Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra SR a better compact than a Corolla or Civic?
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- The Sentra recently received a major redesign from Nissan. On the outside it took a similar look from the Maxima, but added its own twist. On the inside you will find a more premium interior with Nissan's zero gravity seats and revised infotainment system. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 that produces 149HP & mated to a CVT. Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra SR a better compact car than a Corolla & Civic?
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Thanks for saying that Dan!
@Timothy Mckee 🤡
Raiti is to honest of a guy.
@@dompdompdomp Guess he got tired of working in a dishonest Profession.
I can see Joe having a dealership called Raiti"s rides your no zone dealership every vehicle comes with a box of twinkies plus Joe's famous onthrotle test rides.
Just picked this car up in the same color combo as my first brand new car. After 10 years of driving a vast variety of used cars I’m definitely not disappointed, not the fastest thing in the world but holy hell it takes corners like a champ. All things considered for the price this is a great daily driver for someone that doesn’t need something too crazy but still looks nice inside and out.
That is awesome! Congrats man!
I love mine 2. I have the Monarch same car. I don't have a sunroof. Don't want one.
Slow & unreliable!
@@coenkoko9737 certainly the case with former CEO Carlos Ghosn at the helm. But he got the boot a year or two ago and the improvements in Nissan vehicles are already beginning to show.
Only time can tell if reliability has improved.
Handling is good, but not good if stuck on highway with hazards on cause it's a steaming pile of crap! Same with the crappy SUVs.
Just got my SR in this exact color scheme about three weeks ago. Took it on a 5 hour both ways road trip last weekend. Had absolutely NO PROBLEM keeping up with traffic or having to gain pickup to pass others so I don't get the whining from people about the CVT tranny. Responded perfectly as I needed it to. Plus the steering was nice and taut as I made my way around the crappy curvy PA Turnpike. Averaged 39.2 MPG on the trip which exceeded the listed 37 MPG stated.....and without ECO Mode. 👍👍
I was just commenting the same thing, if you struggle gaining speed with this car, its all on the driver. This little car can zoom.
Hey Joe! Just wanna say your reviews are absolutely rad when it comes to daily drivers, as well as updates for the upcoming vehicles. Love your content! 🤩
Thanks for being so supportive and having my back!
Joe: “on throttle!”
Sentra: “no, I don’t think I will.”
Lol
I laughed way too hard at this 🤣
@@PicoFromTX 🤣
You need to go on youtube and watch Motorweek's test of the Pontiac 1000 if you really want to laugh.
@@PicoFromTX go on youtube and watch Motorweek's test of the Pontiac 1000. Do not have any form of liquid in your mouth while watching it.
We in here! Let's goo! Just redid my registration for 2 more years on my 6. But I'll always watch your vids!
Look at Nissan out here keeping the Sentra nameplate alive!!! Not gonna lie, nearly the only thing holding this SR back is the powertrain. You hit the nail square on the head!! Throw out the CVT, bolt in a manual or even a DCT, give it mo powah!!!! Boom!!! Good to go!!! Thanks a million for the depth and breadth of your reviews here!!! From super cars to simple sedans you and Lori do it all!!! #RaitisRides #521kSubsAndCounting #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #OnThrottleAgain #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #IfYoureReadyImReady #Nissan #Sentra_SR
Ok bud chill
lol general public doesnt know what cvt is anyways.
Damnn bro very active and energetic 😩🥵
It with a Manual transmission Only in Canada tho
You can get manual if you live in Canada
I got my 2021 Sentra SV, gun metal gray, back in October of this year.
I compared it with a Kia Forte, Impreza, Civic and a few others.
I loved how the Nissan drove, the inside was a classy look while the outside had a sporty style.
2 months in and I love my car.
How is it doing after 1 year ?
@@dromerd1420 no issues, still drives great. Racked up 16k miles in 18months
I had a 2002 Spec-V 6 spd. Nissan engineers need to get one of these out of their museum and drive it. They will be reminded of what driving is all about. FUN.
That is so very awesome!
@@EpicDrew15 So true!
You deserve the success of this channel Joe!
Great video! The one thing I like about the Nissan cars is that the blind spot monitor lights are inside the car! Way easier to see than it being on the side mirrors 😃
I think it’s a terrible feature only because having it on the outside let’s other drivers know that you see them and can feel safe passing. Plus you should still at least glance at your mirror when changing lanes lol.
@@thoughtprovoked8030 I mean fair enough. I still check my mirrors and blind spots regardless since the car’s system can totally make a mistake!
That colour combo is just gorgeous!
There is an important thing you do not do, which is to hear the engine. Yes, we want to hear how you start the engine. That wonderful sound
Normally he does but with this small engine you’re not going to hear much.
I have the 2020 Sentra SR and absolutely love it!!!! Great video Raiti!!!!!
In what color?
I'm enjoying your extraordinary, funny, and slightly cheesy narration. Never seen anyone review cars the way you do 😋
Just wondered what the guy who called this a cheesy review thinks of DeMuro? If it were me, I’d have Joe as my sales manager, and Doug would be the lot porter.
@@2W3X4YZ5 No, his reviews are awesome, but I do find his humor a little cheesy, but not in any bad way! Something cheesy doesn't always have to be something negative; something can be cheesy yet funny and very entertaining (as long as it is not overly cheesy), which in my opinion is his unique style of humor and I enjoy it a lot :)
@@sado429 Understood. Have a good one.
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I really like it that when you are talking about something, you mention what the competition has or hasn't. Other reviewers don't do this often.
Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!
Love this review. Anxious for the type s review 😳😳😳
I saw one of these the othe day and couldn't believe it was Sentra. They did a fantastic job on this new version.
I love the color of this car!! Great job Joe.
I didn’t think there was a vehicle left anymore under $30,000. Nice car, great color.
There are a lot of great options under 30k!
There isn't under 30k anymore after you leave the dealership.
@@fordwayne3833 With great credit, you can still sign papers and drive away for less than $30k. Not to mention incentives that can help.
Corolla, Civic, Mazda 3, Elantra, Forte to name a few.
@@steverodgers3866 Mazda it’s good the other ones naaaa .
You are my favorite reviewer...Great job..Joe..
When i was in high school my science teacher had a Maxima and we stirred at it so much! Sporty Black! back in the day man!
That’s a sick ride
Hey Joe Thank You for the sentra review.
Wow Joe! Your video really sold me! Gonna pick up a box of Twinkies tomorrow!
I think it's the best looking compact car. The interior looks fantastic. Just needs at least 180 hp. Hopefully an SE-R version will come out soon with an available 6 speed manual and at least 200 hp.
I doubt Nissan will make this a reality. The last SE-R was a disappointment at best. Considering how well the Civic Si and Jetta GLI sell it's shocking Nissan doesnt spend some money on reviving it's compact performance car game.
@@Blackdawn80 i think Nissan could make a nice dent in the compact sporty car market with the SE-R. It looks much better than the Civic Si and the VW Jetta.
Nissan just needs to give it at least 200 hp, a 6 speed manual, an upgraded suspension, and sportier looks.
This is a economic car if u want performance go buy a 370z or even a 350z that is a sport car with a regular auto trans n rwd
@@JuanVega-uc1cn You must be very young or not familiar with the sport compact scene. Even today Honda offers the Civic SI, VW has a GLI and Toyota will eventually bring a Corolla GR.
@@Blackdawn80 Toyota just screams ladies I don’t know why but it’s something about it that makes me feel it’s a car brandfor lady drivers
Owned a 2017 Sentra SR Turbo that I recently traded for a compact SUV - a beautiful 2021 Mazda CX-5 CE - and I don't regret it at!! The Nissan CVT was a huge concern for me... However, I must admit that this 2021 redesigned Sentra is very nice. Great review as always 😊
Good value for the price point. Cameras especially. Very competitive and I agree it needs a bit more hp under the hood.
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true and funny 😄😆🤣💯
2 years later, I am giving serious consideration to the 2023 SR. Best Car Reviewer! Period! He makes me laugh with his practical food applications while providing real life comparisons.
I’m going to be a witness, my mom I recently pushed to get another car, we both fell in love with the 2020 Nissan Sentra SV and WE ARE LOVING IT! I can’t even drive it that’s how much she love it!
Best car reviewer!!! Love from Ghana 🇬🇭!!!
Nice review Joe!
I got sentra 21. I had to drive from Waterloo to Ottawa couple of times in extremely bad conditions of snow and storm. Distance is close to 500 kmsand the car did pretty good job.
Engine is reliable and efficient to run through. Seats are comfortable. I dont know about civic or corolla and they would surely be great cars. But as a Nissan customer i am really happy with my Sentra. A lot of car for your money
I really love my 2021 Sentra SR. The dealer didn't have any on the lot with the Premium Package so I don't have a moonroof or power seats etc. But it handles very nice rides great and I love the features. Thanks Joe for all your video's.
I love my 2020 Nissan Sentra SR. I've had it for 11 months. I wish I would have gotten leather seats, but I might get the Katzkin leather. I average 35 mpg with my best being 44 mpg. I drive 5 over the limit usually. It is a great commuter car. Great value for the money. All the safety features are pretty cool. Can you tell I am getting older. I won't be taking it to a drag strip, but that is not what it is for.
I just purchased the SR trim but with black rims and a 6 speed MT. I test drove an automatic and wasn't blown away by the power, but it was very comfortable and a nice ride.
I am thinking to buy a car and it’s my first time and was so confused which car to buy and after so many researches I did and finally I am convinced to buy Nissan sedan any models is good to me. Thank you for every single piece of details l
I am thinking of buying this.. it would be an upgrade from my 2001 nissan sentra to the 2021 nissan sentra lol. BIG UPGRADE!
Just bought 2021 model SR Premium in Orange/black roof and absolutely love it! Nissan absolutely knocked this redesign out of the park! While I do wish it had a little more power the amenities it has and comfort are well worth the trade off... with my commute recently tripling for my daily drive the Mpgs on this are welcome! I test drove forte and civic... this was IMOP hands down the better car all things considered... (the 2022 civic might change that) for what I’m looking for this fit the bill.
It’s nice looking and has some nice features, but I’m with you that a turbo or a little more power plus a regular automatic transmission would make it even better.
Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job! Lori as well!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Finally a car within my reach😂 thanks joe❤️
I love this one. Nissan's new line up is amazing
This car seems to be a real good deal and for a new driver with all the safety features, it has. The only issue would be the passing power and getting on the highway as you said, Joe. It's def in consideration for my younger siblings first car.
Good Job Joe it's not the Best Just Something Different Lori Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏🙏Blessings Always
That Blue really makes the front end pop
Looks and that's it.
Sales volume speaks for itself Good review
That is a great point! You ate so very welcome!
Simply put, this falls short of the competition.. nice video JOE and Lori.
You are so very right about that!
You are so very right about that!
Bought this car a couple months ago now, absolutely love it. Coming from a Jetta previously. A couple of thoughts, yes, this car is slower compared to an SI or Corolla, but if you’re struggling to merge on a highway or pass someone, than I think its the driver and not the car. This does have a sport mode which the button is hidden on the shifter.
The car is light and it picks up acceleration pretty quickly, despite the 149 HP engine.
One suggestion is I hope they come out with a NISMO 200 hp version, that would satisfy people that need bigger engines.
I don't think Joe knows about the sport button? I have one by the shifter
Another AWESOME review! I came here searching to see if my "GoTo" Brand will be bringing a NISMO variant in this new Sentra! Looks more attractive and love the tech, just wish had a lot more hp!!! The small dimensions gives it an awesome stance,, could use wider sportier wheels though.. But if they offer a NISMO, and hopefully with up to 250 hp, I'm all in, as I'm do for an upgrade.
As usual, thanks again! ✌🏾❤✊🏾
Raiti you got to get your hands on the SV Premium all-weather model, with the diamond quilted tan leather interior. It is absolutely beautiful!
That look nice bro
Have driven this generation car a couple of times, very nice.
I have this car in Red, same trim SR Premium, bought brand new off the showroom floor. I love it. It climbs all the mountain roads I drive with ease and no loss of speed which is really important to me. I have almost 40,000 miles on it now and it still runs like new. I get up to 44 on flat highway and consistently well over 40 at 70 and up to 80 mph. It does do better at 70 with the mileage, but little difference between 65 and 70.
I had a B13 SE-R on my car lot for a bit. It was sweet. The best part of it was the _manual(ahem)_ transmission. My customer did a neat little intercooled turbo conversion, and drove it to 303k miles. It’s a pretty car. Kind of all over the place inside and out, but it’s nice enough. Thanks for the great review.
Those were the days! Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
Moo
Thanks dood this video pretty much helped me make up my mind. I've always loved the Nissan brand but apparently they dont offer hybrid or give that reliable transportation vibe. I'm looking to get rid of my beater corolla and this year there's the 2022 civic, the corolla hybrid, and the insight. The hybrids are more expensive but they dont look nice. The sentra is not a hybrid but..the style is to my taste. I love the aggressive look and it reminds me of king skyline but lacks the bite of it.. The biggest thing here is
-360 camera. As far as I know none of the hybrids I mentioned have these even at the highest trim. The mazda 3 have this but only at the highest trim..idk what the deal is but features like this should be a no brainer. This makes me lean heavily towards getting a sentra. The SR is affordable for me compared to other cars that goes atleast 4-6k more for the better trim so the price is doable for me. This will most likely be my new car this winter.
Appreciate you covering the poor mans cars as well brother!
Anyone who can afford a car is not poor
@@beastgaming4695
First world standards.....
@@beastgaming4695 Well it’s pretty much subjective now isn’t it. Compared with many of the vehicles he covers my comment stands accurate.
In the Caribbean there's no "poor man" new car lol prices are double what u guys pay in the US.
@@dqharvey6347 Yeah like the gas prices in Germany are triple if not more then here. Where people live dictates a ton.
nice review man. Love the jokes. Keep it up !
I just picked up this car, and I'm loving it...I have the Aspen white/Sport black combo, with the tint, it's awesome:) I have no problem with the engine...it's a Sentra:) It runs great and a lot of pep for the MPGs, which is what I was looking for. The extras aren't there at this price point with the other cars I was looking at. I'm super happy:)
Did you get the sr or sr premium? And at what price thanks
Nissan PR: Here's the GT-R that you wanted to review, Joe
Joe: Its a Sentra
It’s a crappy Nissan sedan. Their SUVs are much better.
The design is nice, but the JATCO CVT is still a concern for me. It doesn't matter if it's a newer generation.
Maintenance maintenance maintenance, do your maintenance as required and you’d be good.
I was going to ask, since they will not stop making them, would a CVT benefit from 25k mile fluid changes, avoiding overheating (add an aux cooler), or switch to neutral when stopped for long periods in traffic?
@@2W3X4YZ5 I would be very cautious with Nissan's CVT. They tend to fail prematurely. Toyota, and Honda seem to be the only ones who don't have issues with their CVT's.
@@thundergato84 Is this part of a plan to force the general public into an EV, by only offering the USA transmissions which are near universally hated?
@@pnnsneaky4735 Maintenance can't always overcome bad engineering and poor build quality.
This is the most stylish looking modern Nissan imo perfect
I agree. This Sentra looks good!
This and the Altima Platinum trim I really like and I am NOT a Nissan guy.
Copy of the maxima. Looks great
@@robbyu.672 I JUST HATE HOW THE ALTIMA LOOKS SO LONG
@@Samir-ru4rl I liked the previous generation Altima more than the new one, it looked more aggressive
Awesome car...i am purchasing it next week.
hey joe, Great video!
i'm kinda puzzled as to why they didnt make a sentra with the SL trim?
Love the colour! Only true zonks, say it with me; CVT and naturally aspirated 4-cyl. They've really got you covered, everywhere else... since I've never stayed upright on a skateboard, a Sentra would have to do, as the price is decent. Thanks for the great video, Lori! Awesome job, as usual!
Thanks Joe & Lori for another well done review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.
IMHO it is the fourth horse in a field of three. Those being Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and the Mazda 3. Just sayin’.
You are so very welcome Bob! Thanks for being so supportive!
The recipe that the Corolla and civic have is simple. Reliability. I will be honest I have a leased 2018 Nissan Rogue and I love it. Great gas, no breakdown or any other sort of issue.
This is one of my favourite Nissan
You need to comment on every video. You stand out like a sore thumb in the comments section.
👌
I’m just gonna go ahead and zonk this comment.
my fav nissan is the altima!
It’s favorite! Hate when they spell it like that😂
got a 21 sentra for 18k with 40k miles it’s sr trim with an amazing “scarlet ember” coat. i love the car already and love how it doesn’t have any gimmick features. just a solid car
If I was shopping for a car in this segment of vehicle I would choose this Sentra over the competition. You get so much more tech and amenities standard which is nice. This is a get to A to B vehicle and its does it well
Joe, very nice review! How reliable is a Sentra compare to a Civic or a Corolla?
I have the premium.... Its waaaaaaaay better than any other car within its price range in my opinion... I tried all of them. My friend owns a dealer and I drove every single car from the same class and the Nissan Sentra just blows them out the water.
I was considering the Nissan Kicks SR but now I have my eye on the Sentra SR. I love the amount of tech Nissan is leading with and getting a sunroof at the top trim is something that the Kicks does not offer. I love the MB/ Audi air vents and the interior overall. However Nissan is seriously lagging behind with the HP. The Hyundai Elantra has 200 HP. CVTs continuously turn my stomach and AWD should be an added at an additional cost. Overall I think the sentra is a great option and the two toned white & black with black wheels is a head turner. As always Joe and Lori you do a phenomenal job. I wouldn't buy a car without consulting you first! 😉
Love the design nice interior
Damn Nissan has come along way. Interior and exterior looks AMAZING. But sucks they gave it such low HP. Appreciate you taking it out for a spin.
I just love the interior of that car man I hope others think the same thing
Great looking car. If it had a little more power I would have considered this a few months ago when I ended up choosing a Civic. It’s several grand cheaper than the top Civic. I’m very satisfied with my Civic 5,000 miles in; fun to drive, economical, and love the design of the 10th gen.
I can totally understand where you are coming from!
It looks pretty good
"0-60, might as well be riding a skateboard" lol 😆
Slow as hell! Massive ZONK!
Lmboh ☠️ 🤣🤭😩
That pov is so much better!
Hey Joe, kind of off topic. Ive been watching you WRX vids. What year WRX would you recommend is the best?
My favs are 2002-2007. If you looking at the current generation than I would go after 2018.
The new Sentra is sexy, im getting one this Saturday and I can't wait!
Nice review
Unique blue!👑
I like my 17' Sr Turbo 6 speed manual! Pretty fun to drive
Thx for sharing guys for the working poor
6 Twinkies under the center console?!? Joe......no way.....not unless you sit on them first! Great review as always!
Holy Twizzlers! I stand corrected..... the video had me stumped! Anyhow, be safe my man..... enjoying the content!
Best in class looks, by a country mile. Nothing comes close.
Stunner.
And don't get me started on the new Civic.
How alarmingly dull is that thing!
This is true!
If I hadn’t just gotten my 2019 Ford Fusion I would jump on this, love the sporty aggressive style, and the color combo of this blue and black sets it apart from the competition.
I hate the interior of the civic so much haha
Worst in reliability and practicality, which is the most important thing.
@@hedgehogthesonic3181 Is it really?
I must say, this Sentra really smack that sweet spot in this segment. For once, no fancy gadgets to be found here. Just pure driving pleasure, since the Sentra has always been about getting from point a to b with relaxation in mind.
I like and appreciate his sense of humour..
Nice video!
First a question and then a confession.
1. How long have you and Lori been married? Has to have been for quite some time because CLEARLY she is use to your humor because I don’t see how she films without cracking up out loud!😂😂😂.
2. Confession, I always would comment on your videos whenever you reviewed a Nissan product and would dig out their CVT’s. I need to buy a new smaller CUV and it came down to Hyundai Kona and the Nissan Kicks. Nissan was offering a better deal with more options and well....... I bought the Nissan Kicks! Bolder Grey, dark dark tint, loaded up and Joe I love it, had a Sentra back in the mid 90’s and had zero issues but was initially really scared to go with Nissan but so far the CVT has not been an issue at all shift quiet and normal. Of course I did get the longest warranty possible. 🍺 to another great video! Can’t wait for the TLX TYPE R review
Hi Ron! Lori and I have been together for 7 years. She does a great job of keeping in together for sure! Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience. I am so glad you found a great car!
The blue is popping
I love my SR Nissan Sentra. Monarch. Had 4miles on it straight off the truck. It had to be activated. 🤩
Oh wow!
Great review thank you very much I always appreciate it
Now compared to an antiquated 21 Infinity that looks like it's from the 90s for like 70k the Nissan SENTRA SV (different trim than Joe showed) trim for 25k looks like a Bentley inside with the diamond stitching. Considering Nissan is the parent company to Infinity it is strange to see Nissan making such a nicer car than their premium brand infinity for so much less money?! That just provides my conspiracy that Infinity deliberately wants to go out of business more validation 😂!
Absolutely love those wheels tbh
Nice car with a great price. Nissan when they want to can really come up with great styling.
I am so glad that you like this one.
Man, I have a 2010 Altima 2.5S with 342,000 km (212,000 miles roughly)....and I have exactly the same key fob! 11 years later and its still the same...I''m shocked at that. Yes, it is functional, it's light weight, it won't tear your pockets, etc.....but it's so surprising it hasn't been updated in over a decade (at least).
If I had this car, I would go full LED for the taillights!
This is probably the only car out there you can buy which offers a heated steering wheel, sunroof and a 360 camera system at this price point. Keep the traditional shifter on the floor, add more horsepower and a 6 speed shiftable transmission and I am interested.
Growing up my buddies and I loved Nissans. My family had a green 96 SE stick, I had a 03 Spec V, my good friend had a v6 stick Altima. Now you couldn’t give me one unless it’s name is three letters. Hopefully they will come around someday, the brand has some great heritage.
"three letters"?
@@naywahn GTR