My sister got a 2019 Sentra SR and absolutely loves it. She was 27 when she got it and is in the almost exact situation you described: Just got married, got a job that turned into a career, got a raise for the first time, upgraded her car to the Sentra. Great review!
💪Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra 💪 Front Seat Leg Room Toyota 42 in Nissan 44 in Front Seat Headroom Toyota 38.3 in Nissan 38.9 in Front Seat Shoulder Room Toyota 54 in Nissan 56.4 in Rear Seat Leg Room Toyota 34.8 in Nissan 34.7 in Rear Seat Headroom Toyota 37.1 in Nissan 36.7 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room Toyota 51.7 in Nissan 54.5 in Turning Diameter Toyota 35.6 ft Nissan 38.1 ft Brakes and Stopping (70 to 0 MPH ) : Toyota 163 feet Nissan 170 feet Consumer Reports rated the Corolla’s headlight performance “Fair,” a higher rating than the Sentra’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.” The Corolla XLE/XSE’s available GPS navigation system has a real-time traffic update feature that plots alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.) The Sentra’s available navigation system doesn’t offer real-time traffic updates. Consumer Reports rates the Corolla’s reliability 33 points higher than the Sentra. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 21st. Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Nissan is ranked 13th. The Corolla will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Corolla will retain 51.42% to 52.65% of its original price after five years, while the Sentra retains 44.43% to 45.88%. US NHTSA crash test result Frontal Barrier Crash Rating : Toyota 5 star Nissan 4 star The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Corolla is safer than the Nissan Sentra : Neck Injury Risk : driver : Toyota 27% Nissan 29%. passenger : Toyota 27% Nissan 53%. Abdominal Force ( front seat ) : Toyota 129G Nissan 196G You never know if an injury will occur, today it may be the last day you are healthy. Health may not be regained. Then a safer car would have been a better choice. Car safety matters are therefore important. I looked on the website for what readings the cars have received in safety tests : Neck injuries occur with a 46% probability on a Lexus nx ride in a 50km/h (35mph) crash test where a dummy ( doll ) was used. Here is results ( 2021-2022 ) : The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on vehicles. Neck Injury Risk : Lexus nx driver 46% passenger 42%. Audi a3 driver 45% passenger 34%. Audi a6 passenger 41%. Toyota avalon driver 35%. Lexus is driver 35% passenger 41%. BMW x3 driver 21% passenger 38%. Toyota rav4 driver 29% passenger 37%. Lexus ux driver 33% passenger 36%. Nissan Sentra driver 29% passenger 53%. MB C-Class sedan driver 24% passenger 60%. Mazda 6 driver 23% passenger 53%. Honda civic passenger 34%. Honda accord 23% passenger 34%. Audi q5 driver 22% passenger 34%. Lexus es driver 24% passenger 33%. BMW 3 serie passenger 33%. BMW x1 driver 32% passenger 31%. Volvo xc40 driver 30% passenger 31%. Mazda 3 passenger 30%. Volvo s60 driver 26% passenger 30%. MB E-Class sedan passenger 29%. Toyota Corolla cross driver 27% passenger 27%. Toyota corolla passenger 27%. Audi a4 driver 26% passenger 25%. Volvo xc60 driver 22%. Toyota camry driver 20% passenger 21%. ( I never sit on a Lexus nx, Lexus is, Lexus ux. Audi a3, a6. BMW x3. Mazda 6. MB C-Class sedan. Nissan Sentra. Toyota avalon, rav4. it is more than certain. If there is a crash that car is doing badly, then it hurts and hard. I prefer to walk, go by bike or taxi, but I don’t go to this car(s). Source : everything from web pages
I used to own a 2009 Sentra SE-R Spec V Manual - and i absolutely loved it. It felt bare bones with almost no tech, but it was very reliable and fun. Ended up being a write-off in a winter crash. But i can't wait to drive this one in a manual (albeit it has a smaller engine than my original Sentra) and see how it feels!
I had the Sentra as a rental for a few days and the car has improved a lot versus the last generation. It is comfy, drives sporty and the interior materials are decent. I would lease one if I was in the market for a compact car. The only thing is that we don't know about the CVT long-term reliability yet.
I have the 21'SR Premium in the blue/black combo which looks great. I too was a little wary of the CVT but I actually think it drives very well and is quite smooth. I will admit it isnt the fastest off the mark but it certainly has more than enough for most roads that you will likely drive this on. I like that you have the ECO mode and also the "hidden sport mode" - little button under the shift knob, that keeps the revs up a little higher. Its one of the most comfortable cars I've driven but can be a little harsh over bumps due mainly to the low profile 18inch rims. On the whole I think its a great buy, very econmic and looks the part for the money. Sure its not on par with a Mazda but in the same spec you'll pay a lot more for the Mazda too.
I am so happy that you review the full spectrum of vehicles. My daughter lives in Vancouver, is studying at UBC and will be working soon. She watched the review and thinks its a real toss up - the Sentra, the Kicks or the Mazda 3. Its nice to know that, even in an SUV dominated world, there are some very good, well rounded, efficient and tech-savvy cars still available.
We just bought a 2023 SR w/Premium Package. As we have retired, we traded down from an extremely dependable Infiniti and chose the less expensive Sentra for 2 reasons: Superior Interior & Exterior Styling and the dependability of Nissan although we were wary of the CVT. We love how it drives and looks with 37.8 mpg after 2500 miles. HOWEVER, fluid leak where engine is mated to transmission. So, we have cautiously mixed feelings after nearly 2 months.
I owned a Sentra in the 80s and it was a great car...not much on power but super reliable. I have to think this one will perform well, I think CVT's are not as bad as they are made out to be. Its more popular for people to trash them than to accept them as capable. That's the general impression I have.
Have you driven a CVT? We drove an accord CVT then the 10 speed auto back to back. Night and day difference. It was for my wife, she’s not big on cars, just wanted something sporty enough and quick. I liked the CVT because of the price, but we both noticed a huge difference in driving impressions between the two. Also Nissan isn’t what it used to be. We had an early 90s Nissan, solid, my dads newer Nissan, nothing but issues. Nissan also had a huge lawsuit due to their CVTs failing.
CVT is tolerable if you just want to get from A to B without drama --- but big $$$$ failures at low mileages are not tolerable & so I won't consider a Nissan CVT
Great review. I just picked up a 2022 sr with the 6 speed manual. One of my biggest dislikes with it so far is the lack of visibility through the back window. Other then that it's a great car so far.
I was such a hardcore car guy until I got my first suv- a Ford Flex. A second flex and bronco sport badlands later and I Haven’t looked back My last sedan was my 08 Sebring which contrary to opinions was an excellent car for me. Brakes and tires in over 300k kms. That was it. But now with neck issues, and getting older I can’t even get into sedans comfortably. But I still like the look. My neighbour has a caddy CTS and I felt like a sardine in that. But what a nice car. This is a decent looking sedan and man that tan interior! Great review
Great review guy’s. Took one for a test drive and then the Mazda 3. That CVT is terrible and a deal breaker. No car is perfect but the Mazda was so much better. Regardless can’t get either for months in Alberta. Thanks
Nissan makes some good looking cars now. They can have good value used compared to Mazda and Toyota if you can look past the CVT, but driving in the city with it can be painful.
I called my local dealer and the only car they had coming in was a SR with the manual so I put my name down for it. Because people don't want manuals they made the deal for Just MSRP plus tax which shocked me with all the crazy markups since the chip shortage started.
@@raptuous I currently own a 2022 Sentra SR manual, good vehicle so far and handling is very good and the Multi link rear suspension handles roads imperfections very well. The manual throws are short and crisp and the clutch is good. The only downside so far is the gas consumption, which is 10L/100km into he city, but the CVT Sentra will probably be 8.0L/100km.......
My eyes popped when Andrea said the expected resale value was only 44%. The Civic and Corolla are in the 60s, and the Korean brands are in the 50s! Just goes to show how poor brand reputation can absolutely ruin the demand for an overall decent car.
If I get a good car resale value is not a primary concern. If I get a car that I can’t wait to get rid of, it’s huge. I currently own a 2007 Hyundai Sonata that I bought new. It has been by far the most reliable, enjoyable vehicle that I have ever had the pleasure of owning. I also own a 2018 Honda CR-V which I hate. My two previous Honda products were nothing to write home about either. Fortunately the resale value is so good on Honda’s that I won’t take a bath when I dump this miserable piece of crap.
Unfortunately, Nissan is still trying to get rid of the CVT failure reputation they got in the mid-2010’s. They are getting better but it goes to show how much a company’s past can affect the present
Drove a 2019 Sentra as a rental and it drove fine on the highway. Was able to pass just fine and the CVT was also fine, and I’ve been driving a ‘04 Passat with an automatic for 5 years now. This Sentra looks great, especially the back, big improvement compared to the previous generation.
I wish more ppl would shop this segment. Welcome back Nissan. Priced right too. I wonder which Renault thing shares it's structure with. Well said Zack. Spring is here when hot pink returns. Cheers from MTL.
Nice vehicle for the price point, folk leary of the CVT but if you keep up with the maintenance schedule and get that fluid changed every 4 or 5 oil changes there shouldn't be a problem, your reviews are always on point.
I find nissans seats some of the most comfortable out there. I like the heavier steering of the nissans in comparison to the corolla we had very light my opinion.
If Nissan added a Nismo trim like the previous generation offered at around 190hp-200hp, this would give the Civic Si a run for its money. Like Zack, I'm also irritated when people say ATM machine, VIN number, LCD display, etc.
These have caught my eye on the road recently. Looks so different than the older sentras. I think a new name would help with the perception of these cars like kia did with the optima/k5.
When I met my Wife, she drove a brand new ‘92 Nissan Sentra ‘Classic’. This does not look ANYTHING like her econo-box cheap disposable compact car. And with that American quilted premium interior, it looks as nice (if not better) than the Cashmere Nappa leathered (with contrast piping) interior of my past 2001 E38 7-series (albeit not of same quality, feel, smell, etc.). Still… High praise, nonetheless. Well done Nissan! Thanks for the video.
Dude! You owned the ‘pinnacle’…. an E24 M6 from an era when the M-badge truly meant something. It was what I imaged my ‘79 320i looked like. And it did!… if it were on a dark street, half a block away, after a few drinks and squinting. That M6 is most likely why Andrea fell in love with you. Cheers!
Nissan is doing impressive revisions to this car, it looks so great , sharp features and that price is targeting what used to be the Civic market. I am really hoping you guys will compare this to a Civic (base engine).
I drove Datsun's back when I was younger (new and used) but never caught on to Nissan. But this is nice. I love the tan leather interior, Wow!! As to the CVT, by partner has one in our new Subie and its great. I think the electronic controls make all the difference. Don't fear CVT.
Jatco CVT is poison! … the absolute worst … dealers have them by the dozens in stock as the reliability of these are notoriously poor!!! This car should have a nice 6 or 8 speed automatic option and it would sell like hotcakes …
Another great review. Sentra used to be a competitive compact car back in the 90s with their B13 and B14 generations. Its not until the current generation before Nissan is able to turnaround this important franchise. Carlos Ghosn era have screwed up Sentra up big time. On the other hand; Mazda3, Impreza, Elantra and Forte have made great strides. If Nissan really wants to bring Sentra upmarket, they should have offered a sporty hatchback as with Civic, Mazda3, Corolla and Forte5 did. They could do it with what Pulsar used to offer elsewhere. While American is abandoning compacts, Nissan is able to gain from what those owners have lost when its time to replace the aging Cruze, Focus and Dart from a decade ago.
Who couldn’t love to watch you 2, amazing chemistry well we should help as you are married 😅 Great review as always I think Nissan did a very good job with this generation Sentra, especially in the SV with the quilted leather brown seats, which I know Zack is Not partial too LOL, but this SR does look very nice with the two-tone. One thing that I don’t understand and is unacceptable from Nissan is the incandescent rear tail lights on this Sentra, as well as the up to $40k Altima. All of their competitors have very nice LED tail lights, and the last generation Sentra had LED tail lights, it’s such a strange omission….🤔
For me I’m looking at comfort, gas mileage, and easy ingress and egress . I don’t need sporty. This has two of those, if I can get in and out I would consider it.
Mazda design is outdated and infotainment is lame, no touchscreen. From 2014 to present even with a minor refresh in 2019 Mazda 3 needs a redesign hopefully in 2023 or 2024 model year.....
one of the things that would hold me back on this is just the resale options I don't think many people would want a sentra even on a really good deal /: I would have to go with a one of the other competitors options that are more popular or a 3-5 year old civic
Very nice review. 14:37 Your mpg is for the USA. In Canada we use the Imperial gallon, which is a little larger than in the US. 6L/100km is 47 mpg in the imperial gallon. And 8L/100km is 35 mpg in Canada, for the same reason. As you can notice, the numbers are very different. You're welcome. ;)
@@Motormouth... Yes I know, I'm Canadian. But when we talk gallon we should use the imperial one or otherwise specify that it is the US gallon. I'm over 60 years old, and people my age often refer to fuel economy in mpg, which for us is the imperial one.
@@Motormouth... Yeah, You're right about that. I still remember the stickers we added to the car speedometer for the km/h. But, older people still think in both. And when I saw those numbers on the screen I thought that I would never want a car with so low mpg.
I got a quote for a premium trim sentra with two tone white black paint from a dealership in Montreal. The total after taxes and all fees was around 35k $. The 5 years/ 80k warranty drives that number over 37k $. The car looks great and all, but I don't think this is a reasonable price for an average car that may depreciate by over 50% in the next 2 years.
What a nice looking car. How does this Sentra compare to the 2022 Elantra w the DCT and is it quieter on the highway? Is it quicker than the Elantra to 100
my kona with the 1.6L turbo and dct will do 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. so , i expect the elantra/ forte versions to match it. the sentra isn't anywhere close to that. Plus , the korean cars have i.r.s. and a much longer vehicle and powertrain warranty.
my daughter is going to be in the market for a vehicle and this would really fit the bill...easy on gas..safe and nice looking...will advise her to check one out...thanks for a great review..enjoy🙂
I just bought a '24 Mazda3. I LOVE the car, but I can't believe I missed the point that you can get a Sentra in a manual. I assumed it was CVT across the board - I might have considered going for one of these if I knew earlier!
Kinda weird how the Corolla resale value has dropped recently and the Forte, Elantra even the Sentra has risen. Maybe Toyota supply in demand is the issue......
I once owned a 98 sentra. Best car I ever owned. I now have a 2019 sentra sr and it's the last one I'll ever own. Absolute lemon. From the start it's had electrical problems that the dealership has been unable to fix. Also the cvt transmission is junk. It drives fine until you go up a hill. It's unable to keep interstate speed limit and go up moderate Tennessee hills where it surges and looses power, over and over again. Nissan has actually laughed at me for bringing the CVT problems to their attention.
@@alvinsimba734 the electrical problems are in the stereo and the steering wheel controls. The dealership fixed the steering wheel controls but not the stereo. The volume knob has never worked correctly. You have to change the volume by using the volume control on the steering wheel. The stereo will also just come on when the car detects a key nearby. This means sometimes, all you do is walk up to the car and the radio starts playing. It will also lose the Bluetooth connection with your phone for no obvious reason. Does that all the time. Doesn't matter which phone is connected either. Going up hills (not steep ones either) on the interstate after the car is warmed up good is when it looses power. It'll loose power and then regain it again and again. This makes the car lurch down the road. All you can do is slow down substantially so it stops or take it out of overdrive. Aggravating to say the least
Nice vehicle but ONLY a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty?? Competition warranties: Hyundai/Kia 5 year, 100,000 km, Mazda 5 year power train, unlimited mileage, I would purchase those just for peace of mind.
Zack saw your video from years ago for some other organisation about KROWN underbody rustproofing and other body cavities. Would you please make a video on this channel about how rust caused by Ontario's salted roads can kill your car's chassis and what we can do to protect our cars??
@@Motormouth... I will keep my car forever (no joke), if I relogiously get that service done once a year can O realistically expect my chassis to be bulletproof for 25-30 years?
@@Motormouth... Thank you so much :)!! That is music to my ears. And I didn't proof-read my last comment and spelt the word religiously incorrectly, that was embarassing 😑
I would like to own one but aside of the CVT negativity, i am driving a 2012 Corolla with 179k miles. I wish there was a HISTORY like Toyota's durability. But of course Toyota even used with low miles is SUPER EXPENSIVE. Tough call to give Nissan a try.... I can quite honestly due away with screens auto stop and start at lights, electric shift and push button start. For one when my car is off i can roll down my windows without starting my car just by turning the key. I wish someone would make a video proving to me that i can do that with the push button start like i keep hearing about but i haven't found one yet. I have spoken to a few friends with 3 year older sentras who told me that their CVTs gave them issues. Perhaps those issues are really from the the heavy footed drivers. To which i am not
I have a 2017 SR Turbo and I did a 2022 test drive, I didn't like it. The car is very slow. This new Sentra is beautiful but needs turbo to compete with Civic, Mazda, Elantra etc.
Nissan is making a huge mistake, by NOT offering EMBEDDED NAVIGHATION. Many drivers do NOT want to bother, nor trust, using Google Maps. I would purchase this car IF it had embedded navigation.
I just bought my daughter an LE corolla, looked at Sentras and fortes…fortes were nice and the Sentra was to expensive for what it is….I got the best deal on the corolla and that’s why I went with it…but to I really wanted a civic..they had them priced so high I didn’t even look at them..base civics were going for high 20’s low 30’s. I was like Honda can suck a big fat fatty before I pay that much for a civic….
So here's the list: transmission sucks. The VDC system hurts the car and driving experience. THE GAS MILEAGE IS WORST THAN MY 20 YEAR OLD SUBARU. UNDERPOWERD.
My sister got a 2019 Sentra SR and absolutely loves it. She was 27 when she got it and is in the almost exact situation you described: Just got married, got a job that turned into a career, got a raise for the first time, upgraded her car to the Sentra. Great review!
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
💪Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra 💪
Front Seat Leg Room
Toyota 42 in
Nissan 44 in
Front Seat Headroom
Toyota 38.3 in
Nissan 38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
Toyota 54 in
Nissan 56.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
Toyota 34.8 in
Nissan 34.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
Toyota 37.1 in
Nissan 36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
Toyota 51.7 in
Nissan 54.5 in
Turning Diameter
Toyota 35.6 ft
Nissan 38.1 ft
Brakes and Stopping (70 to 0 MPH ) :
Toyota 163 feet
Nissan 170 feet
Consumer Reports rated the Corolla’s headlight performance “Fair,” a higher rating than the Sentra’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.”
The Corolla XLE/XSE’s available GPS navigation system has a real-time traffic update feature that plots alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.) The Sentra’s available navigation system doesn’t offer real-time traffic updates.
Consumer Reports rates the Corolla’s reliability 33 points higher than the Sentra.
J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 21st.
Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Nissan is ranked 13th.
The Corolla will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Corolla will retain 51.42% to 52.65% of its original price after five years, while the Sentra retains 44.43% to 45.88%.
US NHTSA crash test result
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating :
Toyota 5 star Nissan 4 star
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Corolla is safer than the Nissan Sentra :
Neck Injury Risk :
driver : Toyota 27% Nissan 29%.
passenger : Toyota 27% Nissan 53%.
Abdominal Force ( front seat ) :
Toyota 129G Nissan 196G
You never know if an injury will occur,
today it may be the last day you are healthy.
Health may not be regained.
Then a safer car would have been a better choice.
Car safety matters are therefore important.
I looked on the website for what readings the cars have received in safety tests :
Neck injuries occur with a 46% probability on a Lexus nx ride in a 50km/h (35mph) crash test where a dummy ( doll ) was used.
Here is results ( 2021-2022 ) :
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on vehicles.
Neck Injury Risk :
Lexus nx driver 46% passenger 42%.
Audi a3 driver 45% passenger 34%.
Audi a6 passenger 41%.
Toyota avalon driver 35%.
Lexus is driver 35% passenger 41%.
BMW x3 driver 21% passenger 38%.
Toyota rav4 driver 29% passenger 37%.
Lexus ux driver 33% passenger 36%.
Nissan Sentra driver 29% passenger 53%.
MB C-Class sedan driver 24% passenger 60%.
Mazda 6 driver 23% passenger 53%.
Honda civic passenger 34%.
Honda accord 23% passenger 34%.
Audi q5 driver 22% passenger 34%.
Lexus es driver 24% passenger 33%.
BMW 3 serie passenger 33%.
BMW x1 driver 32% passenger 31%.
Volvo xc40 driver 30% passenger 31%.
Mazda 3 passenger 30%.
Volvo s60 driver 26% passenger 30%.
MB E-Class sedan passenger 29%.
Toyota Corolla cross driver 27%
passenger 27%.
Toyota corolla passenger 27%.
Audi a4 driver 26% passenger 25%.
Volvo xc60 driver 22%.
Toyota camry driver 20% passenger 21%.
( I never sit on a Lexus nx, Lexus is,
Lexus ux.
Audi a3, a6.
BMW x3.
Mazda 6. MB C-Class sedan.
Nissan Sentra.
Toyota avalon, rav4.
it is more than certain.
If there is a crash that car is doing badly,
then it hurts and hard.
I prefer to walk, go by bike or taxi,
but I don’t go to this car(s).
Source : everything from web pages
I used to own a 2009 Sentra SE-R Spec V Manual - and i absolutely loved it. It felt bare bones with almost no tech, but it was very reliable and fun. Ended up being a write-off in a winter crash. But i can't wait to drive this one in a manual (albeit it has a smaller engine than my original Sentra) and see how it feels!
I had the Sentra as a rental for a few days and the car has improved a lot versus the last generation. It is comfy, drives sporty and the interior materials are decent. I would lease one if I was in the market for a compact car. The only thing is that we don't know about the CVT long-term reliability yet.
I have the 21'SR Premium in the blue/black combo which looks great. I too was a little wary of the CVT but I actually think it drives very well and is quite smooth. I will admit it isnt the fastest off the mark but it certainly has more than enough for most roads that you will likely drive this on. I like that you have the ECO mode and also the "hidden sport mode" - little button under the shift knob, that keeps the revs up a little higher. Its one of the most comfortable cars I've driven but can be a little harsh over bumps due mainly to the low profile 18inch rims. On the whole I think its a great buy, very econmic and looks the part for the money. Sure its not on par with a Mazda but in the same spec you'll pay a lot more for the Mazda too.
I am so happy that you review the full spectrum of vehicles. My daughter lives in Vancouver, is studying at UBC and will be working soon. She watched the review and thinks its a real toss up - the Sentra, the Kicks or the Mazda 3. Its nice to know that, even in an SUV dominated world, there are some very good, well rounded, efficient and tech-savvy cars still available.
We love reviewing cars, there are a lot of options out there. Unfortunately, many brands are focusing on what sells, SUVs.
Get the mazda
We just bought a 2023 SR w/Premium Package. As we have retired, we traded down from an extremely dependable Infiniti and chose the less expensive Sentra for 2 reasons: Superior Interior & Exterior Styling and the dependability of Nissan although we were wary of the CVT. We love how it drives and looks with 37.8 mpg after 2500 miles. HOWEVER, fluid leak where engine is mated to transmission. So, we have cautiously mixed feelings after nearly 2 months.
I owned a Sentra in the 80s and it was a great car...not much on power but super reliable.
I have to think this one will perform well, I think CVT's are not as bad as they are made out to be. Its more popular for people to trash them than to accept them as capable. That's the general impression I have.
Have you driven a CVT? We drove an accord CVT then the 10 speed auto back to back. Night and day difference. It was for my wife, she’s not big on cars, just wanted something sporty enough and quick. I liked the CVT because of the price, but we both noticed a huge difference in driving impressions between the two. Also Nissan isn’t what it used to be. We had an early 90s Nissan, solid, my dads newer Nissan, nothing but issues. Nissan also had a huge lawsuit due to their CVTs failing.
CVT not reliable. Also, does not drive as well as a car with automatic transmission
CVT is tolerable if you just want to get from A to B without drama --- but big $$$$ failures at low mileages are not tolerable & so I won't consider a Nissan CVT
Oh how things have changed.... I remember the old B13 2dr Sentra SE-R what a car!
Great review. I just picked up a 2022 sr with the 6 speed manual. One of my biggest dislikes with it so far is the lack of visibility through the back window. Other then that it's a great car so far.
I was such a hardcore car guy until I got my first suv- a Ford Flex. A second flex and bronco sport badlands later and I Haven’t looked back
My last sedan was my 08 Sebring which contrary to opinions was an excellent car for me. Brakes and tires in over 300k kms. That was it.
But now with neck issues, and getting older I can’t even get into sedans comfortably. But I still like the look. My neighbour has a caddy CTS and I felt like a sardine in that. But what a nice car.
This is a decent looking sedan and man that tan interior!
Great review
Great review guy’s. Took one for a test drive and then the Mazda 3. That CVT is terrible and a deal breaker. No car is perfect but the Mazda was so much better. Regardless can’t get either for months in Alberta. Thanks
Corolla may not be as attractive ( hatch is the exception) but a better more reliable car at similar price point, imo
Nissan makes some good looking cars now. They can have good value used compared to Mazda and Toyota if you can look past the CVT, but driving in the city with it can be painful.
The Sentra has the 6 speed manual SR. Civic, Corolla, Elantra all have CVT or IVT and sorry to disappoint you are better than the Mazda 3.......
I called my local dealer and the only car they had coming in was a SR with the manual so I put my name down for it. Because people don't want manuals they made the deal for Just MSRP plus tax which shocked me with all the crazy markups since the chip shortage started.
@@raptuous I currently own a 2022 Sentra SR manual, good vehicle so far and handling is very good and the Multi link rear suspension handles roads imperfections very well. The manual throws are short and crisp and the clutch is good. The only downside so far is the gas consumption, which is 10L/100km into he city, but the CVT Sentra will probably be 8.0L/100km.......
My eyes popped when Andrea said the expected resale value was only 44%. The Civic and Corolla are in the 60s, and the Korean brands are in the 50s! Just goes to show how poor brand reputation can absolutely ruin the demand for an overall decent car.
Yup, resale value is primarily a popularity contest.
Not sure about her info, but the Sentra resale value depending on trim is on par with Elantra, Corolla, Forte.....
You are right
If I get a good car resale value is not a primary concern. If I get a car that I can’t wait to get rid of, it’s huge. I currently own a 2007 Hyundai Sonata that I bought new. It has been by far the most reliable, enjoyable vehicle that I have ever had the pleasure of owning. I also own a 2018 Honda CR-V which I hate. My two previous Honda products were nothing to write home about either. Fortunately the resale value is so good on Honda’s that I won’t take a bath when I dump this miserable piece of crap.
Unfortunately, Nissan is still trying to get rid of the CVT failure reputation they got in the mid-2010’s. They are getting better but it goes to show how much a company’s past can affect the present
Drove a 2019 Sentra as a rental and it drove fine on the highway. Was able to pass just fine and the CVT was also fine, and I’ve been driving a ‘04 Passat with an automatic for 5 years now. This Sentra looks great, especially the back, big improvement compared to the previous generation.
Take it easy there Andrea!, that's such a sleek looking car!, price is astonishingly competitive.
Rent an SV a year and a half ago. Great on gaz, 5.5 l./100km on highway . Not a single problem. Will buy it in 2 years for sure.
Good to hear, thanks for sharing 👌
I wish more ppl would shop this segment. Welcome back Nissan. Priced right too. I wonder which Renault thing shares it's structure with. Well said Zack. Spring is here when hot pink returns. Cheers from MTL.
Nice vehicle for the price point, folk leary of the CVT but if you keep up with the maintenance schedule and get that fluid changed every 4 or 5 oil changes there shouldn't be a problem, your reviews are always on point.
I find nissans seats some of the most comfortable out there.
I like the heavier steering of the nissans in comparison to the corolla we had very light my opinion.
If Nissan added a Nismo trim like the previous generation offered at around 190hp-200hp, this would give the Civic Si a run for its money. Like Zack, I'm also irritated when people say ATM machine, VIN number, LCD display, etc.
Great review. I'm glad to see Nissan made significant improvements to the Sentra.
These have caught my eye on the road recently. Looks so different than the older sentras. I think a new name would help with the perception of these cars like kia did with the optima/k5.
When I met my Wife, she drove a brand new ‘92 Nissan Sentra ‘Classic’. This does not look ANYTHING like her econo-box cheap disposable compact car. And with that American quilted premium interior, it looks as nice (if not better) than the Cashmere Nappa leathered (with contrast piping) interior of my past 2001 E38 7-series (albeit not of same quality, feel, smell, etc.). Still… High praise, nonetheless. Well done Nissan! Thanks for the video.
Think… Nissan “Sunny”… for international viewers
We had an E39 too, stunner
Ooops, we had an E38, not E39.
Dude! You owned the ‘pinnacle’…. an E24 M6 from an era when the M-badge truly meant something. It was what I imaged my ‘79 320i looked like. And it did!… if it were on a dark street, half a block away, after a few drinks and squinting. That M6 is most likely why Andrea fell in love with you. Cheers!
I find this Sentra a very interesting proposition. Great looks and well appointed, hard to ask for more.
I have to say I love the look inside and out well done.
Nissan is doing impressive revisions to this car, it looks so great , sharp features and that price is targeting what used to be the Civic market.
I am really hoping you guys will compare this to a Civic (base engine).
@@835I this is pretty cool detail, thanks for sharing
They need to bring their E-Power hybrid Sentra over to the USA and Canada.
great review as always. Nice to see you 2 test a car again. The Sentra is a nice car and great price.
Thank you, glad you liked the review. It's always so nice when we get a car to review.
It is an awesome little car and great value, as long as the CVT is ok…
I drove Datsun's back when I was younger (new and used) but never caught on to Nissan. But this is nice. I love the tan leather interior, Wow!! As to the CVT, by partner has one in our new Subie and its great. I think the electronic controls make all the difference. Don't fear CVT.
I agree, some CVT's are much better than others. The reliability and quality scores of this Sentra are excellent.
Good review. You two are always enjoyable to watch. The Sentra is stylish but the durability of the Nissan/JATCO CVT is questionable 🤔
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
What have they done to improve their CVTs?
Definitely not the one to beat. The Mazda3 and even the new Civic are lightyears ahead of the Sentra. The last "great" Sentra was an 06 SER.
In what way?
sentra is beautiful, its almost like an altima
Jatco CVT is poison! … the absolute worst … dealers have them by the dozens in stock as the reliability of these are notoriously poor!!! This car should have a nice 6 or 8 speed automatic option and it would sell like hotcakes …
Zack, CVT transmission. I'm the same with ABS brakes. The B covers the word brakes.
Another great review. Sentra used to be a competitive compact car back in the 90s with their B13 and B14 generations. Its not until the current generation before Nissan is able to turnaround this important franchise. Carlos Ghosn era have screwed up Sentra up big time. On the other hand; Mazda3, Impreza, Elantra and Forte have made great strides. If Nissan really wants to bring Sentra upmarket, they should have offered a sporty hatchback as with Civic, Mazda3, Corolla and Forte5 did. They could do it with what Pulsar used to offer elsewhere. While American is abandoning compacts, Nissan is able to gain from what those owners have lost when its time to replace the aging Cruze, Focus and Dart from a decade ago.
Who couldn’t love to watch you 2, amazing chemistry well we should help as you are married 😅 Great review as always I think Nissan did a very good job with this generation Sentra, especially in the SV with the quilted leather brown seats, which I know Zack is Not partial too LOL, but this SR does look very nice with the two-tone. One thing that I don’t understand and is unacceptable from Nissan is the incandescent rear tail lights on this Sentra, as well as the up to $40k Altima. All of their competitors have very nice LED tail lights, and the last generation Sentra had LED tail lights, it’s such a strange omission….🤔
Thanks for the great review. Honestly, I like the car how it is packaged. However, at $26k price tag I would go for Corolla Cross
drop the cvt period, make a solid automatic and keep offering the manuals. Offer a plug in hybrid too.
Civic, Corolla, Elantra, Forte havent dropped the CVT or IVT, why should Nissan? Some folks want gas consumption vehicles.........
Glad to hear Nissan still offers a manual… but it’s sad almost no one knows how to operate one anymore and are saddled with a cvt instead 😢
Lazy folks who love convenience. 6 speed manual is tricky at first to learn, but pays off down the line......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 I’m ancient. Back in the day all I had was a 4spd manual to learn on 😫
For me I’m looking at comfort, gas mileage, and easy ingress and egress . I don’t need sporty. This has two of those, if I can get in and out I would consider it.
Salut. Spring has arrived in Paris : 18°. Excellent revue on a category which.... does not exist in Europe. Compact cars are all hatches. Ciao.
Saying Cvt transmission is like saying Hot water heater.
The Mazda 3 is the most elegant and the Sentra is the most sporty looking in the whole compact car market.
sporty goes to the elantra. this strikes a nice balance between luxury and sporty.
Mazda design is outdated and infotainment is lame, no touchscreen. From 2014 to present even with a minor refresh in 2019 Mazda 3 needs a redesign hopefully in 2023 or 2024 model year.....
the jetta has the best transmission in the class and the 8 speed is super quiet and the best mileage
one of the things that would hold me back on this is just the resale options I don't think many people would want a sentra even on a really good deal /: I would have to go with a one of the other competitors options that are more popular or a 3-5 year old civic
Very nice review.
14:37 Your mpg is for the USA. In Canada we use the Imperial gallon, which is a little larger than in the US.
6L/100km is 47 mpg in the imperial gallon. And 8L/100km is 35 mpg in Canada, for the same reason. As you can notice, the numbers are very different.
You're welcome. ;)
We don't use gallons in canada, We Are metric!
@@Motormouth... Yes I know, I'm Canadian. But when we talk gallon we should use the imperial one or otherwise specify that it is the US gallon. I'm over 60 years old, and people my age often refer to fuel economy in mpg, which for us is the imperial one.
@@moimacart we've been metric since the 70s
@@Motormouth... Yeah, You're right about that. I still remember the stickers we added to the car speedometer for the km/h. But, older people still think in both. And when I saw those numbers on the screen I thought that I would never want a car with so low mpg.
Hi! Abhi from Bangalore India. Really well explained!
Thank you so much 🙂
I got a quote for a premium trim sentra with two tone white black paint from a dealership in Montreal. The total after taxes and all fees was around 35k $. The 5 years/ 80k warranty drives that number over 37k $.
The car looks great and all, but I don't think this is a reasonable price for an average car that may depreciate by over 50% in the next 2 years.
No way in hell I'm paying almost 40k for a Sentra
Nice car, especially the double tone
What a nice looking car. How does this Sentra compare to the 2022 Elantra w the DCT and is it quieter on the highway? Is it quicker than the Elantra to 100
my kona with the 1.6L turbo and dct will do 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. so , i expect the elantra/ forte versions to match it. the sentra isn't anywhere close to that. Plus , the korean cars have i.r.s. and a much longer vehicle and powertrain warranty.
@@jrs9264 I'm more interested in the base 2.0 car.
Jatco CVT.... never forget
Nice car , but I would only consider it if it came with AWD, living in the Kootenay area is a must.
It looks amazing and much better than the civic's rear end but unfortunately I just don't trust Nissan's CVT yet.
If you dont trust the CVT, buy the SR or base S with 6 speed manual......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 I will have to see how Nissan's CVT fairs under 200k miles of regular commuter stress.
Just wonder when you gonna review Nissan Qashqai 2022 .. thanks and best wishes
Hopefully it will arrive for us soon, we'll review it once it's in the press fleet.
my daughter is going to be in the market for a vehicle and this would really fit the bill...easy on gas..safe and nice looking...will advise her to check one out...thanks for a great review..enjoy🙂
I just bought a '24 Mazda3. I LOVE the car, but I can't believe I missed the point that you can get a Sentra in a manual. I assumed it was CVT across the board - I might have considered going for one of these if I knew earlier!
You guys do awesome
Whoa! That tan leather!! 🔥🔥
Beautiful and well priced!
Apple CarPlay in the Hyundai palisade is not full screen is it full screen in the Nissan Sentra
A compact fits my lifestyle perfect but unfortunately I wanted a Sentra but went with a Mazda 3 turbo. It just didn't have enough zoom that I wanted.
That's quite a jump in cost ain't it?
I test drove the 2021 Sentra, Corolla, and Mazda3 and I bought the Corolla XLE. It was superior in every way and I don't regret it at all.
Kinda weird how the Corolla resale value has dropped recently and the Forte, Elantra even the Sentra has risen. Maybe Toyota supply in demand is the issue......
Nice! Good price and gas mileage! Is there height seat adjustment? Great Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it 👌
@@andreaspencer9813 👍🏻👍🏻
would it be a problem not having AWD and 5inch of ground clearance in Alberta winters?
I liked this video. I'm going right out to the (A)utomatic (T)eller (M)achine Machine and take out a down payment!
Haha, good one!
Good video oh interesting vehicule
Andrea do you have a radio
I once owned a 98 sentra. Best car I ever owned. I now have a 2019 sentra sr and it's the last one I'll ever own. Absolute lemon. From the start it's had electrical problems that the dealership has been unable to fix. Also the cvt transmission is junk. It drives fine until you go up a hill. It's unable to keep interstate speed limit and go up moderate Tennessee hills where it surges and looses power, over and over again. Nissan has actually laughed at me for bringing the CVT problems to their attention.
Lol....what kind of electrical problems and what does it do when it goes up the hill man
@@alvinsimba734 the electrical problems are in the stereo and the steering wheel controls. The dealership fixed the steering wheel controls but not the stereo. The volume knob has never worked correctly. You have to change the volume by using the volume control on the steering wheel. The stereo will also just come on when the car detects a key nearby. This means sometimes, all you do is walk up to the car and the radio starts playing. It will also lose the Bluetooth connection with your phone for no obvious reason. Does that all the time. Doesn't matter which phone is connected either.
Going up hills (not steep ones either) on the interstate after the car is warmed up good is when it looses power. It'll loose power and then regain it again and again. This makes the car lurch down the road. All you can do is slow down substantially so it stops or take it out of overdrive. Aggravating to say the least
@@markdunavant7641 eish.... no wonder why you never enjoyed the car
Yes atleast power driver seat for the SR trim!
It needs a turbo engine option. The old 1.6T in Sentra nismo or the new 1.5 vcturbo paired with the manual gearbox would be great.
No need for Turbo, City streets aint for racing. 150hp is good enough especially in a 6 speed manual......
Sentra or kicks? Hoping to keep it for 3 yrs before I move to another vehicle. Or any other vehicle for consideration? MSRP 22-23k
I’m wondering the same thing
Look I’m American and love hatch backs and wagons
Nice vehicle but ONLY a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty?? Competition warranties: Hyundai/Kia 5 year, 100,000 km, Mazda 5 year power train, unlimited mileage, I would purchase those just for peace of mind.
Zack saw your video from years ago for some other organisation about KROWN underbody rustproofing and other body cavities. Would you please make a video on this channel about how rust caused by Ontario's salted roads can kill your car's chassis and what we can do to protect our cars??
It's pretty much the same, use Krown or Rust Check and you are done!
@@Motormouth... I will keep my car forever (no joke), if I relogiously get that service done once a year can O realistically expect my chassis to be bulletproof for 25-30 years?
@@Ivandrago89 If you maintain a car it will run for many, many years, even decades.
@@Motormouth... Thank you so much :)!! That is music to my ears. And I didn't proof-read my last comment and spelt the word religiously incorrectly, that was embarassing 😑
@@Ivandrago89 No issue, I'm the worst speller out there, or is it they're or their...Haha
It's a baby Max (-ima)!
I would like to own one but aside of the CVT negativity, i am driving a 2012 Corolla with 179k miles. I wish there was a HISTORY like Toyota's durability. But of course Toyota even used with low miles is SUPER EXPENSIVE. Tough call to give Nissan a try....
I can quite honestly due away with screens auto stop and start at lights, electric shift and push button start. For one when my car is off i can roll down my windows without starting my car just by turning the key. I wish someone would make a video proving to me that i can do that with the push button start like i keep hearing about but i haven't found one yet. I have spoken to a few friends with 3 year older sentras who told me that their CVTs gave them issues. Perhaps those issues are really from the the heavy footed drivers. To which i am not
does nissan sentra still have cvt problems ?
Nice looking car, but missing a turbo model.
I have a 2017 SR Turbo and I did a 2022 test drive, I didn't like it. The car is very slow. This new Sentra is beautiful but needs turbo to compete with Civic, Mazda, Elantra etc.
CVT deal breaker loss interest right away.
Most manufacturers now have CVTs, maybe Mazda 3 might be the one for you
Great Sentra.
Base model Honda Civic cost the same as the SR Sentra with a manual. I think I'd rather go with the Sentra.
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
How to change the climate display units to C from Fahrenheit
How can you review a compact, without mentioning MPG? Why else would anyone want a compact?
Nissan is making a huge mistake, by NOT offering EMBEDDED NAVIGHATION. Many drivers do NOT want to bother, nor trust, using Google Maps. I would purchase this car IF it had embedded navigation.
Consumer Reports is now ranking the Sentra at the bottom for small cars when it comes to reliability....disappointing, wanted to get one.
The new Civic is my choice.
ENOUGH WITH THE CVTs!
Nissan cars always had horrible ride and felt too light for handling .
Not really safe to drive fast
Nice car
Exterior is nice minus gross black but infotainment and dash is too small and dated
Anyone regretting buying it? As they say Nissan isn’t reliable. Please give your reviews. Thanks
hahahahahah
I just bought my daughter an LE corolla, looked at Sentras and fortes…fortes were nice and the Sentra was to expensive for what it is….I got the best deal on the corolla and that’s why I went with it…but to I really wanted a civic..they had them priced so high I didn’t even look at them..base civics were going for high 20’s low 30’s. I was like Honda can suck a big fat fatty before I pay that much for a civic….
Nissan- Why no Sentra SER yet? Put a 2.0 Turbo in it ~200 to 220hp....
GOOD
You can’t touch this car for 22.5k in the states. Not where I live ……not in this trim any way
Sentra for me please
So here's the list: transmission sucks. The VDC system hurts the car and driving experience. THE GAS MILEAGE IS WORST THAN MY 20 YEAR OLD SUBARU.
UNDERPOWERD.
Worthy car except for / until Nissan cures / problems with the weak & short-lived JATCO CVT