A lot would argue that it does matter. I mean I guess that people buying Sentras are less likely to care. Generally speaking, though, more horsepower and torque is always nice.
I heard Jack was so overcome with excitement when Mark told him they had a Sentra for review that he had heart palpitations and was unable to participate on his doctor's orders.
...actually, he was at the Patagonia store looking at the new seasonal jacket lines and trying them with complimenting hats/gloves. He was also trying to get Mark something, but not the same thing, as he didn't want it to look like they were trying too hard...that is what took him the longest and why he missed the video.
I just bought a fully loaded one of these after driving my girlfriends old 2015 sentra and the difference is just mind blowing at how refined and comfortable it is compared to the last generations, and I used to drive 400+hp cars and honestly unless you're constantly racing horsepower doesn't matter if executed properly, and the new engine and refreshed transmission do such a wonderful job at getting you up to speed and holding it on inclines, no longer do I need to put 60 dollars in my tank every 4 days now it's only 25 for a week and a half, all the safety features and sound system have me spoiled personally and for only being 26k with everything you could get, I'd say it's the best purchase I've made in my car buying career
I got a manual one, and I love it. All the features you get for the price is amazing. Engine is old school and simple. No turbos or direct injection, yet it is still super-efficient. I owned 39 cars in the past 15 years, and these are one of the most comfortable I ever sat on. Perfect daily commuter for half the price of a model 3.
I drove this as a rental car, and I can't emphasize how much I appreciated the simplicity of this car. You get in and go without much fuss, and everything was easy to figure out.
A work colleague bought one of these.. As a total package he is very content with it. Very fairly priced, great size, rides quite comfortably, his suburban commuter daily driver... No complaints. Does what it says on the tin.
@@markzuckerbergette6185 I was going to ask that after I watched The Straight Pipes do a review of a six speed Sentra. I had a five speed in my 2002 Sentra and I loved it.
@@FabienTeulieres93 It's a complex solution for a problem that others have solved. I've read/heard no complaints of how the Hyundai/Kia CVTs perform off the line. Toyota may not have found any other way, but it can be solved.
@@FabienTeulieres93 If Nissan just used Aisin CVT's instead, they would sell more of their cars. But since Toyota owns most of the shares in Aisin, I don't think they would switch.
I just bought a new '21 last week. Prior to my two test drives, I was really worried about the acceleration. After driving it, my worries were gone. It is absolutely fine. It's not a sports car, but it is more than enough. This car is more comfortable than my mom's Corolla and looks good. I got the SV with premium package and it's terrific. SG is spot on about the tranny and not knowing it's a CVT under normal driving. I've had no problems merging onto highway. Controls and interior are every bit as good as Toyota. You simply cannot beat the value here.
I had tested this car for a week and actually had no issues with the CVT. It's pretty responsive. The rear legroom is impressive; you should check it out yourself if you are shopping for a compact car.
We have a 2008 Nissan Sentra that was daily driven by my mom for a long time. We kept it around as a beater car after she bought a new car and 13 years later it's still kicking just fine. It's, and this is a shocker, on it's original CVT transmission but we changed the fluid 3 times so far. It's not a special car but it's done it's job without failure since we owned it and the only numbers that matter with a car like this are low maintenance costs and MPGs. Great review as always.
@@smartkid1201 At 1st I thought it was an Altima when I saw it. The Sentra has gotten bigger since I last sat in one. The drivers seat in my 2018 rental car seemed very high.
Sure, they're establishing a brand identity, just like luxury cars do. They've hit upon a pretty nice look that scales well, and good for them recognizing that.
@@baronvonjo1929 to put it mildly, whenever a person goes missing, the description of the car more often than not is a Japanese sedan from the likes of Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Amber Alert is an emergency alert broadcasted to local stations and phones in the vicinity when a child (typically 17 or younger) goes missing or abducted.
Concerning Fuel economy, I just bought this car and use it on a 200 mile commute, I get 38-39 mpg on average. As mentioned it is very comfortable and decently quiet.
@@davidmullineaux6157 I changed jobs ... lol, now I have a 120-mile round trip and a plug-in hybrid that gets me 55-60 mpg, full electric is the next step ...
I have been an owner of 2021 Nissan Sentra SV and I am very happy with with it, and I get 40 miles to the gallon on a regular basis. A very smooth riding car. 👌
@@kizlar4eva I totally agree. Over a month now of ownership. I am getting a solid 35-40 miles a gallon at avg 75mph with ECO button. and the ride is so smooth. This is one car payment I dont mind.
@@Mightymetalworx nice! I have mine since mid summer 2020, for the price, definitely great vehicle! I have low rattling noise coming from dashboard and few other little stuff, but no big deal, overall good car
With the manual shift (which we get here in Canada), the Sentra is incredible value for money, fun to drive, entry level car- independent rear suspension too. I like it but really, I'd rather see a specV model adding more of the good stuff like LSD and power. The original specV was balls of fun- raucous and great fun to autocross. Thanks for the review!
Great video. This by definition, is a commuter car, nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, we need a car that can get you from point A to B, and with minimal fuss. My daily commute is about 70 miles, this is something I'm in the market for!
They're a solid, affordable car. A little small for my needs, but far more comfortable than a Corolla. And starting in May, the Sentra Cup race league is on in Canada. It's gonna be fun.
Love your content, it keeps me company when I drive Semi-Trucks across the country. Like a podcast Thanks for putting so much effort into your videos. I always look forward to them. Is there any chance you could review a 2021 Leaf+ or the new Chevy Bolt EUV? I'd love your take on either of them.
I've only owned an 06 Altima SE-R and then upgraded (or downgraded really) to a 17 Altima 3.5 SL, but I don't think I'm going to invest any farther into Nissan seeing where their new cars are going. They've basically condensed the altima and the sentra into the same vehicle, the interior looks so bland and uncomfortable compared to older models, the cvt on my current makes me sick if I'm being honest, and their cars really do seem to fall apart randomly. I thought they'd be moving towards something better in the future and trying to learn to swim but it seems like they're still barely keeping their head above water, and at this point the company just needs to let go.
I can assure you the interior is very comfortable and much roomier than older Sentras. It's one of the nicest interiors in this segment, with only the Mazda3 significantly better, but at a higher price. The Elantra interior is also competitive, but the Nissan is much nicer than the Corolla, Civic, Impreza, or Forte.
@@kevinm2025 some people have money and are just frugal. Also in that same breath, a lot of people just need cheap reliable transportation. I cant stand Cvts so I'd never entertain one of these. But if it's cheap, looks good and is reliable it's not a knock for anyone who would want it. It is bottom dollar transportation though. Dont take offense when it's a fact and not a knock. The old adage of fast, cheap, reliable pick two still applies to these. It's just now it looks and feels miles better quality than the economy cars of the past.
I really miss the 91 and 95 Sentra, which were super plain but had powerful engines for the class, good handling for the class and top notch quality for the class. An honest, good car much like the old Protege.
I absolutely love this car. I love the looks quality of material and fit finish-beutiful. I drove one and it was absolutely enjoyable to drive. 149 hp, and 147 Lb Ft of torque...more power than anyone will ever need. Strait line: 0-60 mph:8.8 seconds. That works just fine for me. I drove one and you're right, you don't even notice that it's not a hot rod. It's got plenty of power for everyday use. And, the styling is high end-sexy, beautiful. I LOVE this car. I want one, and in terms of value, bests everything else in its class. Trust me, I love my Honda's, but every years they're getting more and more expensive, prices out of reach of the average consumer in the market for a compact car. The Civic Touring-$30,000-NOPE, won't pay it. If you get the $24,000 civic LX-2022, it's doesn't have shit in it, and the door panels are ALL hard plastic except for the armrests-Shame on you Honda.
Personally, I would spec out a Sentra SV with the premium pkg so you get the luxury style interior, but keep the eco friendly 16 inch wheels to retain the 40mpg rating. This would be a great daily driver in my opinion.
I have a 2020 and it has been the best car I have had yet. Personally, it is Nissan number 5 and I could not be more happy with Nissan overall. The CVT has never been an issue for me, in fact I like it better than a normal automatic.
I am glad you're enjoying your Sentra love these new models. Fell in loved with styling last year (2020) see more on the road now. Nissan is a comeback their new lineup is amazing. I hope you continue get many trouble free miles out of your Sentra. Think the new model is better less problems with these cars think CVT has got better as well.
Nissan finally comes up with a car that's comfortable, pleasant, and reasonably sophisticated. Unfortunately it's long after they've destroyed their reputation permanently and are only purchased by people with really bad credit scores
Not sure about the US but up here in Canada the sentra is still offered with a manual across most trims. Which is good because it's the biggest flaw of the car for most and maybe the fact it doesn't have a more powerful engine like past models.
Nissan: "We're finally getting rid of the CVT in the new Pathfinder!" Everyone: "Yay!" Nissan: "We replaced it with the ZF 9-speed." Everyone: "...Fuck."
I recently borrowed a 2020 Altima SR, with a CVT, and was utterly BLOWN AWAY at how smooth the CVT was, and how AMAZING the gas mileage was, especially highway (44MPG)! I frequently drive the Cleveland to NYC route (and back), and often have to stop for gas at least once with most cars i've taken this trip with. It usually takes a tank and a half to make the trip on most cars, but with the Altima, it took only 3/4 of a tank of gas to drive the 490 miles in about 7 1/2 hours (with the trunk loaded, 2 people and a 60 pound dog)! I currently drive a manual GTI, but would consider a car with a CVT if they lasted as long as a manual or traditional old school auto transmission. Long term reliability and durability is a MUST. I've heard that Aisin CVT's are better than Jatco. Comments?
Lost faith in Nissan. My 2012 Sentra didn't make it to 100,000k cvt transmission nearly left my family in a wreck on the highway. Failed no warning. Not to mention the suspension, exhaust system flange, intake systems, and brakes all prematurely had issues. Not up to the old Nissan Quality pre Renault days.
@@goodj0b Everything was done to the tee. Car was not abused. They just are not the quality they used to be. I recommend staying away from cvt if you live in hilly or stop and go area for sure.
@@goodj0b Maintenance has nothing to do with it. There are SEVERAL Class Action Lawsuits to prove it. My friends 2013 Sentra CVT blew on him when it was only 2 yrs old. Honda has been using CVTs since like 2013 and they have no lawsuits over transmission failures. 2013-2017 Nissan Sentra 2014-2017 Nissan Versa Note 2012-2017 Nissan Versa 2013-2016 NIssan Altima 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue Michelle Falk, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Michael Knotts, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Cheyne Norman, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Gann, et al., v. Nissan North America. Stringer, et al., v. Nissan of North America, Inc., et al.
My wife got a Honda Civic Sport back in 2019. Due to a job change I am now driving it. Some days I have a two hour commute and I’m getting 37+ mpg and yet it’s still very tight and sporty. For $21k it has lane keep assist and brake assisted cruise control. I’m super impressed. In my opinion it’s the best combination of mpg and sportiness, with 180 hp. And the Sonic Grey color is amazing.
I really like it. With a manual, I´d take it as my first car if I had the choice. It looks great, I love the interior and it really is timeless, as you said. Really good little car.
Last car I owned was an '02 V6 Altima, now I'm in an '06 I4 Sentra. My entire exhaust line has fallen off the Sentra and now it's a 115 horsepower monster 😎 My neighbors hate it.
With the exception of Godzilla and the Z, Nissan is just a me-too company, makes cars just because there’s a category for them. They’re not the best in any metric. Since the alliance with Mitsubishi, the Lancer should have been allowed to continue and rebadged as a Sentra if they so please.
At my age I'm looking less for performance and more for safety bells and whistles... rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian alert. Have to keep my sanity somehow on those days of three hours commuting. The 21 Sentra seems to have everything I'm looking for.
That would push the price up too high. Nissan is competing on value, and their buyers are looking for an adequate car at a low price, just like the Sentra is.
Not true. The inherent design flaw is the cause of the problems. A tiny steel belt pulling a 3000lb car is a lot less assuring than solid gears. You never see CVTs in large trucks, and high performance sports cars, and for good reason. My Honda cvt went out at 125k with regular maintenance at the dealer using oem cvt fluid every 40k miles. Cost was 4400 usd with only a year warranty and 12k miles, as nobody warranties these long term.
I know this video is a couple years old but it just showed up on my video recs. I had older Sentras back in the day and my 2002 Sentra lasted over a decade and 230k miles. Not exciting to drive, but it was so danged reliable. The modern ones have a major flaw. I'm too tall for them. By maybe 1 or 2 inches, but the leg room is just a tad too short. Something for taller people to keep in mind.
People cry about Sentra CVT thinking its still the B17 era. Its a car meant for you to put high milage/kms on and have the best fuel economy available to you. Its not a Z, Type R, or even a GR, and people try to think it is one. Then they complain and cry after it blows a transmission by constantly running it at 5-6k rpm. Plus, this line is one of the 8-9 cars of its size and class to offer a manual variant.
Rumor says Jack was so excited to take a ride in this vehicle he passed out for the week they got the car to review it, that’s why the straight pipes drove in the intro and the Jack like person sitting in the back was a CGI
Yup agreed. As catchy as the Sentra looks, just know that it can be deceiving. Can't trust a Nissan especially with a CVT. And if they have improved the quality, only time will tell.
The Corolla is likely to be more reliable, but the new Sentra interior is much nicer than the very drab Toyota. If the prices were even I'd have to pick the Corolla, but I suspect that with discounts and bargaining you can probably get the Sentra for a lot less.
If you live in Canada, and want a small sedan for 60 months 100k km leasing, nothing beats the price of a Sentra SV trim. Nothing comes close it, I've done all the research. Beats the price of civic ex, corolla le or even s, Forte ex, elantra preferred, mazda 3. Idk if a lot of people are aware of it though. People really need to shop around for better pricing. And of course if u lease, the power train warranty is covered for the entirety of the lease
Nissan needs to double their powertrain warranty to get consumer confidence back. If that's not something they feel safe offering, they deserve to fail
“You feel good all the time.” pans to shot of interior setup as you would during a specific activity involving your drunken weekend fling down by the river.
Manual, it needs manual. For a cheap car it's a must have. First of all it's even cheaper than CVT, secondly it will be at least ok while spirited driving, and thirdly it's just ultimate balance between comfort and maintenance for low density areas.
Drove a mid level model version of this as a rental. Thought the steering was overtly and artificially stiff, the rearview mirror was obtrusive, and the audio had quite muddy lows even at factory settings. Otherwise, it was good. They're heading in the right direction.
Very good Review. I agree not everyone can afford or wants a 500 horsepower car as a daily driver. How much are 20 inch tires, and how much is the cost of the comfort that you lose? Also, fast cars are awesome , but reliability is very under rated. Plus, when you buy a high end car unless you can afford to lose lots of $$ on depreciation , the lower priced car is a better bet.
Nissan Sentra. The car you get when they offer $3K under MSRP, after the Mazda & Honda dealers wanted $2k over. I owned a 1996 manual which was great, and a 2000 manual where the paint failed after 3 years and the engine blew at 78k (mostly in-town) miles.
10-4 @JJ Stewart, my 2013 March (Micra) has been flawless. Zippy and comfortable, with much better seats than my Bimmers! Hmmm when we move back to Canada from Mexico, maybe I'll try and find a new leftover, forgotten, 2019 (last year available).
Test drove the 2020 (in manual) , I think you summed it up pretty well, we didn't end up getting it, not that it was bad in any way, just ended up liking the impreza more. Our biggest complaints was the interior felt a little bit claustrophobic (the central console and infotainment stick out a bit too far), the car felt a bit heavy/boat-ie (compared to the competition) and at least for manual I think it's fuel economy is actually the worst in the class (for fwd), still good since it's subcompact, but not great. I think it'd make a great second car that your spouse only really uses to commute.
I've driven the impereza and felt this car can hold a corner better than that car absolutely. It's even confirmed that it has more grip. There isn't any float in this car.
Well I guess Nissan did a trade off.In Canada we get the manual transmission ,USA only gets the cvt in the Sentra.USA still gets the Titan truck, Canada cancelled, USA still has the frontiers from 2020 to 2021, Canada gets only the new frontier starting at 2022 model. Sometimes I don’t get it 🤷♂️
During the reboot of this car just wish they brought back the 510 name. This car would have been perfect for this. This is a good looking little car. Just would like to see the manual version.
Don't get the hate on CVTs, I daily drive a manual and if I had to go automatic I would prefer a CVT. If I am not gonna shift anymore might as well go with the option that is fundamentally superior, they were banned from F1 for a reason...
"makes a 150 horsepower or so, idk, it doesn't even matter"
That's a truth bomb right there.
I wouldnt have said tupperware. I would have said cheap interior feels like a
One of those huge rubbermaid plastic totes.
Your putting around is probably still more sporty and than fast than a lot
On the used market over 100,000 miles no worry for a poor person replacing or repairing a turbo
A lot would argue that it does matter. I mean I guess that people buying Sentras are less likely to care. Generally speaking, though, more horsepower and torque is always nice.
@@toyota420xp The interior isn't bad at all. It's nothing like older Nissans.
I heard Jack was so overcome with excitement when Mark told him they had a Sentra for review that he had heart palpitations and was unable to participate on his doctor's orders.
...actually, he was at the Patagonia store looking at the new seasonal jacket lines and trying them with complimenting hats/gloves. He was also trying to get Mark something, but not the same thing, as he didn't want it to look like they were trying too hard...that is what took him the longest and why he missed the video.
I just bought a fully loaded one of these after driving my girlfriends old 2015 sentra and the difference is just mind blowing at how refined and comfortable it is compared to the last generations, and I used to drive 400+hp cars and honestly unless you're constantly racing horsepower doesn't matter if executed properly, and the new engine and refreshed transmission do such a wonderful job at getting you up to speed and holding it on inclines, no longer do I need to put 60 dollars in my tank every 4 days now it's only 25 for a week and a half, all the safety features and sound system have me spoiled personally and for only being 26k with everything you could get, I'd say it's the best purchase I've made in my car buying career
I got a manual one, and I love it. All the features you get for the price is amazing. Engine is old school and simple. No turbos or direct injection, yet it is still super-efficient. I owned 39 cars in the past 15 years, and these are one of the most comfortable I ever sat on. Perfect daily commuter for half the price of a model 3.
@SplittingVoices
Yeah if you prefer driving manual it actually seems like it would be a pretty decent economy/used car probably.
I drove this as a rental car, and I can't emphasize how much I appreciated the simplicity of this car. You get in and go without much fuss, and everything was easy to figure out.
A work colleague bought one of these.. As a total package he is very content with it. Very fairly priced, great size, rides quite comfortably, his suburban commuter daily driver... No complaints. Does what it says on the tin.
I think Nissan redeems itself by giving the Sentra a manual transmission option if you don’t want the CVT
They have one, but why would you get it when there is the civic and corolla, hell even the elantra.
@@Tool0GT92 very true and the Civic Si also and the new upcoming Elantra N
Heck a GR Corolla could be in the works too
Isn't it only in canada?
@@LLG47 yup only in canada
@@markzuckerbergette6185 I was going to ask that after I watched The Straight Pipes do a review of a six speed Sentra. I had a five speed in my 2002 Sentra and I loved it.
I'm really impressed by the interior. Mark shows this so well. It also looks kinda good outside in blue!
Pity about the powertrain.
Get the 6MT.
@stephen stepanic They do not offer 6MT in the USA.
If only Jatco/Nissan made CVTs with a real 1st gear like Aisin/Toyota does... that would solve a ton of problems for them 🤷♂️
@@FabienTeulieres93 It's a complex solution for a problem that others have solved. I've read/heard no complaints of how the Hyundai/Kia CVTs perform off the line. Toyota may not have found any other way, but it can be solved.
@@FabienTeulieres93 If Nissan just used Aisin CVT's instead, they would sell more of their cars. But since Toyota owns most of the shares in Aisin, I don't think they would switch.
I just bought a 2020 Sentra a few months ago and I love it! I drive mostly highway, and I get around 40mpg every time!
Nice car ! Just change the transmission fluid every 30 thousand miles and it will last a long time.
I just bought a new '21 last week. Prior to my two test drives, I was really worried about the acceleration. After driving it, my worries were gone. It is absolutely fine. It's not a sports car, but it is more than enough. This car is more comfortable than my mom's Corolla and looks good. I got the SV with premium package and it's terrific. SG is spot on about the tranny and not knowing it's a CVT under normal driving. I've had no problems merging onto highway. Controls and interior are every bit as good as Toyota. You simply cannot beat the value here.
I had tested this car for a week and actually had no issues with the CVT. It's pretty responsive.
The rear legroom is impressive; you should check it out yourself if you are shopping for a compact car.
We have a 2008 Nissan Sentra that was daily driven by my mom for a long time. We kept it around as a beater car after she bought a new car and 13 years later it's still kicking just fine. It's, and this is a shocker, on it's original CVT transmission but we changed the fluid 3 times so far. It's not a special car but it's done it's job without failure since we owned it and the only numbers that matter with a car like this are low maintenance costs and MPGs. Great review as always.
So the Versa, Sentra, and Altima look exactly the same now, the only difference is the size.
Yup, Nissan is doing the same thing Mercedes is doing with their sedans.
@@smartkid1201 At 1st I thought it was an Altima when I saw it. The Sentra has gotten bigger since I last sat in one.
The drivers seat in my 2018 rental car seemed very high.
@@smartkid1201 same with Audi.
Sure, they're establishing a brand identity, just like luxury cars do. They've hit upon a pretty nice look that scales well, and good for them recognizing that.
Looks nothing like a Versa. I was surprised to see that it does look a lot like an Altima. Nearly identical. This did not used to be the case, at all.
“Official car of the Amber Alert”! Hahaha
It's so true tho
Until it breaks down after 50 miles
My God that's hilarious. Very true
Sorry but could you explain that joke for me lol
@@baronvonjo1929 to put it mildly, whenever a person goes missing, the description of the car more often than not is a Japanese sedan from the likes of Toyota, Honda or Nissan.
Amber Alert is an emergency alert broadcasted to local stations and phones in the vicinity when a child (typically 17 or younger) goes missing or abducted.
Concerning Fuel economy, I just bought this car and use it on a 200 mile commute, I get 38-39 mpg on average. As mentioned it is very comfortable and decently quiet.
200 mile commute!!! U need to move closer to work.
@@davidmullineaux6157 I changed jobs ... lol, now I have a 120-mile round trip and a plug-in hybrid that gets me 55-60 mpg, full electric is the next step ...
@@EVfella Ha ha. Getting better.
I have been an owner of 2021 Nissan Sentra SV and I am very happy with with it, and I get 40 miles to the gallon on a regular basis. A very smooth riding car. 👌
best in class!(also mazda3) all the negative comments about new sentra, is either 12yr old kids or just trolls.
@@kizlar4eva I totally agree. Over a month now of ownership. I am getting a solid 35-40 miles a gallon at avg 75mph with ECO button. and the ride is so smooth. This is one car payment I dont mind.
@@Mightymetalworx nice! I have mine since mid summer 2020, for the price, definitely great vehicle! I have low rattling noise coming from dashboard and few other little stuff, but no big deal, overall good car
Same
do you get cvt issues at all ?
They finally made a great 2012 model.
Better late than never lol
This doesn't feel as 2012 as the Corolla and Civic
@@kristians2704 I'm going to disagree with you there the Civic and Corolla have a much better interior than any 2012 economy car I've driven.
@@Tool0GT92 and so does this Sentra but the new Sentra’s interior is nicer than the Corolla.
@@kristians2704 I won't argue that the sentry looks nice inside and out but the power train stinks.
With the manual shift (which we get here in Canada), the Sentra is incredible value for money, fun to drive, entry level car- independent rear suspension too. I like it but really, I'd rather see a specV model adding more of the good stuff like LSD and power. The original specV was balls of fun- raucous and great fun to autocross. Thanks for the review!
Great video. This by definition, is a commuter car, nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, we need a car that can get you from point A to B, and with minimal fuss. My daily commute is about 70 miles, this is something I'm in the market for!
Lol love the Jakub clip in the intro! Great review. It’s a car that does what it’s supposed to do. But that noise at WOT is grating lol.
It’s not fair that Canadian Market gets the 6Spd Manual!
They're a solid, affordable car. A little small for my needs, but far more comfortable than a Corolla.
And starting in May, the Sentra Cup race league is on in Canada. It's gonna be fun.
Once I subscribed to Mr. Goose and his Gander, my side piece told me she’s no longer pregnant.
The Nissan Sentra, the urban dweller’s vehicle of choice for when you catch a DUI and have to put a breathalyzer interlock in your car.
Thats the sonata, i know a guy
@@Hallowsaw I think I know that guy, awkwardly in a meeting mid day years back.
Love your content, it keeps me company when I drive Semi-Trucks across the country. Like a podcast
Thanks for putting so much effort into your videos. I always look forward to them.
Is there any chance you could review a 2021 Leaf+ or the new Chevy Bolt EUV? I'd love your take on either of them.
I've only owned an 06 Altima SE-R and then upgraded (or downgraded really) to a 17 Altima 3.5 SL, but I don't think I'm going to invest any farther into Nissan seeing where their new cars are going. They've basically condensed the altima and the sentra into the same vehicle, the interior looks so bland and uncomfortable compared to older models, the cvt on my current makes me sick if I'm being honest, and their cars really do seem to fall apart randomly. I thought they'd be moving towards something better in the future and trying to learn to swim but it seems like they're still barely keeping their head above water, and at this point the company just needs to let go.
I can assure you the interior is very comfortable and much roomier than older Sentras. It's one of the nicest interiors in this segment, with only the Mazda3 significantly better, but at a higher price. The Elantra interior is also competitive, but the Nissan is much nicer than the Corolla, Civic, Impreza, or Forte.
Now that Ghosn is gone they can start building better cars.
Sounds like a copy and paste to me
@@kevinpatino6318 incorrect
These cars at least give Americas working poor the chance to look like they're not. From experience
+1
Wow what a dumb comment explain why my neighbor a dermatologist has one in her driveway, people buy what they want .
@@kevinm2025 some people have money and are just frugal. Also in that same breath, a lot of people just need cheap reliable transportation. I cant stand Cvts so I'd never entertain one of these. But if it's cheap, looks good and is reliable it's not a knock for anyone who would want it. It is bottom dollar transportation though. Dont take offense when it's a fact and not a knock. The old adage of fast, cheap, reliable pick two still applies to these. It's just now it looks and feels miles better quality than the economy cars of the past.
@@kevinm2025 hers is a choice. For many, a Nissan or Kia are the only options
You'd be better off saying it's good that it looks really good for a budget car.
I really miss the 91 and 95 Sentra, which were super plain but had powerful engines for the class, good handling for the class and top notch quality for the class. An honest, good car much like the old Protege.
I have a 91 SE-R and it’s the favorite car that own out of my mr2, is300,Rsx type S and 350z. The SE-R is a go kart basically!
I absolutely love this car. I love the looks quality of material and fit finish-beutiful. I drove one and it was absolutely enjoyable to drive. 149 hp, and 147 Lb Ft of torque...more power than anyone will ever need. Strait line: 0-60 mph:8.8 seconds. That works just fine for me. I drove one and you're right, you don't even notice that it's not a hot rod. It's got plenty of power for everyday use. And, the styling is high end-sexy, beautiful. I LOVE this car. I want one, and in terms of value, bests everything else in its class. Trust me, I love my Honda's, but every years they're getting more and more expensive, prices out of reach of the average consumer in the market for a compact car. The Civic Touring-$30,000-NOPE, won't pay it. If you get the $24,000 civic LX-2022, it's doesn't have shit in it, and the door panels are ALL hard plastic except for the armrests-Shame on you Honda.
Personally, I would spec out a Sentra SV with the premium pkg so you get the luxury style interior, but keep the eco friendly 16 inch wheels to retain the 40mpg rating. This would be a great daily driver in my opinion.
Its 17 on the sv premium
I have a 2020 and it has been the best car I have had yet. Personally, it is Nissan number 5 and I could not be more happy with Nissan overall. The CVT has never been an issue for me, in fact I like it better than a normal automatic.
I am glad you're enjoying your Sentra love these new models. Fell in loved with styling last year (2020) see more on the road now. Nissan is a comeback their new lineup is amazing. I hope you continue get many trouble free miles out of your Sentra. Think the new model is better less problems with these cars think CVT has got better as well.
I subscribed to Savage Geese, and Becca talked dirty to me for 15 minutes, saving me big time on 1-900 calls.
Nissan finally comes up with a car that's comfortable, pleasant, and reasonably sophisticated. Unfortunately it's long after they've destroyed their reputation permanently and are only purchased by people with really bad credit scores
Got a manual transmission version though, so not all is lost.
@@12ealDealOfficial in the United States? I didn't think it was available. And if it is certainly not on the top trim
@@kevinbarry71 Versa comes in a manual in USA. Just looked on Nissan USA website and manual is unfortunately not available for us
@@kevinbarry71 Whoops Looks like Nissan botched this one as well.
Not sure about the US but up here in Canada the sentra is still offered with a manual across most trims.
Which is good because it's the biggest flaw of the car for most and maybe the fact it doesn't have a more powerful engine like past models.
STR8 PIPEZZZZ
Nissan: "We're finally getting rid of the CVT in the new Pathfinder!"
Everyone: "Yay!"
Nissan: "We replaced it with the ZF 9-speed."
Everyone: "...Fuck."
I recently borrowed a 2020 Altima SR, with a CVT, and was utterly BLOWN AWAY at how smooth the CVT was, and how AMAZING the gas mileage was, especially highway (44MPG)! I frequently drive the Cleveland to NYC route (and back), and often have to stop for gas at least once with most cars i've taken this trip with. It usually takes a tank and a half to make the trip on most cars, but with the Altima, it took only 3/4 of a tank of gas to drive the 490 miles in about 7 1/2 hours (with the trunk loaded, 2 people and a 60 pound dog)! I currently drive a manual GTI, but would consider a car with a CVT if they lasted as long as a manual or traditional old school auto transmission. Long term reliability and durability is a MUST. I've heard that Aisin CVT's are better than Jatco. Comments?
That is true.
Lost faith in Nissan. My 2012 Sentra didn't make it to 100,000k cvt transmission nearly left my family in a wreck on the highway. Failed no warning. Not to mention the suspension, exhaust system flange, intake systems, and brakes all prematurely had issues. Not up to the old Nissan Quality pre Renault days.
Do your proper maintenance.
@@goodj0b Everything was done to the tee. Car was not abused. They just are not the quality they used to be. I recommend staying away from cvt if you live in hilly or stop and go area for sure.
@@goodj0b Maintenance has nothing to do with it. There are SEVERAL Class Action Lawsuits to prove it. My friends 2013 Sentra CVT blew on him when it was only 2 yrs old. Honda has been using CVTs since like 2013 and they have no lawsuits over transmission failures.
2013-2017 Nissan Sentra
2014-2017 Nissan Versa Note
2012-2017 Nissan Versa
2013-2016 NIssan Altima
2014-2016 Nissan Rogue
Michelle Falk, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Michael Knotts, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Cheyne Norman, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., Gann, et al., v. Nissan North America. Stringer, et al., v. Nissan of North America, Inc., et al.
My wife got a Honda Civic Sport back in 2019. Due to a job change I am now driving it. Some days I have a two hour commute and I’m getting 37+ mpg and yet it’s still very tight and sporty. For $21k it has lane keep assist and brake assisted cruise control. I’m super impressed. In my opinion it’s the best combination of mpg and sportiness, with 180 hp. And the Sonic Grey color is amazing.
What a random comment on a Nissan Sentra video 💀💀
Goose - I hope Nissan doesn't shine a blue light on those seats at 2:02 after you return it to the dealer!
Yep. Looks like Arby's Beef and Cheddar.
We had a blow out party. Got a sack of 20 and mowed um down.
I really like it. With a manual, I´d take it as my first car if I had the choice. It looks great, I love the interior and it really is timeless, as you said. Really good little car.
Still driving my ‘98 Sentra I hot 20 years ago. It’s a pos but doesn’t want to die
That car is too stupid to die (in a good way)
Hey I'm not the only one who listens to Caravan Palace!! Great review as always
Idk about you man but Caravan Palace literally got millions of views on their MVs
@@SiamHossain7 ok
Last car I owned was an '02 V6 Altima, now I'm in an '06 I4 Sentra. My entire exhaust line has fallen off the Sentra and now it's a 115 horsepower monster 😎
My neighbors hate it.
With the exception of Godzilla and the Z, Nissan is just a me-too company, makes cars just because there’s a category for them. They’re not the best in any metric. Since the alliance with Mitsubishi, the Lancer should have been allowed to continue and rebadged as a Sentra if they so please.
Nissan is the Chevrolet of Japan.
Love these honest, to-the-point reviews. Glad I found your channel!
i wish that it had larger circular air vents right in the center
At my age I'm looking less for performance and more for safety bells and whistles... rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian alert. Have to keep my sanity somehow on those days of three hours commuting. The 21 Sentra seems to have everything I'm looking for.
Miss Jack, but I watch and love that you cover honestly from sub 30k to high end. Fan for as long as your making videos.
So we’re just gonna ignore Jacob @the straight pipe who drove at the beginning? 😭
Generally a good idea to ignore Straight Pipes. So boring.
@@steveo8424 their gimmicks are starting to get annoying
10 minutes on whether the satellite radio rewinds or not, 10 minutes on styling, 1 minute on how the car drives. Also CONTINENTAL TIRES YA'LL
@@DavekayBSC hahaha. With the exception of 5 minutes of visor crap and 5 minutes on blue bins you nailed it.
Of course, because it was announced up front. It's only the obscure references that get discussed at length.
I like the styling and the seats are incredibly comfortable.
I own a Sentra ('12). The CVT did indeed fail catastrophically at 169K.
A lot of mechanics put the wrong fluids in them, or they never get maintained properly. 169K on a transmission isn't bad!
Nice
Not bad then.
thats not bad LoL it survived till 170k ! at this point any transmission can fail, even regular non CVT
Personally in love with the new Nissan lineup
Buy it with a manual.
Negotiate an extended warranty.
Do regular maintenance.
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Can’t wait to drive one when I need a rental.
When he was enthusing over the simple controls, I was thinking that made a lot of sense for a rental. Nissan knows that's a big market for them.
The problem is that rental cars get plenty of abuse.
I have an Nissan Altima rental and I actually really like the CVT.. 90% of the time it can stay under 2000rpm while still providing good propulsion
The official vehicle of the hood just got a little more reliable with a manual option
I thought the Altima was the official car of the hood along with the V6 Charger
@@chaseman94 those are the higher end vehicles of the hood
The best review I've seen so far ! congrats !
if they put the 1.6 turbo and awd, this would be amazing. Everything but the power is fabulous in this car.
That would push the price up too high. Nissan is competing on value, and their buyers are looking for an adequate car at a low price, just like the Sentra is.
Since wearing my SG gentleman goose t-shirt, I feel more virile.
A lot of CVT problems are caused by mechanics putting the wrong fluid in them.
Not true. The inherent design flaw is the cause of the problems. A tiny steel belt pulling a 3000lb car is a lot less assuring than solid gears. You never see CVTs in large trucks, and high performance sports cars, and for good reason.
My Honda cvt went out at 125k with regular maintenance at the dealer using oem cvt fluid every 40k miles. Cost was 4400 usd with only a year warranty and 12k miles, as nobody warranties these long term.
I seen a video of someone comparing toyota cvt belt to nissan cvt belt also tining chain differences toyotas is def more beefy and better made
I know this video is a couple years old but it just showed up on my video recs. I had older Sentras back in the day and my 2002 Sentra lasted over a decade and 230k miles. Not exciting to drive, but it was so danged reliable. The modern ones have a major flaw. I'm too tall for them. By maybe 1 or 2 inches, but the leg room is just a tad too short. Something for taller people to keep in mind.
People cry about Sentra CVT thinking its still the B17 era. Its a car meant for you to put high milage/kms on and have the best fuel economy available to you. Its not a Z, Type R, or even a GR, and people try to think it is one. Then they complain and cry after it blows a transmission by constantly running it at 5-6k rpm. Plus, this line is one of the 8-9 cars of its size and class to offer a manual variant.
Resale value for Nissan not so good thanks to selling as rental fleet cars and heavy marketing next to Colt 45 beer ads.
I remember the old Centra R the little econo rocket . Inexpensive fast boxy , loved by early boy racers...
I subscribed to SavageGeese and found the turn signal stalk in my BMW.
Underrated.
Rumor says Jack was so excited to take a ride in this vehicle he passed out for the week they got the car to review it, that’s why the straight pipes drove in the intro and the Jack like person sitting in the back was a CGI
Wanted to buy for my kid so bad but couldn’t get passed the the cvt and lack of power . Styling and interior was best in class.
Until they get rid of the CVT, I could give a shit less. These WILL break just after your warranty. STAY AWAY
CARAVAN PALACE!
What a great band, and a great review!
Why did she leave me?
There hasn't been an exciting Sentra since the '91 - '94 SeR. But these days, some 30 years later, ordinary can be a good thing.
LMAOOOOO 🤣gotta love those ending clips , great review as always. Now I don’t know between a Sentra manual or a Corolla sedan manual 🤔. Help please 🧐
Corolla, nissan has been a big led down for last 10+ years. I wouldn't risk your $ in it.
Yup agreed. As catchy as the Sentra looks, just know that it can be deceiving. Can't trust a Nissan especially with a CVT. And if they have improved the quality, only time will tell.
Corolla. You're welcome.
It’s not even a fair fight between those two cars.
The Corolla is likely to be more reliable, but the new Sentra interior is much nicer than the very drab Toyota. If the prices were even I'd have to pick the Corolla, but I suspect that with discounts and bargaining you can probably get the Sentra for a lot less.
“It’s doesn’t feel like a s***box” Nissan has a new marketing slogan for this car.
How much does it matter that the magic of a Japanese car was built in Mexico? Does the overseas build quality or consistency take a hit at all?
I subscribed and the videos on this channel started showing up in my feed.
If you live in Canada, and want a small sedan for 60 months 100k km leasing, nothing beats the price of a Sentra SV trim. Nothing comes close it, I've done all the research. Beats the price of civic ex, corolla le or even s, Forte ex, elantra preferred, mazda 3. Idk if a lot of people are aware of it though. People really need to shop around for better pricing. And of course if u lease, the power train warranty is covered for the entirety of the lease
My last (4) Nissans were leased. Never out of warranty and the payments are less than purchasing.
Nissan needs to double their powertrain warranty to get consumer confidence back. If that's not something they feel safe offering, they deserve to fail
4:38 That transmission doesn't seem to shift.
“You feel good all the time.” pans to shot of interior setup as you would during a specific activity involving your drunken weekend fling down by the river.
Manual, it needs manual. For a cheap car it's a must have. First of all it's even cheaper than CVT, secondly it will be at least ok while spirited driving, and thirdly it's just ultimate balance between comfort and maintenance for low density areas.
We should’ve got the 6 speed manual like Canuckistan did.
Drove a mid level model version of this as a rental. Thought the steering was overtly and artificially stiff, the rearview mirror was obtrusive, and the audio had quite muddy lows even at factory settings. Otherwise, it was good. They're heading in the right direction.
When you're not looking to buy a car but watch all of all of the videos anyway 💪
That’s literally 99% of his viewerbase
That's been me forever. Read the magazines, watch the videos, go to car shows, but never buy the cars. That's entertainment.
Very good Review. I agree not everyone can afford or wants a 500 horsepower car as a daily driver. How much are 20 inch tires, and how much is the cost of the comfort that you lose? Also, fast cars are awesome , but reliability is very under rated. Plus, when you buy a high end car unless you can afford to lose lots of $$ on depreciation , the lower priced car is a better bet.
Nissan Sentra. The car you get when they offer $3K under MSRP, after the Mazda & Honda dealers wanted $2k over. I owned a 1996 manual which was great, and a 2000 manual where the paint failed after 3 years and the engine blew at 78k (mostly in-town) miles.
Good bye Ghosn, welcome back Nissan.
Thank You for this review . . . . I really enjoy your PRACTICAL approach and style of ALL your reviews. . :)
Great looking car. Now bring back the Spec V with a 6spd manual and 200+ hp and you will bring back fun and grins like my 2002 delivered. #banthecvt
Miss the simple days of fuses and relays to turn on high lights.
Straight Pipes drove the 6 speed manual and REALLY liked it!
I’ll never forgive Nissan for taking away the Micra, it was their best car.
10-4 @JJ Stewart, my 2013 March (Micra) has been flawless. Zippy and comfortable, with much better seats than my Bimmers! Hmmm when we move back to Canada from Mexico, maybe I'll try and find a new leftover, forgotten, 2019 (last year available).
@@taichiforever5712 I was all set to buy a Micra as a 2nd commuter car, then suddenly they are all gone.
Test drove the 2020 (in manual) , I think you summed it up pretty well, we didn't end up getting it, not that it was bad in any way, just ended up liking the impreza more. Our biggest complaints was the interior felt a little bit claustrophobic (the central console and infotainment stick out a bit too far), the car felt a bit heavy/boat-ie (compared to the competition) and at least for manual I think it's fuel economy is actually the worst in the class (for fwd), still good since it's subcompact, but not great. I think it'd make a great second car that your spouse only really uses to commute.
I've driven the impereza and felt this car can hold a corner better than that car absolutely. It's even confirmed that it has more grip. There isn't any float in this car.
This video made me spend $239 on Patagonia.
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Which, with Patagucci pricing, bought you a t-shirt and two pair of boxer shorts.
you are one of the Few to put price in a Context, well done sir..
Well I guess Nissan did a trade off.In Canada we get the manual transmission ,USA only gets the cvt in the Sentra.USA still gets the Titan truck, Canada cancelled, USA still has the frontiers from 2020 to 2021, Canada gets only the new frontier starting at 2022 model. Sometimes I don’t get it 🤷♂️
During the reboot of this car just wish they brought back the 510 name. This car would have been perfect for this. This is a good looking little car. Just would like to see the manual version.
My 2020 Civic Si get's 35mpg and I romp it at least twice every time I drive it, plus it has like 50hp more.
But this is a 20k econobox.
@@12ealDealOfficial My 2012 Focus has more power and better fuel economy and that was just a basic SE model.
Does the tv retract for when you want to drive?
Don't get the hate on CVTs, I daily drive a manual and if I had to go automatic I would prefer a CVT. If I am not gonna shift anymore might as well go with the option that is fundamentally superior, they were banned from F1 for a reason...