2021 Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra, that Elantra...

2021 Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra, that Elantra...
In this video I compare the 2021 Hyundai Elantra vs the 2021 Nissan Sentra, a battle for a dying segment.
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2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Elantra, worth the switch!
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[@JustinPennito]

The Sentra does have a Sport Mode, it's the button on the back of the shifter, it changes it from "D" to "Ds," which of course means "Drive Sport."

[@troy9er]

I’m a Hyundai guy. Have had an Elantra Limited since 2015. It has been perfect in operation since day one. Never needed the 5 year 60000 bumper warranty or the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. 61000 miles so far. Has only needed regular maintenance tires main battery and front break pads. Oh yea, wiper blades too! Love my Hyundai!!!!

[@wilchambers1401]

Had a 2012 Elantra. The unique styling blew me away! Looked like no other compact!

[@troy9er]

@@wilchambers1401 we/I sold a zillion of them great little cars!!

[@OfficialHakeemTV]

I got a question

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

We bought our first Hyundai in 2002, the Elantra! And we didn’t get rid of that car until it had 175,000 on it!! Only major thing that went after the warranty ended was the catalytic converter, which eventually goes on basically all cars anyway. And then a few hose and sensor replacements, again totally normal wear. Oh, and if we tried to top off the gas, it would shoot back out a bit 😂 Come to find out, you’re really not supposed to top off your gas tank, it messes with the sensor in your gas tank that gauges the gas level. Other than that, that thing served us well. It was a beast, best $13,000 we ever spent. Before that we’d buy used cars and then spend a load on repairs for however long we could keep it running. That Elantra changed everything for us. So in the past 19 years we’ve remained loyal Hyundai customers. We just bought our 5th Hyundai, this 2021 Elantra for my daughter! We got her the SEL with the convenience and premium packages which brings it up to right to to below the limited trim in features! The limited for some reason loses the wireless Apple CarPlay, which I cannot understand why. The only thing I can think of is maybe it interferes with the navigation that the limited comes with that the SEL doesn’t? Really nice sporty looking car, jam packed with tech and safety features, makes this mama a bit less anxious about her being on the road ☺️ Out of all of the Hyundai’s we’ve owned, 2014 Santa Fe Ultimate with the third row, 2017 Santa Fe Sport (which got totaled in an terrible accident but all I got was a scratch in my knuckle) and my 2018.5 Sonata Limited 2.0t, only one had any need for a major repair BUT because of Hyundai’s incomparable warranty they fixed the problem (couldn’t repair the transmission in the 2014 Santa Fe so they replaced it with a brand new one, not rebuilt) and gave us a loaner car while it was in the shop - all at no cost to us. We won’t buy anything else anymore. As long as you keep up with the recommended routine maintenance schedule, your Hyundai will serve you well!

[@2feetofhair]

Bought the 2021 limited. Love this car, it's like the Tesla for the budget conscious!!

[@robertmtz94]

This is the video that convinced me in buying my new Elantra. I owned a Sentra for 5 years and before upgrading to the newer model, I figured I’d look into other brands in its class. The Elantra was on my list. Test drove both of them. The new Sentra’s interior was way better upgraded than my 2017 version. But as soon as I sat inside the Elantra, I fell in love with it immediately. The amount of tech you get for the money is insane. I’m 33,000 miles in on my limited trim and I have had no issues. It’s a great car. Can’t wait for the chance to get the N model someday.

[@thespark4640]

The sentra definitely gets a plus from me. 👍

[@onlinefreak19]

There's actually a button on the gear shifter that takes the sentra into Ds which I'm guessing is their sport mode!

[@kevinpatino6318]

That’s what’s that button is for?! Good to know I’ll try it next time

[@AlbertInSanAntonio]

Yes I have the sentra s base model 2020 ...and it has this... Funny that they are hiding this feature lol... .. it works extremely well providing excessive power to the engine... To quickly overtake cars that you need to get in front of ect ... Just remember when you're done with it.to turn it off you don't want to damage your CVT ...

[@mathaesmi7531]

@@kevinpatino6318 yes

[@cortezmiller1899]

I would say the Elantra is for me. It doesn’t look like any other car that’s out. The Sentra, looks like a mini Altima or Maxima, and even the Versa.

[@miguelcastillo8420]

Es igual = changan eado 2020

[@Samir-ru4rl]

tf the sentra looks like the versa?? smh

[@MrOng7474]

Yup... totally looked like the 2021 versa

[@captainpotatonly]

I thought I saw a maxima in the thumbnail I didn’t know it was a Sentra at first 😂

[@204_rc]

19:50 FYI, the Nissan does have a Sport mode. It's a hidden button the shifter. I test drove one recently and the salesperson had to show me where the tiny button is. Once you know it's there, it's fine. But it sure isn't obvious.

[@racineurr.8924]

Reason not to rely on YT reviewers. Most of them wish they were test driving a F1 and they base their review on their disappointment of not driving a F1. Biased.

[@ChiChi-sb4ys]

What a coincidence! My 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL in blue is named Aurora 💙 🚙

[@SamCarLegion]

Nice

[@iqsuperkid7523]

Lol that's the colour of samsung galaxy note 10 plus Aurora glow

[@Shelissssaa]

How do you like it so far? How is it on gas?

[@ChiChi-sb4ys]

@@Shelissssaa I mostly just drive to work with it (it’s 20 mins away), but it’s really great on gas!

[@Shelissssaa]

@@ChiChi-sb4ys what’s your opinion on that handle bar (I’m not sure what it’s called) that is next to the transmission? Have you ever ridden with someone in the front passenger seat? Does it create un-comfort or make it feel like there’s a distance between you two?

[@princeduties2991]

The Sentra interior is so nice

[@Ear4]

he forgot to mention that the sentra with the sv trim has a premium package with real taneed leather all for 23,000. also the sport button is on the shifter the little white line on the back.

[@virtualreaperz8686]

The Elantra is meannn just picked up a limited version a week ago!

[@michaelbell7914]

Thanks so much, good job.

[@nicholasquirk7634]

Actually, Canada has a new 2021 Sentra SR with an optional 6 speed manual and a base model S (that I think was available last year as well) with an optional 6 speed manual

[@kevinpatino6318]

Lucky! Mines automatic

[@robertsmythe6610]

Bring it to the US ..i want one

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Nissan got the styling inside and out just right.

[@sayedrashid867]

Please do a elantra hybrid and corolla hybrid comparison 🙏

[@michaelv8633]

How about Elantra driver's seat? Is it still too short as it used to be on the older versions of Sonata? I remember Nissan used to have more comfortable "full size" driver's seat than Hyundai, not that shallow.

[@tousshong9438]

This dude is bias toward the Elantra so whatever...he can't even get the name right, keep referring to the Sonata...LOL

[@ottallman]

I wish all Nissan cars had their anti gravity seats

[@wesleymorris2699]

The Sentra needs a turbo motor option

[@sayantaseth7584]

Sentra has sport, at the back of the shifter - the little "-" button...

[@mastertry1935]

Elantra N is the one to get

[@i_am_o_o9506]

There’s is a sport mode in the Nissan Sentra. There’s is a button on the actual CTV transmission, facing the back side of the car.

[@wonseong4545]

Elantra 👍

[@jimmychoo2421]

FYI, it’s not a fair comparison. The Sentra is a SR trim with premium package and MSRP nearly $26000. The Elantra is the SEL trim without any package so the MSRP is about $22000. If you load the Elantra to the same price that’s gonna be much better than the Sentra

[@kellyrobison4648]

I purchased the elantra n line it comes with the turbo. It comes with paddle shifters, leather sunroof and burnt orange with black trim and wheels.you can't hide in that car it stands out like. A sorethumb.it has a lot of other features. Three year free maintenance the grill and rear end are different.also comes with the stereo system.that didn't impress me much.it has the n line emblem on the front side and back..it's 28,000 thousand .for everything you get I'm a happy camper.oh there's also push button start ,you can remote start it also ,you don't even need your keys you can use a card .there's lots more my tablets going dead

[@ligadeportivau]

Elantra for sure!! Hyundai is killing it! Looking forward to the new Tucson arriving in Canada..

[@adiwinata79]

Hyundai all the way. Im from indonesia. I love hyundai

[@MLProductions.1]

My girl just got the fully loaded elantra. Interior is cheap. Nothing is soft touch except the top of the dash. But the layout and tech is what sold her on it.

[@dopemuffinz1000]

How has it been? Thinking of that one

[@MLProductions.1]

@@dopemuffinz1000 she hasn't had any issues and loves it. I like the tech alot. It's basically self driving as it steers itself in lane(without wobbling side to side and looking drunk) which I really like. I also like the digital dash and the infotainment. Not my cup of tea as a car. But for her it's nice. I drive a challenger scatpack and have always driven big body V8 cars . So I wouldn't personally buy one but if your in the market for a car like that I'd def say its very nice

[@dopemuffinz1000]

@@MLProductions.1 what mpg is she averaging

[@MLProductions.1]

@@dopemuffinz1000 she pretty much drives local only downtown LA stop and go traffic last time I saw about 21. Which is impressive because my Challenger gets 8 lol

[@dopemuffinz1000]

@@MLProductions.1 that's crazy low compared to epa

[@Dan-do2op]

The man has to fold himself in half to get into Sentra rear seat. How does it feel to be a giant among men?

[@SamCarLegion]

Its hard

[@rudfil]

At what speed did you measure the interior noise of these cars?

[@gregdixon3797]

In Canada you can get a Sentra with a manual.

[@jeffghant4760]

Win the Super Bowl and drive off in a Hyundai. -Kanye West.

[@tahsin28]

I'm sure this generation most sentras sold will be the manual one.

[@st_1998]

Sentra wins for me.

[@Hoh309]

I like Sentra over every compact car. It’s just simply amazing

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Even the Civic?

[@Geno20916]

I will never buy a Nissan again. I hate cvt transmissions.

[@andresmartinez8439]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName the new civic looks fat

[@wilchambers1401]

​@@Geno20916They all have them on base model except Mazda 3

[@iceman382]

I bought the 2021 Nissan Sentra SR with premium package this past January 2021. Great car except for the horrible paint job. It looked great a few months ago, but it has so many tiny scratches and a hand full of paint chips it spoils my initial feeling about the car. I never owned a car that had its paint/clearcoat made so inferior and cheap. It really is disappointing that a brand new car in a matter of months looks like crap.

[@beekaye1496]

Yes Nissan skips out on the premium paint job on all there cars. I would suggest you get a full detail paint correction and then paint protection. A good wash, clay bar treatment, deep wax and apply a ceramic coating can benefit

[@caliemm2159]

I had an Elantra... My friend at work had one too ...we both loved em'

[@ZZZZ-mkv]

I like the Sentra's interior, but the CVT is a deal breaker for me. The elantra at least has a manual available.

[@mathaesmi7531]

It's the 2021 model it's not 2008 anymore... a lot of the most reliable cars in the market nowadays have CVTs transmission. That's just an excuse

[@mathaesmi7531]

Btw.... sentras have manual options too and sport mode as well... this guy didn't do much research on the sentra I guess

[@WHR0306]

I am in favor of the Elantra, after test driving both. However, it seems suspicious to have an ad for that particular Elantra in a video where you can compare two cars against each other.

[@spectralknights2]

Sentra looks fabulous and premium

[@mmcooe]

which parka are you wearing? looks good

[@SamCarLegion]

Toboggan

[@spack8505]

Sentra - the Elantra looks odd to me

[@user-vm4he3gk3c]

Frrr the grill on the Elantra looks ugly but besides that it looks good. I just got the Sentra and I love it !

[@-SP.]

@@user-vm4he3gk3c I actually think the rear end of the Elantra is ugly and the front looks good

[@tutigseg]

The tail lights on new Hyundai new cars look like they’re from Cyberpunk 2077 especially the new Azera unfortunately we don’t have it here in North America

[@2009skyline]

I’ve had issues with both vehicles. Mind you, they were rentals, and not personals.

[@Nickander31]

Dude these are the newest top of the line in their class.. not some shitty rentals lol

[@Thousandeyes85]

That new elantra looks nice!

[@letdothisman1139]

There is a sport mode on the shifter

[@Aprilmayjunexooxo]

On the Elantra you can change the color of the lights across the dash board to any color a cool feature just like on the Mercedes

[@MANNYD203]

Got a 21 elantra huge step for them nicest hyundai

[@samuelsamuel4288]

El Sentra está mucho mejor, como dijiste, el frente ese ve super bonito. Es elegante, atractivo y agresivo. Los rines que tiene creo que son 18'' y están super chidos y muy aerodinámicos.

[@johnnyserra7138]

You said in your video sonata made less noise when you were talking about Elantra.

[@racineurr.8924]

Not the only mistake made in this review...He stuttered when talking of the Sentra calling it "Infinit...'

[@strangepersonawesome]

What's the color name of the hyandia elentra car? Love the color. Please let me know am ordering the car soon

[@fairyland-canada1493]

I heard that elantra has a long display panel...why canada misses it?

[@MrPicky400]

That version he has doesnt has technology package

[@trenton.tchannel1810]

The limited gets the big infotainment screen but you can get the digital gauge cluster on the SEL and SEL plus trims

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

I thought the SR was the highest trim: S at the bottom, SV in the middle, and SR at the top. Have things changed?

[@TheRailShooter]

There’s an SR with the premium package, which he doesn’t have in the video

[@occckid123]

@@TheRailShooter well in the United States the sv with the premium package with the diamond stiched brown leather is arguably the highest trim

[@TheRailShooter]

@@occckid123 I don’t think so. SV is missing a few features the SR w/ premium package has, and it’s cheaper. The SR is still the highest trim, based on cost & a few of the things that it has that the SV with premium package doesn’t have

[@occckid123]

@@TheRailShooter the sv premium is more expensive than the sr premium i thought here in the US. Its missing the bose audio system i believe but you get the diamond quilted seats and leather everywhere interior.

[@occckid123]

@@TheRailShooter i think they def need a sr premium with sv premium interior package.

[@pnnsneaky4735]

Nissan Sentra offers 6 speed manual too on the latest SR model.

[@coreybaker6541]

Sentra has a sport mode its a small button located on the shifter nob has a line across it

[@deadsea98]

😊 of course Sentra has a Sport mode -- it’s a little button on the back of the gear knob .... push the button and see the way it drives.... goosebumps

[@wilchambers1401]

Does it make that big of a difference?

[@deadsea98]

Actually, it does

[@wilchambers1401]

@@deadsea98 Love the styling but think i will wait until HOPEFULLY they come out with a nismo trim.

[@chrismartin906]

Thee manual transmission offer is actually opposite as of 2022 Only Sentra offers manual in base model despite what website says

[@nelsoncopo7529]

Cant compete with 10/100k warranty. That alone shuts down the argument .

[@semiauto3148]

That’s a scam,,,if you don’t do all the maintenance with them when it’s time they won’t honor that warranty when it comes time to use it. Been there done that…won’t fall for,that scam again

[@khalidmansoorawan5859]

Hi chichi love from pakistam God bless you

[@acarroll1714]

They both look nice but I’ll take an Elantra. Better yet, make it a Tucson.

[@tahsin28]

What does the tucson offer that elantra doesn't? i think, U wud only be giving away the advantages of less weight, low seating position and sportier dynamics for nothing.

[@andresmontagut7754]

Hi Sam, how tall are you? i currently have a jetta 2012 and im looking forward to buy a Sentra SR 2020. Im 6.13 feet tall and im afraid the the sentra will feel a little bit cramped. Due to corona virus in my country i cant go and test the car! Thanks.

[@SamCarLegion]

I am 6.2 :)

[@spoonky85]

I have a 2020 sentra SR, im a solid 6', there is plenty of room.

[@tudo3582]

the new elantra isn't suppose to have digital speedometer?

[@-SP.]

Only if you get the upgraded package

[@kyron2092]

The sentra looks stunning, but it's dangerously slow and that's unacceptable

[@goregeegaming]

Test drive it, it is fast, just not good for racing light to light - only kids do that anyway lol

[@kyron2092]

@@goregeegaming lol I'm not talking about racing. Lol it'll be easy for someone to get bullied while trying to enter the freeway with this.

[@goregeegaming]

@@kyron2092 I drive it on the highway everyday when I need to get in front of the highway bullies I just put it in sports mode, maybe mine came off the assembly line faster than others I dunno but this thing has enough. Also you need to take it on back roads it hugs like a bear a pretty high speeds!!! I should do my own review! lol

[@spoonky85]

Its definitely not DANGEROUSLY slow. I have the 2020 and i have 0 problems in our 70mph highways.

[@letdothisman1139]

@@spoonky85 these people that think this sentra is slow a morons not a sports car designed for fuel efficiency its 149hp is acceptable 👌

[@borisrz3080]

No thank you on the Sentra. Visited a Nissan dealership…initially saw a Sentra with body gaps (between the hood, bumper and headlights). I though maybe it was the only one…nope, all sentras in that lot. Some of the Kicks rear hatch was also uneven to the rear bumper. Walked away. RIP 90s Nissan.

[@vaisagan]

There are two driving modes eco and sport mode.

[@shahneel203]

the model you mention for elentra is ultimate..but i guess you have preferred trim

[@kizlar4eva]

that particular Sentra SR base, comes with leather steering wheel and leather shifter knob, also SR comes with leather seats! in SR premium package.... Some stuff/info is missed, sport button is on shift knob lol . if you doing car review, take some time and gather info. seems like this review were sponsored by Hyundai lol

[@mathaesmi7531]

The sentra does have sport mode... its a buttle on the gear shifter @15:50

[@stevensmith8648]

Tough choice likes em both.

[@trevorpierce1608]

14:44 I can hardly see the screen on the Sentra

[@pfwww12]

Everyone loves to adopt new trends and totally front all the brands we spent trillions on. Ive driven both. That Elantra sits so odd inside. Its too low to the ground and doesnt line up with the dash board. While driving it feels like a toyota. They wanted to compete with the smooth transmission. butttttt....The Sentra is a road beast. Very high Rpms and it sits much higher off the ground. No nissan does not have smooth engines or transmissions but in sport you almost lightly tap the pedal cause it will jolt right away. Once Nissan fully redesigns and redesign Infiniti. Watch people flock.

[@kobok4057]

والله شي يقطع القلب السنترا حقتهم ما شاء الله مافي احلى منها والسنترا حقتنا الله يستر عليها ولو يمديني اجيب السنترا ذي للسعوديه بس

[@toyota420xp]

When you get every option it feels like the Elantra is the better deal

[@salvadorlopez8031]

He is confused the sentra that same model has a sport button under the stick shifter,he should research these car a bit more

[@SamCarLegion]

You are right it has a hidden button for sport mode

[@st293]

Both Cars are amazing value for money ... Elantra beats the Sentra with its features and variety of optional trims .... Hybrid , NLine 👍🏻

[@SamCarLegion]

Good points

[@kromahj]

It not even a top trim for the Nissan, that Nissan look beautiful

[@SamCarLegion]

Nissan top trim has a couple of more tech features- and the sentra isn’t fully loaded

[@IamH24]

Arsenal fans should not talk at all

[@wilburmcbride8096]

If Nissan fixed their Transmission reliability, they would be more competitive. They have beautiful cars.

[@fahalqa5209]

They have come along way from their terrible CVT transmission. I could say that nissan have done it.

[@aidenaguayo2817]

@@fahalqa5209 yep, their new cvt is much better

[@marvinenglish4547]

Sentra for me

[@drewski1441]

Two cars with CVT transmissions, really exciting 😒

[@DigitalYojimbo]

So stinger steals the 3 circular vents, then the sentra steals the vents from the stinger. Copy of a copy.

[@vacuumlover1]

Kia/Hyundai motors have copied literally every Japanese manufacturer. Lmao

[@wilchambers1401]

​@@vacuumlover1yes Elantra copied Civics fastback style

[@gussdawood7297]

Sr is the highest trim, and it does have a sport mode. Get your facts right before bashing the sentra.

[@PassionGrows]

Elantra is a much better car with more options. The fact that Nissan doesn’t have the driving modes is very disappointing.

[@Diwash1]

next time plz differentiate between automatic and cvt

[@BoopSnoot]

I don't care if this old guy looks homeless, I love the straight forward honest reviews. Keep up the good work! 💙

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@malvivo90]

You just wanted to say that he looks homeless..

[@jayg.1734]

What was even the point of u saying that?.. he doesn’t look homeless

[@jimh8633]

"Old Guy"? Let me guess - 20 something year old poster. lol

[@Burnout143]

😂

[@babavickramadityabedisworl6691]

Paint on Nissan cars has never been a strong point. The Sentra is a the better deal just don't buy it in a dark color.

[@miguelircontar]

The Sentra is the best looking hands down

[@SamCarLegion]

I like it too

[@Sn4il3D]

This man drunk

[@kyron2092]

Definitely the best looking in class. I do wish it had more powertrain options

[@braetonwilson4296]

@MAGA Elantra is garbage, Corolla is King

[@braetonwilson4296]

@MAGA You're the weird troll and please stop stalking me. Please stop watching the youtube videos I watch, creepy stalker.

[@quinsterscro]

Beautiful

[@Sahjot1]

Elentraaa is much much better 🔥🔥🔥

[@philseung8]

I Love Elantra

[@toyota420xp]

You get blind spot cameras and the higher trim on the Elantra which you'll never get in the syndrome

[@phuot1]

Tried both of them. Bought a Sentra SV.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Good luck with the CVT.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

Love the Sentra.

[@alialshehre4604]

I love Nissan but it had a strong past now, why is it not strong before? Hyundai is ok, but not the power of Nissan. I hope the Sentra car is strong, and the problem is the maintenance in it, not like Hyundai

[@rudfil]

Nissan has a long history of great cars. It’s just when Renault and Nissan joined together that Nissan quality dropped and just recently picked up again.

[@gurgenmakaryan4428]

Unfortunately, not big review about driving dinamics, about gearbox

[@Mr-Faraz92]

Compare Elantra N-Line Vs Any Competitive Car....

[@SamCarLegion]

Monday Elantra N line vs something else ;)

[@Mr-Faraz92]

@@SamCarLegion Thank You 🇨🇦🤞❤️

[@timothyt1318]

The front end both look alike

[@mr2turbo12]

Sentra looks way better

[@pappuqasai000]

Lancer 2021 💥💥💕

[@giproact]

Tried an elantra last weekend and feels so cheap inside. This weekend I will try the sentra SR of course both cars with manual transmissions... I dont trust the CVTs...

[@-SP.]

This is exactly how I felt a few days ago when I went to test drive one. I am considering getting the limited one, but I decided to see what the new Sentra was like. I am really liking the exterior design. I also agree about being wary about the CVT but keep in mind Hyundai has many problems as well. Like most recently, the last gen Elantra was prone to catching on fire, and Hyundai had to pay out a class action lawsuit. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra just came out and it already has 3 recalls, one of which is an important safety recall which can cause injuries during an accident if not taken care of. So far the Sentra doesn't have any recalls. The Civic with an equal spec to both of these, costs more and the Corolla looks ugly. So there are really only 2 options for meand right now I am leaning towards the Sentra.

[@Sinz_-fl9nj]

If it feels cheap inside then why are you shopping at that price point? Its not an expensive car.

[@-SP.]

@@Sinz_-fl9nj Because there are cars at a similar price range with a much better interior. The Accord is only $2k more and has a much better materials throughout

[@atomybyton4138]

Sentra is better for me. But all both are beautiful.

[@caguas19pr]

How tall are you sam???

[@SamCarLegion]

6.2

[@VishnuTVenu]

Hyundai/Kia probably the only company with no design philosophy of their own. If you see the front the outline is basically copied from the Sentra and if you take a look at the previous gen model it was totally different.

[@joec.5009]

Elantra without a doubt.

[@dave1956]

If the Elantra is anywhere near as good as my 2007 Sonata it’s a winner. Fifteen years of driving with virtually no repairs.