The car doesn't even need to be small to have fun. I currently own a 10th gen accord with a 6mt and it's a blast. I even used to own a 2000 isuzu rodeo with a v6 and 5mt. Also a blast. My brother in law has an old m5 with a 6 speed and I don't even need to let you know how fun that one is. It's just the manual alone that makes it fun.
I'm one of the people friends see as the "annoying manual guy" probably, but to me it's so much fun. I'm from Europe, so that's all I've grown to know, so even in the US my cars were all manuals. Even a diesel people mover Transit in Europe was fun to drive thanks for the stick shift. Had it been an automatic, I would've hated every single mile of that.
@@richardnavratil9661 I'm the annoying manual guy in my group too. I've owned 13 cars and several motorcycles. All my cars were manual except two. One was because it was a hybrid and didn't come in manual and the other was a release series scion that I really wanted and the last one in my state was an automatic. Other then that, all manuals. My daily driver is an 18 Accord Sport 6mt.
aluisious because your average person takes relaxed shifts and the revs not dropping immediately helps smoothen it out. Especially if you are a new manual driver or just not used to the car. For example the problem they have in the video is when they are ripping gears. The car isn't designed to do that. Also this is most definitely not a sports car, just a normal Sentra lol
We've had our 2021 Sentra SR Manual since last week. One thing I've learned on my own is the car has an Eco button that stops the rev hang. It keeps the RPMs down, thus making the car react like a "normal" manual. The drive quality and fun is even better with that Eco button on! Go figure.
My 2015 Nissan Micra has this rev hang too, I always thought it was just a heavy flywheel and it took a long time for the revs to come down, now I know. Thanks!
@@sofullcole I really like the car, I did have a fuel pump go at 80,000 km. It cost about 800 dollars to replace, more than a tenth of the price of the car. I keep the fuel tank above the half way mark to make it last longer as the fuel cools the pump. Other than that, I really love the car, it's very sporty!
The Sentra SE-R spec V from the early 2000s was one of my favourite rice-boy cars. I almost bought one in that dark burnt Orange colour. Supercool review guys!
The Manuals MAKE regular cars so much fun! I absolutely love my 2008 Manual Mazda 3 and looking at this Sentra, Nissan definitely moves up the list for a replacement for it!
I bought this as technically my first “new car” and I love it. Its got enough pep in it to feel fun on a backroad taking it around corners, and it’s comfortable while just lazily driving it around town and im also confident whenever i got to pass someone on the freeway! I drive a lot and honestly i was deciding either this car or a Mazda3 sport but I think I made the right decision! :)
Having a performance model of this updated body style will sell better. The other car companies are doing it (n line, si, gti, 3 turbo,) Nissan needs to be more appealing. They are trying with the Z model coming out. They need more.
Recently got a 21 Manual SR, The standard equipment and interior feels so premium in comparison with its competitors, the manual is lots of fun and it does not feel as slow as the cvt I test drove. The rev hang isn't too noticeable as long as you're not flooring it in every gear. The handling is amazing for a fwd car, makes this car tons of fun on twisty roads. If you are considering this car in manual GET IT. You won't regret it its amazing for the price super happy with mine!
are you happy with the power it makes? any issues passing on the highway or getting up to speed? im looking to get an sr manual and want your thoughts since youve been driving it for a bit.
@@Mohdr121 i won’t lie i wish it had a bit more power but it’s perfectly fine for day to day driving as long as ur not racing everyone. there’s no issue getting up to speed unless it’s a very steep uphill, and i haven’t had trouble passing on the highway just downshift and go
I have a 2013 focus 5mt and I honestly hate the throttle by wire and the traction control. It's a good daily but I hate how it technologically restricts me. And yes I can turn off traction but you have to dig through menus to do it.
This made me so happy. I really like the new sentra but dont want a cvt. Now you can have a nice simple 6 speed over a cvt and keep the nice looks and interior. I also really love the rims.
I’ve driven plenty of cars with rev hang. It’s super annoying but usually I just compensate by letting off the gas slightly before pushing in the clutch
@buffalo wt I was about to say that, If I bought this, which I know honestly only enthusiasts that want a cheap daily would do, I would get it tuned out. Probably not too much money either.
My husband's Juke has the same lock quirk. I hate it because I can't get out of the car until he finishes dinking around and shuts off the car. Probably more of a marriage breaker than deal breaker.
I'm so jealous if I heard the rumors are true that Canada gets the manual and the US is stuck with a crappy CVT say it ain't so! Great video guys first time watching your channel!
From a styling perspective this is (IMO) the best looking. I'd have to compare standard features across the models to determine if it's the one I'd choose but it does look good for the price.
@@tiborpandza8530 I'm sure automakers have researchers who decide what trim levels are "best" for each country but it's annoying as hell when they offer something cool in Canada (or Mexico in this case) but not here in the States. I honestly would consider a Sentra with the manual but no way in hell with a CVT!
@@chrisfreemesser5707 Same, I refuse to buy a CVT which is limiting options considerably these days. Seems like every manufacturer is dropping the manual option. I don't think you can even buy a Civic base model with a manual anymore. The Accord dropped the 6MT with the 2.0 this year also. I know you can get the type R but no way I'm dropping 35K for a Civic. while watching this video I immediately when to Nissans website and of course in the US your only option is a CVT... NO THANKS
@@chrisfreemesser5707 Evidently we don't buy them enough in the US, same reason we never get the bad ass wagons they do in Europe. It feels like enough enthusiasts want this these but evidently not lol
Honestly the rev hang seems like a much bigger problem to me. I feel like you could get used to it, but it's such a long time to wait to shift it could be a hazard depending on where/when you drive. The alternative is abusing your gearbox, but then you'll literally pay for it with more maintenance...
Had a nice laugh with u guys. Yes you can change the looking mechanics through the vehicle settings menu. Mine unlocks every time I put it in park and locks once I get up to speed. Love my 2020 Sentra
I've got a MK6 Golf R 6 speed with the push button start. One convenient feature is I can leave the car running with my key in my pocket... however U.S. spec prevents you from locking the car with the key while it's running. So to answer your question: Yes I get out of my car often enough to recode that feature through a VAGCOM device. Now in the winter when I want to warm up my car, I can have piece of mind with locked car.
The Sentra SE-R from 1991 to 1994 was an amazing car that could rightfully be called a 90s BMW 2002. I looked at a used one that had 'been through the war' as far as owner abuse, and you could still feel the magic underneath. Everything since then has been compromised, including this car.
I hope this car brings back good cars from Nissan because 6MT on top trim level and a mechanical e-brake, sign me up! I like the way it looks too. Good job, Nissan, nice to see you start to get your mojo back.
One thing I'll give Nissan is that their sounds systems are always good. My wife had an 07 sentra and it was the WORST car to drive ever, but the stereo was impressive especially for it having no subwoofer. For it having no subwoofer it was almost magical how good it sounded.
Nice review. Nice little car. I actually had a 2021 Versa as a loaner for a couple weeks and I was mildly impressed with it for what it is. Nissan seems to be on the upswing again.
@@wtfx5757 I think I've only ever seen one SE-R from that generation in person and it was nice. They must be rare. I miss when they were lighter like that.
Awesome review! Mom was looking a sentra some years ago, we ultimately went corolla hybrid. I ALWAYS leave my rav4 running when I get out if there’s something small in my house that I forgot, like my hat or some extra cash for whatever I’m doing. And the rav4 doesn’t lock up the doors when you’re parked and car’s running.
As for the door locks check the manual, it is like my 2017 Altima. There is an option in vehicle settings to set it so the doors unlock when shifting into park which would solve the problem of getting out while the car is running. And yes who turns off their car to get the mail if they live in a town house, not me. This is how my 2002 Buick Rendezvous worked. Either unlocked on shifting to park or turning off the car.
Another insane manual freak Czeching in. I'll take the inconvenience of a few traffic jams a year (I don't live near a big city) over having a boring auto/cvt.
I agree!! I when I get stuck on the 401 the manual gives me something to do (try not to hit the brakes game) vs the gas/brake thing of an automatic. I get bored way faster in an automatic
@@SeanRosairo i agree. the thing is i’m so used to manual that i find autos weird. i remember having to bring back my uncles automatic car and god it was frustrating to drive
@@zhila5958 I'm the exact opposite. I tried driving a manual and expected it to be amazing like these guys and everyone in the comments like yourself. It was the biggest disappointment of my life honestly. They way people talk about it I thought it be amazing. It was just stressful and i had felt no control because I have to watch the RPM. I would like to try it again cause I'm still on disbelief that it wasn't fun but I doubt the stress would change amd I completely understand why consumers stopped buying them.
Black wheels pop. In fact, I generally don't like chrome trim on cars (including wheels). If there's a style package that blacks out the trim and wheels, I'm getting it.
Good to know, that there are still manuel Cars to buy in Canada. For me as a german I wouldn't know what to buy, if I ever would move to USA or Canada in my life. Is this a Turbo or naturally aspired Motor?
I like Nissan they make good cars and manual transmission is great i hate the fact a lot of car makers are getting rid of manual specially in the new hybrid cars and electric cars but I guess nothing I can do about that but great review guys as always 👍👍
sub 150bhp, small, manual, fwd cars are legitimate fun and on quality, tyres are fast with good usage of conservation of momentum, you can get in serious legal trouble in a 90bhp eco hatchback around country lanes
A manual with adaptive cruise?!? You guys have to do a video on that! Does it come to a full stop? And do you clutch in and it brakes itself? Does the system kick you out of a gear if it is too low or high? What is the lowest speed that adaptive cruise can engage? Does it work in all gears except R? What if you are to high gear and your go up a steep hill...does it stall? So many questions!
I don't know the actual answers to your questions however I do own a 2018 Accord that is 6 speed manual with adaptive cruise. All those same thoughts went through my head when I was buying it and honestly, after two years I still don't know what happens in those cases because it never comes up. I only use my cruise when I'm on the freeway and anytime I've needed to slow down lower than about 45 (about the slowest you want to be going in 6th), I'm already using my brakes and pressing in my clutch. That's the same thing I do when I drive automatics with adaptive cruise (minus the clutch part). If it's a major slow down, I'm using my brakes and not relying on sensors for that. I can tell you I did try it in 5th and it worked but there wasn't much reason to cruise in 5th. As far as steep hills, 6th gear has been enough for me so I've yet to be in a situation where it would need to downshift. However, if I'm in a hilly area, I rarely use cruise control because it's not economic or saving me gas in those instances. Adaptive cruise on a manual is refreshingly less complicated than you'd assume. Edit: According to my manual, I can set cruise in any gear as long as my speed is above 15mph.
@@xfiringsquadx thanks for telling hs your experience. I guess all the cases we are worrhing anout dont happened much if at all. Just curious what actually happens in thoses cases and what different companies would do for legal reasons...failure mode analysis. Also, just wishing for best of both worlds in having a fun manual but also being less annoyed in traffic. I want to have my cakr and eat it...I dont think the latest BMW M3 manual has adaptive cruise but only auto emergency brake...not gonna complain as having a manual M3 is existence is already a sweet cake...
Another thing I've noticed: newer stick cars come with REALLY HEAVY flywheels for NVH at cruise and to help people get moving from a stop, but it really makes smooth shifting hard.. Give us light flywheels and let the noobs learn the right way to drive.
black rims look fantastic on this. bring back the specV, Nissan- bigger, louder, with an LSD. But really in all honesty, this car is best value for money in a 4 door. And that 3rd pedal completes the package- why people tolerate CVT's is beyond me. I even built one on the Nissan site after watching this video.
Any thoughts or impressions on how this compares to a Mazda 3 in manual with the similarly powered 2.0 engine (GX or GS trim) ? That’s what I would cross-shop it against.
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# save the maunals
Try honda accord 2.0 with manual transmission
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I think Piloti shoes should get their money back from Jakub wearing crocs while driving in the winter for crying out loud.
As the owner of a small car with a manual transmission, agree with Yuri that they are so much fun. I'm not going fast, but I'm always enjoying it
The car doesn't even need to be small to have fun. I currently own a 10th gen accord with a 6mt and it's a blast. I even used to own a 2000 isuzu rodeo with a v6 and 5mt. Also a blast. My brother in law has an old m5 with a 6 speed and I don't even need to let you know how fun that one is. It's just the manual alone that makes it fun.
Civic si is the bomb
6spd crosstrek!
I'm one of the people friends see as the "annoying manual guy" probably, but to me it's so much fun. I'm from Europe, so that's all I've grown to know, so even in the US my cars were all manuals.
Even a diesel people mover Transit in Europe was fun to drive thanks for the stick shift. Had it been an automatic, I would've hated every single mile of that.
@@richardnavratil9661 I'm the annoying manual guy in my group too. I've owned 13 cars and several motorcycles. All my cars were manual except two. One was because it was a hybrid and didn't come in manual and the other was a release series scion that I really wanted and the last one in my state was an automatic. Other then that, all manuals. My daily driver is an 18 Accord Sport 6mt.
I would love to see them bring back the SE-R to compete with the Si and other cars of that caliber.
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Same. I still have my 2005 altima se-r along with a 2007 (picture profile) manual v6. The se-r is a dope car I love it
1992 SE-R was the first new car I owned. Loved that thing.
It's NISMO now and not SE-R...
Yep, I finally got rid of my Nissan Sentra SE-R this winter and I still miss it.
Totally agree small cars and pickups should all be available in stick. Great review as always. Have a great week everyone
Luckily you can get a Tacoma in manual
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Small cars yeah, pickups not so much. I wish I had an auto in my 2007 hilux
Not many under powered pickups so manual isn’t necessary. Small cars, definitely!!!
Consumers dont want stick in large demand so manufacturers simply follow what the people that make them money want.
Rev hang seems similar to the Hakone 86 I drove last year... still waiting for those rpms to drop 📉😐
Hey Kirk, fancy seeing you here
It makes driving easier for non hardcore enthusiasts 🤷♂️
@@kevinnorris6558 yeah...
aluisious because your average person takes relaxed shifts and the revs not dropping immediately helps smoothen it out. Especially if you are a new manual driver or just not used to the car. For example the problem they have in the video is when they are ripping gears. The car isn't designed to do that. Also this is most definitely not a sports car, just a normal Sentra lol
I had a FRS and there wasn't any rev hang, strange that you noticed that on an 86?
This car with this body, and interior, with the 200hp qr25de out of my b16 se r spec v+ the lsd would be so nice.
We've had our 2021 Sentra SR Manual since last week. One thing I've learned on my own is the car has an Eco button that stops the rev hang. It keeps the RPMs down, thus making the car react like a "normal" manual. The drive quality and fun is even better with that Eco button on! Go figure.
so do you permanantly keep it in eco mode then? Or do you sometimes drive it in normal mode and let off the gas a little earlier to compensate?
It seems all the fun expensive cars Jacob drives first and the cheap cars yuri drives first.
Rock, paper, scissors.
Jakub gets all the high performance and trucks and yuri gets the techno and weird/quirky.
@@TheStraightPipes you gotta get better at it then
@@TheStraightPipes nissan new versa review
Jakob is more knowledgeable in cars than Yuri.
This seems like a bargain for a fun(ish) daily commuter.
Nothing wrong with this next gen beater car
@@peperoninja387going through this right now. Looking for a reliable barebones commuter to leave the fun car at home. This checks all the boxes Lol
My 2015 Nissan Micra has this rev hang too, I always thought it was just a heavy flywheel and it took a long time for the revs to come down, now I know. Thanks!
How’s Mirca ownership going btw?
@@sofullcole I really like the car, I did have a fuel pump go at 80,000 km. It cost about 800 dollars to replace, more than a tenth of the price of the car. I keep the fuel tank above the half way mark to make it last longer as the fuel cools the pump. Other than that, I really love the car, it's very sporty!
Same 2015 here, it makes me have to skip gears more frequently in order to reduce wears on the clutch
The Sentra SE-R spec V from the early 2000s was one of my favourite rice-boy cars. I almost bought one in that dark burnt Orange colour. Supercool review guys!
The Manuals MAKE regular cars so much fun! I absolutely love my 2008 Manual Mazda 3 and looking at this Sentra, Nissan definitely moves up the list for a replacement for it!
I bought this as technically my first “new car” and I love it. Its got enough pep in it to feel fun on a backroad taking it around corners, and it’s comfortable while just lazily driving it around town and im also confident whenever i got to pass someone on the freeway! I drive a lot and honestly i was deciding either this car or a Mazda3 sport but I think I made the right decision! :)
Yes! A new affordable manual option! It is more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.
Let’s get a spec v model, bump the power to 200hp and you’ll have a winner
Unfortunately the rev hang is weird...
Agreed
Nissan tried with the Nismo version but failed to deliver.
Having a performance model of this updated body style will sell better. The other car companies are doing it (n line, si, gti, 3 turbo,) Nissan needs to be more appealing. They are trying with the Z model coming out. They need more.
@@doesntmatter2505 Nissan has no exciting vehicles (except the 100k GTR). They neutered the whole lineup by throwing in those stupid CVTs.
Recently got a 21 Manual SR, The standard equipment and interior feels so premium in comparison with its competitors, the manual is lots of fun and it does not feel as slow as the cvt I test drove. The rev hang isn't too noticeable as long as you're not flooring it in every gear. The handling is amazing for a fwd car, makes this car tons of fun on twisty roads. If you are considering this car in manual GET IT. You won't regret it its amazing for the price super happy with mine!
are you happy with the power it makes? any issues passing on the highway or getting up to speed? im looking to get an sr manual and want your thoughts since youve been driving it for a bit.
@@Mohdr121 i won’t lie i wish it had a bit more power but it’s perfectly fine for day to day driving as long as ur not racing everyone. there’s no issue getting up to speed unless it’s a very steep uphill, and i haven’t had trouble passing on the highway just downshift and go
This is an incredibly fun car for this price. Well done Nissan for keeping the manual!
Mechanical stuff? Manual transmission? In 2021? Is this some kind of alternative universe?
I have a 2013 focus 5mt and I honestly hate the throttle by wire and the traction control. It's a good daily but I hate how it technologically restricts me. And yes I can turn off traction but you have to dig through menus to do it.
@@cmb271 At least you CAN do it..
Were currently in 2024 and we have a base model Nissan Versa with a mechanical stuff and a manual! For $16k US!!
Thanks Jakub for explaining revhang, never really knew why it was programmed into manuals until now. You guys are awesome btw keep up the great work!
Decent little car for the price.. certainly better than the CVT version!
might be seen as a little car, but it weighs alot.
Yea i agree the cvt is junk
@@hairychesticles1 the new ones are gonna be 9 speed
issa renault tho
Anybody know the name of the intro song?
Huge fan of the "normal" car reviews! Helped me pull the trigger on my CX-30 last year. Keep up the awesome work!
These are the only two people I can listen to for nearly 20 minutes talking about a nissan sentra
Mini freakout when the car shop they went to is like a 10 minute walk form my place. Keep cranking it!!
I love my SR 2021
the 6 speed manual is so fun and the interior is incredible
Jakob’s inner Florida Man is coming out driving with those Crocs! 🐊 🩴
Crocs with socks lol
@@NamelessGlasses That HAD to be a sneaky joke, I refuse to believe he'd drive in that....
Mad lad for wearing these in the winter.
As a delivery driver I get out of my car while its running 10+ times a day.
Please explain more
Hunter Gross you just put it on neutral stick shift
Damn! I never been this early before! Much love to your channel guys! Fan from Malaysia!
This made me so happy. I really like the new sentra but dont want a cvt. Now you can have a nice simple 6 speed over a cvt and keep the nice looks and interior. I also really love the rims.
What country are you in?
That rev hang is awful. It completely negates the fun of a manual transmission.
I’ve driven plenty of cars with rev hang. It’s super annoying but usually I just compensate by letting off the gas slightly before pushing in the clutch
@buffalo wt I was about to say that, If I bought this, which I know honestly only enthusiasts that want a cheap daily would do, I would get it tuned out. Probably not too much money either.
That opening song by Matty McGuire is forever tied to Abroad In Japan's Journey Across Japan series.
Really digging the “crock toe” down shifting 😂
And the chemistry is back. I don't care about the Nissan at all but I enjoyed watching this review a lot. Keep up the good work guys.
Sentra SR Manual is the person who only has 1 or 2 holding qualities and they are totally worth it XD
So glad you mentioned that door handle unlock thing. I still try and unlock my Q50 by pulling the door handle and I'm disappointed every single time.
My husband's Juke has the same lock quirk. I hate it because I can't get out of the car until he finishes dinking around and shuts off the car. Probably more of a marriage breaker than deal breaker.
I like how a manual car Makes driving more focused instead of always talking about interior design
A Sentra? Dang I haven’t noticed how good this generation looks 🔥but it’s super slow 😔
You haven’t noticed because nobody buys them.
They are all over Las Vegas
@@connellyboyle1 exactly!
I definitely see alot of these little cars.
@@connellyboyle1 lol speak for yourself these are pretty common already given how new they are
Congratulations on the upcoming babies you two!
Everytime it snows in the winter, I start my car, l leave to shovel the snow. So yes, locking the doors while it runs is frustrating
THANK You for KEEPING MANUAL ALIVE
YES. It's been so long since I've seen a review of a manual transmission!!
Get ready for a few more
@@TheStraightPipes HIT ME WITH IT (in Yuri's voice)
I'm so jealous if I heard the rumors are true that Canada gets the manual and the US is stuck with a crappy CVT say it ain't so! Great video guys first time watching your channel!
How are these guys so freaking awesome 👏😩
A manual does make things more fun!
From a styling perspective this is (IMO) the best looking. I'd have to compare standard features across the models to determine if it's the one I'd choose but it does look good for the price.
You Canadians seem to have all the fun...the Sentra doesn't appear to be available with a manual here in the States :(
Mexico has had the manual available across nearly the entire Nissan lineup for years now. Crazy what separate markets can do.
@@tiborpandza8530 I'm sure automakers have researchers who decide what trim levels are "best" for each country but it's annoying as hell when they offer something cool in Canada (or Mexico in this case) but not here in the States. I honestly would consider a Sentra with the manual but no way in hell with a CVT!
@@chrisfreemesser5707 my civic has a cvt. It sucks so bad!
@@chrisfreemesser5707 Same, I refuse to buy a CVT which is limiting options considerably these days. Seems like every manufacturer is dropping the manual option. I don't think you can even buy a Civic base model with a manual anymore. The Accord dropped the 6MT with the 2.0 this year also. I know you can get the type R but no way I'm dropping 35K for a Civic. while watching this video I immediately when to Nissans website and of course in the US your only option is a CVT... NO THANKS
@@chrisfreemesser5707 Evidently we don't buy them enough in the US, same reason we never get the bad ass wagons they do in Europe. It feels like enough enthusiasts want this these but evidently not lol
Love when you guys do car I can actually afford! Also love the expensive ones too
I dont get out of my car while it's running, but i do open the driver door a lot when the car is running to make sure i'm parked good
Honestly the rev hang seems like a much bigger problem to me. I feel like you could get used to it, but it's such a long time to wait to shift it could be a hazard depending on where/when you drive. The alternative is abusing your gearbox, but then you'll literally pay for it with more maintenance...
Had a nice laugh with u guys. Yes you can change the looking mechanics through the vehicle settings menu. Mine unlocks every time I put it in park and locks once I get up to speed. Love my 2020 Sentra
Nissan, we want a manual transmission in the Maxima and the Altima please please please
cranking that thing is fun....Yeah that’s what she said 🤙🤙🤙
Monday morning upload to start the week? ✅
I've got a MK6 Golf R 6 speed with the push button start. One convenient feature is I can leave the car running with my key in my pocket... however U.S. spec prevents you from locking the car with the key while it's running. So to answer your question: Yes I get out of my car often enough to recode that feature through a VAGCOM device. Now in the winter when I want to warm up my car, I can have piece of mind with locked car.
The Sentra SE-R from 1991 to 1994 was an amazing car that could rightfully be called a 90s BMW 2002. I looked at a used one that had 'been through the war' as far as owner abuse, and you could still feel the magic underneath.
Everything since then has been compromised, including this car.
Everytime I watch your videos I always find myself seeing if Jakub is wearing the trusty SKX lol. Awesome video as always
Haven't worn it in a while. Usually the Rolex or G-Shocks lately
While we are talking about `stock`, I am pretty sure you can tune BS like this out.
Great review! Thanks!
I hope this car brings back good cars from Nissan because 6MT on top trim level and a mechanical e-brake, sign me up! I like the way it looks too. Good job, Nissan, nice to see you start to get your mojo back.
Can't wait to see you guys look over the kia carnival. Should be interesting
I own a 2009 Toyota Corolla, it barely has 130hp but it’s a manual and it honestly a lot of fun
Small car + manual = fantastic!!
I really hope they make a turbo or nismo with this car and keep the manual option. This car is light years better than the old version.
One thing I'll give Nissan is that their sounds systems are always good. My wife had an 07 sentra and it was the WORST car to drive ever, but the stereo was impressive especially for it having no subwoofer. For it having no subwoofer it was almost magical how good it sounded.
Nice review. Nice little car. I actually had a 2021 Versa as a loaner for a couple weeks and I was mildly impressed with it for what it is. Nissan seems to be on the upswing again.
The 2002 Sentra SE-R spec-v had 175 hp, and this one only has 149???
It’s evolving, only backwards.
I agree that they could do so much better but in their defense this is an SR, not an SE-R spec V.
yeah and even my 1993 SE-R would put this to shame with its LSD and much lower weight...
@@wtfx5757 the 93 SE-R was one of the coolest cars ever.
@@wtfx5757 I think I've only ever seen one SE-R from that generation in person and it was nice. They must be rare. I miss when they were lighter like that.
This car isn't meant to be a souped up version of the sentra( unlike the se-r ), it's just a bit peppier.
Twist. Like I do in my manual mk7.5 gti you guys helped me pick! 🙂
TSP: do you get out of you car while its running often??
Carjackers: My time has come
Awesome review! Mom was looking a sentra some years ago, we ultimately went corolla hybrid.
I ALWAYS leave my rav4 running when I get out if there’s something small in my house that I forgot, like my hat or some extra cash for whatever I’m doing. And the rav4 doesn’t lock up the doors when you’re parked and car’s running.
As for the door locks check the manual, it is like my 2017 Altima. There is an option in vehicle settings to set it so the doors unlock when shifting into park which would solve the problem of getting out while the car is running. And yes who turns off their car to get the mail if they live in a town house, not me. This is how my 2002 Buick Rendezvous worked. Either unlocked on shifting to park or turning off the car.
Never been here so early. Great video!
Great review! Thanks! I drive a 2020 WRX with some rev hang but am used to it now.
came from a 2020 Mustang. Looooooove my Sentrra. No guts but it holds its own.
Mazda 3 manual hatch? I hope to see that eventually! Great review!
Manuals are always fun for me even in traffic jams lol. i’m insane i guess
Another insane manual freak Czeching in. I'll take the inconvenience of a few traffic jams a year (I don't live near a big city) over having a boring auto/cvt.
@@richardnavratil9661 agree!
I agree!! I when I get stuck on the 401 the manual gives me something to do (try not to hit the brakes game) vs the gas/brake thing of an automatic. I get bored way faster in an automatic
@@SeanRosairo i agree. the thing is i’m so used to manual that i find autos weird. i remember having to bring back my uncles automatic car and god it was frustrating to drive
@@zhila5958 I'm the exact opposite. I tried driving a manual and expected it to be amazing like these guys and everyone in the comments like yourself. It was the biggest disappointment of my life honestly. They way people talk about it I thought it be amazing. It was just stressful and i had felt no control because I have to watch the RPM. I would like to try it again cause I'm still on disbelief that it wasn't fun but I doubt the stress would change amd I completely understand why consumers stopped buying them.
Black wheels pop. In fact, I generally don't like chrome trim on cars (including wheels). If there's a style package that blacks out the trim and wheels, I'm getting it.
This Sentra i s more classy looking and refined than the competition. The ride, seats and interior design are deal makers.
My 2018 Subaru Forester is the same thing regarding the door locks, really grinds my gears
I’ll have my 2021 Kia Forte5 GT manual tomorrow!
Good to know, that there are still manuel Cars to buy in Canada. For me as a german I wouldn't know what to buy, if I ever would move to USA or Canada in my life. Is this a Turbo or naturally aspired Motor?
It’s a naturally aspirated 2 liter
N/a which is why it’s so slow LOL I hope they make it faster
@@grantmills4184 aspirated yes...that was the word I didn't remember 😄
That Mustang paint job really looks great. Please do an update video!
Great review! I hope Honda keeps a manual transmission non-turbo base model Civic in the lineup when the new model comes out in a few months.
They had 150hp 2.0 4 cylinder like 30 years ago.. cmon nissan
For made 160hp out of a 2.0L nine years ago.
@buffalo wt we're talking N/A here.
Many more OEM's were and are pulling off 100hp/L
@buffalo wt yea but I'm talking no turbo
@buffalo wt the point is nissan have more HP 30 yrs ago....
@Frugal Family Living they didn’t have the same emissions standards in the 90s like they do now. How’s your point relevant?
I can’t wait to race this car this year!!
Nissan CVT has settings allowing your to “shift to P to unlock”.
Not sure about manual. Set to neutral and pull hand breaks all the way up?
I like Nissan they make good cars and manual transmission is great i hate the fact a lot of car makers are getting rid of manual specially in the new hybrid cars and electric cars but I guess nothing I can do about that but great review guys as always 👍👍
sub 150bhp, small, manual, fwd cars are legitimate fun and on quality, tyres are fast with good usage of conservation of momentum, you can get in serious legal trouble in a 90bhp eco hatchback around country lanes
A manual with adaptive cruise?!? You guys have to do a video on that! Does it come to a full stop? And do you clutch in and it brakes itself? Does the system kick you out of a gear if it is too low or high? What is the lowest speed that adaptive cruise can engage? Does it work in all gears except R? What if you are to high gear and your go up a steep hill...does it stall? So many questions!
I don't know the actual answers to your questions however I do own a 2018 Accord that is 6 speed manual with adaptive cruise. All those same thoughts went through my head when I was buying it and honestly, after two years I still don't know what happens in those cases because it never comes up. I only use my cruise when I'm on the freeway and anytime I've needed to slow down lower than about 45 (about the slowest you want to be going in 6th), I'm already using my brakes and pressing in my clutch. That's the same thing I do when I drive automatics with adaptive cruise (minus the clutch part). If it's a major slow down, I'm using my brakes and not relying on sensors for that. I can tell you I did try it in 5th and it worked but there wasn't much reason to cruise in 5th. As far as steep hills, 6th gear has been enough for me so I've yet to be in a situation where it would need to downshift. However, if I'm in a hilly area, I rarely use cruise control because it's not economic or saving me gas in those instances. Adaptive cruise on a manual is refreshingly less complicated than you'd assume.
Edit: According to my manual, I can set cruise in any gear as long as my speed is above 15mph.
@@xfiringsquadx thanks for telling hs your experience. I guess all the cases we are worrhing anout dont happened much if at all. Just curious what actually happens in thoses cases and what different companies would do for legal reasons...failure mode analysis. Also, just wishing for best of both worlds in having a fun manual but also being less annoyed in traffic. I want to have my cakr and eat it...I dont think the latest BMW M3 manual has adaptive cruise but only auto emergency brake...not gonna complain as having a manual M3 is existence is already a sweet cake...
Gonna need to tune out that rev hang literally the moment you drive it off the lot
18,500! That’s such a good price. Would honestly consider buying one of these with a manual.
im confused by this number, im in states and base is 20,000$ and i paid around 24,000 for SR.
Your day at work is funner than mine. Although delivering pizza in a lapis blue 2018 Golf R is fun too,...
Im glad to see it has a manual. one of the varieties.
That slow shifting is like how my manual chevy cruze shifts.
Aye, I Wanna Have Fun In A Manual Sentra Too! 😂
Another thing I've noticed: newer stick cars come with REALLY HEAVY flywheels for NVH at cruise and to help people get moving from a stop, but it really makes smooth shifting hard.. Give us light flywheels and let the noobs learn the right way to drive.
The doors don't lock until 15 mph so if you put it in reverse to leave and then forget something, it'll stay unlocked. I'm a Nissan Technician
black rims look fantastic on this. bring back the specV, Nissan- bigger, louder, with an LSD. But really in all honesty, this car is best value for money in a 4 door. And that 3rd pedal completes the package- why people tolerate CVT's is beyond me. I even built one on the Nissan site after watching this video.
God…I so wish we got this in the US 😭
I would really like to see an SE-R version of this with 220 HP and an LSD. I think I would have to buy one.
Any thoughts or impressions on how this compares to a Mazda 3 in manual with the similarly powered 2.0 engine (GX or GS trim) ? That’s what I would cross-shop it against.
You should drive the GLI with the manual! Love my car!
They should have a sports mode button to disable the rev hangs.
I wish they didn't have the rev hang when downshifting. Also, a SE-R or SE-R Spec V version would be great with the manual.