This review makes no sense. If you want a fast car get the maxima or the altima. This car is based on a first time driver or a person who just wants to save money on gas. And why would you compare it to a Audi R8?
I bought this car for wife to take kids to school and cheer practice and what not, and I drive it too with the family and I gotta tell you it's a very smooth ride. The sport mode is pretty cool, granted it does suck to go from 0-60 fast but the thing is that you have to know how to drive this car. If you slam on the throttle it's slow so what you have to do is step on it and has it going release the gas pedal a little bit then step on it again it changes gears and picks up faster. We drove it to San Diego from San Francisco and I spent $125 to go and come back and I was stepping on it too. But I did put it on cruise control most of the way. Besides that I think it's a really good car for a small family or a single person. I think if you want a fast car you should look at the 370z just saying
The Fast Lane Car should be doing reviews on performance cars only. whenever they review an economy car, all they do is bitching about the CVT and the lack of power.
We're just guessing here but the Sentra was redesigned after the Altima. Perhaps Nissan product cycle didn't include LEDs on the Altima when it was redesigned but the cost come down enough to have them included on the Sentra.
Open and airy cabin. The seat feel as if you are sitting atop the car instead of inside the car. Body roll is well dampened for a commuter, the Sentra can get a bit squirmy at highway speeds when hit by crosswinds of truck traffic.
You said there is no difference between the economy mode and the sport mode. You need to stay away from the Colorado weed shops because the difference is huge.
I drove an '08 Maxima for 4 years and 90k miles and floored it maybe 5 times. It had 255hp. I just bought a '13 Sentra and it is not as weak as reviews would have you believe. Never once had trouble making freeway speeds. Never have I felt scared to merge or pass. It's a 4 banger, that's it. I live at 4,400ft. altitude.
There is absolutely a difference between economy, normal and sport. you just have to live with it for a while. Also, if you are used to driving newer cars, this may not impress you, but if you came from a 10 year old or older vehicle, this Sentra does feel sporty and more refined. Just test drive one.
ranitidina007 Wow! We're at about $3.10~$3.25 in the San Gabriel Valley area. I have the Sentra S with the Manual Transmission, and I love my Sentra. No raspiness. The CVT is a fine transmission for MPG conscious drivers.
I own one of these, I can honestly say, I drive it in sports mode all the time! You can definitely tell the difference between normal driving and when it’s in sports mode. I’m always running late. I can put it into sports mode and make it to work in 20 mins, I live outside of the city
IMO,this is Excellent good family car, massive space, very fuel efficient even for a heavy footed, very cheap to maintain, good safety features, very smooth engine and the ride is comfort but not too soft. If sportier feel you are looking for, mazda 3 and civic much better bet.
Love this. Bought it used at $12,000, and it's a hell of a good value. Performance was a want when looking, but this does fit the bill adequately. The sport button makes it jump much quicker and 0-40 time is great, haven't used it above 55 mph though so cannot say for anything else. Otherwise everything is near perfect on this. Slap some more power into it and bring it up to par with an Audi A4 in terms of luxury, features, etc. and you've got a solid car.
this video is very subjective and it is based on that guy own thought. Nissan sentra is designed to build a reliable car to meet their veryday drivers which are looking for good fuel consumption and reliable car. this car is perfect.
Being at 5000 ft. must make a huge difference, because at sea level, PEI, Canada, the 5 year old 2013 Sentra S, with 65000 km (40300 miles) gets up to 100 Kmh (62 MPH) at 2500 RPM, in no time. Since I didn't buy a sport car, I didn't floor the gas pedal, I was just accelerating in traffic, and when I looked down at the gauges I was going 100 in a 90 zone with no effort. Plus it is soooo easy on gas, that's what excites me, and puts a smile on my face!
I'm just glad they changed the body style. The previous one was the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Ever!!! lol. It was the absolute last car on my list.
Exactly, thats what people dont get, the people that are going to buy this car are college studentds looking for something dependable and fuel efficent and this is it.
The pedal is designed to have a certain amount of friction or hysteresis built in. This is done so that the fatigue of pressing the pedal continually is not onerous or becomes fatiguing. It also replicates the friction that would normally be present in a conventional throttle cable as it passes through its housing. A throttle assembly without the correct amount of friction or hysteresis would be very difficult to control smoothly.
The ride is fantastic, Dallas to Colorado Springs with no complaints. As far as pricing/options, the SL is loaded at $22k. REAL leather heated seats (I prefer black), navigation, optional Bose audio, rear disc brakes, 17" split spoke wheels. The base model is what it is, for $15,990, which I think is a great deal. You can also get a 6-speed manual with the base model. The SR has sporty body upgrades. On most of the models, you can also get the +FE option which supposedly gives you +1 MPG.
CVT are the pits i'm so glad most cars are manual gearbox here in the Uk. I had the misfortune of driving a Honda with CVT. The only auto box i would consider is a dual clutch or 6 speed. I will stick to manual gearbox for my next car. Keep up the good work guys loving the Jeep stuff you did a couple of weeks back.
The infotainment system/navigation is great and easy to use. I've connected my phone once and never had issues with it connecting every time I get in the car. The only problem I've found with the radio is that there is no way to adjust the midrange. The center console is a bit awkward so those cupholders are strange but work, and there are cupholders in every door down by your calf. The back seat is big enough to fit two full-sized baby seats as well as a small adult in the middle. cont...
Hey Roman, I've owned the 2013 Sentra for about 4 months and you won't notice the difference between ECO, Normal, and Sport modes when stepping on the gas. You notice it when you're in normal driving circumstances or from a stop. The RPM's are easier to get to when in the higher modes, but if you step on the gas, it will go up to 5800-6000 from any mode.
Nice to get a review where whining about a CVT doesn't totally trash the whole car. I don't understand these 'enthusiasts' who complain about CVTs. They're going to complain about anything that isn't a 50/50 weight rear-drive 300+hp manual...you get my point. For the rest of us, we'll stick with dual clutches, automatics, CVTs...
Hey bigd78881. You seem to know a lot about 2013 Nissan Sentra. I am debating whether to get that or 2013 Mazda 3 or 2013 Hyundai Elantra. What I am looking for is good fuel economy and decent value. It seems like everyone says the power on the engine is pretty weak?
compared to my 2000 civic which had the acceleration of a fucking golf cart, I would say the 2013 sentra is pretty fast. Its definitely not as slow as this guy will have you believe. If you put it in sport mode it accelerates pretty quick from 0-45. Its no sports car, but when youre accelerating from light to light in this car, most of the traffic will be in your rearview mirror, just from lightly pressing the gas. Plus with the SL i get leather, push to start, rearview cam, touchscreen radio. What more do you want from a car at that price?
Is this car better than a toyota prius 2011 or a honda insight 2013 ??? I live in new york city I'm just getting the car to take my mom to the doctor or to the super market ....which one do you guys think could be better for me ...some guys said that the prius and insight are slow but those have good mpg i think over 42 mpg each the sentra is economical too but not too much ...help please is gonna be my first car ....I'm confused cause those 3 cars used cost almost the same price maybe the toyota prius is a little more expensive
Agreed. A lot of people seem to overlook Mazda being that they're a smaller company but I really like their cars. They look good and they perform. Plus you get a lot of car for your money. The new 6 is sexy!! I can't get over how nicely styled that car is, I would definitely consider it if I were in the market for a mid-size. The 3 is due for a redesign next year I think so I'll be looking forward to that!
I dont get this video. why is he comparing the sentra to an Audi R8 or even a civic SI. the SI is not really comparable since it is build to be a sportier and faster version of the civic. the man harps on for 4 minutes about the power (or lack there of) then talks for 30 seconds about the inside of the car. then back to the lack of power. NO ONE IS LOOKING AT THE SENTRA FOR POWER. but more than half the video is a complaint about power. how about telling us more about what comes standard in the car or can be upgraded in the other models?
How about you make the video and tell us your opinion? Oh I forgot, you can't. But maybe I'm being too harsh, you're not familiar how Nathan rolls his videos... And in any case, this channel has 2 other 2013 Nissan Sentra videos which might help you look for what you're looking for.
Thanks bigd78881 for the information. I have decided to get a Sentra. But I am deciding whether to get the base model S or SV. Do you think the USB, 4.3" monitor, and premium clothing seats are worth the additional ~$1,000? Can I stream music through the USB connection?
Thanks for the nice comment. We've got some fun car review videos and mashups on the way including a BMW M6 vs a Nissan GT-R and a bunch of crazy Chinese cars not to mention the usual daily driver reviews.
I had a similar problem to that chrome trim issue on a Camry. The newest one puts the door cup holder where it hits my calf anytime I rest my foot on the dead pedal. After 4 hours in it I literally had a bruise on my calf from bumping into that thing so much.
There is a sunroof available with the premium package that also comes with illuminated vanity mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror with digital compass, and a Bose 8-speaker audio system. It will add $1200 to the MSRP.
I need help I'm thinking of buying the 2013 Nissan sentra right now I have a 2001 Nissan sentra and it's lasted a long time but it's time for a new one is the new sentra good I just need a car that will be good to take mee to work and school would these car be good for mee
Just a thought... If you're doing tests on family cars could you see if 3 people can actually fit and if there is enough room for 2 car seats and one person in the back. I ended up just getting an Altima for the extra room but it would have been nice to know if 3 people could fit in the back seat.
I'd definitely pick the 2013 Sentra. If you want a car that is refined inside and out, gets extremely well mpg city and highway, and has the best value for the money in its class, pick the Sentra. It also has the most room in the front seat and back for people to sit in. You can get the top trim (SL) have Leather, Bose audio, Sunroof, 4 disc brakes, etc... for only around $23,000.
As far as the pricing, you're a bit off. The base model for the Accord Sport is $21,680. The base price for the Sentra (which you can get with a 6-speed manual) is $15,990. The model shown here is the SL. It comes with all the interior bonuses and a couple other things: *real* leather, navigation, wood trim, rear disc brakes, 17" rims, etc. I own the SL and I can say that it's worth the money and the base model would definitely be worth the $15,990.
The 2014 Mazda 3 is the class leader in this segment.Getting 40 mpg with a 2.5 making 184 hp. It also is the fastest,drives the best and has a very nice interior with a HUD. The 2013 even out sold the corolla in august and is 2nd place now. This 2014 will dominate sales.
But I do have hands on experience. My uncle used to be a technician for Mazda and Honda and then he moved to Cali so now he works for Nissan. I used to go to the dealer in the huge hangar garage and helped him with some of the vehicles. At one point I was going to pursue that career but am pursuing something else because it doesn't pay enough. Just because you've worked on a few Mazda's and Nissan's dont mean shit. How many times do I have to explain this to you?
Good review! I don't think anyone who'd watch this video would be interested in this car. Personally, I'd rather drive pretty much anything. But for the person who knows nothing about cars and views them strictly as appliances, I would actually recommend it, maybe.
I also compared that Sentra SR to the new Altima 2.5 SL model and I like the Altima much better. The extra 52 hp is immediately noticeable and the CVT has simulated gears if you move the gear shit over to shift it manually which is cool. Plus fuel economy is just short of the Sentra and for just a few extra bucks, you get quite a bit more, including an optional V6.
I just started driving one of these, and there's no question that its acceleration is ... not at all good. But other than that ... please; it's a great car, in pretty much all regards
CVT is a transmission that gives you an infinite amount of gear ratio so the car knows which gear to be in depending on how fast you're going. Its not the best sounding transmission but it saves more gas in its class not to mention how much more Nissan cars are refined and reliability is prestigious at Nissan vs other brands.
You can go watch other 15+ min reviews then. If you want more cup holders the 2013 highlander has 4 in the front + 2 bottle holders, 4 in the middle + 2 bottle holders and 2 in the 3rd row.
I used the internet and my personal experience as an owner of the 2013 Sentra SL. I never made a comparison to the Mazda3. The Mazda3 might be a better car now, but I can almost guarantee it will not have the same resale value as the Sentra in 2 years.
im not getting your point. I compared a 6 year old sentra to a 6 year old mazda3 and the price was the same option and everything. Why would in two year be different.
Maybe he should have laughed at the engine power a few more times. I didn't catch on, the first 3 times he did it. The mark of a good reviewer is to be able to scale his review to include the intended market and buyer.
For people like myself who want great fuel economy and a classy looking, comfortable, and roomy economy car, the Sentra is IT. If you're willing to sacrifice fuel economy, room, and comfort in exchange for power and sporty character, there are better choices.
Altima is faster than the maxima right?Nissan quality is going down correct. I told you if you look up this on TH-cam or Google "car reliability ranking form consumer reports" you will see.
Man, tough crowd today... My parents taught me something when I was young and I use it to this day. It went like this. "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all". Of course there's a time, place and a way to say things. I very seldom see them used correctly on TH-cam.
What are you staying it doesn't make sense? The problem was because of unintended acceleration. It didn't get stuck in the last position the matt held it down and the car didnt have brake override back then.So toyota made it shorter.
Trust me, I've driven a 2007 Sentra CVT with the 2 liter and its actually quite fun to drive if you know how to ride the ratios...not to mention getting 40mpg in town :o. The new Sentra has the same CVT, Nissan't new XTRONIC is for 2.5L engines and larger
This problem would not be the cause of “unintended acceleration” to the extent that the pedal would only stay open as much as it was before being released, although it could well be experienced as such. If the car was being accelerated briskly as on an on-ramp or hill, and the pedal stuck in that degree of openness, the car could well feel like it was accelerating on its own after the target speed was attained and the foot pressure reduced.
Good review Roman! I drove an SR and I think they improved the CVT as well but my family has a 2010 Sentra SR and you can really feel the decrease in power on the new one. Having said that, I do like the styling and interior a lot better on the 2013. My Dodge Dart Rallye Turbo would just blow the doors off of this car though and it gets the same highway fuel economy with a lot more power which is interesting. Mine is the manual and the city MPG isn't quite as good as this but I don't care.
One of my good friend came in and his beloved 2011 nissan altima had had a noise when going in pot holes so i put the car on the jack stands (i was home not at work)and a part was shaking so i fixed it. It's because nissan likes to put studs instead of bolts and nuts. So you have to drill that out and put a nut and bolt when it breaks. Then i saw he's exhaust and frame rusting so i sanded,sprayed it with some rust oleum with about 3 thick coats with clear coat and it peeled off in a few months.
Yeah, our 2013 Sentra seemed wonderful. 91000 miles and two CVT transmissions later, with a THIRD CVT now required, I wish I never heard of this POC vehicle. Gladly dumped it for a nearly new Toyota. If someone offers you a great deal on one of these, RUN. RUN AWAY!
I had to buy this car because my 05 Volvo S-40 T5 was ridiculously unreliable. The Sentra honestly isn't awful. It drives better than the Corolla and its at least got a smooth and somewhat tight steering. And at sea level its not that slow as long as you're not starting from a standstill or an incline. And lets not forget that for a high mpg car it's not as slow as it could be. It's a fair if not even competitor in my opinion to a Civic or Corolla, and its better than the Elantra, Cruze, and perhaps a normal Fiesta. I also must add its fit and finish is very high quality for a car in this price range. I think its pretty good value.
Sport mode also imitates a down shift to a lower gear when hard braking to generate engine braking. Doing 60mph and stomp the brakes (or at any speed) and the computer adjusts the CVT and blips the throttle a bit to jump the engine up 1k rpm to help slow down. Eco mode prevents rapid acceleration and isn't recemded on hills or with a lot of cargo. If u accelerate normally and hit sco mode u will notice the rpm drops a little bit staying more in the efficient range
it already came out its 2014 mazda 3 year in case you got it mixed up with the 2013 model it suppose to get 40 mpg with a 2.5 making 184 hp and 185 torque and over 40mpg with the 2.0 making 155/150 torque
Ford Focus base model: 6-speed Automatic: 27 city/38 hwy/31 combined mpg; Powershift 6-speed I used the automatic because it advertises the best MPG. With no other options, it costs $700 when compared to the base Sentra with CVT and no options. Also, the comparable TFLcar 0-60 times: (11.97 for Focus and 12.98 for Sentra). Then you think about resale value, and the Sentra definitely takes it.
tell me what vehicle in nissan gets higher mpg that has skyactiv technology? Im not fighting with you just having a conversation. Also if you look online nissan quality is going down and mazda is right #2 in reliability.
The 2.0 Liter 4 banger engine with the Altima CVT with a max ratio of 8.0 would have similar fuel economy numbers with more power than the 1.8 Liter 4 banger with the CVT max ratio of 7.3.
No i said if a car that wasn't old that looks banged up and it came into a truck because it broke down and all it need was a good old tune up was obviously abused.A compression test only test the rings and valves. Just because you're always on the gas doesn't mean your compression is going to be low.If they cars are overheated you would tell because it came in on a truck bed and probably blew a head gasket.Which i could tell when i opened it up.
Yes I have seen the 2014 Mazda 3 and hatchback as well as the 6. What I do like is they extended the wheel base and actually have made it nicer but its still not as nice as Nissan. The only vehicle I like from Mazda is the new cx-5, its very practical but nice along with its features VS. price. Sky-active technology which makes excellent mpg is the only thing pretty much what Mazda has going for them. Although MPG is only 1 of many area's of what overall matters in a car.
I know the Skyactive is already out. But it's in a car that doesn't appeal to me. That's why I said maybe when the better looking redesign comes out I'll be more interested.
Every review I've seen says the steering is numb and the ride is rough. I have driven the mazda 6 at a car show and it wasn't as nice as the Altima. Altima has active understeer and many other technology to keep a balance of over/understeer in all of their vehicles except the versa. Most of Nissan's cars has more technology to establish a comfortable ride that can be somewhat sporty when you want to. Nissan's steering was best in its class. The CVT is not in many peoples favor of
You don't know where people have driven those cars though. You're assuming they drive their cars in that area only. How do you know they didn't drive through Colorado or Yosemite on vacation or a trip where there's a lot of humidity? Theres too many factors for you to assume that a manufacturer builds a car that rusts when people put their cars through abuse. Some cars can take it and some are more high maintenance. That doesn't make the car bad at all, it makes it more costly.
Sorta. The basic Bluetooth module sits in the thing in the ceiling. The part where people keep receipts and sunglasses. That part is filled in with a standalone Bluetooth module and it sounds awful. Other higher trim models have it built into the radio. Not sure if those are any good. The one that comes in the sunglasses holder is a dealer upgrade. Overall, you'd be better off upgrading the radio to one that has Bluetooth and not bothering with the dealer module. Hope this helps
Yes I know about the rust on the old pathfinders. We are talking about new cars here, and no I dont see the new nissans coming into the shop all the time. Maybe if people knew how to take care of their cars it wouldnt break down.
The Mazda 3 is probably the Sentra's competitor (driving dynamics) It's more of a sport driving feel with less comfort which loses refinement not to mention it doesn't look as nice inside or out as the Sentra or Elantra. It's less refined than Sentra and Elantra. You'd also spend at least $ 24,000 to 25,000 to match the packages to the Sentra which is too expensive. As far as mpg, its the closest to the Sentra. Mazda 3 would be my second pick.
Hmm...as far as the competition goes. I don't think this segment needs power, they're economy cars. So to say Nissan is just doing what the market want. It's hard to beat 34mpg combine when you drive a high power car. It's easy to make a car go fast, but making it efficient is another story.
I'd rather pay 2,000 more for a Subaru impreza =) I love your reviews. I really feel u guys offer your most honest and fair opinion. Does Nathan fit in the trunk? =D
This review makes no sense. If you want a fast car get the maxima or the altima. This car is based on a first time driver or a person who just wants to save money on gas. And why would you compare it to a Audi R8?
Correct, I don’t know why this guy is down talking on this nice car. I have one & I absolutely love mine.
I bought this car for wife to take kids to school and cheer practice and what not, and I drive it too with the family and I gotta tell you it's a very smooth ride. The sport mode is pretty cool, granted it does suck to go from 0-60 fast but the thing is that you have to know how to drive this car. If you slam on the throttle it's slow so what you have to do is step on it and has it going release the gas pedal a little bit then step on it again it changes gears and picks up faster. We drove it to San Diego from San Francisco and I spent $125 to go and come back and I was stepping on it too. But I did put it on cruise control most of the way. Besides that I think it's a really good car for a small family or a single person. I think if you want a fast car you should look at the 370z just saying
The Fast Lane Car should be doing reviews on performance cars only. whenever they review an economy car, all they do is bitching about the CVT and the lack of power.
+Chi Leung Yes that's all they do. They just need to focus on sporty cars.
I TOTALLY AGREE
El - Gas saver. the CVT.. well, crap shoot
We're just guessing here but the Sentra was redesigned after the Altima. Perhaps Nissan product cycle didn't include LEDs on the Altima when it was redesigned but the cost come down enough to have them included on the Sentra.
Open and airy cabin. The seat feel as if you are sitting atop the car instead of inside the car. Body roll is well dampened for a commuter, the Sentra can get a bit squirmy at highway speeds when hit by crosswinds of truck traffic.
You said there is no difference between the economy mode and the sport mode. You need to stay away from the Colorado weed shops because the difference is huge.
I drove an '08 Maxima for 4 years and 90k miles and floored it maybe 5 times. It had 255hp. I just bought a '13 Sentra and it is not as weak as reviews would have you believe. Never once had trouble making freeway speeds. Never have I felt scared to merge or pass. It's a 4 banger, that's it. I live at 4,400ft. altitude.
U sold that 08 Maxima for a Sentra?????? WHY?????
This makes me feel better for selling my 08 m5 for a 2014 accord exl lmao
Why
There is absolutely a difference between economy, normal and sport. you just have to live with it for a while. Also, if you are used to driving newer cars, this may not impress you, but if you came from a 10 year old or older vehicle, this Sentra does feel sporty and more refined. Just test drive one.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Very much appreciated!
This is a great family car especially when gas prices are over $3.50. Nobody buys this car for racing.
where is that. i just paid 2.71 per gallon a few minutes ago.
ranitidina007 Wow! We're at about $3.10~$3.25 in the San Gabriel Valley area. I have the Sentra S with the Manual Transmission, and I love my Sentra. No raspiness. The CVT is a fine transmission for MPG conscious drivers.
You can still get a six speed manual transmission on the base model.
I own one of these, I can honestly say, I drive it in sports mode all the time! You can definitely tell the difference between normal driving and when it’s in sports mode. I’m always running late. I can put it into sports mode and make it to work in 20 mins, I live outside of the city
IMO,this is Excellent good family car, massive space, very fuel efficient even for a heavy footed, very cheap to maintain, good safety features, very smooth engine and the ride is comfort but not too soft. If sportier feel you are looking for, mazda 3 and civic much better bet.
Love this. Bought it used at $12,000, and it's a hell of a good value. Performance was a want when looking, but this does fit the bill adequately. The sport button makes it jump much quicker and 0-40 time is great, haven't used it above 55 mph though so cannot say for anything else. Otherwise everything is near perfect on this. Slap some more power into it and bring it up to par with an Audi A4 in terms of luxury, features, etc. and you've got a solid car.
this video is very subjective and it is based on that guy own thought. Nissan sentra is designed to build a reliable car to meet their veryday drivers which are looking for good fuel consumption and reliable car. this car is perfect.
I basically hate all the cars' y'all drive and test -BUT- your videos and reviews are AMAZINGLY AWESOME! Keep up the good work!
Being at 5000 ft. must make a huge difference, because at sea level, PEI, Canada, the 5 year old 2013 Sentra S, with 65000 km (40300 miles) gets up to 100 Kmh (62 MPH) at 2500 RPM, in no time. Since I didn't buy a sport car, I didn't floor the gas pedal, I was just accelerating in traffic, and when I looked down at the gauges I was going 100 in a 90 zone with no effort. Plus it is soooo easy on gas, that's what excites me, and puts a smile on my face!
So it doesn't have 500hp. And a 200mph topspeed. Wow
I'm just glad they changed the body style. The previous one was the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Ever!!! lol. It was the absolute last car on my list.
Exactly, thats what people dont get, the people that are going to buy this car are college studentds looking for something dependable and fuel efficent and this is it.
Besides the chrome strip problem, how was the car in terms of comfort? Road noise, road bumps, body roll, straight line stability?
The pedal is designed to have a certain amount of friction or hysteresis built in. This is done so that the fatigue of pressing the pedal continually is not onerous or becomes fatiguing. It also replicates the friction that would normally be present in a conventional throttle cable as it passes through its housing. A throttle assembly without the correct amount of friction or hysteresis would be very difficult to control smoothly.
The ride is fantastic, Dallas to Colorado Springs with no complaints. As far as pricing/options, the SL is loaded at $22k. REAL leather heated seats (I prefer black), navigation, optional Bose audio, rear disc brakes, 17" split spoke wheels. The base model is what it is, for $15,990, which I think is a great deal. You can also get a 6-speed manual with the base model. The SR has sporty body upgrades. On most of the models, you can also get the +FE option which supposedly gives you +1 MPG.
the editing is really great. props to the video editor!
What'r you talking about ? Every trim comes with the same gas pedal and setup?
CVT are the pits i'm so glad most cars are manual gearbox here in the Uk. I had the misfortune of driving a Honda with CVT. The only auto box i would consider is a dual clutch or 6 speed. I will stick to manual gearbox for my next car. Keep up the good work guys loving the Jeep stuff you did a couple of weeks back.
Does it come with a Manuel, because the last Sentra came with one.
The infotainment system/navigation is great and easy to use. I've connected my phone once and never had issues with it connecting every time I get in the car. The only problem I've found with the radio is that there is no way to adjust the midrange. The center console is a bit awkward so those cupholders are strange but work, and there are cupholders in every door down by your calf. The back seat is big enough to fit two full-sized baby seats as well as a small adult in the middle. cont...
Hey Roman, I've owned the 2013 Sentra for about 4 months and you won't notice the difference between ECO, Normal, and Sport modes when stepping on the gas. You notice it when you're in normal driving circumstances or from a stop. The RPM's are easier to get to when in the higher modes, but if you step on the gas, it will go up to 5800-6000 from any mode.
Nice to get a review where whining about a CVT doesn't totally trash the whole car. I don't understand these 'enthusiasts' who complain about CVTs. They're going to complain about anything that isn't a 50/50 weight rear-drive 300+hp manual...you get my point. For the rest of us, we'll stick with dual clutches, automatics, CVTs...
Hey bigd78881. You seem to know a lot about 2013 Nissan Sentra. I am debating whether to get that or 2013 Mazda 3 or 2013 Hyundai Elantra. What I am looking for is good fuel economy and decent value. It seems like everyone says the power on the engine is pretty weak?
people buying this car want something reliable and good on gas if they wanted a lexus theyd buy one you cant compare a apple to a orange
compared to my 2000 civic which had the acceleration of a fucking golf cart, I would say the 2013 sentra is pretty fast. Its definitely not as slow as this guy will have you believe. If you put it in sport mode it accelerates pretty quick from 0-45. Its no sports car, but when youre accelerating from light to light in this car, most of the traffic will be in your rearview mirror, just from lightly pressing the gas. Plus with the SL i get leather, push to start, rearview cam, touchscreen radio. What more do you want from a car at that price?
it has lots of value
Is this car better than a toyota prius 2011 or a honda insight 2013 ??? I live in new york city I'm just getting the car to take my mom to the doctor or to the super market ....which one do you guys think could be better for me ...some guys said that the prius and insight are slow but those have good mpg i think over 42 mpg each the sentra is economical too but not too much ...help please is gonna be my first car ....I'm confused cause those 3 cars used cost almost the same price maybe the toyota prius is a little more expensive
Agreed. A lot of people seem to overlook Mazda being that they're a smaller company but I really like their cars. They look good and they perform. Plus you get a lot of car for your money. The new 6 is sexy!! I can't get over how nicely styled that car is, I would definitely consider it if I were in the market for a mid-size. The 3 is due for a redesign next year I think so I'll be looking forward to that!
I dont get this video. why is he comparing the sentra to an Audi R8 or even a civic SI. the SI is not really comparable since it is build to be a sportier and faster version of the civic.
the man harps on for 4 minutes about the power (or lack there of) then talks for 30 seconds about the inside of the car. then back to the lack of power. NO ONE IS LOOKING AT THE SENTRA FOR POWER. but more than half the video is a complaint about power.
how about telling us more about what comes standard in the car or can be upgraded in the other models?
How about you make the video and tell us your opinion? Oh I forgot, you can't. But maybe I'm being too harsh, you're not familiar how Nathan rolls his videos... And in any case, this channel has 2 other 2013 Nissan Sentra videos which might help you look for what you're looking for.
this video is just bad, period. hes using something for its unintended purpose and reviewing based on that
***** I love my sentra but i must say im not a fan of cvt transmission
Hey Roman what was that bag in backseat?
Thanks bigd78881 for the information. I have decided to get a Sentra. But I am deciding whether to get the base model S or SV. Do you think the USB, 4.3" monitor, and premium clothing seats are worth the additional ~$1,000? Can I stream music through the USB connection?
How do u use the sport button.
A lot of thought went into that car. I wonder how the interior space compares with the Chevy Cruze?
Thanks for the nice comment. We've got some fun car review videos and mashups on the way including a BMW M6 vs a Nissan GT-R and a bunch of crazy Chinese cars not to mention the usual daily driver reviews.
I had a similar problem to that chrome trim issue on a Camry. The newest one puts the door cup holder where it hits my calf anytime I rest my foot on the dead pedal. After 4 hours in it I literally had a bruise on my calf from bumping into that thing so much.
How does it compare to the Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni Superleggera?
Ok so why didn't the se model get affected?
I have one, and it puts a huge smile on my face when I'm at the pump. :D
yea but if you could have better acceleration, handling,power and more fuel economy which in would you go for.
There is a sunroof available with the premium package that also comes with illuminated vanity mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror with digital compass, and a Bose 8-speaker audio system. It will add $1200 to the MSRP.
I need help I'm thinking of buying the 2013 Nissan sentra right now I have a 2001 Nissan sentra and it's lasted a long time but it's time for a new one is the new sentra good I just need a car that will be good to take mee to work and school would these car be good for mee
Just a thought... If you're doing tests on family cars could you see if 3 people can actually fit and if there is enough room for 2 car seats and one person in the back. I ended up just getting an Altima for the extra room but it would have been nice to know if 3 people could fit in the back seat.
I'd definitely pick the 2013 Sentra. If you want a car that is refined inside and out, gets extremely well mpg city and highway, and has the best value for the money in its class, pick the Sentra. It also has the most room in the front seat and back for people to sit in. You can get the top trim (SL) have Leather, Bose audio, Sunroof, 4 disc brakes, etc... for only around $23,000.
As far as the pricing, you're a bit off. The base model for the Accord Sport is $21,680. The base price for the Sentra (which you can get with a 6-speed manual) is $15,990. The model shown here is the SL. It comes with all the interior bonuses and a couple other things: *real* leather, navigation, wood trim, rear disc brakes, 17" rims, etc. I own the SL and I can say that it's worth the money and the base model would definitely be worth the $15,990.
I just bought one and let me tell you great gas mileage !!!! Feels good inside and drives great i love this car
between the Ford Focus and Sentra
what is the best?
The 2014 Mazda 3 is the class leader in this segment.Getting 40 mpg with a 2.5 making 184 hp. It also is the fastest,drives the best and has a very nice interior with a HUD. The 2013 even out sold the corolla in august and is 2nd place now. This 2014 will dominate sales.
Guys i need your replies. My mom is planning to buy this sentra. Should or should we not continue to buy this car? She will pickup that car nxt week
did you google it?
But I do have hands on experience. My uncle used to be a technician for Mazda and Honda and then he moved to Cali so now he works for Nissan. I used to go to the dealer in the huge hangar garage and helped him with some of the vehicles. At one point I was going to pursue that career but am pursuing something else because it doesn't pay enough. Just because you've worked on a few Mazda's and Nissan's dont mean shit. How many times do I have to explain this to you?
Good review! I don't think anyone who'd watch this video would be interested in this car. Personally, I'd rather drive pretty much anything. But for the person who knows nothing about cars and views them strictly as appliances, I would actually recommend it, maybe.
I also compared that Sentra SR to the new Altima 2.5 SL model and I like the Altima much better. The extra 52 hp is immediately noticeable and the CVT has simulated gears if you move the gear shit over to shift it manually which is cool. Plus fuel economy is just short of the Sentra and for just a few extra bucks, you get quite a bit more, including an optional V6.
I just started driving one of these, and there's no question that its acceleration is ... not at all good. But other than that ... please; it's a great car, in pretty much all regards
the purpose of owning a car is to bring you from point A to point B. It is affordable, and it does not waste gas. It does what it is supposed to do.
CVT is a transmission that gives you an infinite amount of gear ratio so the car knows which gear to be in depending on how fast you're going. Its not the best sounding transmission but it saves more gas in its class not to mention how much more Nissan cars are refined and reliability is prestigious at Nissan vs other brands.
I wonder if Nissan will do an R version of this vehicle, as they've done it with this model.
You can go watch other 15+ min reviews then. If you want more cup holders the 2013 highlander has 4 in the front + 2 bottle holders, 4 in the middle + 2 bottle holders and 2 in the 3rd row.
I used the internet and my personal experience as an owner of the 2013 Sentra SL. I never made a comparison to the Mazda3. The Mazda3 might be a better car now, but I can almost guarantee it will not have the same resale value as the Sentra in 2 years.
im not getting your point. I compared a 6 year old sentra to a 6 year old mazda3 and the price was the same option and everything. Why would in two year be different.
Maybe he should have laughed at the engine power a few more times. I didn't catch on, the first 3 times he did it. The mark of a good reviewer is to be able to scale his review to include the intended market and buyer.
For people like myself who want great fuel economy and a classy looking, comfortable, and roomy economy car, the Sentra is IT. If you're willing to sacrifice fuel economy, room, and comfort in exchange for power and sporty character, there are better choices.
Are you going to review the Ford Fusion any time soon?
Altima is faster than the maxima right?Nissan quality is going down correct. I told you if you look up this on TH-cam or Google "car reliability ranking form consumer reports" you will see.
Man, tough crowd today... My parents taught me something when I was young and I use it to this day. It went like this. "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all". Of course there's a time, place and a way to say things. I very seldom see them used correctly on TH-cam.
What are you staying it doesn't make sense? The problem was because of unintended acceleration. It didn't get stuck in the last position the matt held it down and the car didnt have brake override back then.So toyota made it shorter.
Trust me, I've driven a 2007 Sentra CVT with the 2 liter and its actually quite fun to drive if you know how to ride the ratios...not to mention getting 40mpg in town :o. The new Sentra has the same CVT, Nissan't new XTRONIC is for 2.5L engines and larger
This problem would not be the cause of “unintended acceleration” to the extent that the pedal would only stay open as much as it was before being released, although it could well be experienced as such. If the car was being accelerated briskly as on an on-ramp or hill, and the pedal stuck in that degree of openness, the car could well feel like it was accelerating on its own after the target speed was attained and the foot pressure reduced.
Good review Roman! I drove an SR and I think they improved the CVT as well but my family has a 2010 Sentra SR and you can really feel the decrease in power on the new one. Having said that, I do like the styling and interior a lot better on the 2013. My Dodge Dart Rallye Turbo would just blow the doors off of this car though and it gets the same highway fuel economy with a lot more power which is interesting. Mine is the manual and the city MPG isn't quite as good as this but I don't care.
One of my good friend came in and his beloved 2011 nissan altima had had a noise when going in pot holes so i put the car on the jack stands (i was home not at work)and a part was shaking so i fixed it. It's because nissan likes to put studs instead of bolts and nuts. So you have to drill that out and put a nut and bolt when it breaks. Then i saw he's exhaust and frame rusting so i sanded,sprayed it with some rust oleum with about 3 thick coats with clear coat and it peeled off in a few months.
Yeah, our 2013 Sentra seemed wonderful. 91000 miles and two CVT transmissions later, with a THIRD CVT now required, I wish I never heard of this POC vehicle. Gladly dumped it for a nearly new Toyota. If someone offers you a great deal on one of these, RUN. RUN AWAY!
Looks like they reused the steering column cover, instead of making a new one without the key hole area they just put a plug in there to close it..
I had to buy this car because my 05 Volvo S-40 T5 was ridiculously unreliable. The Sentra honestly isn't awful. It drives better than the Corolla and its at least got a smooth and somewhat tight steering. And at sea level its not that slow as long as you're not starting from a standstill or an incline. And lets not forget that for a high mpg car it's not as slow as it could be. It's a fair if not even competitor in my opinion to a Civic or Corolla, and its better than the Elantra, Cruze, and perhaps a normal Fiesta. I also must add its fit and finish is very high quality for a car in this price range. I think its pretty good value.
Sport mode also imitates a down shift to a lower gear when hard braking to generate engine braking. Doing 60mph and stomp the brakes (or at any speed) and the computer adjusts the CVT and blips the throttle a bit to jump the engine up 1k rpm to help slow down. Eco mode prevents rapid acceleration and isn't recemded on hills or with a lot of cargo. If u accelerate normally and hit sco mode u will notice the rpm drops a little bit staying more in the efficient range
it already came out its 2014 mazda 3 year in case you got it mixed up with the 2013 model it suppose to get 40 mpg with a 2.5 making 184 hp and 185 torque and over 40mpg with the 2.0 making 155/150 torque
Ford Focus base model:
6-speed Automatic: 27 city/38 hwy/31 combined mpg; Powershift 6-speed
I used the automatic because it advertises the best MPG. With no other options, it costs $700 when compared to the base Sentra with CVT and no options. Also, the comparable TFLcar 0-60 times: (11.97 for Focus and 12.98 for Sentra). Then you think about resale value, and the Sentra definitely takes it.
Good review & great Sentra.
yes a good point but then all the car in the shop would rust and rot won't it.Why is it that its mainly just the nissan and toyota trucks?
I did. I loooooove the 2014 that's coming out.
tell me what vehicle in nissan gets higher mpg that has skyactiv technology? Im not fighting with you just having a conversation.
Also if you look online nissan quality is going down and mazda is right #2 in reliability.
The 2.0 Liter 4 banger engine with the Altima CVT with a max ratio of 8.0 would have similar fuel economy numbers with more power than the 1.8 Liter 4 banger with the CVT max ratio of 7.3.
No i said if a car that wasn't old that looks banged up and it came into a truck because it broke down and all it need was a good old tune up was obviously abused.A compression test only test the rings and valves. Just because you're always on the gas doesn't mean your compression is going to be low.If they cars are overheated you would tell because it came in on a truck bed and probably blew a head gasket.Which i could tell when i opened it up.
Yes I have seen the 2014 Mazda 3 and hatchback as well as the 6. What I do like is they extended the wheel base and actually have made it nicer but its still not as nice as Nissan. The only vehicle I like from Mazda is the new cx-5, its very practical but nice along with its features VS. price. Sky-active technology which makes excellent mpg is the only thing pretty much what Mazda has going for them. Although MPG is only 1 of many area's of what overall matters in a car.
I know the Skyactive is already out. But it's in a car that doesn't appeal to me. That's why I said maybe when the better looking redesign comes out I'll be more interested.
Every review I've seen says the steering is numb and the ride is rough. I have driven the mazda 6 at a car show and it wasn't as nice as the Altima. Altima has active understeer and many other technology to keep a balance of over/understeer in all of their vehicles except the versa. Most of Nissan's cars has more technology to establish a comfortable ride that can be somewhat sporty when you want to. Nissan's steering was best in its class. The CVT is not in many peoples favor of
You don't know where people have driven those cars though. You're assuming they drive their cars in that area only. How do you know they didn't drive through Colorado or Yosemite on vacation or a trip where there's a lot of humidity? Theres too many factors for you to assume that a manufacturer builds a car that rusts when people put their cars through abuse. Some cars can take it and some are more high maintenance. That doesn't make the car bad at all, it makes it more costly.
It's definitely more competitive with the new skyactive engine. When the next generation comes out, it might be a worthy replacement for my Nissan.
Not a great car, but not a horrible car. Just a good honest car that ticks the right boxes but excels at little. Kinda like a Corolla.
How can you say its just as powerful if the mazda makes 184 hp 2.5 and gets 40 mpg and the 2.0 gets to 60 in 7.8.
Does this car have Bluetooth?
Sorta. The basic Bluetooth module sits in the thing in the ceiling. The part where people keep receipts and sunglasses. That part is filled in with a standalone Bluetooth module and it sounds awful.
Other higher trim models have it built into the radio. Not sure if those are any good.
The one that comes in the sunglasses holder is a dealer upgrade.
Overall, you'd be better off upgrading the radio to one that has Bluetooth and not bothering with the dealer module.
Hope this helps
Yes I know about the rust on the old pathfinders. We are talking about new cars here, and no I dont see the new nissans coming into the shop all the time. Maybe if people knew how to take care of their cars it wouldnt break down.
The Mazda 3 is probably the Sentra's competitor (driving dynamics) It's more of a sport driving feel with less comfort which loses refinement not to mention it doesn't look as nice inside or out as the Sentra or Elantra. It's less refined than Sentra and Elantra. You'd also spend at least $ 24,000 to 25,000 to match the packages to the Sentra which is too expensive. As far as mpg, its the closest to the Sentra. Mazda 3 would be my second pick.
Hmm...as far as the competition goes. I don't think this segment needs power, they're economy cars. So to say Nissan is just doing what the market want. It's hard to beat 34mpg combine when you drive a high power car. It's easy to make a car go fast, but making it efficient is another story.
I'd rather pay 2,000 more for a Subaru impreza =) I love your reviews. I really feel u guys offer your most honest and fair opinion. Does Nathan fit in the trunk? =D