performs in HP compared to the other 2, but realistically who is shopping for vehicles in this range of price/model type that is demanding a sport engine to go with it?
I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 194,000 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.
Knock on wood my 2015 Altima has 64,000 miles I changed the CVT Transmission oil at 60K miles. It hasn't giving me any trouble just your regular normal maintenance. I plan on getting another car in 2022 Kia Stinger, Maxima, Charger, or Genesis G70.
Alex, I also think Nissan hit the mark for look on the 2020 Sentra and it is a really nice looking subcompact. Looks better then the boring Corolla and Civic.
The Kia Forte is the winner in this segment with the feature content and the standard warranty, it outweighs the discounts Nissan could offer. Not to mention the Forte GT, it looks great and ditches the CVTs everyone seems to dislike.
They are, nearly the entire lineup is due for a redesign in the next 2 years, as for their interiors the quality is fine they just haven't changed much in 5 year or so.... Infotainment not withstanding.
BigHeadClan that's because it takes a long time for a brands value to be destroyed in the eyes of the ordinary consumer. That time has arrived. Their sales were way down over the past year. Long before this virus came along. And the profits are pretty much history. Again before this virus
*The Nissan Sentra S, base model with the 7" infotainment screen doesn't come with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you'll have to step up the the SV/SR version with the 8" screen to do so.* The 2020 comes with dual pinion electric steering rack that improved a lot from the previous models, a little more weight to it instead of the "floaty" and weightless feeling when turning. Also have added the independent rear suspension that's a plus comparing to the Mazda 3 that stepped back to semi-independent torsion beam because of cost cutting reasons. The full LED headlights looks amazing and it's bright during night time, but do note that some of the competitors like the Mazda 3 have adaptive headlights that'll turn with steering input. But the Mazda 3 also have full LED taillights that looks amazing as well. And the LED fog lights on the Sentra is a nice touch also instead of a lot of the incandescent fog lights that other models like the Civic/Forte like Alex mentioned. In my opinion, this is the best looking vehicle in the compact economy sedan segment, Mazda 3 following next. The infotainment on the Nissan vehicles is just more refined comparing to the Mazda infotainment, in term of integration and stability. I rented both the Nissan and Mazda vehicles and not once did I have a problem connecting to the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the Nissan, but the Mazda had so many bug/glitches. And on the Mazda 3, the backup camera doesn't expand the whole screen which is disappointing comparing to the available 360 degrees camera that sure is useful in a lot of situations. In terms on driving feels, the Civic/Mazda 3 for sure have an edge over the competition, but with the Sentra being in on the same platform as the Rogue Sport, it adds a level of solidity and refinement to it comparing to the outgoing model. A lot of the manufacturers has gone to CVT transmissions as customers that's shopping for these vehicles are leaning more towards value and comfort over spirited driving. And the DCT that the Korean brands are offering in these economy cars aren't the best either. FYI, the Corolla is by far the worse in this category, I think if consumers do a little more research than blindly following the crowd on reliability reputation of Toyota products, it'll magnify how some of the Toyota products are just ancient and under developed. There is for sure a concern on reliability on the Jatco CVT transmissions, but a lot of people that comment on these videos has not even driven in a newer Nissan vehicle; all I see is keyboard warriors that religiously believe in the videos that Scotty Kilmer put out. Value is a home run for Nissan on the new 2020 Sentra, with full suite of safety features come as standard equipment including the Rear Automatic Braking feature that'll safe a lot of people from rear bumper damages. Available remote start and Nissan Connect features are also a nice touch, enabling you to cool down or heat up the interior prior to going into the vehicle is very important to me, as I live with blazing California sun. Overall, I think Nissan is going into the right directions, hopefully they stabilizes their financial situation and bring back the glory they had during the 80/90's. With the upcoming models like the Rogue, Frontier, Pathfinder, Z, GTR, it should be an interesting couple of years for Nissan.
Toyota CVT, Hyundai / Kia IVT, Ford Fusion Hybrid CVT -- would buy, no problem. Nissan CVT -- NO WAY, too unreliable. My sister's Nissan minivan with CVT utterly failed only weeks after the warranty expired, no consideration from Nissan. So expensive to replace, they got rid of it and got a Toyota Highlander instead.
I could see that, but that wasn't the case in this situation. CVT had been properly serviced. Unfortunately, fluid changes can't overcome poor design and poor customer service. Anyway, what's done is done, lesson learned. Lots of other choices in the auto marketplace!
@@markaruski yea I guess I shouldn't buy a toyota either because the minivan door opens on you when you're on the highway. Toyota reliability #1. Honda has massive v6 3.7 engine troubles with acura so i guess I shouldn't trust anything out of them now or the 1.5 turbo issues. Chrysler? Lmfaooo many coworkers with blown.engines and knocking coming from the hemi. Subaru? Many many CVT issues and oil consumption problems from their cars. I have a friend that's a mechanic at subaru and he said there are crates of cvt transmissions at the shop. Do you know how many kia 2.0 turbo motors I've heard driving by me that were blown before 100k miles??? My friend also had a kia soul with many electrical issues and various issues and they didnt stick by the warranty during claim time. Oh yea she came out of a blow toyota yaris motor that had 75k miles while she was in college and had 2 scramble for money to fix the pos. I can go on and on but give it a break already. I have 267k miles on my altima cvt and I'm moving along just fine. No manufacturer is perfect at all.
Alex might I make a suggestion, instead of giving a grade for the cabin noise score put the number in decibels that was recorded. I find myself often having to go back to hear you mention the cabin noise score since a grade is kind of ambiguous.
when I was looking for a new compact car I did cross shop this and the one reason I didnt like it was the CVT. I ended up with a mazda 3 and zero regrets. and the 3 is better looking.
@@occckid123 have you seen it in person? more importantly have you driven one? the 6 speed auto is much better than any CVT. diving dynamics are important plus the mazda is faster to 0-60
@@frankmarzig1972 yes I've been in it at the autoshow and I've seen it on the road. 2 me it looks bland for some reason. Idk why people like it so much. I think the rear is much worse than before and the front end is the same stuff from years ago. Yea it's a clean design but that's it. It looks 2 tall 2 me like the previous sentra. The mazda 3 isnt even that fast honestly. I didn't look it up right now but I bet it's less than 1/2 second quicker plus it cost like 4k more than the sentra.
@@occckid123 the mazda is 0.9 seconds quicker @ 7.1 seconds to 60 but regardless you arent a fan, I am and no on really cares, lol. there are so many to choose from so choose the one that makes you happy, right?
The CVTs are horrible. On our family's 2014, Nissan SR replaced the transmission twice before 60k in under 3 years (and when they do replace it, it's with a rebuilt one). Too bad, because Nissan makes a great looking car. You just can't take it out of your driveway. Traded in the Nissan for a 2019 Jetta GLI Autobahn (with a manual). Much happier now!
This car is going to be sold primarily to rental fleets; and people with really bad credit. That's where Nissan is these days. Amazing how far they have fallen in the past 20 years. They are now what Mitsubishi used to be. Now Mitsubishi is so small nobody notices
I just bought a 2021 Nissan Sentra SR. It's this color too. Love the car. Traded in my 2020 Nissan Versa S with 5 speed manual trans when I bought the Sentra.
This car isnt for power or speed racing, it does get up to highway speed limit fast and has enough power for highway and bi way hills, not like you would be using it for trekking trails, lol. Its a fantastic daily driver for a 20 mile commute to work, great on gas, super comfortable. People think they need 200 -300hp to get to their local supermarket because they are ridiculous, thats not a need. Just people being stupid people wanted more than is necessary. Supersize me! Gimme more!
@Tyrel Tolliver Why would a person be shopping around in the compact sedan section and want so much power? Comfort and tech and looks are what I'm looking for in this segment. Sounds like u want a mustang, charger,challenger, or camaro???
@Tyrel Tolliver The Kia Forte GT is a great example of your point. It's closer to 30k than the SR Sentra but you're right about Kia's warranty and it's not a cvt. I REALLY like the Sentra's looks and interior and safety tech but you're probably right about the Forte GT
@@Yoshigamingchannel Just as you showed in your post, people have different needs and wants in a compact. And the takeaway is their wants are as valid as yours. You don't have to understand them.
@@tousshong9438 You don't know what other people are doing and what their motives are no more than anyone else knows what you are doing and what your motives are. See how that works?
For me, the biggest concern in this segment is transmission options. The only option for automatic in almost every car is a CVT which still, even a decade after it became widely used, is not a reliable transmission. The small turbo engines also suffer with reliability concerns, even the Honda. If you're just looking to lease for 3yrs then return, reliability doesn't matter, but if you want to buy it and keep it, the Mazda3 is the best combo of driving dynamics, interior quality and long term reliability.
Well, I don't really see a lots of Mazda 3 on the road so there must be something wrong with that picture. However, what I see are lots of Sentra, Civic, Elantra, Forte and Corolla.
Leo the short guy yup. Way too low....just like civics. My spouse traded a 16 civic for a 19. And it is noticeably lower to sit in. I feel as if i am on the pavement! No wonder folks want cuvs! Car makers need to start raising the hip points, and rooflines to accommodate that if they want to stay in the sedan business
Rafael Garcia My family owned a 2014 Altima trany blew at 31k miles in 2015. We ended up buying a 2016 Altima and put like 50k miles on it with no blown transmission but still wasn’t the best and I have no faith in them. I would totally not buy a Nissan anymore, plus resale value sucks horribly.
Ivan Gonzalez my family have a 2016 Nissan Rogue with 68,365 miles and the tranmission works really good. In my opinion the newest Nissans have a good reliability.
Absolutely stunning exterior and well designed interior. Just wish it had a 6 speed, maybe a 2.4l Normally aspirated with around 175HP or a 200HP turbo.
I LOOOOOVE this New Sentra Alex. The design, outside and interior is absolutely gorgeous. The design of this new Sentra looks like it costs 3 times the price. The quality of materials and fit and finish inside the car are WELL ABOVE anything else in the class. I sat in one yesterday at the dealership; and it still got tons of room in it.This is amongst the sexiest car I've seen on the market right now, price bar none. I want one sooo bad. I LOVE it. True, it may be a little down on power, but at least the power is available immediately because its naturally aspirated. Unlike its turbocharged competitors such as Honda Civic and ALL Volkswagen models, which have so much turbo lag you better have your foot to the floor in those laggy turbo engines (especially VW), otherwise, you'll be left dead at the stop light.
My buddy got lightly read-ended by an Xfinity van and while his Mazda 3 hatch was at the body shop, he had a Sentra as a rental. Absolutely gutless car with a horrid powertrain. Couldn’t wait to have his 3 back.
Alex, your new video format is fantastic! Very sharp & professional! You have always been my favourite technical 'go-to' reviewer. You're precise and thorough. I've been waiting for you to review the Nissan Sentra SR for a while, as I just bought one, (site-unseen too), based on my positive experience with the Nissan brand. I won't actually be taking delivery of it for a month from now or so, and now seening you have pretty much confirmed my reasoning for buying a Sentra SR, I'm even more satified I made the best choice. Thanks for that, and all your great reviews! They provide the viewer with invaluable information when shopping for a new vehicle.
Update: I've now had my new Sentra for two weeks and I've had a chance to give it an initial opinion: Seeing that I bought it sight unseen, and the risks involved there, it IS a fantastic car, but I'm not at all surprised! Try doing that with a GM. I am so pleased with its look, build quality, and driving dynamics. For me, when it comes to the Nissan brand, I am all in. I love the CVT, and love everything that most people don't like about them, like their seamless ratio changes, holding the engine revs to their optimal point, and intuitiveness when it comes to anticipating what ratio to be in for which condition / situation you're in. They are simply the best designed transmission for how one should work- in my opinion. As for the engine, I feel it's a perfect match for the size and weight of the car. The quality of the materials used and their design / fit, is excellent also. This is the best value in this segment, and to me, it's the best looking too. Let's see how it does over time, but if it's anything like my past Nissans, I am confident I will be pleased. I've owned 4 Nissans to date, two with CVTs, and have had zero problems with any of them. I will post back here in a year to give another update.
I would be willing to pay a bit more for this car if it had a traditional automatic transmission. Great sheet metal and styling, best seat comfort in the business, great value. I actually like the floating roof design.
If Nissan would put their new 9 speed automatics in everything, I think they could maybe start making a comeback. Their Armada and Titan and Frontier seem to still last a decent amount of time, whereas everything else is crap. The difference? Automatics. Rumor has it the Pathfinder is moving to the 9 speed. That's a win.
I can get the Forte EX or GT with more features than the Sentra SR. It lacks wireless charging, ventilated seats, 6 way adjustable passenger seating, which most competitors(Sentra) offers 4-way adjustable seating, rear seat vents , ambient lighting, and LED tail lights. Sentra could have added LED tail lights to give it more sportiness look instead cheaping out with incandescent. Same thing with the higher trims Altima. Overall, I will trust Hyundai/KIA IVT(CVT) engine over the Sentra. IVT engines are in-housed engineer built. Sentra CVT uses JAXCO parts which is manufactured from a 3rd party.
This is a good looking car, I like it alot, however I wouldn't touch no new Nissan car equipped with a CVT even if you paid me. If I'm buying a car in this class then it would have to be the Mazda 3 hatchback.
Kia Forte GT is probably the best value and fun factor out of the whole group, and arguably has better suspension than the Mazda now that the handicapped it with the torsion beam.
Dude. Much as I understand your affection and enthusiasm towards cars, given the situation you should rather ride it out inside your home until the virus subsides.
I cannot stop staring at that panel gap between the hood and bumper. It’s way wider on the passenger side. I understand it’s an economy car, but that is literally the most visible gap on the whole car lol
What a great review. I would like to see if I can rent a Sentra SV. I had pretty much decided on a Kia Forte EX (with a good discount hopefully). One great advantage is the really long warranty that is standard on Kia. I have rented 2020 Corollas and cannot believe how much road noise intrudes on rough pavement freeways. Also, it looks like the infotainment system in the Sentra is quite good and much better than the Corollas. The heating and ventilation controls are maddening in the Corolla - they have 8 or 10 buttons to do the work of 3 or 4. Back to the Sentra, it is amazing that they offer rear autonomous breaking. The Corolla does not even offer rear cross traffic alert nor Android Auto.
Long warranty is good but I've heard that Kia/Hyundai don't honor it many times so what's the point? The 2020 Corolla you rented, was it an SE or XSE? I heard the LE or XLE is the way to go because a lot less road noise. I thought the 2020 Corolla has a temperature knob with digital readout of temperature, how is that difficult?
I used to have a 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE. I absolutely loved that car! It had some leather and a 5 speed. I like the way the new Sentra looks and the interior is sweet. I just wish Nissan would offer a manual again.
I think the car looks great. But I would not buy one. It would be nice if Nissan offered a manual. Because their CVT has one of the reputations in the business for those who care. To be fair to Nissan, I have decided not to buy any car with a CVT. In my research, all of the brands that offer CVT are having some trouble with them. Manual transmission are very hard to find and if you find one you might have a choice of one car. So I only have a choice of a couple cars not all sedans. All the best deals are on CVT cars. I am most likely have to buy a used car from a private seller
I would go with the elsntra/forte with the 1.6L turbo , dual clutch automatic, and i.r.s. good luck finding one! otherwise, the Sentra due to new platform, engine, rear suspension ( i.r.s. ) and revised CVT. you can get discounts easily on Sentra. dealers want m.s.r.p. for Forte gt or Elantra sport.
I really like this vehicle. Too bad Nissan didn't offer the serial hybrid, but...given current gas prices I guess they lucked out! My only complaint with Nissan is the interiors seem to fall apart. An Altima I drove had felt falling out the dash and the shifter fell apart all under 30k miles. It's too bad because the interior was so comfortable at first, they *really do* use deep padding.
Consumer Reports rates the Nissan Sentra as having less cabin noise than the Kia Forte, that's the tiebreaker for me. Road noise is very annoying to me.
Alex, as always, thank you for the review! We have an appointment tomorrow to test drive an SR model for my step-daughter who's shipping off to the Navy (non ship duty). Hopefully we can work a "good" deal!! Again, thanks!
We have slightly different models available in Europe, I chose the KIA ProCeed GT 204 HP. Model similar, but different, I think more attractive than its American counterpart KIA Forte. Unfortunately, prices in Poland are much higher than American ones. My car cost over 32,000 USD with a 7DCT automatic transmission.
@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle Thank you very much. I like it too, that's why I bought it. If you live in the USA, you can probably import it from Europe. Many Poles buy cars in America. Unfortunately, the price of ProCeed will probably be too high. With all costs it will probably come close to Genesis G70 or maybe even G80. I think it's a better class.
Great video. Thank you. Very informative. I love this car. I wanna go out & get one TODAY! The SR Premium trim has the bigger 18-inch wheels, though! I really like those (plus all the other features it adds)! I'm tempted...
I rented a brand new Maxima for 3 days. It was fully loaded. Really liked the car, except for the terrible road noise. I think Nissan could sell more cars if they addressed the issue.
30mpg similar to forte??hhmm as far asi remember alex got an average of 35-36mpg on the forte,he even said it has a beter mpg than civic and corolla,,thats confusing
Too bad that this car's admittedly very attractive design, both inside and out, is wasted on the crappy, unreliable Jatco CVT that Nissan saddles most of their cars with!
I drive a Civic EX-l and it's a car that gives you the sensation of driving a premium car...powerful and solid. But I got some trouble with the cluster at 10k miles!!! What the heck, I hope it's a random failure and not became a issue later. But overall I love my civic with black leather seats, white pearl, def I would like someday they put a 2.0t without need to be a type R or Si
I don't understand why at this point LEDs are still used as a trim tier separator or overall cost cutting area. That would have made sense 15 years ago, but they don't cost anything today.
I think the critical thing to remember: the Sentra's low price tag means that it really *doesn't* compete with the 1.5L turbo Civic models, or the 1.6L turbo Elantra or Forte either. The entire Sentra lineup is targeted squarely at the bulk of the segment which are the lower end trims of the competition.
Excellent point, Alex. And it's worth noting that the bulk of sales for almost manufacturers is not from top trim models. Nissan is aiming precisely at budget shoppers where the Sentra looks like a reasonable choice. If I were in the market in this segment I'd opt for the Forte GT or the Jetta GLI but I understand that others have different priorities and constraints in their choices.
Don't buy. CVT and Direct Injection aren't good predictors for reliability.
@@christianjardin3110 not true. probably 90 % of models in segment have both. plus Kia and Hyundai warranty theirs for 10 years and 100 , 000 miles.
@@jrs9264 of course it is. Just read a couple hours on CVT transmissions and the gunk that builds up on valves and intake on Direct Injection Engines. Regardless if 90% of the models have them. These technologies cause more problems than their worth
@@christianjardin3110 Exactly, which is why it's much safer to go with the 1.8 Liter bulletproof port injected engine found in the L trims of the 2020 Corolla. They should have a pic of that engine next to the word reliability in the dictionary.
I love Nissan’s styling direction. I rented an Altima and was impressed with the looks, CarPlay and zero gravity seats wow! Sentra looks great, even the Versa looks like a baby Maxima. As far as driving what I noticed about the CVT is that I didn’t really notice it.
Christine Roy cvts are fine. It's usually just fanboys who have never driven or owned one that complains.
My favorite Nissan Design today
Mine too. Looks better than the Altima and the Maxima.
I am very impressed by this new Sentra, especially in this color
They launched the Murano in this color as well, because it is pretty amazing
It is a great engine away from the top of the class, when you factor in the value
I LOOOVE this car. I want one.
It REALLY amazes me how many people take the time to comment on EVERY Nissan review about how "crappy the CVTs are." Yes there was a time that they were failing prematurely and the complaints are not at all baseless... BUT SHUT UP ALREADY!! (Let's not forget some of those failures were due to lack of following maintenance recommendations) All of the new cars Nissan have released recently have been pretty solid products.. I personally haven't heard of the latest gen. Altima having any CVT issues. It's been on the road long enough that if there was a premature failure problem, they would have started popping up by now. This Sentra is 1000x better than the last gen. and is actually competitive WHILE offering a good value proposition and looks damn good and overall is just a more substantial car. Notice there were no comments made about cheap materials inside. Yes Nissan is cutting costs, but it seems they are doing it in ways that really don't hinder the products... like not having LED tailights on this and the Altima... sux but I'd rather that than cheap interior materials or skimping on important parts. Also they are saving by simplifying their lineups. Pretty much it seems that people can't simply give credit where it's due... if they can't find fault, hark back to the past.... "CVTs.. bahumbug... See it on the rental lots... blah blah blah" Very similar to when Hyundai/Kia got their act together and started making good cars, but everyone just had to remind everyone of their past. Things change... sometimes even for the better.
I'm glad somebody finally said this. I've never seen any issues personally with Nissan CVTs at all, and I've owned 4 Nissans. Two of which I still own, and zero problems with any of them. Two have had CVTs, and the others were manual. All my Nissan products have been very reliable. I will continue to support the brand, and continue to buy them.
It’s good to see your comments, tho I won’t accept a Nissan CVT. Once rent a 2018 Altima, good seating/interior but driving it makes me soooo boring. Nothing to expect from flooring the gas pedal, that’s bad.
This is the exact car I drive, except for the color.
When I was looking at vehicles, I took it in comparison with the usual suspects: the Corolla, Civic.
What Nissan has going for it here above all is the top-notch redesign of the Sentra model combined with a fairly substantial pricing gap between the other two (on average the Sentra tag price was looking at $2500 less than a Corolla and $3000 less than a Civic). That's a very attractive combination of style and price. Test driving, I could say that the 3 cars were also rather comparable, with the Corolla being best in fuel economy, the Civic being the best in performance overall, while the Sentra fit snuggly in between the two (I guess a fancier way of saying it didn't really do anything to stand out as far as driving it while the other 2 had clear distinctions).
What really set the Sentra apart is how cozy and stylish the interior feels. To feel like I'm driving in a comfortable living room in an otherwise standard economy car is very nice.
I've been driving it for almost a year and I can say I'm happy with the decision I made while comparing the 3.
You'll get a bunch of guys complaining about the CVT engine (they have their issues, but I've driven a fair share of non-CVTs that have gone bad as well for far worse reasons and out of warranty) and how it under-performs in HP compared to the other 2, but realistically who is shopping for vehicles in this range of price/model type that is demanding a sport engine to go with it?
People are still worried about the long term reliability of the CVT transmission.
Im buying the sentra sv today and i am so excited, a huge upgrade from my 2005 pontiac vibe
How has it been?!
I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 194,000 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.
My Dad has a Nissan Sentra 2015, and a 2014 versa and he does the oil changes, and the maintaince and no issues yet.
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Knock on wood my 2015 Altima has 64,000 miles I changed the CVT Transmission oil at 60K miles. It hasn't giving me any trouble just your regular normal maintenance. I plan on getting another car in 2022 Kia Stinger, Maxima, Charger, or Genesis G70.
The design of this Sentra is so so good . I am smitten 😗
I drove this car today, very impressed.
Alex, I also think Nissan hit the mark for look on the 2020 Sentra and it is a really nice looking subcompact. Looks better then the boring Corolla and Civic.
This is the best looking car in their entire lineup right now. It just needs more power. Turbo?
The Kia Forte is the winner in this segment with the feature content and the standard warranty, it outweighs the discounts Nissan could offer. Not to mention the Forte GT, it looks great and ditches the CVTs everyone seems to dislike.
The Korean cars are doing extremely well these days. I also pick the Kia Forte in this segment for now but the all new Elentra is so promising.
If I'm not mistaken, Forte's use CVT's now.
@@crazyone1067 Forte GT is 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT.
If only Nissan would redesign their Infiniti line up, especially the interior
Preach. Infinities look absolutely ancient on the interior now. I looked at some at the auto show recently and I thought I'd stepped back eight years.
They are, nearly the entire lineup is due for a redesign in the next 2 years, as for their interiors the quality is fine they just
haven't changed much in 5 year or so.... Infotainment not withstanding.
What's the point; infiniti is basically dead, expect to see it disappear soon as it has in other markets
@@kevinbarry71 People were singing the same song in 2000's for Nissan and yet they endure.
Desperation breeds innovation my friend.
BigHeadClan that's because it takes a long time for a brands value to be destroyed in the eyes of the ordinary consumer. That time has arrived. Their sales were way down over the past year. Long before this virus came along. And the profits are pretty much history. Again before this virus
*The Nissan Sentra S, base model with the 7" infotainment screen doesn't come with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you'll have to step up the the SV/SR version with the 8" screen to do so.*
The 2020 comes with dual pinion electric steering rack that improved a lot from the previous models, a little more weight to it instead of the "floaty" and weightless feeling when turning. Also have added the independent rear suspension that's a plus comparing to the Mazda 3 that stepped back to semi-independent torsion beam because of cost cutting reasons.
The full LED headlights looks amazing and it's bright during night time, but do note that some of the competitors like the Mazda 3 have adaptive headlights that'll turn with steering input. But the Mazda 3 also have full LED taillights that looks amazing as well. And the LED fog lights on the Sentra is a nice touch also instead of a lot of the incandescent fog lights that other models like the Civic/Forte like Alex mentioned.
In my opinion, this is the best looking vehicle in the compact economy sedan segment, Mazda 3 following next. The infotainment on the Nissan vehicles is just more refined comparing to the Mazda infotainment, in term of integration and stability. I rented both the Nissan and Mazda vehicles and not once did I have a problem connecting to the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the Nissan, but the Mazda had so many bug/glitches. And on the Mazda 3, the backup camera doesn't expand the whole screen which is disappointing comparing to the available 360 degrees camera that sure is useful in a lot of situations.
In terms on driving feels, the Civic/Mazda 3 for sure have an edge over the competition, but with the Sentra being in on the same platform as the Rogue Sport, it adds a level of solidity and refinement to it comparing to the outgoing model. A lot of the manufacturers has gone to CVT transmissions as customers that's shopping for these vehicles are leaning more towards value and comfort over spirited driving. And the DCT that the Korean brands are offering in these economy cars aren't the best either. FYI, the Corolla is by far the worse in this category, I think if consumers do a little more research than blindly following the crowd on reliability reputation of Toyota products, it'll magnify how some of the Toyota products are just ancient and under developed. There is for sure a concern on reliability on the Jatco CVT transmissions, but a lot of people that comment on these videos has not even driven in a newer Nissan vehicle; all I see is keyboard warriors that religiously believe in the videos that Scotty Kilmer put out.
Value is a home run for Nissan on the new 2020 Sentra, with full suite of safety features come as standard equipment including the Rear Automatic Braking feature that'll safe a lot of people from rear bumper damages. Available remote start and Nissan Connect features are also a nice touch, enabling you to cool down or heat up the interior prior to going into the vehicle is very important to me, as I live with blazing California sun.
Overall, I think Nissan is going into the right directions, hopefully they stabilizes their financial situation and bring back the glory they had during the 80/90's. With the upcoming models like the Rogue, Frontier, Pathfinder, Z, GTR, it should be an interesting couple of years for Nissan.
Toyota CVT, Hyundai / Kia IVT, Ford Fusion Hybrid CVT -- would buy, no problem.
Nissan CVT -- NO WAY, too unreliable. My sister's Nissan minivan with CVT utterly failed only weeks after the warranty expired, no consideration from Nissan. So expensive to replace, they got rid of it and got a Toyota Highlander instead.
They probably didn't help her because she never changed her fluid when she was supposed to
I could see that, but that wasn't the case in this situation. CVT had been properly serviced. Unfortunately, fluid changes can't overcome poor design and poor customer service. Anyway, what's done is done, lesson learned. Lots of other choices in the auto marketplace!
@@markaruski yea I guess I shouldn't buy a toyota either because the minivan door opens on you when you're on the highway. Toyota reliability #1. Honda has massive v6 3.7 engine troubles with acura so i guess I shouldn't trust anything out of them now or the 1.5 turbo issues. Chrysler? Lmfaooo many coworkers with blown.engines and knocking coming from the hemi. Subaru? Many many CVT issues and oil consumption problems from their cars. I have a friend that's a mechanic at subaru and he said there are crates of cvt transmissions at the shop. Do you know how many kia 2.0 turbo motors I've heard driving by me that were blown before 100k miles??? My friend also had a kia soul with many electrical issues and various issues and they didnt stick by the warranty during claim time. Oh yea she came out of a blow toyota yaris motor that had 75k miles while she was in college and had 2 scramble for money to fix the pos. I can go on and on but give it a break already. I have 267k miles on my altima cvt and I'm moving along just fine. No manufacturer is perfect at all.
Just lease it then. 💪💖
I don’t believe anything a lot of you say. If the CVT was that bad they wouldn’t be doing well in the reliability surveys
Alex might I make a suggestion, instead of giving a grade for the cabin noise score put the number in decibels that was recorded. I find myself often having to go back to hear you mention the cabin noise score since a grade is kind of ambiguous.
@Pauline WeinbergerIt would be still better than a grade.
@Pauline Weinberger Noise is not subjective. He uses a decibel reader.
Same with fuel economy.
@Pauline Weinberger Whether the engine noise (fake or otherwise) sounds good is subjective. The combined volume of all sounds is objective.
@Pauline Weinberger You didn't read his comment well
when I was looking for a new compact car I did cross shop this and the one reason I didnt like it was the CVT. I ended up with a mazda 3 and zero regrets. and the 3 is better looking.
I used to think that the Mazda 3 looked good but honestly it looks too tall and the back end looks way more bland for some reason I'm not sure why.
@@occckid123 have you seen it in person? more importantly have you driven one? the 6 speed auto is much better than any CVT. diving dynamics are important plus the mazda is faster to 0-60
@@frankmarzig1972 yes I've been in it at the autoshow and I've seen it on the road. 2 me it looks bland for some reason. Idk why people like it so much. I think the rear is much worse than before and the front end is the same stuff from years ago. Yea it's a clean design but that's it. It looks 2 tall 2 me like the previous sentra. The mazda 3 isnt even that fast honestly. I didn't look it up right now but I bet it's less than 1/2 second quicker plus it cost like 4k more than the sentra.
@@occckid123 the mazda is 0.9 seconds quicker @ 7.1 seconds to 60 but regardless you arent a fan, I am and no on really cares, lol. there are so many to choose from so choose the one that makes you happy, right?
@@occckid123 as far a s price they are competitive.
Best looking wheels in the segment. Timeless five star design
The CVTs are horrible. On our family's 2014, Nissan SR replaced the transmission twice before 60k in under 3 years (and when they do replace it, it's with a rebuilt one). Too bad, because Nissan makes a great looking car. You just can't take it out of your driveway. Traded in the Nissan for a 2019 Jetta GLI Autobahn (with a manual). Much happier now!
This car is going to be sold primarily to rental fleets; and people with really bad credit. That's where Nissan is these days. Amazing how far they have fallen in the past 20 years. They are now what Mitsubishi used to be. Now Mitsubishi is so small nobody notices
I just bought a 2021 Nissan Sentra SR. It's this color too. Love the car. Traded in my 2020 Nissan Versa S with 5 speed manual trans when I bought the Sentra.
It should come with an Uber windshield sticker from the factory.
This car isnt for power or speed racing, it does get up to highway speed limit fast and has enough power for highway and bi way hills, not like you would be using it for trekking trails, lol. Its a fantastic daily driver for a 20 mile commute to work, great on gas, super comfortable. People think they need 200 -300hp to get to their local supermarket because they are ridiculous, thats not a need. Just people being stupid people wanted more than is necessary. Supersize me! Gimme more!
Sentra sr has 360 reverse cameras. I doubt any of the competitors offer that under 25k?
@Tyrel Tolliver Why would a person be shopping around in the compact sedan section and want so much power? Comfort and tech and looks are what I'm looking for in this segment. Sounds like u want a mustang, charger,challenger, or camaro???
@Tyrel Tolliver The Kia Forte GT is a great example of your point. It's closer to 30k than the SR Sentra but you're right about Kia's warranty and it's not a cvt. I REALLY like the Sentra's looks and interior and safety tech but you're probably right about the Forte GT
I know hug? These people are just trolling and not seriously consider buying one of this compact cars. Hell, I agree with you.
@@Yoshigamingchannel Just as you showed in your post, people have different needs and wants in a compact. And the takeaway is their wants are as valid as yours. You don't have to understand them.
@@tousshong9438 You don't know what other people are doing and what their motives are no more than anyone else knows what you are doing and what your motives are. See how that works?
Love the additional graphics you've added.
My very first sedan! Amazing review Alex.
For me, the biggest concern in this segment is transmission options. The only option for automatic in almost every car is a CVT which still, even a decade after it became widely used, is not a reliable transmission. The small turbo engines also suffer with reliability concerns, even the Honda. If you're just looking to lease for 3yrs then return, reliability doesn't matter, but if you want to buy it and keep it, the Mazda3 is the best combo of driving dynamics, interior quality and long term reliability.
Well, I don't really see a lots of Mazda 3 on the road so there must be something wrong with that picture. However, what I see are lots of Sentra, Civic, Elantra, Forte and Corolla.
Kevin Berg Dude, CVTs are here to stay. Drivers will get over.
Long term reliability belongs to Corolla, Mazda3 isn't is as good.
That is a super low car. Alex looks like a giant.
Leo the short guy yup. Way too low....just like civics. My spouse traded a 16 civic for a 19. And it is noticeably lower to sit in. I feel as if i am on the pavement! No wonder folks want cuvs! Car makers need to start raising the hip points, and rooflines to accommodate that if they want to stay in the sedan business
S G 😀😀. I need to sit higher since I am short. 😀😀
The transmission might not even blow up before 50K, a nice improvement on previous Nissans.
Their new transmissions are a lot better.
Rafael Garcia how do you know
Ivan Gonzalez check the ratings by CR
Rafael Garcia My family owned a 2014 Altima trany blew at 31k miles in 2015. We ended up buying a 2016 Altima and put like 50k miles on it with no blown transmission but still wasn’t the best and I have no faith in them. I would totally not buy a Nissan anymore, plus resale value sucks horribly.
Ivan Gonzalez my family have a 2016 Nissan Rogue with 68,365 miles and the tranmission works really good. In my opinion the newest Nissans have a good reliability.
Absolutely stunning exterior and well designed interior.
Just wish it had a 6 speed, maybe a 2.4l Normally aspirated with around 175HP or a 200HP turbo.
It has 6mt in Canada, maybe because more manual cars are being sold here.
I LOOOOOVE this New Sentra Alex. The design, outside and interior is absolutely gorgeous. The design of this new Sentra looks like it costs 3 times the price. The quality of materials and fit and finish inside the car are WELL ABOVE anything else in the class. I sat in one yesterday at the dealership; and it still got tons of room in it.This is amongst the sexiest car I've seen on the market right now, price bar none. I want one sooo bad. I LOVE it. True, it may be a little down on power, but at least the power is available immediately because its naturally aspirated. Unlike its turbocharged competitors such as Honda Civic and ALL Volkswagen models, which have so much turbo lag you better have your foot to the floor in those laggy turbo engines (especially VW), otherwise, you'll be left dead at the stop light.
My buddy got lightly read-ended by an Xfinity van and while his Mazda 3 hatch was at the body shop, he had a Sentra as a rental. Absolutely gutless car with a horrid powertrain. Couldn’t wait to have his 3 back.
Alex, your new video format is fantastic! Very sharp & professional! You have always been my favourite technical 'go-to' reviewer. You're precise and thorough. I've been waiting for you to review the Nissan Sentra SR for a while, as I just bought one, (site-unseen too), based on my positive experience with the Nissan brand. I won't actually be taking delivery of it for a month from now or so, and now seening you have pretty much confirmed my reasoning for buying a Sentra SR, I'm even more satified I made the best choice. Thanks for that, and all your great reviews! They provide the viewer with invaluable information when shopping for a new vehicle.
Update:
I've now had my new Sentra for two weeks and I've had a chance to give it an initial opinion: Seeing that I bought it sight unseen, and the risks involved there, it IS a fantastic car, but I'm not at all surprised! Try doing that with a GM. I am so pleased with its look, build quality, and driving dynamics. For me, when it comes to the Nissan brand, I am all in. I love the CVT, and love everything that most people don't like about them, like their seamless ratio changes, holding the engine revs to their optimal point, and intuitiveness when it comes to anticipating what ratio to be in for which condition / situation you're in. They are simply the best designed transmission for how one should work- in my opinion. As for the engine, I feel it's a perfect match for the size and weight of the car. The quality of the materials used and their design / fit, is excellent also. This is the best value in this segment, and to me, it's the best looking too.
Let's see how it does over time, but if it's anything like my past Nissans, I am confident I will be pleased. I've owned 4 Nissans to date, two with CVTs, and have had zero problems with any of them. I will post back here in a year to give another update.
Just got mine, I love it!!!
I would be willing to pay a bit more for this car if it had a traditional automatic transmission. Great sheet metal and styling, best seat comfort in the business, great value. I actually like the floating roof design.
All the competition are going ctv also.
If Nissan would put their new 9 speed automatics in everything, I think they could maybe start making a comeback. Their Armada and Titan and Frontier seem to still last a decent amount of time, whereas everything else is crap. The difference? Automatics. Rumor has it the Pathfinder is moving to the 9 speed. That's a win.
I am truly debating this car for my daughter graduation. Still looking at the Corolla and Civic as well. Great Review Alex
Glad to see they've improved the hp because from 2013 on it was 130hp. I had a 2011 Sentra and it has 140hp.
I can get the Forte EX or GT with more features than the Sentra SR. It lacks wireless charging, ventilated seats, 6 way adjustable passenger seating, which most competitors(Sentra) offers 4-way adjustable seating, rear seat vents , ambient lighting, and LED tail lights. Sentra could have added LED tail lights to give it more sportiness look instead cheaping out with incandescent. Same thing with the higher trims Altima. Overall, I will trust Hyundai/KIA IVT(CVT) engine over the Sentra. IVT engines are in-housed engineer built. Sentra CVT uses JAXCO parts which is manufactured from a 3rd party.
This is a good looking car, I like it alot, however I wouldn't touch no new Nissan car equipped with a CVT even if you paid me. If I'm buying a car in this class then it would have to be the Mazda 3 hatchback.
Kia Forte GT is probably the best value and fun factor out of the whole group, and arguably has better suspension than the Mazda now that the handicapped it with the torsion beam.
Dude. Much as I understand your affection and enthusiasm towards cars, given the situation you should rather ride it out inside your home until the virus subsides.
stfu
MANU ALEX He ain't no wimp and sissy like you! He is distanced from anyone and is doing a great job. He is the best car reviewer on UA-cam.
I see a lot of people replying here who probably went to the same school of public speaking. Nice job ladies
3 Pedals noygdb
N2LADIES55 I don’t remember appointing you as my personal secretary to be knowing and fixing my itinerary. So in short, noygdb
Sharp looking car.
I cannot stop staring at that panel gap between the hood and bumper. It’s way wider on the passenger side.
I understand it’s an economy car, but that is literally the most visible gap on the whole car lol
nice try alex. aint nobody buying that CVT unless they have no money
Wish there was a SL trim or Platinum trim above the SR. There is plenty of things it can add for a fancier model.
I like the overall appearance of this little sedan. I only wish Nissan was a more reliable brand.
It’s top 3 best styled in this segment to my eye. With a turbo and manual I’d be interested.
I m pretty sure it has the Manuel option
Great review. Considering purchasing this but what would you say about long term reliability? Will this car last 10+ years?
What a great review. I would like to see if I can rent a Sentra SV. I had pretty much decided on a Kia Forte EX (with a good discount hopefully). One great advantage is the really long warranty that is standard on Kia. I have rented 2020 Corollas and cannot believe how much road noise intrudes on rough pavement freeways. Also, it looks like the infotainment system in the Sentra is quite good and much better than the Corollas. The heating and ventilation controls are maddening in the Corolla - they have 8 or 10 buttons to do the work of 3 or 4. Back to the Sentra, it is amazing that they offer rear autonomous breaking. The Corolla does not even offer rear cross traffic alert nor Android Auto.
Long warranty is good but I've heard that Kia/Hyundai don't honor it many times so what's the point? The 2020 Corolla you rented, was it an SE or XSE? I heard the LE or XLE is the way to go because a lot less road noise. I thought the 2020 Corolla has a temperature knob with digital readout of temperature, how is that difficult?
Launch gears in CVTs take the stress and slippage off the steel belt drums. Nice work Toyota. I own three Nissan w/ CVTs and I service them myself.
I used to have a 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE. I absolutely loved that car! It had some leather and a 5 speed. I like the way the new Sentra looks and the interior is sweet. I just wish Nissan would offer a manual again.
Here in Canada we are offered a Manual on the 2020 Sentra. We are considering it. Was your old manual Nissan reliable? Thanks
Agree, Mazda3 is the best looking compact sedan, but thia Sentra is second. It's incredible to see how much it's grown up with the generations.
Looks amazing wish it didn’t have a cvt
I think the car looks great. But I would not buy one. It would be nice if Nissan offered a manual. Because their CVT has one of the reputations in the business for those who care. To be fair to Nissan, I have decided not to buy any car with a CVT. In my research, all of the brands that offer CVT are having some trouble with them. Manual transmission are very hard to find and if you find one you might have a choice of one car. So I only have a choice of a couple cars not all sedans. All the best deals are on CVT cars. I am most likely have to buy a used car from a private seller
Wendell Banks Mazda 3, Golf, and Jetta can all be bad with a manual or traditional automatic.
Wendell Banks In Canada, the 2020 Sentra does come in manual.
Hyundai Kia does not offer the same warranty in Canada. Making the Nissan varients more attractive in this case.
I would go with the elsntra/forte with the 1.6L turbo , dual clutch automatic, and i.r.s. good luck finding one! otherwise, the Sentra due to new platform, engine, rear suspension ( i.r.s. ) and revised CVT. you can get discounts easily on Sentra. dealers want m.s.r.p. for Forte gt or Elantra sport.
When will car designers tire of two tone wheels? Will our heroes live long enough to find out?
Tune in next week to find out.
two tone wheels look nice if done well, nissans aint bad
Ralph McMahan yeah. They are dirt magnets...all that shiny black....just give me hyper silver and we are good
I really like this vehicle. Too bad Nissan didn't offer the serial hybrid, but...given current gas prices I guess they lucked out!
My only complaint with Nissan is the interiors seem to fall apart. An Altima I drove had felt falling out the dash and the shifter fell apart all under 30k miles. It's too bad because the interior was so comfortable at first, they *really do* use deep padding.
$750 - $1000 won’t look like a big discount in a few months!
D Forrest I wouldn’t pay more then 15,000 for this car, especially with the atrocious crappy variable transmission.
I really enjoyed the little animations throughout the video
Consumer Reports rates the Nissan Sentra as having less cabin noise than the Kia Forte, that's the tiebreaker for me. Road noise is very annoying to me.
They always give out the top trim models. I doubt they sell very many of those.
The Jetta simply looks old. Inside and out. The styling is very dated.
Another quality review! Thanks Alex
Alex, as always, thank you for the review! We have an appointment tomorrow to test drive an SR model for my step-daughter who's shipping off to the Navy (non ship duty). Hopefully we can work a "good" deal!! Again, thanks!
Great review, one thing I'm trying to figure out , so 0-60 8 or 9 sec? Can someone confirm. Other reviews stated 9sec
I believe the straight pipes and raitis rides confirmed its about that
We have slightly different models available in Europe, I chose the KIA ProCeed GT 204 HP. Model similar, but different, I think more attractive than its American counterpart KIA Forte. Unfortunately, prices in Poland are much higher than American ones. My car cost over 32,000 USD with a 7DCT automatic transmission.
Noname Name would love to have a ProCeed. Love the look of that car.
@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle Thank you very much. I like it too, that's why I bought it. If you live in the USA, you can probably import it from Europe. Many Poles buy cars in America. Unfortunately, the price of ProCeed will probably be too high. With all costs it will probably come close to Genesis G70 or maybe even G80. I think it's a better class.
Great video. Thank you. Very informative. I love this car. I wanna go out & get one TODAY! The SR Premium trim has the bigger 18-inch wheels, though! I really like those (plus all the other features it adds)! I'm tempted...
I rented a brand new Maxima for 3 days. It was fully loaded. Really liked the car, except for the terrible road noise. I think Nissan could sell more cars if they addressed the issue.
Man I like it! Looks really good. Just worried about 1st gen new engine and new 1st gen cvt
Excellent job describing features of equivalent models, a torrent information presented at light speed cadence
30mpg similar to forte??hhmm as far asi remember alex got an average of 35-36mpg on the forte,he even said it has a beter mpg than civic and corolla,,thats confusing
I would lean Forte GT in this class.
Been leasing Sentra for many years this is the best Sentra, I can't find anything better on the older versions.
tigertom53 CVT
Buy American. Forte is built in Korea. Plus the gt will cost 24k and most dealers have a hard time selling them because of that.
Jovaughn Gueno All these small cars have gone cvt except mazda which i tried but felt slow and cramped.
Boatdesigner America makes junk though
All show and no go. Bring on the turbo
the 2019 Sentra can now be had for about #15k!
Yes I see like $4000 rebates at my dealer also
occckid123 gonna need that $4000 to help buy a new CVT transmission when it blows up lol
@@jerrygreitens2522 269k miles on mine and it hasn't blown up so...
Good looking Renault. It's a shame Nissan took over the reliability from the French too
Too bad that this car's admittedly very attractive design, both inside and out, is wasted on the crappy, unreliable Jatco CVT that Nissan saddles most of their cars with!
Yes it does look good. But unfortunately the CVT will probably blow up in 50,000 miles or less even.
Love the comparo in the end. Subscribed!
I drive a Civic EX-l and it's a car that gives you the sensation of driving a premium car...powerful and solid. But I got some trouble with the cluster at 10k miles!!! What the heck, I hope it's a random failure and not became a issue later. But overall I love my civic with black leather seats, white pearl, def I would like someday they put a 2.0t without need to be a type R or Si
Nice review and comparison of the competition.
The Toyota Corolla still remains the best selling and most popular car in the world over all the competitors.
Love the look
Alot of drivers complaining about nissan CVT, any update about that?
It's still shit. Your Nissan cvt failing would be the third certainty in life (along with death and taxes) except people don't have to buy Nissans.
The newest CVTs from Nissan are better since the upgrade to the JATCO trans.
If Nissan would just PLEASE beef up the quality of the CVT will really help Nissan as a whole.
Now its good
Beautiful car but for me it's a big NO with a lack of power and CVT transmission and I prefer the Mazda 3
I like the new video graphic overlays
I want to say that Thai people are waiting this💔🇹🇭
It would be great if this car was available, I’ve been waiting for mine for almost 3 months
Pretty comprehensive. Good job....
I don't understand why at this point LEDs are still used as a trim tier separator or overall cost cutting area. That would have made sense 15 years ago, but they don't cost anything today.
Good review & great Sentra.
Beware of any Nissan product with a Jatco transmission. There is a reason Nissan has had to pay out millions in various class action suits.
IMO, the Civic is by far the best looking in this segment.
The Sport hatch isn't terrible, but the rest of the lineup is questionable.
Only the coupe. Hatchback looks awkward. Sedan ok in certain colors.
I just still don’t think I can trust their CVT :/
saw this car in person. truly nice. but Nissan quality is such a huge question mark...
WOW.. GREAT JOB NISSAN.
Best looking Sentra ever!
Now give us awd and a 2l turbo. Sell it for $30 and I will buy.
Good introduction sir ❤️❤️❤️
Kia Forte 2020 Gt is nice.. I drive a veloster turbo Hyundai 2016.. the Nissan is slow. 149hp.. Gt Forte 201hp turbo