2016 Nissan Sentra First Drive Review - In 4K UHD!

[@Tully3674]

Thanks Alex for keeping this review interesting (I like the quicker narrative than usual) and under 20 minutes.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My first Nissan sedan! Awesome job Alex.

[@Michael_Jackson50]

I have a Nissan Sentra 2016 SV with 93k miles and I fell in love with it when K bought it last week

[@blackmarvel666]

As always, excellent review Alex.

[@gene978]

The Sentra has always been a GREAT VALUE and DEPENDABLE car. But you can't beat the Honda Sensing packaging and the MPG of the CIVIC. I would drive the 2 back to back and see the difference of handling and comfort and road noise. The Focus is cramped the Cruse is not that attractive to my eye it's ok to drive and live with and the Elantra really felt cheap (check out the door rubber) I don't know about the newest 2016 model. The problem is once you add a few options you can buy a Accord or a Camry or Fusion or very low mileage Impala Etc. You have to really think what works best because the MPG are all about the same now. Great review ALEX AS ALWAYS!

[@perezroni29]

nice review I just got my nissan sentra 2016.. I love it

[@superrookie-1]

how is it doing right now? I'm thinking about buying a Sentra

[@brotherjoll1802]

@@superrookie-1 do a manual

[@tsun890]

One thing I noticed immediately when driving 15' Sentra & 15' Corolla is that Sentra is noticeably quieter. Despite maybe a hair more "budget car" feeling inside, I do feel like Sentra is a better ride for the money. Dunno if that is still true in the 16' version....

[@luc7976]

+tsun890 Agree Sentra is quieter and softer suspension while Corolla is more engaging to drive (and harsher suspension which could be either pro/con). Sentra is also surprisingly roomy. At base trim Sentra seems bit cheaper interior but at slightly higher trim I think they are comparable.

[@mustafanajeeb1291]

Perfect review & great Sentra.

[@kpraz]

awesome review. choosing between this and the juke

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Sentra.

[@EvanderSmart]

The Sentra is basically playing against the Corolla. Both have a large trunk, large back seat, are light on power, use CVTs, and are priced effectively from $17-23k, the heart of the market. The Civic has moved to a premium compact/mid-size. The Corolla is a the market leader, selling 30k a month. The Civic will reach that level in 2016. The Sentra sells 15-18k a month.

[@deeprintz1513]

+Bitcoin Video University That hits the Nail on the Head.....or in Modern verbal English....Spot On...LOL

[@madridtillidie]

I don't understand how people overlook a Mazda 3 for this. It is much better looking and has a much better power output with a traditional auto. I can never understand people

[@EvanderSmart]

madridtillidie Mazda in general is a small, niche outfit with a fraction of the dealers of the others. Doesn't have a large customer base, or rep for high quality. Like Subaru, it's a niche car company, not a major player.

[@madridtillidie]

So basically you're saying if they had a dealer network like Toyota or Nissan, they'd have more customers?? and quality is subjective. I know some people personally who have a terrible experience with sentras and altimas and someone with a 626 with over 300k miles on it. Mazda has stepped up their game the past few years and I believe other the size preference, why one wouldn't buy a 3 over this.

[@madridtillidie]

So basically you're saying if they had a dealer network like Toyota or Nissan, they'd have more customers?? and quality is subjective. I know some people personally who have a terrible experience with sentras and altimas and someone with a 626 with over 300k miles on it. Mazda has stepped up their game the past few years and I believe other the size preference, why one wouldn't buy a 3 over this.

[@pius_xiv]

Why does this have worse MPG than the 2.5L Altima?

[@jonathanjackson9208]

Christian Springer, it's a smaller engine doing more work. It all depends on the driving experience. I rented an S Trim this year while on vacation, I achieved 41 MPG. I can't say that's a terrible figure

[@Sickboyfriend]

Blind spot monitor and adaptive cruise? Wow Sentra does come nicely equipped.

[@akramh9982]

Yeah it's better than the Corolla now lol

[@sfmman2000]

+Han Chen But it's worth noting you have to choose one of the top 2 trims to get the adaptive cruise control, and even then it's an optional package.

[@tousshong9438]

Hi! Alex, thanks for another excellent review. I do agree about the advantage of the CVT when it comes to hill climbing. Like you've mention miss the old traditional of gear changing. However, with the MPG rating, I guess people still buy this car due to prices because the Altima gets better gas mileage and more spacious.

[@werbrown]

Good information as always, thanks Alex.

[@rainystorm88]

How come you didn't get into the trunk? xP

[@PhuPhillipTrinh]

you should do used car gem review one day alex, love your reviews! keep up the great work

[@ibmtpx24]

I always thought the meaning of the overdrive is to make the revolution rate of the wheel equal or faster than the revolution in the engine. So on the highway cruising you can get better fuel economy with overdrive because when it is on, you effectively decrease the engine rotation speed. The overdrive gear should be the highest gear possible. The L (or B) gear is for the purpose of engine braking or increased torque / extended acceleration. Low gear and overdrive gear are the opposite ends of a stick.

[@susantheroux8612]

Very good review. Thanks

[@ya_yayjude3120]

this video style was perfect

[@fer557]

Does this have less leg room in the second row than the versa?

[@iTsTheVoLtAgE]

when you mentioned volvo not selling to many vehicles i wouldnt be surprised if they tried to branch out their safety division with other automaker. so lets say that honda integrates volvo safety systems and such and all Honda would have to do is is "Protected by volvo" or something like that.

[@oldtwins]

+iTsTheVoLtAgE Is this the same Volvo that still doesn't even provide a backup camera on its cheapest cars ? Sorry to say but Volvo has lost their safety reputation a long time ago.

[@mahmoudsaber5250]

Alex, do you have any idea about the Nissan's new CVTs reliability. I have 2012 Versa with cvt that failed at 55k, same for several people out there. are the new models any better? thanks

[@watershed44]

It will make a good fleet, and rental car.

[@TheSpectre2300]

what happened to the "Exclusive trunk comfort index?"

[@mountainhobo]

Alex, no word on the stick shift and how it drives?

[@superrookie-1]

it's better to try these things at the dealer

[@akramh9982]

I think it's now better than the Corolla.

[@tuanh_duong]

All of Toyota's vehicles are bland. Simple and basic and nothing "exciting" for the general pubic to look at and buy it. The only reason Toyota is so successful is because of their reliability. People buy for that reason and that's why Toyota is number one. This too goes for Honda and Nissan. The Sentra is DEFINITELY better than the Corolla. It's not as good as the Chevy Cruze or Mazda3. Well, at least that's how I look at it.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

TuAnh Duong none of those care u mention aren’t reliable 😐😂😂 except Honda smh Thts y Toyota sells smart ppl value their money nd not ignorant but whatever crap

[@mauricemotors8207]

Tbh, the SR trim needs padel shifters like its brother Altima SR or a 6 speed manual.

[@superrookie-1]

they are useless even in the altima and the maxima. plus this a compact sedan not a golf gt.

[@omarmannaa6195]

can you do a review on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD platinum reserve please!!!!!!!!!

[@tsun890]

Hmm Alex, all the links to the related videos and subscribe button are not working. Edit: nm they are working now.

[@Urbante]

thorough as usual

[@vincepalaa]

No more exclusive trunk comfort index?

[@luc7976]

Comparing pricing is as always bit tricky. SL doesn't come with standard moonroof and adding forward emerg. braking brings total price to 25,365. White special color is an extra $395. Also base model weird enough doesn't have standard rearview monitor.Civic '16 EX-L is $25,535 which might be comparable to SL except for missing LED headlights (which is +$1800 part of Civic Touring trim). But then again Civic does have few more features like LDW and I think nicer interior.

[@eyermolochis6707]

i have a nissan sentra 2016 s but the seats suck so I went to the junkyard and found some seats from a nissan GTR and put it in on my sentra

[@peruprofundodance]

No exclusive trunk index this time?? 😅😅

[@TheOutout1234]

Hi Alex, can you please review the 2016 BMW x1?

[@vertik7]

The only thing why Nissan Sentra doesn't sell as well as other cars are the seats. They are very thinly padded and not soft. Hard suspension doesn't help either, but it's like on Honda. Honda Civic has a little better seats and Corolla even better, like on Chevrolet Cruze. That's why Toyota Corolla outsells Civic and Sentra. If only Nissan could put Altima seats in Sentra it would sell millions. Best seats on compact car are installed in Ford Focus and Mazda 3. But they are expensive. If anyone wants to buy Sentra, please don't test drive Altima. After driving Altima, Sentra feels like a small metal box with cheap plastic dashboard and plastic seats from the bus.

[@TheMonicagal]

Just discovered you and subscribed! Thank you so much for the great in-depth videos! Which car do you like best after the Honda Civic in this class...the new 2017 Hyundai Elantra or the latest Nissan Sentra? I am leaning toward the Elantra.

[@1northsparrow246]

Around here you see very few Nissan cars that reach the 10 year mark compared to H.... and T....... . If you are leasing that won't be a factor but if you are buying that makes a huge difference in long term repair costs and resale value.

[@xmsteel]

I see way more older Nissans than newer ones in my area. Especially the hardbody pickups. Ive owned several Nissans and none have been less than 10 years old. One being over 20.

[@1northsparrow246]

I was referring to cars specifically .

[@xmsteel]

Desperate4Attention Yeah, I had a 1987 Sentra, 1994 Sentra, 1994 Altima, 1996 Altima....etc. Not too uncommon in my area.

[@1northsparrow246]

Tennessee?

[@xmsteel]

Desperate4Attention Not quite.

[@RP.Productions]

im 6'5 would the altima be better or is the sentra good

[@chriscapaccio4342]

Actually, the Nissan Altima has one of the largest front seats ever on a car. That would be the better choice for you.

[@wiibaron]

Good God it looks so big!

[@shawnleonard7827]

Hey Alex - When will the 2016 Maxima review go live?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Shawn Leonard Hopefully tomorrow. There were some problems with it, and now I'm having issues uploading....

[@shawnleonard7827]

+Alex on Autos Thanks, overall thumbs up or down? And what trim would you recommend if you liked it overall?

[@etrading5448]

Hi Alex- this is sentra SV or SR

[@lasana3968]

SL check 1:12

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

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[@BrokenFiddles]

The trunk (boot) volume of this car is deceptive. First, the more obvious, the hinges take away a lot of usable space when the trunk is closed. Second, the less obvious, the trunk door damping mechanism are two horizontal rods. These rods are under the trunk ceiling and when closing the trunk they twist and lower. This takes away valuable space in the upper part of the trunk. When Alex tried to close the trunk it was visible that the rods were pressing on the luggage and tipped it over. It is possible that with the luggage right under the mechanism Alex might not have closed the trunk. I do not know why simple scissor hinges which would solve these problems were not implemented.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+BrokenFiddles Actually it was because it leaned toward the hinge and knocked it. I have actually tested the trunk with multiple bags and while I would prefer hidden hinges, you can still put more luggage in the Sentra. You can do five 24-inch roller bags at the back, and six 24-inch roller bags (not bulging at all) behind them between the seat and the row up front. This is the only entry in this segment where that is possible.

[@riomp300]

22k?! Wow, new car prices are getting crazy now. I just bought a CPO '12 G37x 12k miles for the 23.5k...

[@marcocabriales2697]

muy buena crítica para el Sentra los demás como que les pagan para hablar mal de carro....bien por usted amigo..

[@bimmerapologist]

If you want one get the 6-speed base model you're welcome

[@cloudk2088]

Can't wait to see the new corporate design for Nissan, so tired of this current line of models.

[@1122scape]

Wait...what?! Where's the Maxima?!

[@MrAbood900]

we got duped!

[@tsun890]

+MrAbood900 Exactly! Maybe Sentra is the new Maxima...

[@MrAbood900]

+tsun890 I'd hope not

[@johncornharvester]

360p, the real choice for men

[@ruizhernandeztrustfi]

+John Howington 4k here :-)

[@ElektrikaCo]

+John Howington can you even tell what car it is at 360p?

[@peterzpictstube]

Nissan really needs to fix the motor what a dog and poor mileage too.

[@marcocabriales2697]

Nissan solo pone a sus coches lo que necesitas nada que no ocupes y necesite el carro.

[@leonardoantonio8756]

I still don't know why people doesn't accept cvts without the mimic of an automatic gearbox, continous acceleration like a scooter is not that bad.

[@raiderfly]

they think it’s broken, id rather my sentra did that.

[@raphaelsalvador4413]

*Watches the start of the video* The Horror! THE HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisbrownaz]

Why would anyone buy a Corolla over this?

[@tarunhiremathdr]

Christopher Brown reliability and resale value

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Because is gonna last more than a decade no major issues unlike this Nissan if it reaches 5 years is a miracle

[@randykern1842]

That generation of steering wheel is uglier than sin. Nissans new flat bottom wheel is where it’s at

[@joenissan]

The Sentras CVT and lazy lack of power make it almost dangerous.