2020 Nissan Sentra SR - POV Performance Review / Night Drive

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[@TheTopher]

Binaural audio didn’t record properly in this one, it’s all from the Hero 8.

[@amirmasoudsepehr4947]

I felt that, too.

[@treerexaudi]

no worries!

[@alph4man]

It's totally fine! GoPro has done quite a nice job on microphone improvement!

[@TheTopher]

Yeah the 8 is actually pretty usable! We’ll chalk this up as a gopro sound test 👍

[@zaulportillo7151]

I have the sentra sr 2020 manual transmission, my question is did you add the electronic ac control ?

[@alcamaxgaming5938]

I bought this car about two weeks ago and my god it is amazing, it’s my first car ever and I paid cash for it. I’m 19 and I only had to save my money for 9 months. I’m really happy with it and just very proud of myself. Really entertaining video! Much love

[@JAKing222]

I’m the same age and about to do the same !

[@jace303]

I bought this car about two weeks ago and i have to say the shifting is so smooth it’s unbelievable, very good highway car and the interior setup is very nice

[@Jaybandz1540]

Hi can i ask hm you saved each month ? If it’s too personal you don’t have to answer

[@eshical7311]

@@Jaybandz1540 I'd assume around 2 grand a month because this thing costs like 20 grand new.

[@aesie1229]

bro i’m 19 and i might buy one soon with cash aswell 😭

[@chrisrefaei]

It amazes me. I never imagined id say a sentra looks gorgeous and now i did. Great job Nissan. Ive been a fan boy but this UPs the ante

[@patwickgriff]

Chris, you are the BEST reviewer on KZbin! I always look forward to your videos. Your voice is very relaxed and so easy to listen to. Thank you for all that you do!

[@BenHayat]

Yes he is.

[@Pabloperes675]

Gayyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@TheLavoix]

Just got my permit 4 days ago, and picked up this car. It’s beautiful and drives so well.

[@NS416]

I am bothered on how good it looks lol...

[@vitocorleone3724]

NS Oh! I thought it was just me! 😂

[@tayveonmcdougall124]

NS exactly especially for its price

[@esu2537]

Looks better than a toyota, mazda or hyundai. Thats just my opinion but i think yall can agree.

[@Coco1477]

Chiqui Chiguagua I agree with the other ones but I don’t think it looks anywhere near as nice as the Mazda 3.

[@esu2537]

@@Coco1477 mazda 3 hatchback looks really nice both front and rear yeah. The sedan looks kinda meh in front its the same but the back looks kinda lame.

[@marshmallowpuff4899]

I’m obsessed with this car So good to see a really compelling Nissan product.

[@golgoth7600]

You're the only guy that is talking about how amazing the suspension is and also about the steering set up.. For that, I thank you. This comment is in 2021 tho. They do offer a manual transmission

[@DMCarReviews]

All this car needs is the 1.6T and 9 speed automatic that Nissan recently developed. Would be a cool and quick ride!

[@dangelotreston9033]

Honestly Nissan needs to get rid of the CVT

[@sentranizzy]

2.0T more like 👀 about to boost the shit outa my 1.6

[@slowspecv69]

D’Angelo Treston why? It’s efficient. It’s what you want in a car like this.

[@sentranizzy]

william Strachan it blows up after 60k miles *on average*

[@Kyzzle112718]

Nissan recently developed a 9 speed transmission??

[@lonestarracing7516]

I have the 2020 sentra SV and I really like it. I looked at a handful of other cars for the price and nothing really jumped out to me like the sentra. Compared to my old chevy sonic its practically a sports/luxury car😂

[@The_Hi_Life]

Really impressive what they've done with the Sentra! Although, a turbo option would be nice for the upper trim... That new interior looks great!

[@bkhavityoway23]

aren't turbo's a reason to make cars unreliable? Sure, they are quicker and provide better fuel economy, but the stress on the engine and issues with carbon buildup on the valves and oil dilution counter that. Right? I'm not sure.

[@kalebm9302]

Nissan's CVT always scared me, but our Altima is about to hit 225k on the odometer with the original CVT, so this could be my next car. Definitely going for the white paint & black roof option.

[@muny_man]

How is it

[@skiebleu2363]

I have a 2017 sentra sv with 86k miles and the cvt already getting “clunky” i guess. The car kinda jerks when i change gears mostly into Reverse. Idk what causes it. It also revs very high ay slow speeds. Might have to get a new car soon. Hopefully a new sentra to get me to school. bc if my car dies i aint riding the bus on the damn backroads going 40 taking like an hour to get there lol.

[@skiebleu2363]

Also getting an oil change today just remembered

[@muny_man]

@@skiebleu2363 You have a nice car for a high schooler. Did you pay, or split the cost with your parents or did they buy it for you?

[@skiebleu2363]

@@muny_man i bought half yeh basically but im also paying half of the insurance bc that shit went Up lol

[@kiaraevans158]

I feel like this car would be the greatest car for high schoolers just like me

[@ciello___8307]

Its a nice compact sedan. I would take it over a similar corolla

[@courtneeaster4543]

yes ! the features it has are great.. i just bought this today for my first car i love it

[@trent7080]

@@courtneeaster4543 is the insurance high?

[@courtneeaster4543]

@@trent7080 it is high & plus im 19 so it makes it expensive too.

[@youtuber22265]

Courtnee Aster about how much do you pay for insurance?

[@jrw558]

Get rid of cvt then id consider.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Base model has a 6MT. Consider literally any other car that's not on the Nissan portfolio.

[@banner7310]

Facts people going thru 2 transmissions under 100k miles is to much

[@MacTechG4]

Ghost Geist going through ONE transmission in 100k is too much, the transmission should last the entire life of the vehicle, then again, I’m an old school manual transmission guy, manuals are far more reliable and robust.

[@averagecamrydriver9685]

This is definitely better than any other Nissan Sentra.

[@jamesgand828]

This is the biggest example of how your reputation can ruin your brand. Although this is probably a much better car than what the competition is offering, it falls short due to Nissan's controversy. From the scandal that happened with it's former CEO to quality control that went unchecked on purpose. Here they are trying to regain the confidence of consumers at a cost of value to a vehicle that offers so much value compared to both Toyota and Honda. This is a lesson that everyone can learn in life. Don't try to lose peoples confidence in you or they will never trust you again.

[@sleeping7003]

Just bought a fully loaded 2023 midnight edition SR❤ I LOVE IT! I came from a 2018 Altima SR.

[@signal_yellow]

Would not haven given the Sentra a serious look without watching this video. I'm not wild about the design language of Nissan's sedans, although this looks much better than its predecessor. The things that entice me most are the interior and the driving dynamics.

[@ellietheterrier1150]

I love my 2020 Sentra. Huge upgrade from my 2014 Sentra

[@hlav1983]

Bought a 21 Sentra Sr Black on Black Thursday. This is my second one . I’m loving it . I hope Nissan continues to move in this direction

[@jamsu7126]

People complaining about CVT's are out to lunch, I've had a 2011 Sentra SE-R, family had a 2014 Rogue SL, 2018 Rogue SL, girlfriend has a 2014 Versa, never had a single issue with a transmission on any of them

[@jamsu7126]

Also, the Mazda 3 and Jetta are the only cars in this segment without CVT's, so I think people are gonna have to let up with the complaints

[@swainer8014]

You are lucky, you can have my friends 2010 Rouge that has a failing second transmission.

[@x_randy_x423]

Yeah CVTs so far have treated me good I have a 2016 SR turbo Sentra roughly around 75k miles and no problem handles like a beauty still and I drive it like the “sports” car it is 😭

[@BroadwayLTDProductions]

The CVT’s are not so bad as long as you change the fluid.

[@swaqqkidd69]

Wow a Sentra? It’s come a very long way 👀

[@spiritkiller9112]

I can't wait rent this car, looks nice Best rental look ever!:)

[@crystalsaavedra9479]

Or first car

[@ryanwilliamson1252]

I own a 2020 Nissan sentra sv. I drove the civic and the corolla first and went with Nissan. I haven't second guessed my decision once.

[@JAKing222]

How is your Sentra holding up?

[@theenlightened1s]

I have a 1986 B-12 Sunny (Sentra) that handles the same way.. Nissan makes great handling cars.. the only problem they had since Renault merger was reliability.. if they managed to fix the CVT issues then this car will be a game changer for Nissan

[@SteveShihyuanLin]

Thanks for the test-drive. Makes me want to visit the nearest dealer already!

[@cgonneville6677]

Took delivery yesterday. Very stoked.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

3 years ago today!! Still my car to buy one.

[@JohnFT3414]

Don't forget mentioning the CVT!

[@aravsandhala6821]

I think I’m gonna get next years model as my first car

[@BrokenFiddles]

TheTopher seems to be the only reviewer with such high praises for the new Sentra. Ohters only say it is good. Power aside, is it as good as Civic or Mazda3?

[@chefboyardee9516]

BrokenFiddles They are good until the cvt transmission goes out and Nissan makes crappy cvt's

[@matthewveal4093]

Accord touring 2.0 >

[@HanabiiiUwU]

@@matthewveal4093 The Sentra is way cheaper than the Accord, not really a fair comparison.

[@chigasaki06]

@@matthewveal4093 Totally different class, why mention it?

[@EpicEternal2]

It really looks good. But you have to gamble on trans. I am not a good gambler maybe you are.

[@adamball1740]

The Tach goes 0, 2, 3, 4... Wha-haappen?

[@BenHayat]

I know, that's confusing.

[@tayveonmcdougall124]

Adam Ball I looked at that and was like huh I was like where’s one

[@carlocastillo1036]

Its a CVT that does use fake gearing. Only uses the belts to change rpm and speed

[@Jumperman12mac]

Curious if they'll make a NISMO for this gen with a stick

[@alansmilealot]

Probably not

[@maximus9401]

would be nice, but will never happen

[@Unchainedmaple888]

That'd be the only way I'd ever buy this car

[@khunoum2065]

An undertuned 2.0 VC turbo from Altima with 6 speed manual.Puuurrrrfect!

[@trent7080]

Probably a SR Turbo with the 1.6L Turbo.

[@mrree8043]

I just got my 6 speed SR ordered the other day cant wait.

[@castertroy1383]

Holy shit you drive crazy on that turn

[@BroVCam]

I'm a long time Nissan owner. They've been up and down, but mostly pretty steady on appearance, performance, and reliability. But lately very conservative, and I guess mostly due to their stumble in sells projections. But maybe their sells fall is a residual of them laying it down a bit. But this car looks amazing, but it needs a hp shot in the arm. I hope they up the hp as it ages, to match it's appearance and tech. Thanks for the review!!!

[@armandconiglio9620]

We have a 2016 Versa CVT 1.6L and it accelerates from 60 mph to 80 with no issue; linear acceleration. The engine turns slow (for a small engine) at 70 mph...about 2,500 rpm when under little load. Took the Versa across the Continental Divide from Illinois to Oregon (twice) and it did fine, even at high altitude, where the engine was turning 5,000 rpm just to keep us at a steady speed. I owned a 2011 Kia Soul 2.0L with a 4-speed auto that we also drove to Oregon and it performed just about the same as the Versa. The 2011 Soul was faster from a stop, but the Versa did about the same when passing on the highway. I currently drive a 2020 Kia Soul 6-MT 2.0L. Granted, my manual transmission Soul can be quicker from a stop, but I feel that Versa has similar performance accelerating above 60 mph. The new-generation Kia Souls use the IVT, which is a CVT that simulates an 8-speed auto. Only the first 7 gears can be accessed in regular drive mode, but shifting into sport lets you access simulated 8th gear, which has the engine turning only 2,100 rpm at 70 mph; about what the new Sentra turns. I have yet to drive the Sentra, but the IVT in the Soul was responsive and accelerated without having to rev the engine too high, and would willingly downshift into a lower simulated gear with just a slight dip into the throttle; no unnecessary kickdowns, but also willing to kickdown with appropriate throttle pressure. TheTopher described the Kia IVT as mimicking a well-tuned automatic.

[@baldheadlogic]

Glad to see Nissan put in some work on this redesign. The worst thing I can see from this car right now is that horn sound...Hope that can be upgraded...

[@rickprime83]

I have so much trust on my '09 Sentra, I'm definately going to upgrade with the newer model

[@comet5748]

I am a delivery driver and we use these cars all the time.

[@dahighbar]

I have a 21 royal blue and I absolutely love it

[@kuya6192]

You should try do drive the new Altima with the bc turbo, I want to see how well it performs against other cars like it

[@mustafanajeeb1291]

Perfect review & great Sentra.

[@dawson.strachan03]

They need to bring there 7 spd DCT to the North American market to replace the CVT

[@DMCarReviews]

That's called a VW Jetta GLI😂

[@DMCarReviews]

@JAA Yep! Most models won't get it though🤦‍♂️

[@DMCarReviews]

@JAA Glad the Jetta uses a good 8 speed!

[@jadmeh]

@@DMCarReviews The upcoming Z will probably use it

[@abdullahabbas515]

2021 ELANTRA. will win the competition in this segment for sure.. All the other cars have stupid cvt trans.

[@mishomaisuradze8205]

Nissans are good until CVT Blows up :D LOL

[@davidcopeland5450]

Lol woooo Jatco transmissons XD

[@mishomaisuradze8205]

@@davidcopeland5450 Jatco yeah hahaha

[@randomvids2882]

Misho Maisuradze you mean Nissans are good till you read that it has a CVT on the papers.

[@ivanspectre3274]

I own a 2015 Sentra, trans failed at 48k. Luckily it was still under warranty. I am curious to see if this CVT will last.

[@G0ddammitB0bBy69]

Misho Maisuradze I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra SR (cvt), and the cvt hasn’t given out. I barely reached 110,000 miles on it yesterday. It runs like brand new. Also, I beat on the car occasionally, and she’s been bullet proof. I’ve had the car for a good 7 year’s so far.

[@MA-qg5ju]

These would make a great daily. Sell nissans drove the SR trim a few times very impressive feels quicker than my girlfriends 18 SR Turbo

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Sentra.

[@kevinstaples9436]

Just test drove one, definitely a fun car to drive .. I plan on buying or leasing in the next few months. This will be my first car from the dealership. Anyone have any pointers or suggestions?

[@AlbertInSanAntonio]

Get the basic model! Nissan is going back 🔙 to more reliable cars and they are starting with the nissan sentra basic model 2020

[@zahzah6010]

100% get the S i had an option between a 2020 Nissan Sentra with 8200 miles for $17,000 and a 2016 Nissan SV with 55,500 miles for $17,000 and i took the 2020. Wait for options to pop up and look around the lot, i had an appointment to look the 2016 SV but ended up finding the 2020 S laying around in the lot by accident.

[@YoYo-vc1os]

I feel like I want a Nissan now can't believe it I know they make the gtr so they know how to make a nice car I'm always watching a new video on it

[@jaydazanae3336]

Favorite car reviewer 🧡

[@DomiGMFB]

i love your driving :)

[@nickrboy7]

All the CVT parrots on every Nissan video.

[@EpicEternal2]

Nick Most of us directly suffered or saw it first hand. Nissan even ruined the name of CVT technology itself.

[@nickrboy7]

EpicEternal I’m not doubting it but I know it’s not as many as the people commenting. Honestly the type of people that watch these videos aren’t the ones buying these cars. They think they’re being insightful when all their comments are copy/paste. Definitely the older CVTS but I think the new ones have a took a step in the right direction.

[@EpicEternal2]

@@nickrboy7 I hope you are right. Still our judgement is based on general probabilities which can be as low as 1%. If it happens for you however, it is 100% for you! So you better get a more reliable car. I mean sometimes it's the matter of life and death and you are the one who chooses how much important it is for you.

[@FerRod2113]

Nick sounds to me like you own one of those CVT transmissions. Honestly I feel bad for the poor customers that buy these junky cars. I’m not exaggerating when I say everyone I know that owns a Altima and versa have the CVT go out

[@nickrboy7]

Smoky I do own one as a first car. That being said i know especially several years ago they were hot trash. The thing is I know a lot of these people are part of car KZbin and just say the same thing every video without driving one so it’s an echo chamber. I’ve seen one guy on KZbin hit 250k in a 2016 Altima so with the original CVT. Can I ask what year they have ?

[@jrag1000]

Looks like a Mini Maxima

[@Tinrs80]

some post on here busting on CVT reliability and Canrys and the Telluride Has transmission TSB bulletins 😉

[@ShockinglyBleh]

It's not CVTs, It's just Nissan's CVTs.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@ShockinglyBleh Subaru CVT ain't any different.

[@ShockinglyBleh]

@@DMCarReviews Subaru makes their own CVTs now, But I wouldn't trust any CVT tied to a engine that is pushing more that 150hp.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@ShockinglyBleh Well they have CVT's with 260hp.

[@BenHayat]

I'm waiting for Detroit Auto show in June to see if we will get this car in Turbo and Manual for 2021. They need to step up as Koreans are taking over the market. Noticed at 70 MPH, the RPM was below 2K . That's really efficient for a four banger.

[@denisep1026]

Yeah that’s so much better than my old 08 Versa, 3.9k at 73 mph

[@ace1176]

I bought it as my first car, overall i love it butttttt its realllly slow lol

[@Deeply152]

I like cars like the Sentra

[@tjj5337]

Nice review thank you

[@JP-ff6zh]

Bought a 2015 Sentra last summer because I needed a new car. I really wish I'd have waited for this baby.

[@G0ddammitB0bBy69]

JP GameZ how are you liking the car so far?

[@JP-ff6zh]

@@G0ddammitB0bBy69 it's not bad. Doesn't take much to fill up the tank.

[@kxngcorrupt5524]

JP GameZ Any problems with the transmission? And how many miles are u at. I might get a 2020 Sentra

[@AzzamLah]

I know they are from different class, but how much better the suspension is in this Sentra compared to the new Versa, if not the same?

[@chigasaki06]

Best looking vehicle in Nissan's lineup. Sometimes less is more. The Maxima has way too much going on in the front, and the Altima is just wack. I generally dislike CVTs, so I would pick a Mazda 3.

[@tjj5337]

I am seriously considering getting one because of the good gas mileage

[@JS-bp3up]

Same and with those zero gravity seats.

[@MetalTiger88]

Wow watching this after your miata videos makes me tired, cause this car is driving so smooth and quiet😅

[@h4710126]

SENTRA 👍

[@conceptcs]

Love all Nissans with this Orange paint with a Black roof.

[@danielfl.9347]

Performance and CVT should not be in the same title

[@santoslorenz]

This is not a performance car foo.

[@RodrigoMJ32]

The people that whine about the CVT and how the car breaks down I am sure they do NOT really know how to drive, nor do they even bother reading the manual......

[@wyw201]

Why are these relevant to the design and reliability of Jatco CVTs?

[@staciecarverd8136]

Can't agree with you take on what is acceptable levels of performance these days. We've become spoiled with some of the levels of output offered these days, and it's not to say it wouldn't be nice to have more power, more power is always welcomed, but what do we actually need to find a vehicle a decent driver? Many of the vehicles I had in my younger years were at this level of power or less, and not one of them wasn't still fun to drive.

[@gamersrecess5615]

Is it SR or SR Premium? Just wanna compare the headlights.

[@Lifefire62748]

That’s the sr, the premium has led turn signals as well, the base sr has led headlights fog lamps and drls not turn signals

[@SvenQ45]

@4:20 Sounds like the old Primera. That thing could do corners like nearly nothing else.

[@aviatorsdream4686]

because you didn't have any speed behind you!

[@slump45]

6:18 what about the civic type R?

[@mohammedaldumaya8156]

Regular sentra vs regular civic ..

[@drummergeorge9642]

No smart person would make a dollar more than mrsp on a civic

[@EndlesSuffering]

All it needs is a 2.0l turbo and keep the cvt for mpg.

[@marim4478]

great job nissan

[@Eric_Bassett]

The car can look fine and feel fine as far as handling goes but at the end of the day i don't like the sound you get from accelerating in a CVT. They just kill the fun.. I mean i love the car itself but why such a dull anti enthusiast transmission ?? I don't like CVTs in Nissans, Toyotas, or Hondas. They have ruined some amazing cars these past few years with these stupid CVTs that ruin the fun factor of the cars entirely. I drove a 2014 civic with a CVT for a year and i had to get rid of it. The car itself was great but I couldn't get past the boring feel of accelerating in a CVT. Its a deal breaker for me.

[@kevinthomson6324]

Not sure about the US but up in Canada we got the s trim with a manual. Love to hear your thoughts on that if you could get your hands on one.

[@1989pulsar]

No manual in the US for S model. The latest CVT's from Nissan are just fine.

[@mikedreamchaser2160]

It looks better than the Altima ! Lol ! Great review !!

[@xenongames7533]

Upload game strong!

[@wildforthecats661]

Was down on Nissan like most folks, not anymore.

[@devongee1776]

Not much to complain about for this one. only things for me are subjective nit-picks... For example I hate the orange backlighting for all of the buttons in the car. It just feels so 90s/early 2000s. Reminds me of me 2003 Altima S that was always breaking. That, and the turn signal sound is so annoying and it sounds like it's very pronounced. I've since been spoiled by much more tasteful turn signal ticking

[@olvera6710]

Oh yes the good ole spoil of a turn signal, Mercedes sounds great. Lol

[@devongee1776]

@@olvera6710 yes sir ❤️

[@slow40i]

i used to love nissan until they started putting cvt’s in everything

[@nintendoatarikiller]

You're right about the XV being underpowered. Subaru should've used the 2.5 from the Forester.

[@flipflat4814]

It is offered in a 6 speed manual but only in Canada.

[@rforracing]

Cant be better in handling than a Mazda 3.

[@medkind5986]

Very good car

[@charlier8573]

Cool car!.I wish Nissan would offer a mismo trim with manual transmission.

[@rcDoom]

I wish Nissan would offer a manual for this car.

[@AndrewBullard9170]

Will we get a turbo again in the new one plus my only flaw is , why is Nissan still using the orange lighting in the interiors seems dated

[@treerexaudi]

Super sleek

[@Agentminer101]

kia forte please

[@Yondaily]

No

[@Yondaily]

Agent this Nissan is better

[@dave_riots]

@@Yondaily no

[@jamesl687]

yonda ila Im sorry but nobody asked for your opinion

[@GhostOfAMachine]

@@Yondaily no its not

[@seanthetaurus6244]

I like the altima better

[@cyrelleboa7]

Does it always have the navigation system installed? or do you need to connect your phone for it to work?

[@dgpz2000]

Man...I waited to put it on sport mode and show us the difference,. I bet yea you didn't know where the button is,it's right on the shifter just push it next time please. Great review other wise.

[@skiebleu2363]

My ‘17 sentra sv likes to hang the revs higher when i accelerate slowly

[@BLAKEx617]

Im not a fan of the black roof that fades down the pillars at all, seems like a lot of the Japanese cars are doing this

[@ernestopavon9325]

Can I buy this car with shift paddles at the helm?. I haven't seen them in any sentra in USA. In mexico, they are included.

[@tarikelferri3588]

Nice the car

[@singingLeaf123]

Hopefully they make nismo versian

[@crisssarigiann6058]

Interior...Kia Stinger !

[@vlz.matthew]

it looks good but way too slow for most drivers. 150 hp is not enough and to make it worse it uses cvt

[@BanBiofuels]

You sold me. I want one.