2017 Nissan Sentra SV | Full Rental Car Review and Test Drive

[@moshXpit91]

my girlfriend was looking for a used version of this. Same car, same trim. this video helped out a LOT! Thank you for doing these. She was on the fence and checked out a bunch of videos including this one and it was very informative. You rock!

[@100RentalCars]

I'm glad it helped!

[@alexav.2084]

Thank you so much! I love your reviews so much. Test driving this car today, the price is perfect for a 20 year old like me! It would be a huge step up from my 2002 saturn SL series.

[@bobbydavenport8941]

Alright another positive review the sentras im looking at buying is looking better and better 😊

[@gregs.427]

Also, the center console does have a sliding feature, that makes it a lot more comfortable to drive.

[@ramoncarter6585]

I'm a big Nissan fan myself currently driving a 15 Rogue love the Sentra look more sportier and interior upgrades it's a nice car along Maxima and Altima.

[@100RentalCars]

+Ramon Carter I agree, I think Nissan has some great cars. I can't wait to see what they do next, because with a little refresh (updating some of the features) I think they could have some of the best vehicles on the market. Anyway, thanks for the comment! Cheers.

[@jeepguy95]

Fun Fact: Deep Blue Pearl is the SAME EXACT COLOR as on the Maxima!!! And I rented a brand new 2016 GMC Terrain SLT AWD V6 a year and a half ago and it had 7 miles on it as well when I picked it up, and I had it a week and drove nearly 300 mils. I, too, got to peel all the plastic, and kept some of it as a memento. So satisfying!!! :)

[@100RentalCars]

+Vincent D It's sooooo satisfying to peel off those stickers, right? I think I'd pay a little extra just for the experience. ...and you kept some of the plastic!?!? That's awesome. I'm totally going to do that next time.

[@jeepguy95]

Yup it is awesome! This week I'm traveling and have a 2017 Ford Expedition EL XLT, fully loaded, from Budget. It's an awesome truck, gets great fuel economy and has air conditioned seats!

[@100RentalCars]

+Vincent D It's 90 degrees where I am right now. I would kill for air conditioned seats.

[@MrChanning22]

I have two children as well and I agree saftey is a big concern. This is why I don't believe a vehicle needs more illuminated technology around the driver as most drivers are so distracted nowadays. Moreover brighter lights at night give to reflective glares from the glass which highly reduces your ability to see when driving. It is an old trucker practice to turn your dad lights to dim at night especially on dark roads to extend your sight outwards. I understand today many like flashy, eye catching gizmos everywhere but at the end of the day a good clean car as this is allows you the driver to be more of an operator and not a entertained passenger.

[@100RentalCars]

+Channing Burnette I'm slowly starting to agree with you. I admit, I do have "shiny objext syndrome". I just love new tech on cars...bur you're right, more flashing lights and fancy options doesn't automatically create safer cars and/or drivers. I do, however, still like things like: (1) adaptive cruise control; (2) rearview camera; and (3) automatic breaking to prevent collisions. Hopefully, all of these new technologies will continue to improve and will be used as a backup to safe driving practices.

[@bwho]

100 Rental Cars - I loved your Nissan Sentra review here! BTW - all 2018 Nissan Sentra models come with a rear view camera, and, it sounds like all 2018 Sentra models come with forward emergency braking as well.

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks for the kind words! And, really? I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep that in mind next time I get a 2018 Sentra...which is often btw. It's a rental fleet staple.

[@carmenhernandez6582]

I'm in love with my Nissan Sentra Sv 2017 gray exterior black interiors drive very smooth I feel very safe in my car...🥰🥰

[@anagalan3411]

Have you had any problems with the car so far? I just got mine and I been hearing mixed feelings so I'm a bit worried

[@carmenhernandez6582]

@@anagalan3411 no I haven't had any problems soo far

[@af6744]

Ana Alcantara this car is built like an ox. You won’t have any safety concerns in this powerhouse midsize car. 4/5 all day long.

[@af6744]

Ana Alcantara this car is built like an ox. You won’t have any safety concerns in this powerhouse midsize car. 4/5 all day long.

[@af6744]

Ana Alcantara this car is built like an ox. You won’t have any safety concerns in this powerhouse midsize car. 4/5 all day long.

[@luvdocumentary]

Thank you for these reviews. They are very helpful to set my expectations when it comes the time to pick which car class to rent. Unfortunately when I look up online the car models offered by the rental companies I usually get the reviews for the high end model and not the rentals one.

[@disneyfan9099]

luvdocumentary Most rentals are the 2nd trim up.

[@100RentalCars]

+luvdocumentary Thanks! When are you getting your car? What are you thinking of trying to get?

[@luvdocumentary]

100 Rental Cars During the 4th of July week. I got the Impala for couple of days. For the other days The rental company assigned me a Chrysler 300 but I was able to change it for a Infiniti Q50.

[@mustafanajeeb1291]

Good review & great Sentra.

[@ClappaGlappa]

I'm glad you posted this. My lease is up on the 2014 Sentra Base model and I was considering this car for my winter commuter. I think it'll do fine.

[@100RentalCars]

I think so too. Enjoy! Let me know what you think after you drive it for a few months.

[@bwho]

Thomas Clapp - how's the road noise in your 2014 Nissan Sentra? I am looking at the base 'S' Nissan Sentra model now, the 2016-2018 years. I would buy one with the manual transmission in it, however. I love to "row my own gears," plus, that saves me from having to endure all of these CVT transmission troubles that several manufacturers continue to have. I have only owned one car that had the CVT transmission, and that was a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. Man, Mitsubishi did a great job with that CVT. You could place the tranny in to paddle shifter mode and clutchlessly shift through your own gears 1 through 6 if you like. Worked like a champ. So you pretty much love your 2014 Nissan Sentra, Thomas? You must if you're fixin' ta buy a new one.

[@goodguynow]

I love my 2016 Sentra

[@100RentalCars]

Good to hear! Have you had any major problems with it yet? I hear they're pretty reliable.

[@goodguynow]

100 Rental Cars not at all it’s very smooth

[@sushi777300]

Nice review You're getting better I like it better if the fuel tank opening is on the passenger side because it's easier to get out of the car as there's nothing you could slam the driver's door against

[@100RentalCars]

+sushi777300 First off, thanks! I feel like I'm slowly improving too. And secondly....that's a really good point. I guess I haven't experienced it enough to notice the good reasons for putting the fuel door on the "wrong" side.

[@faiminakatsuta4516]

sushi777300 famimina

[@lotus573]

I'm incredibly late to this but you make a very valid point. My fuel tank opening is on the driver's side and it was storming outside but someone left the tank VERY low so I went to pump gas and underestimated the strength of the wind and it ripped the door from my grasp and... well -- there's a dent in the door now so, I can see the benefits of having it on the passenger side.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Really liking my 2017 Super Black SV which I got last month here in Newport News, Virginia, traded in a 2007 SL with 128,000 miles, like all the bells and whistles that came with this car that my SL didn't have like back up camera and Sat radio, also came with sunroof which my SL had also, alittle disappointed no lane assist and auto stop but that probably comes with the upper models which were out of my price range, semi retired and working part time this will probably be my last purchase from a dealer with payments, use ECO mode for around town and found out SPORT mode works best for me on the highway, interior very spacious and trunk also, read alot of negative reviews but so far I am liking the car alot and time will tell if any major problems come up which I am hoping it doesn't..

[@austindefoor5012]

Any problems? I go to pick mine up tomorrow

[@cathleanjohnson675]

@@austindefoor5012 The only problem was I failed to look at the tires, back in December picked up a nail in one and took it back to the dealership didn't make since to just replace one tire when the other 3 looked like they were going to have to be replaced at some point so I made the mistake of buying a new set from the dealer-$720-Continental, will not make that mistake again...

[@jazzbeau507]

Nice review; I also rented this car. The car is peppy and rides great; especially good for urban environments in view of compact size. I would have given at least four stars; feels a little bit more comfortable than a civic which I think is lower to the ground. I think Mazda 3 is a bit more money and I like the instrument gauge cluster much better on the Nissan. I think the front fascia has a nice look to it on the Sentra and rear has sort of a sporty appearance which I like. The reviewer cited the lack of high tech which didn't bother me, however point is well taken. This is a comfortable small sedan that is nicely priced and rides well in my opinion.

[@ahmade.mandalawi7762]

thank you for this helpful and amazing review sir.. i am really planning to buy one for daily use thank you so much

[@100RentalCars]

You're welcome Ahmad! And good luck with your purchase.

[@ahmade.mandalawi7762]

Thanks for your reply sir

[@af6744]

Ahmad E. Mandalawi great work Ahmed, and a great choice 👊🏻.

[@kiaramena5941]

I love the 2017 Sentra

[@goofykiy8782]

How long you had it ? I think i want this and i plan on getting it soon BUT the only thing stopping me is the transmission 👀how is it ? How is it on gas ?

[@kiaramena5941]

@@goofykiy8782 it’s great on gas and I haven’t had any issues with the transmission at all which is one of the things I was very skeptical about but so far so good and I had it now for about 2 years

[@charliefromnh7631]

the center console DOES slide forward..

[@michaelreyes7641]

Charlie Lord yeah for arm rest!!

[@6legend]

It do slide can confirm. I have this model and year

[@Sabrinaxoxo92]

I miss my 2015 nissan Sentra ☹

[@djkenny1202]

They are selling 18 left over Sentra S models with manual 6 speed for under $13k. I loved the feel of the interior and how quiet and comfy it was. The manual gives some fun. Although it’s pretty straightforward not all that exciting. Only better value I’ve found is maybe a Kia Soul 1.6 liter manual for $13,250.

[@gregs.427]

Looked at Soul before buying the Sentra. Sitting in the Soul felt like I was sitting on cardboard.

[@joshuaruiz8775]

Not anymore. 💀🤣

[@djkenny1202]

@@joshuaruiz8775 definitely not worth it

[@shantelplummer3289]

This is interesting. I own this car and mine came with heated seats, moonroof and rear camera. Not sure why its different if they both are SV model. I agree that the headlights are not the best

[@100RentalCars]

+Shantel Plummer Really? Sounds nice.

[@carmenhernandez6582]

That's because you have the Sentra SV

[@nylaxd1223]

Because your sv has added more expensive on the price features

[@ericgarcia8769]

I know this was two years ago but by any chance is it a special edition

[@shantelplummer3289]

@@ericgarcia8769 I live in Canada and that was actually how that model was sold. Not a special addition. I just got the 2020 nissan sentra same model and they no longer have heated seats and moonroof. However it has more safety features and cameras

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great car.

[@Therealpeter10]

Is this car reliable ??

[@attws480]

Just rented this car through Budget Rent a car, I agree with this review. : ) The only difference was my rental's odometer was 30k

[@100RentalCars]

Nice. Ouch, 30k is kinda high. I had a 2017 Altima this week with about 36k on it and I was....well a little disappointed. I was a new-ish car when I rent.

[@alexissears6437]

Thinking about buying this car used! Do you think it is a reliable car ? I do traveling often.

[@drew3774]

2018 Nissan Sentras come standard with forward emergency braking

[@LetsRideIllinois]

Acceletates really well? Everytime I'm behind one it's almost like a semi

[@JayTheChosen7]

i just bought a 2018 sentra sv with 20k miles on it i just turned 20

[@MrCliffda3rd]

Back in oct i had a 2017 Accent rental while vacay in TN with 7 miles, right from the box they say. I put close to 200 miles through the Smoky mountains ☺

[@philippedupuis9219]

i had a sentra for 2018 to 2021 perfect car for the i dont care i just one to go to point a to b ..

[@dreonthebeat202]

Does it have a backup camera?

[@RobertKekuna]

Yes.

[@colleenrudder8798]

the sentra is a good car but nissan has to up there game in the car I would give the car a 5/5 for original look but 3/5 for no modern look like the cars today

[@100RentalCars]

+Colleen Rudder I 100% agree. It needs a refresh.

[@bacnneggs]

Did you put child safety seats in the back? I have a toddler and infant and need to put them rear facing so wondering if they still fit for a driver who’s 5 ft 10.

[@100RentalCars]

I did not put a car seat into the Sentra. I'm sure it'll fit, but depending on how big your carseat is (ours our enormous) you might have to push the drivers seat forward a bit more than you'd like. This really isn't a very big car. If you have the means, you might consider getting a Maxima instead. I'm not sure if you're renting or buying, but the Maxima has a lot more room (although admittedly it is more expensive). Good luck! Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

[@djkenny1202]

I just test drove a base Sentra. Lots of room. You might check out a base Kia Soul, too.

[@DB-vd4nl]

Many says Sentra have CVT transmission problems. Is it true?

[@timothy326]

Yes! I had a 2017 Nissan Sentra SV, and around 65,000 miles, the CVT would have an issue on long drives. The RPMs would start fluctuating and you could feel it when driving. You’d have to turn it off for 10 minutes to “reset” it. It was a GREAT car, don’t get me wrong. But Nissan has an issue with their transmissions.

[@SCrosby571]

Our Sentra needed a transmission replacement at 36 k

[@baileycahill3074]

does 2017 sentra have folding side mirrors?

[@100RentalCars]

Yep, they do fold; however, there's no automatic feature that I'm aware of. Are you thinking of buying a Sentra?

[@seanbowen3370]

The car is nice except for the CVT, mine is starting to act up

[@Chris-xo7dh]

Sean Bowen....What year is yours? And what symptoms are u having with it?

[@SCrosby571]

We had a 2017 Sentra that had a transmission failure at 36,000 miles. The transmission sucks

[@christinestenglein3869]

They have bad CVT transmissions !!!?

[@xavierjackson8053]

That’s great car fuck your criticism & I own a Sentra& it beats walking any day

[@100RentalCars]

Sorry you didn't like my review. This one's a bit old, so I don't remember it well. Was I overly harsh on the Sentra? I hope not. Anyway, I'm actually working on my review of the 2019 Sentra. I drove it last week and loved it. I hope you'll check it out when I (hopefully) post it this Sunday. Anyway, hope you're having a good night.

[@adeshmaharaj8900]

Put the sport mode on and take the overdrive off

[@malcolmalvarez5740]

these are super roomy inside

[@gregs.427]

You brushed over the fact that the trunk is really large for a compact car( 18.4 cubic feet, I THINK), almost as large as the Altima and some other full size vehicles. THAT'S AN IMPORTANT ASPECT. Also, you played up the car, then gave it a disappointing 3 stars. I just bought a 2017 CPO Sentra SR, ( sporty option) which is my 1st small car after 8-10 purchases of full size sedans. Mostly Toyota brand. This car looks great and gets great gas mileage. For me, that's a win. Also, because it's a CPO, the warranty is fantastic.

[@michaelreyes7641]

Hes saying its a compact car... its a mid size car!!

[@100RentalCars]

Ahhhhhlhhhh!

[@SB7698]

I just test drove it yesterday and Nissan does call it a compact. Nissan classifies Sentra as a compact and Versa is subcompact.

[@dalegribble3684]

It is not a midsize. It is a compact but the rental companies call it a midsize for some reason

[@DetoMachado]

LAMENTO. UM CARRO TÃO BONITO , CONFORTÁVEL , COM MUITAS TECNOLOGIAS E NÃO TEM UM CÂMBIO TRIP TRONIC !!!! COMO QUE PODE QUERER CHEGAR PERTO DO COROLLA??

[@AramKalhureArt]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@disneyfan9099]

I hope I never get this as a rental again. I much prefer the Chevy Cruze over this but then again any new rental car is great.

[@100RentalCars]

+Disney Fan I totally agree. I'd take the Cruz, or even the Malibu, over the Sentra. But...the Sentra is not a "bad car". I like how it drives...it's just not very interesting. Spice it up Nissan!

[@DeuceSSS1845]

My Cruze spoiled me when I got this car for the rental. I’m not crazy over it but it’s good for what it is.

[@drew3774]

Cruze and Malibu? They aren’t any better than the Sentra! I own a 2017 Nissan Sentra SL and it is way better than any Cruze or Malibu.... plus the Sentra sells a lot better

[@616civicmt8]

I found that it's a nice car, but it's gutless. When I was searching for a new car, I test drove a 2015 SR. I liked the looks, the comfort etc but it had no feel. The transmission was horrible and the engine was noisy. I feel with the refresh they didn't really improve anything, no more led accents or led brake lights. I think nissam would benefit greatly if they put daytime running lights on all of their cars instead of just a select few. I'm sure it's a great highway cruiser though. I bought a Honda Accord instead which I then traded for a new 16 Civic in may 2016. Very rare to see Honda's in rental fleets.

[@100RentalCars]

+6 16CivicMT That's true, I don't think I've ever had a Honda rental. At least not from Enterprise. That's surprising, considering Honda's reputation for reliability. And I also agree about the Nissan feeling a bit cold and soulless. I'm not sure why that is. I guess maybe Nissan's cars need a bit more personality? What do you think?

[@616civicmt8]

100 Rental Cars Absolutely. I remember when I test drive the Sentra the salesman was encouraging me to have some fun with it, he was bragging about Nissans improvements to the transmission and I really wasn't impressed with it. It's to linear for me. I wish they'd put more thought into the transmission, hopefully they do for the next gen. And on a side note, Honda actually doesn't sell direct to rental fleets like most brands. So if you ever come across a rental Honda it was bought directly from a dealer and not Honda itself. I read that they wanted to keep their integrity up by doing that.

[@100RentalCars]

+6 16CivicMT Keep their integrity? I kinda like that. I know ZipCar has a lot of Hondas. Based on what you're telling me, it sounds like the company bought them the old fashion way. Kinda interesting.

[@616civicmt8]

100 Rental Cars Another thing is I don't think Honda offers them any fleet discounts, I've seen 2 civics at my local avis/hertz/national/enterprise over the course of about 5 years. It really is interesting. I left out the maxima, I think Nissan hit it out of the park with the new Maxima

[@100RentalCars]

+6 16CivicMT I agree about the Maxima. That's one of my recent favorites.

[@user-ek6ep2jb7c]

First?

[@100RentalCars]

+Leo Tang You're always first...in my book.

[@adeshmaharaj8900]

You get a extra 25 hp of power on the engine

[@mchlcordell]

2001 called they want there car back 😂😂

[@100RentalCars]

Zing!

[@colleenrudder8798]

second

[@100RentalCars]

+Colleen Rudder Colleen! You gotta give me more than that. What do you think of the Sentra?