I wish Nissan would make something crazy! Like what dodge did with their SRT 4 Neon. Because I'm starting to hear the same things from Nissan when it comes to their performance vehicles. " We tuned the suspension" ," We have bigger shocks", " we have more aggressive styling and better tires". Come on Nissan! ur better than that!
Bryce Belton sounds like what Dodge back then when you had a base model Neon with the same base engine you can get the SRT-D (srt-design group) trim to make it almost look like an SRT4 if you couldn't afford the actual performance trim
quickguesswho most people who own sentras' usually tune them up and make them better. I'm looking into an 2006 sentra ser spec v to build on. I'm sure people who buy this nismo will do their tunings to it
This is a really, really good looking car. The design team did a great job. However, it's simply pointless. It's like a Corolla S. 180HP? And in the price range you're in, you're competing with cars that have 250+ hp. This car is pointless.
Looking at cars now im glad that Nissan didnt make this car A+++ top of the class because brand new SR Turbos are like 15-16k around where I am vs the Civic Si being around 24k or the ST siblings around 20-24k
With AWD. Seriously I don't know who the fuck Nissan is kidding around with when they already have an SR Turbo, and then making a Nismo version with the same bullshit rear torsion suspension.
I have a 2009 Sentra SE-R Spec V and i was looking forward to a nismo sentra. Looks like nissan is turning into the new toyota/lexus whereby they market a product as the "sporty" version but only dress it up and tune the suspension - but the engine and powertrain remain the same. I think its about time for me to look into the upcoming Civic Type R, enough disappointments from nissan and toyota. Screw brand loyalty.
Emporia Skates not referring to Infiniti vehicles. only compact hot hatches/cars like civic si/type r, sentra se-r versions. Toyota already left the fight eons ago.
I've got a feeling that this is one of those cars you really need to drive to fully understand. Nissan's website lists the car at around 2800 pounds which is lighter than most of the competition and it looks like the Juke(where this engine is from) can be re-flashed to easily make a bunch more power. I think this car has a lot of inexpensive tuning potential and would be a great platform to have some fun with.
KingJaffeJoe Maximas have always had way more power than the sentras. What's your point? That's like bragging you walk faster than a 80 year old person in a walker.
AltezzaSXE10 if we are speaking "speed" year of the car doesn't matter it's the engine that matters in who is the driver to discover the talents of so say engine
Good job TFL crew for putting forth a great effort reviewing a car that is pitiful and wasn't even allowed inside the building, and for good reason. Watching this provided me a really good laugh tho!
Lower hp doesn't always mean it's slower than 250hp. Nissan is a master of making lower bhp cars such outclass top of the range Super cars. Example, Pulsar, Selena, 300zx, GTR, etc.
I'm very confused as to why they didn't tune this engine to 215hp like the Juke RS. If they would have thrown in the torque-vectoring AWD as well it would have been somewhat of a contender to the upcoming SI perhaps. Now it's just a body kit for the Sentra Turbo.
I bought my 2016 veloster turbo for 18,250. Has 201 hp and 190 torque with a dct. I used to be a huge nissan fan. They have fallen off the cliff hard. I will stick to the oldies then by one of these.
Rodolfo Munoz I guess you are ok with stale products from nissan. At least Hyundai has taken a huge step foward. Nissan has taken 10 steps back. Only thing they have going for it now is the Gtr. The 370z is old technology and dieing off. Nobody wants them anymore and still have issues with their rings. Hyundai is coming out with the N brand which will take the brand to farther hieghts.
I honestly don't understand. The base juke came with the same engine and the same horsepower. The juke Nismo made 197, and the Nismo RS made 218.... so the SR Turbo makes 188, and the Nismo makes....188...? and the Nismo RS will make..... 197??????!!! why would they spend the time and money to make a NISMO model and not even drop the running parts and tune of the Nismo Juke in there? It would all fit fine and nothing would cost more, WHY not just pump the power to 200? They're worried the car will cost SO MUCH MORE to produce with TWELVE more horsepower? Way to go, Nissan, making a car with less power than the solid rear axle Veloster turbo
Suspension & wheel changes are nice, but sorry 188hp (read = to the SR turbo) in a version badged Nismo is BS. An ECU tune with AT LEAST 200hp would have made it class competitive, but now it is still a B-list car behind the Focus ST, Golf GTI, Impreza WRX and soon, the new Civic Si which will have guaranteed >200hp. Nissan is constantly disappointing me these days; the GT-R is getting old, the Z is dead, the Maxima isn't sporty enough, the Rogue lacks personality and even the electric Leaf seems to be standing still; overtaken by rivals like Chevy Bolt & Kia Soul EV which beats it in range.
2023 Nissan Sentra NISMO "So what has changed from the regular sentra?" uhh.... there is a lip spoiler and uh.... well its really about the balance and you know, how the car feels...
Missed opportunity on the exhaust. Sure it's not as uncommon to see a center mounted dual or opposing dual tips these days, but that is because it works as a design.
we'll just have to take the word of the nissan guy I guess.? Honestly, I'd rather have an ecu tuned sentra rs vs a sentra nismo. No sense tuning the suspension if it doesn't make more power. Plus, saying that you tweaked the suspension, tires, put bodykit simply says that your nissan sr doesn't perform that well that's why you had to "nimso" it. I really missed the REAL Nismo back in the 90s where when you see a Nismo badge it simply meant pumped up power and performance. Now, it just says bodykit and aftermarket suspension where you can easily buy and might probably perform better than what nissan has "tuned".
$25k is quite expensive, for only $1.5k more you can get a base wrx. wrx is on another world, awd, 267hp, awsome community and after market support, resale value, and many more.
For anyone complaining about the low figures, Nissan realizes this. Blame CAFE. It was supposed to make 220 hp, but because of mpg restrictions it got toned down. Luckily, this car will easily surpass that with just a simple tune. I can guarantee that has a higher potential than Honda's Civic Si 1.5L Turbo. Just look at the Jukes running around with 300whp without much work.
XenomorphLV426 Riiiiight... Because of all the high performance engines Nissan produces, this is where they had to draw the line to "balance" their fleet emissions (sans GTR)? It's a half assed attempt to put springs and BS trim accents and charge an extra $3,000. They know it, we know it.
Doug Bradley Can't think of another Japanese company who makes as many high performance cars and gas guzzling trucks as Nissan. GTR, 370z, Titan, NV Cargo, Armada, and all their infiniti performance cars. I'm not saying it's not overpriced, it is, but Nissan had the intention of putting more power, just look at the concept, which had 240hp.
Agreed, but if they stood with the concept power level that would have been great. But the "Nismo" brand is notorious for overpricing an upgrade that includes nothing more than aesthetic differences and marginally upgraded suspension. If a manufacturer is going to charge $3-5k for their "sport" package it should have more than wheels and accent trim.
Wow, huge disappointment, 2 years ago they were saying 240 HP turbo charged engine.. my 2011 Sentra Spec V is @206 HP with only a intake and a lightweight pully.
The biggest word we hear is "balanced". I suppose they are trying to balance fuel economy or something, which keeps them from boosting the car too much. I guess enthusiasts can increase the boost on the turbo and re-tune the car to improve performance.
That's kinda a problem. This vehicle is expensive enough as it is.. Where do you go from here? $29,990 for a Spec-V? These little games from the Japanese origin brands is getting kind of old (looking at you, Toyota.) I can't help but see this video and have the "*Compare this* to a used GT Mustang" debate going off in my head.
Good review. I'd like to see it race a base GTI and Focus ST around a track just to see how far behind it is those two. I suspect it wouldn't be pretty despite Nissan's claims about the car's "balance."
Just bought a used 2013 370z Nismo for 30,999 before taxes with only 5k miles! For 5 thousand more dollars I bought a proper sports car with over 150 more hp! I know it's comparing apples to oranges but damn the 370z at least came with different rays forged wheels, and an expensive aero kit so for me it was worth the price of the nismo
188 Horsepower still? So its basically a riced SR Turbo. This could have been a great car to compete with the next Civic Type R or Subaru WRX STI But now its ruined. What the hell. It needs at least 250. It looks great but Come on! Nobody is going to pay 25K for 188 Horsepower in 2017....
I love this car and am excited to try one and sit in the big sport seats. My only complaint I can see is this. . Under the HVAC system there is 4-5 inches of bland plastic. Why not make a 4-5" storage cubby for your cell phone, wallet, ipod, etc. like the elantra sport or GTI. All they give you is a 2x2" coin holder and power outlet.
They couldn't just give us a wee bit more hp, just bump it up 20-25 so you at least hit that 200hp mark. I'm imagining they didn't because they didn't want to undermine the regular sentra...but come on Nissan. Balance? They weren't even trying with the excuses. I guess Nissan's officially gone the way of the Toyota brand. Not long before the Z is dumbed down to compete with the 86/brz.
I really like the styling inside and out. Doesn't seem a great value though. For around 26 you can get more car from ford (focus and fiesta st) Hyundai (Elantra) Volkswagen Gti, maybe others.
100 more ponies plus 5k less, then consider it. At this price and specs, I would consider it if I had money to burn and wanted a car to beat the crap out of it.
Same Nissan Sentra SR with more ride quality suspension and of course looks with an MRSP of 25K. NISMO is Nissan top track performance, so that will sell the car, but at 180 hp is a redesign Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. Not too WOW about it.
truly disappointing. competion so much better. I like handling as much as the next guy. But gee, add power. 220 or something. the past se-r spec v was 200hp. sad.
Difference is this a top of the line car whereas thats the starting for the WRX. The WRX will climb into the mid 30s. Probably within spitting range of 40K fully loaded with all taxes and fees.
And at this point why not just get a WRX? It's only 1k cheaper and 100hp higher than this. for "nismo" it certainly doesn't seem all that fast and seems to lack what other competitors posses. For example, the civic Type R comes with Recaro bucket seats and Brembo brakes stock and is around the same price.
I own a 08 Sentra SER SpecV and the wheels are the same but my car has more power and it's a 2.5 engine. Right now I'm getting 22 mpg combined and I have an upgraded cat back exhaust with a performance intake
I’ve had every Sentra from a 92 a 96 2005 and 08 all ser. My 2017 nismo has been my favorite. I get 28 City and 37 highway mpg and it’s comfy. Some mild tuning pushed over 200hp.
If this car is all about balance, then Nissan has a car that's meant for that audience. Probably have to increase the hp if I look to purchase this car. Funny enough, the Juke Nismo/ Nismo RS has 215 hp i believe. And those who are saying this car isn't a ST, WRX, Si, GTI competitor, you are correct and it's not supposed to be anyways. It's already a step below those cars. Compare this to a Civic HB sport manual, elantra sport, GLI.
Man, I SO wanted this car when the concept came out. I had a 2002 Sentra and loved it. But now, I am disappoint. I agree with what Andre said. I'd rather spend the 25K on a Fiesta ST.
Gosh that wheel gap is killing, I really wish they would have done what honda did and beef up their 1.5t and changed the tune to put it over 200 horses, would have been at least worth while to look at over $25k
I saw this on the streets. With my spec v. And wow it has red all over the bottom. And now it sucks to hear that it's slow. Nismo is about balance...period
The SR Turbo is a much better option. This car is over priced, when you think compact you plan to stay around 20K to 22K max, and you can do that with the SR Turbo. If you play your cards right, you can get one for about 19K.
the car itself is a little disappointing, for the price range and a letdown for nismo trim. but thanks Andre for the sentra review!!!! I enjoy watching all your videos great job you guys at tfl!!!!
okay so what I got from the Sentra Nismo 2017 it's that it's well-balanced I think the guy said about 60 Brazilian times he had nothing else to say that it was well-balanced I still prefer the older look I own a 2014 and I love it I do not like the front grill on the newer models I think that it looks like crap but that's my personal opinion the overall look of the Nismo is not bad I wish Nissan with put a bit more effort in making all wheel drive cars I think there's a market for that were there is snow like Canada I would definitely buy it
nice looking bodykit, and interior looks acceptable somehow. but if you look at the competition/market today, IMO, its specs is not worthy of the nismo badge. the SR badge would suit that package better
Nissan needs to "balance" that sorry power output with that price point. They're off target relative to what other manufacturers are bringing to the table.
i payed less than 20 for my 2002 nissan sentra ser spec v brand new with extended warranty , i think it was the best year ,interior and rockford brand. i still have it with 80 thousand miles. 😁 i lovr my car thr same as i did the day i bought it. but this nissan has not made me excited
But why the Sentra tho. The Maxima and altima ate cars I've seen since I've grown up and they don't have a nismo model even tho where I cone from we drive anything like it's a sports car anyway but still the Maxima in my opinion really deserves it. It's proven itself as the reliable and affordable car for the average paid citizen honestly.
yea, fiesta st and especially the gti for sure are way better. shit, ill take new the civic too. nissan sucks so much balls. they rocked in the 90s. its sad what happened to them. same with mitsubishi :/
Carlos Goshen, The cost cutter that is CEO of Nissan just wanted to utilize 1.6 turbo motor, hence no up grade for the nismo. This is embarrassing for a company that can and won't do any better.
for 25 k that isnt that bad, more than enough power, smooth handling, comfortable ride, yes the wrx is priced at 30k canadian but i already have a 2015 juke nismo and i get loyalty discounts :) hmmmm decisions decisions!
Nismo is a lazy tuner and that's even after stepping up their game. The only car they give a hoot about is the GTR and even that is lacking some features in Nismo trim.
if the engine for this car has decent aftermarket support i might consider this. i like the looks and the suspension already being done is nice for the price just tell me this engine can put a little more out .
nissan will add more power later on to the nismo so i would wait for now.. nissan will get the message when no one buys these due to lack of power. and for 25 grand you would expect more power
This car seems overpriced. Itll likely be priced @ $24,995. A Veloster Turbo can be had for $22-23k & makes slightly more power. It seems like they put quite a bit of effort into suspension and aero which is a NISMO hallmark (also helps "justify" the price) but in the real world, its about power and speed for this type of vehicle....The Focus ST is a great comparison. Pricing is nearly identical, but the ST makes 65hp more and is more practical bc it's a hatchback. Why buy a NISMO Sentra over a Focus ST or a "lesser" performance oriented compact?
wayde philpot the focus hatchback has no rear seat room and no cargo space. this sentra has enough room in the back for people over 6 ft to sit and a fairly deep trunk.
I disagree. friend has a 2016 ST and I'm '6 "2 and sit comfortably in the back seat with two other people. we jammed a half-size shopping cart in his old Fiesta ST. sure we could fit a whole one in the Fuckus.
I wish Nissan would make something crazy! Like what dodge did with their SRT 4 Neon. Because I'm starting to hear the same things from Nissan when it comes to their performance vehicles. " We tuned the suspension" ," We have bigger shocks", " we have more aggressive styling and better tires". Come on Nissan! ur better than that!
Bryce Belton sounds like what Dodge back then when you had a base model Neon with the same base engine you can get the SRT-D (srt-design group) trim to make it almost look like an SRT4 if you couldn't afford the actual performance trim
speedyme200 Oh so it's a performance package you can add for the Neon?
Seriously. For the people who made the imfamous R34 Skyline they're seriously not living up anywhere near their potential with this trash.
GregTV Channel Test drive one...
Dodge neon srt4 isn’t crazy I see like 5 a day the pt cruiser GT which has the srt4 engine is more insane
So all NISMO mean that it looks fast but it still the regular version.
quickguesswho most people who own sentras' usually tune them up and make them better. I'm looking into an 2006 sentra ser spec v to build on. I'm sure people who buy this nismo will do their tunings to it
quickguesswho you need to have those asssssssssssssthhhhhetttticccs
BRING BACK THE ALTIMA SE-R. 6 SPEED MANUAL
+Ty White That would be great!
Ty White . Could not of said it better myself.
Ty White . Could not of said it better myself.
Ty White THANK YOU
Exactly, i have one of these and really really great car
To anyone wondering right off the bat:
-Different Styling
-188 HP
-Stiffer Suspension
-Starts around 25 grand.
Im sure there will be plenty aftermarket tuners who will make parts to help it make more power. This is a tuner car after all
This is a really, really good looking car. The design team did a great job. However, it's simply pointless. It's like a Corolla S. 180HP? And in the price range you're in, you're competing with cars that have 250+ hp. This car is pointless.
Looking at cars now im glad that Nissan didnt make this car A+++ top of the class because brand new SR Turbos are like 15-16k around where I am vs the Civic Si being around 24k or the ST siblings around 20-24k
im finding Nismos for 18k in my area that engine has to have some tuning potential
milojasper you're actually comparing it to a corolla s....
milojasper I think its the same engine in the mugane and the renault sport clio
The juke nismo is worse also the corolla s is dumb
Doesn't deserve the nismo badge, they should just call it the SR+ or something. Then it would get less hate.
Its a cute car, but you can have a WRX for about 1k more. about 100 more HP
With AWD.
Seriously I don't know who the fuck Nissan is kidding around with when they already have an SR Turbo, and then making a Nismo version with the same bullshit rear torsion suspension.
They are aimed at different people.
no becuse a wrx of the same year is about 10 more k
ten more thousound
Because i'm tired of dealing with subaru reliability.
I have a 2009 Sentra SE-R Spec V and i was looking forward to a nismo sentra. Looks like nissan is turning into the new toyota/lexus whereby they market a product as the "sporty" version but only dress it up and tune the suspension - but the engine and powertrain remain the same. I think its about time for me to look into the upcoming Civic Type R, enough disappointments from nissan and toyota. Screw brand loyalty.
Mohammed Jaffer idk I'm pretty satisfied with Infiniti
Emporia Skates not referring to Infiniti vehicles. only compact hot hatches/cars like civic si/type r, sentra se-r versions. Toyota already left the fight eons ago.
Mohammed Jaffer Elantra sport is only 20 k and has a better 0-60 then the Civic SI .
I've got a feeling that this is one of those cars you really need to drive to fully understand. Nissan's website lists the car at around 2800 pounds which is lighter than most of the competition and it looks like the Juke(where this engine is from) can be re-flashed to easily make a bunch more power. I think this car has a lot of inexpensive tuning potential and would be a great platform to have some fun with.
only 180 hp ...i will leave that shit at the light with my old 2000 maxima 5 speed
KingJaffeJoe the channel " regular car reviews " has a video on that generation of the maxima
KingJaffeJoe Maximas have always had way more power than the sentras. What's your point? That's like bragging you walk faster than a 80 year old person in a walker.
KingJaffeJoe with just a remap tho it easily spank your maxima
lmao this guy thinks his 16 year old rust bucket Maxima is something special. 5 speed? cool story bruh.
AltezzaSXE10 if we are speaking "speed" year of the car doesn't matter it's the engine that matters in who is the driver to discover the talents of so say engine
Good job TFL crew for putting forth a great effort reviewing a car that is pitiful and wasn't even allowed inside the building, and for good reason. Watching this provided me a really good laugh tho!
You're videos are great Andre.
What's next? Nissan leaf NISMO, Nissan Versa NISMO?
jmanyes nissan titan nismo XD
Versa NISMO would probably have 2 horsepower, but oh it would be so balanced!
those two model do exist in Japan
LOL yo leaf nismo would do 0-60 in like 3 sec man what do you mean
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Lower hp doesn't always mean it's slower than 250hp. Nissan is a master of making lower bhp cars such outclass top of the range Super cars. Example, Pulsar, Selena, 300zx, GTR, etc.
poor attempt to jump into that civic si and gti market lol
abcdLeeXY this car is ugly as fuck start over Nissan please
I'm very confused as to why they didn't tune this engine to 215hp like the Juke RS. If they would have thrown in the torque-vectoring AWD as well it would have been somewhat of a contender to the upcoming SI perhaps. Now it's just a body kit for the Sentra Turbo.
I bought my 2016 veloster turbo for 18,250. Has 201 hp and 190 torque with a dct. I used to be a huge nissan fan. They have fallen off the cliff hard. I will stick to the oldies then by one of these.
TheDustyaman the fact you bought a Veloster invalidates your whole statement
Rodolfo Munoz And your statement has zero logic. Congratulations.
TheDustyaman Hyundai nuff said 😂👏
TheDustyaman you did not buy a fucking 2016 turbo veloster for 18k. why lie on the internet? who are you trying to impress?
Rodolfo Munoz I guess you are ok with stale products from nissan. At least Hyundai has taken a huge step foward. Nissan has taken 10 steps back. Only thing they have going for it now is the Gtr. The 370z is old technology and dieing off. Nobody wants them anymore and still have issues with their rings. Hyundai is coming out with the N brand which will take the brand to farther hieghts.
I honestly don't understand. The base juke came with the same engine and the same horsepower. The juke Nismo made 197, and the Nismo RS made 218.... so the SR Turbo makes 188, and the Nismo makes....188...? and the Nismo RS will make..... 197??????!!! why would they spend the time and money to make a NISMO model and not even drop the running parts and tune of the Nismo Juke in there? It would all fit fine and nothing would cost more, WHY not just pump the power to 200? They're worried the car will cost SO MUCH MORE to produce with TWELVE more horsepower? Way to go, Nissan, making a car with less power than the solid rear axle Veloster turbo
Nobody would ever buy that over a GTI
Unless they want reliability.
Well you can't say Nissan is any more reliable today, they're falling now in terms of quality and effort.
I foresee a bunch of these stuck at dealership lots. Too expensive for what you get.
The tires seem to be the selling point
I really liked this car since the concept but the low Horsepower ruins it.
Suspension & wheel changes are nice, but sorry 188hp (read = to the SR turbo) in a version badged Nismo is BS. An ECU tune with AT LEAST 200hp would have made it class competitive, but now it is still a B-list car behind the Focus ST, Golf GTI, Impreza WRX and soon, the new Civic Si which will have guaranteed >200hp.
Nissan is constantly disappointing me these days; the GT-R is getting old, the Z is dead, the Maxima isn't sporty enough, the Rogue lacks personality and even the electric Leaf seems to be standing still; overtaken by rivals like Chevy Bolt & Kia Soul EV which beats it in range.
2023 Nissan Sentra NISMO
"So what has changed from the regular sentra?"
uhh.... there is a lip spoiler and uh.... well its really about the balance and you know, how the car feels...
Missed opportunity on the exhaust. Sure it's not as uncommon to see a center mounted dual or opposing dual tips these days, but that is because it works as a design.
we'll just have to take the word of the nissan guy I guess.? Honestly, I'd rather have an ecu tuned sentra rs vs a sentra nismo. No sense tuning the suspension if it doesn't make more power. Plus, saying that you tweaked the suspension, tires, put bodykit simply says that your nissan sr doesn't perform that well that's why you had to "nimso" it. I really missed the REAL Nismo back in the 90s where when you see a Nismo badge it simply meant pumped up power and performance. Now, it just says bodykit and aftermarket suspension where you can easily buy and might probably perform better than what nissan has "tuned".
This alcantara finishing is just AWSOME
$25k is quite expensive, for only $1.5k more you can get a base wrx. wrx is on another world, awd, 267hp, awsome community and after market support, resale value, and many more.
It needs at least 25 to 35 more horsepower. Nissan should have used the 2 liter turbo engine used in the base Q50. 208hp would help.
For anyone complaining about the low figures, Nissan realizes this. Blame CAFE. It was supposed to make 220 hp, but because of mpg restrictions it got toned down.
Luckily, this car will easily surpass that with just a simple tune. I can guarantee that has a higher potential than Honda's Civic Si 1.5L Turbo. Just look at the Jukes running around with 300whp without much work.
XenomorphLV426 Riiiiight... Because of all the high performance engines Nissan produces, this is where they had to draw the line to "balance" their fleet emissions (sans GTR)? It's a half assed attempt to put springs and BS trim accents and charge an extra $3,000. They know it, we know it.
Doug Bradley Can't think of another Japanese company who makes as many high performance cars and gas guzzling trucks as Nissan. GTR, 370z, Titan, NV Cargo, Armada, and all their infiniti performance cars.
I'm not saying it's not overpriced, it is, but Nissan had the intention of putting more power, just look at the concept, which had 240hp.
Agreed, but if they stood with the concept power level that would have been great. But the "Nismo" brand is notorious for overpricing an upgrade that includes nothing more than aesthetic differences and marginally upgraded suspension. If a manufacturer is going to charge $3-5k for their "sport" package it should have more than wheels and accent trim.
Ford managed to produce and sell the Focus ST with over 250hp. The GTI is rated at 210-220, but we know it makes more. Where was CAFE then?
Wow, huge disappointment, 2 years ago they were saying 240 HP turbo charged engine.. my 2011 Sentra Spec V is @206 HP with only a intake and a lightweight pully.
Why wouldn't you tell us HP figures in the beginning and not 4mins in?
shin888 probably alot of people would of turned this off when they found out the power early.
It has the same hp as the SR turbo, 188hp. A complete waste of money.
+P-51WWII1942 lame! They should take the nismo badges off!
The biggest word we hear is "balanced". I suppose they are trying to balance fuel economy or something, which keeps them from boosting the car too much. I guess enthusiasts can increase the boost on the turbo and re-tune the car to improve performance.
If they don't whip up a Spec V version with at least 220 hp, they'll be giving these things away to make room for new stock.
That's kinda a problem. This vehicle is expensive enough as it is.. Where do you go from here? $29,990 for a Spec-V? These little games from the Japanese origin brands is getting kind of old (looking at you, Toyota.) I can't help but see this video and have the "*Compare this* to a used GT Mustang" debate going off in my head.
how do these new turbocharged engines barely make more power than NA 90's B series from Honda?
My old 90 sentra had 89HP. So, compared to a 26 YEAR OLD CAR....😏 this thing has some power...
Just got a 19 as a little beater. Really good car!!
Good review. I'd like to see it race a base GTI and Focus ST around a track just to see how far behind it is those two. I suspect it wouldn't be pretty despite Nissan's claims about the car's "balance."
Just bought a used 2013 370z Nismo for 30,999 before taxes with only 5k miles! For 5 thousand more dollars I bought a proper sports car with over 150 more hp! I know it's comparing apples to oranges but damn the 370z at least came with different rays forged wheels, and an expensive aero kit so for me it was worth the price of the nismo
I'd like to see all-wheel drive, twin turbos and an auto trans with "manual" sport mode!
New drinking game. Take a shot every time that guy says "unique".
Good review & great Sentra.
188 Horsepower still? So its basically a riced SR Turbo. This could have been a great car to compete with the next Civic Type R or Subaru WRX STI But now its ruined. What the hell. It needs at least 250. It looks great but Come on! Nobody is going to pay 25K for 188 Horsepower in 2017....
I love this car and am excited to try one and sit in the big sport seats. My only complaint I can see is this. . Under the HVAC system there is 4-5 inches of bland plastic. Why not make a 4-5" storage cubby for your cell phone, wallet, ipod, etc. like the elantra sport or GTI. All they give you is a 2x2" coin holder and power outlet.
Juke NISMO seats are RECARO and the seats in this are from a 350Z.
They couldn't just give us a wee bit more hp, just bump it up 20-25 so you at least hit that 200hp mark. I'm imagining they didn't because they didn't want to undermine the regular sentra...but come on Nissan. Balance? They weren't even trying with the excuses. I guess Nissan's officially gone the way of the Toyota brand. Not long before the Z is dumbed down to compete with the 86/brz.
I really like the styling inside and out. Doesn't seem a great value though. For around 26 you can get more car from ford (focus and fiesta st) Hyundai (Elantra) Volkswagen Gti, maybe others.
Add 30hp/30tq and I'd consider it
100 more ponies plus 5k less, then consider it. At this price and specs, I would consider it if I had money to burn and wanted a car to beat the crap out of it.
Same Nissan Sentra SR with more ride quality suspension and of course looks with an MRSP of 25K. NISMO is Nissan top track performance, so that will sell the car, but at 180 hp is a redesign Nissan Sentra SR Turbo. Not too WOW about it.
"Special car" meaning you must be "special" if you buy one. When Nissan misses the mark, they overshoot by a mile.
Why would you get this over the SR or if you want to pay 25k why not get a gti or si?
truly disappointing. competion so much better. I like handling as much as the next guy. But gee, add power. 220 or something. the past se-r spec v was 200hp. sad.
Guy H. pretty much. all show with not much go
18inch tyers and still huge wheel gap .. and thats what they call performance version . First thing I would do would be H&R springs
I have a 2011 Sentra Spec-V with 20 more HP than the 2017 Sentra Nismo. I am struggling to understand why I would want to trade up.
Maybe if it was a hatchback it could contend with the SI at a lower price
under 25K so basically when they say that its 24,999 lol, just buy a WRX instead for that price.
Difference is this a top of the line car whereas thats the starting for the WRX. The WRX will climb into the mid 30s. Probably within spitting range of 40K fully loaded with all taxes and fees.
And at this point why not just get a WRX? It's only 1k cheaper and 100hp higher than this. for "nismo" it certainly doesn't seem all that fast and seems to lack what other competitors posses. For example, the civic Type R comes with Recaro bucket seats and Brembo brakes stock and is around the same price.
I'm glad that Nissan did this. Nissan should be concentrating in improve the 9 year old 370z.
I'll just wait for the civic si
I own a 08 Sentra SER SpecV and the wheels are the same but my car has more power and it's a 2.5 engine. Right now I'm getting 22 mpg combined and I have an upgraded cat back exhaust with a performance intake
I’ve had every Sentra from a 92 a 96 2005 and 08 all ser. My 2017 nismo has been my favorite. I get 28 City and 37 highway mpg and it’s comfy. Some mild tuning pushed over 200hp.
So it's just below the price of a WRX which has a lot more power and AWD..
Would much rather a civic SI
Nissan lost me when they said that there's no extra power... Also not being AWD is a big hit (not that Sentras have ever been AWD)
If this car is all about balance, then Nissan has a car that's meant for that audience. Probably have to increase the hp if I look to purchase this car. Funny enough, the Juke Nismo/ Nismo RS has 215 hp i believe. And those who are saying this car isn't a ST, WRX, Si, GTI competitor, you are correct and it's not supposed to be anyways. It's already a step below those cars. Compare this to a Civic HB sport manual, elantra sport, GLI.
Man, I SO wanted this car when the concept came out. I had a 2002 Sentra and loved it. But now, I am disappoint. I agree with what Andre said. I'd rather spend the 25K on a Fiesta ST.
Gosh that wheel gap is killing, I really wish they would have done what honda did and beef up their 1.5t and changed the tune to put it over 200 horses, would have been at least worth while to look at over $25k
I saw this on the streets. With my spec v. And wow it has red all over the bottom. And now it sucks to hear that it's slow. Nismo is about balance...period
The SR Turbo is a much better option. This car is over priced, when you think compact you plan to stay around 20K to 22K max, and you can do that with the SR Turbo. If you play your cards right, you can get one for about 19K.
I don't see the point of NISMO Sentra if you're only going to have 181 horsepower !!!
I don't see the point of SPORT Civic Turbo if you're only going to have 174 horsepower !!!
the car itself is a little disappointing, for the price range and a letdown for nismo trim. but thanks Andre for the sentra review!!!! I enjoy watching all your videos great job you guys at tfl!!!!
okay so what I got from the Sentra Nismo 2017 it's that it's well-balanced I think the guy said about 60 Brazilian times he had nothing else to say that it was well-balanced I still prefer the older look I own a 2014 and I love it I do not like the front grill on the newer models I think that it looks like crap but that's my personal opinion the overall look of the Nismo is not bad I wish Nissan with put a bit more effort in making all wheel drive cars I think there's a market for that were there is snow like Canada I would definitely buy it
nice looking bodykit, and interior looks acceptable somehow. but if you look at the competition/market today, IMO, its specs is not worthy of the nismo badge. the SR badge would suit that package better
The positioning of that exhaust tip bothers me.....
riceeaterz same here. I feel like it should at least have dual exhaust
Nissan needs to "balance" that sorry power output with that price point. They're off target relative to what other manufacturers are bringing to the table.
The Elantra sport has 201hp and costs four grand less. Why does this car exist?
i payed less than 20 for my 2002 nissan sentra ser spec v brand new with extended warranty , i think it was the best year ,interior and rockford brand. i still have it with 80 thousand miles. 😁 i lovr my car thr same as i did the day i bought it. but this nissan has not made me excited
But why the Sentra tho. The Maxima and altima ate cars I've seen since I've grown up and they don't have a nismo model even tho where I cone from we drive anything like it's a sports car anyway but still the Maxima in my opinion really deserves it. It's proven itself as the reliable and affordable car for the average paid citizen honestly.
yea, fiesta st and especially the gti for sure are way better. shit, ill take new the civic too. nissan sucks so much balls. they rocked in the 90s. its sad what happened to them. same with mitsubishi :/
so basically the older sentra se-r's were faster. A n/a version of the new VR 3.0 v6 would've been nice on this car plus full time awd.
well its better than what mazda did with their "sport concepts". All it was is a bunch of cosmetic upgrades but no touch up to engine or suspension
Carlos Goshen, The cost cutter that is CEO of Nissan just wanted to utilize 1.6 turbo motor, hence no up grade for the nismo. This is embarrassing for a company that can and won't do any better.
for 25 k that isnt that bad, more than enough power, smooth handling, comfortable ride, yes the wrx is priced at 30k canadian but i already have a 2015 juke nismo and i get loyalty discounts :) hmmmm decisions decisions!
Imagine an all wheel drive 325hp loud Nissan Sentra..... I’d buy it 😂
Would it cost the manufacturers too much to just make it RWD? You know the sports car folks would love it.
Weak sauce. This Sentra does not deserve the Nismo badge. Im gonna have fun eating these up at stop lights with my Fiesta ST.
188hp? Yet still better then a Honda.
looks like an offroad truck,ride height is nutz
I love the way this Nissan Sentra NISMO looks, but my 09 WRX AWD is 268 HP thou.... so for the price is not worth it....
2.7/5 stars. Nothing positive came from this car, just slight negatives and neutrals. This is the best Nissan Motorsports can do?
they should nismo the altima, the newest model looks cool, and is lower slung
Jimmy Vega great idea, except it probably won't be anything like the old altima ser
nismo lots of extra price, little additional performance. just like the gtr. oh boy.
If I got a penny for every time that spokesperson said "unique" I'd be a millionaire.
Nismo is a lazy tuner and that's even after stepping up their game. The only car they give a hoot about is the GTR and even that is lacking some features in Nismo trim.
I think this has the potential to be a great tuner car in the future, if aftermarket parts come out for it
if the engine for this car has decent aftermarket support i might consider this. i like the looks and the suspension already being done is nice for the price just tell me this engine can put a little more out .
My 04 Maxima 265Hp Would Hold On Raced One today No Flooring Needed Wack
nissan will add more power later on to the nismo so i would wait for now.. nissan will get the message when no one buys these due to lack of power. and for 25 grand you would expect more power
This car seems overpriced. Itll likely be priced @ $24,995. A Veloster Turbo can be had for $22-23k & makes slightly more power. It seems like they put quite a bit of effort into suspension and aero which is a NISMO hallmark (also helps "justify" the price) but in the real world, its about power and speed for this type of vehicle....The Focus ST is a great comparison. Pricing is nearly identical, but the ST makes 65hp more and is more practical bc it's a hatchback. Why buy a NISMO Sentra over a Focus ST or a "lesser" performance oriented compact?
wayde philpot the focus hatchback has no rear seat room and no cargo space. this sentra has enough room in the back for people over 6 ft to sit and a fairly deep trunk.
I disagree. friend has a 2016 ST and I'm '6 "2 and sit comfortably in the back seat with two other people. we jammed a half-size shopping cart in his old Fiesta ST. sure we could fit a whole one in the Fuckus.
is this a diesel or gasoline type?