The 2020 Nissan Sentra Is The Most Comfortable Car You Can Buy Today For About $25,000!

[@johnbunn1957]

This isn't a performance car, I wish care reviewers would remember that and quit complaining about the performance. Drive it like it should and it will be great.

[@dlee4she]

Yeah but it used to be sporty. I was an owner and ever since the b15 platform they've got worse n worse on that front.

[@mauricemotors8207]

A lot of people miss that and assume that if it looks sleek it’s gonna be fat which in reality it just means it’s aerodynamic

[@Okenpo]

Part of that responsibility falls on Nissan too since their commercials for this car parade it around like a sports sedan.

[@Okenpo]

Shamur Stewart so when someone sits in one and it's not what the adds made it out to be it shouldn't be surprising lol

[@conceptcs]

I know right. Just like you wouldn't say a sports car is bad off road. Well no shit.

[@rickybobby8224]

Seems small but Nissan seats really are impressive on long trips

[@texan903]

Sitting inside, these new Sentras are comfortable and spacious.

[@lilianacamacho7051]

Honestly for a compact the Sentra does have a lot of room. Even the Versa was quite spacious For a subcompact. The Nissan versa is what the old Sentra used to be.

[@TheHales]

It’s a compact car

[@whatever5922]

They really are

[@Goldpanda94]

Yup I've driven 10 hours straight in my Maxima with 1 or 2 gas station breaks and I got out feeling like I could drive another 10 honestly. The seats really do make a difference. Compare that to a Camry and Optima rental I got in the past where my back hurt after like 2 hours driving

[@Viewsfromhere]

So much hate towards Nissan but I just want to say there are good ownership experiences too. I have a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder with a cvt it has 79k miles and recently gave it to live in mother in law. Never had one single problem. Regular maintenance every 5k miles. My wife has a 2015 Rogue select. 44k miles, not one problem ever. Regular maintenance every 5k miles. We have a 2017 Nissan Titan SV (used almost exclusively for towing our rv.) 40k miles, not one single problem ever. Regular maintenance done every 5k miles. Just recently bought a 2020 Rogue Sport SL. 3k mikes so far. They all look like new, no wear in the paint, the seats all look like new no wear in the bolsters or seat bottoms or carpet... I live in south central Texas, middle of San Antonio, flat land... they work pretty good here.

[@ernestagyemang3575]

You are really honest

[@stickshiftsonly93]

Remind us when you actually have some miles on your Nissan's, my current daily ( Hyundai) has almost 190k, my trucks (F150 and Tacoma) both have over 320k. Nobody is saying Nissans can't be good vehicles it's just usually they don't last anymore due to common problems that Nissan refuses to fix.

[@humbledbythepower6821]

I had a 2015 Sentra SL and it had many issues it was at 140k km when I got into my Mazda that is so much better!!

[@yournightmare9999]

Make 200K all yours cvt Nissans and than talk here when they came apart because your milage is not a milage

[@Viewsfromhere]

Your Nightmare I don’t know what any of that means.

[@cybercruiser69]

Leased the 2020 Sentra SV back in February, loving it!!!

[@DylanVBWRX]

Can't beat leasing The Nissan's lease cheap and if something fails it's covered. I've been loving my Altima, but when my lease is up in a year and a half if the deal is right I'll probably grab a Sentra.

[@ejohnson3131]

Definitely looks better than the current Corolla and Civic!

[@southbayla3137]

Sike

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

@Jonathan Losito Which looks better than the Accord, Camry and Avalon.

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

@Jonathan Losito Great, that was my opinion and this is your opinion. Looks are subjective.

[@ahyan6075]

and it'll definitely break down before the corolla and civic!

[@edschobs5204]

ssjMaximum22Goku the Camry and Avalon TRD looks better than this. Just using those because they all look sporty

[@jkav5062]

Nissan has got the style right. Now do a turbo/Nismo version

[@TinoMiller]

Its not going to happen right now .. Nissan just like the rest of the world is focus on SUV's & CUV's at the moment. They just unveiled their new Kicks with their ePower engine in Japan and hopefully we get the ePower engine here in the U.S because it will eliminate the CVT motors .

[@ottallman]

Needa get rid of the cvt trans first

[@ottallman]

Or at least do what Toyota did in the new Corolla.

[@GIGABACHI]

@@ottallman will NEVER happen until the day the go full electric. At least make the manual optional. 😒

[@ottallman]

JIGA BACHI yeah I know. Wishful thinking. Last Sentra I had was a 2006 Spec-V. Man I miss that car

[@jezraddissom8032]

Nice video Nathan! Nissan did a really good job. That Sentra looks like a class above what it really is. I'm impressed and wasn't expecting that based on what the old Sentra looked like.

[@ronkemperful]

Great video as always! The Nissan Sentra has a special place in my heart. My 1995 model drove my grandfather to my grandmother's funeral, I drove the car 500 miles a week until it had well over 100,000 miles. And of all the small cars that I owned it was the most comfortable and quiet riding (most of my cars were glorified pogo-sticks!). But Nissan for the past 20 years went astray with the Sentra, cutting back on sound insulation, cheapening on build quality; lets hope that this one is different!

[@MjekuMati]

Honestly this is the best looking car out of nissan’s lineup in my opinion. I’d have to have all the competitors side by side to call it, but I can almost say I prefer this style over all the others, pretty strongly.

[@taps4615]

I bought one of these. What a great package at the price point. The front fascia reminds me of my prior 2017 Mazda 6. I find the power to be enough for daily commute without much fuss. Best fuel consumption day was 43mpg during my Houston commute. Not to shabby Nissan!

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Only thing missing is active lane keep assist. My son just got this exact car. He loves it. Why is mileage worse than the Altima? I’ve rented several new ones and got well into the 40’s!! The Sentra doesn’t have a start stop system thank goodness!!

[@donteadoss]

Nissan is really on the comeback with that model - never thought I’d like a Sentra again since that old SE-R model but they’ve really got something there - and it looks better than anything else except maybe the Mazda 3 that’s sharper but wow I’m too impressed with it (except the CVT, of course).

[@ernestagyemang3575]

Cvt read owners manual Thanks

[@texan903]

@@ernestagyemang3575 Follow the owner's manual and you will have no issue with the CTV.

[@burningknuckle26]

I never thought id like the sentra either lol

[@cerebralmindgame9818]

What's supposed to be so bad about the CVT ?? I had one in my 09' Altima 3.5 SL and now I have one in my Infiniti M35 🤷🏾‍♂️... It doesn't seem to be a problem to me...

[@naywahn]

@@cerebralmindgame9818 The Infiniti M35 has a 7-speed automatic, a CVT has a 1-speed transmission with an infinite gear ratio. ...unless the stock 7A was replaced with a CVT.

[@dedreandixon4620]

I continue to say it... if this new Sentra and Rogue are any signs of where Nissan is headed in the future, they have nothing to be concerned about. Plain and simple, this is GOOD and SOLID product at a decent price. People can harp on the CVT all they want, but the people that are REALLY buying these cars could give a rats behind about it. As long as it's smooth (and of course more reliable), it is not a concern. I am glad that Nissan prioritized handling and composure along with ride comfort. From all the reviews I've seen it seems to be pretty solid in the handling department... It is a GREAT starting point for a Nismo/Turbo option. Nissan can sell plenty of these without a more powerful option, but I think they need some solid performance cars to help with their brand image and reinvigorate the Nissan enthusiast crowd, which has been neglected for a while now.

[@ahuehuete4703]

CVTs are the new standard, more and more brands are using them, and for a simple reason: to bump up the mpgs.

[@Xachremos]

Nissan used to be great up until the 2000's, now they are hot garbage.Transmission issues will constantly plaguing every modern Nissan. A guy in my building had a 2013 Murano, and the transmission grenaded before it even hit 100k miles, car went straight to scrap. Nissan is on the way out.

[@ShockinglyBleh]

The problem isn't that it's a "CVT", but a "Nissan CVT"

[@whatever5922]

Cvts are fine just not Nissan cvts

[@michaelcrockette8694]

people could give a rats ass about CVT until they’re stranded.

[@Randy-bj5vt]

It’s not supposed to be fast, I’ve got a 2021 and acceleration is just fine. It’s a normal car, for normal, everyday life. It looks great, drives fine and is inexpensive. Forget the SR, SV premium is the sweet spot.

[@clessiecummins6200]

Ahhhhhh yes! The legendary CVT transmissions! 🤪😂😂

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Absolutely a wonderful deal for the $. And the Cvt in my Altima is 75k trouble free miles, smooth as butter, and is always ready for my right foot to punch it.

[@johnliu6855]

Bloody hell... My 2019 Pathfinder has 18k miles on it and I'm already juddering half the time, and yet Nissan won't do anything about it

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

John Liu Thats no bueno and what do you mean juddering? Are you feeling the judder? Did you follow the break in schedule listed in owner’s manual. It states for 1200 miles: avoid engine rpm over 4,000k rpm, do not accelerate in full throttle in any gear, avoid quick starts.

[@MrTheguywiththemoney]

@@NissanAltimaGuy lol, you must work for nissan.

[@brandonhenriquez3918]

Have you changed the fluid, I also have a cvt

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Brandon Henriquez Not yet I check it often using the dipstick from another vehicle now at 75k its barely showing any color. I have an appointment Monday for a cvt service. They quoted me $215 w/tax. I could save $100 and do a drain and fill, I may do that. Not sure. Subscribe to my channel I plan on doing an update video after I do either or.

[@nickmoutdoorfun3263]

I have owned an 04 & 15 Sentra and FOR THE MONEY I was happy. Both cars were also very reliable with minimal issues!

[@thealphaomega1]

Thanks, Nathan for your enthusiastic optimism. I will be sure to request the Sentra when I reserve my next rental vehicle.

[@JTube571]

If you can find one. Nissan cut back on their fleet sales.

[@H8onG]

The best car to compare this to in that price range is the Kia forte fully loaded, it's also around 23-25k you get heated and cooled seats, along with a much better engine and a dct transmission.

[@scotturich]

I used to have a Sentra SER great car then Nissan decided to f&?k all of their cars with CVT’s. 🤢 will never buy another Nissan until they fix this problem.

[@ernestagyemang3575]

This sentra is undoubtedly the best design in this particular composition. I know those haters out there won't side with bh truth be told. Thanks man for this wonderful review so far the best among the lot

[@globalwarmer8980]

If they would just get rid of the cvt transmissions they would sell cars! They look great

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

They never will. Toyota and Honda are using them now and they are all shit.

[@SDav21]

Exactly. If Mazda can do a good auto, why can't the rest. I don't believe that cvt helps economy much. The Germans have dual clutches or 8 or 9 speeds autos and their cars are very efficient. Look at how efficient VWs are.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

SDav21 those 9 speeds on the new Jetta’s have some issues

[@SDav21]

@@JDMSwervo2001 What are these issues? As far as I know they use 7 speed DSG.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

The Jetta uses a 9 speed. The 7-Speed Dual clutch(DSG) is used in the Jetta GLI and vw has a bad track record of bad transmissions.

[@AmaxterPlays]

The Mazda3 with all wheel drive and its great Bose soundsystem is a formidable competitor to this with more engine power and a normal automatic transmission.The interior is also a league still above this.

[@texan903]

Mazda can't sell the 3 to save its life, like Nissan, Mazda is on life support.

[@Ularie]

Its also more expensive to start by a large margin and to get awd is even more. Youre comparing cars that are thousands apart. You can get altima and accord size cars for Mazda 3 prices.

[@Vanguardkl]

Price. Price. Price. Hope that's enough clues for you

[@gabevillarreal96]

I dont think I've EVER liked the Nissan Sentra! But in this guise I absolutely love the look of the "MINI-MAX"😉 Put the newly revised 2.5 in this thing and it would definitely be more compelling. That new motor is really nice. It used to sound and feel like a tractor engine but they have fixed that beautifully. Very smooth and refined now. Good power too especially in a car this size. Great review as always Nate👍🏼

[@armandoarmenta1942]

We all know where the CTV transmission belongs In the trash

[@edreyez484]

It is beautiful than other corolla and civic specially interior design.. Nissan please sell it now globally..

[@Wasssup3232]

Planet Earth super great, I have a 2020 SV Premium pack Sentra and it’s been great, no weird jolts, no bad “shifts”, amazing driving dynamics and the diamond stitched leather in the SV premium is easy to clean and very comfortable. 4K miles with absolutely 0 issues and multiple 100+ mile drives

[@Xachremos]

@@Wasssup3232 Just wait until its a few years old. I bet by the time your CVT eats shit my 2020 6MT Corolla will still be running strong.

[@Wasssup3232]

Xachremos how cute, cars aren’t a dick measuring contest lol, and I leased mine so I’ll have a new one before it’s out of warranty cause I drive too much to worry about high miles

[@4wd35]

My wife’s 2011 Quest has a CVT, it has 110k in it. Zero problem with the transmission. I service it every 30k as Nissan recommends.

[@texan903]

Quests were built in Japan for the final generation, so should be problem free aside from crash test results.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Josh Sparkman that’s the problem with all the dumbasses on here saying cvt’s are unreliable in a nissan. One, they never owned a nissan. And 2, if they did they never changed the cvt fluid and are idiots that deserve for their cvt to go out.

[@stevenhanna6973]

Always loved Nissan Infiniti cars experimenting with Toyota a few time regretted buying Toyota twice

[@roadchaser924]

Mechanics make a fortune when it comes to these cars! Especially the transmission shops!

[@tahoeboy8658]

So true. Ill stay with the good ole camry

[@09CamaroFANATIC]

SAAB!!!! Thanks for showing SAAB some love and recognition!!

[@caliboyrob]

As a Nissan owner, here's a tip. Don't floor it, use 80%, it helps big time and i've beaten people off the line several times. I don't get why Nissan give the Altima and Sentra LED's in the rear, it's really triggering

[@Jeep2Honda]

Sporty with no sport. Out here in the country we call that “All Hat, No Cattle”.

[@chrisgraydon]

I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 200,000 miles on it. Never had an issue with the original CVT. I changed the fluid every 60,000 miles as required in the owner’s manual. Nissan is capable to be reliable as Toyota and Honda. You haters should learn how to read a manual and drive a car properly and you won’t have any problems long term.

[@AIDAHAR210]

No standard transmission is a deal breaker for my. Even a geared tc auto or dct would be better than a cvt.

[@kamfire98]

Just got one in same trim level minus the floating roof can’t wait to take it on a real drive. Great video thanks for posting

[@syd_luna]

Whoever came up with the idea of simulating gears on a CVT should be slapped in the face. You either leave the CVT as it is, or go with a geared transmission. CVTs already have enough flack as it is. No need to further the stigma. WIth all that said, the new Sentra really does look good. Way more better looking than the last two generations.

[@lilianacamacho7051]

barkeep2009 its cause consumers complain to much. I don’t like cvt’s much but yeah I’d prefer it as it is. Test drove the Sentra and honestly I didn’t like that the cvt was stepped but if you drive it normal it’s hardly noticeable.

[@mannysalgado1145]

When was the last time all of you have even went to a Nissan dealership and test drove a Nissan with a CVT? And I mean recently... quit complaining and go test drive one right now.

[@dannyp9033]

quality is the issue. My 17 Altima went out at 41k. Nissan corporate was no help at all and they wanted 6200 to replace.

[@dinkleburg6039]

Reliability can't be shown during a test drive.

[@MikeStoddart]

I own one and the CVT sucks.

[@whatever5922]

My uncle is a mechanic and he sees a lot of newer 2018/2019 sentras coming in for issues with transmission

[@Liger._King]

GONE and test-DRIVEN*

[@04dram04]

I love how every generation, Nissan makes the Sentra look like Altima, and Altima look like Maxima

[@JTube571]

Honest this car looks more like the Maxima, which looks nothing like the current Altima.

[@FoDaddy]

Big improvement over the last gen Sentra. Would be nice if they offered with a manual or an 8 speed automatic to get the most out of it's engine. The 2.5L QR25 would've been a nice choice to improve performance without sacrificing much in fuel economy or adding cost.

[@ramoncarter6585]

The Sentra has come a long WAY!!!! I wish it could had been equipped with panoramic sunroof on SR model. Now seems Nissan sedans are getting better last was the new Altima this year Versa and Sentra. I am wondering how the next gen Maxima will look like even new Rogue is nice for 2021. Nissan makes the best product though lots complaints on CVT still Nissan is reliable brand.

[@texan903]

Large sedans are slowly fading from the scene. Toyota moved just 27,000 Avalons last year, Nissan sold about 33,000 Maximas, I'd really be surprised to see either of these cars return for another generation unless cars somehow gain in popularity again.

[@paulgrant810]

That background music though!!! OMG WHAT SONG IS THAT!! I MUST HAVE IT!!!

[@southbayla3137]

What’s the point of the 360 camera if the transmission is going to blow around 75,000 miles ??? Please explain !!!!

[@Ian-mv4qq]

Has it reached 75K miles yet? What can assure you that its transmission is going to blow at around 75K?

[@Xachremos]

@@Ian-mv4qq Plenty of consistency with modern nissans grenading around 75k. this will be no different

[@keeperzero]

75000 miles try 40,000 miles the CVT is guaranteed to go out at 40,000 miles

[@Ian-mv4qq]

My 2010 Sentra lasted till mid 2018 before someone paid $6K for it. Can't remember exactly but it was around 70-80K miles. Before that my Plymouth Neon had 120K miles before someone paid $700 for it in 2010.

[@mmanjin]

Agree with Nathan regarding how comfortable the seats are in the latest generation Nissans. I have a 2018 Altima which has the zero gravity seats and is arguably one of the most comfortable cars on the road and hands down the most comfortable car to drive I've owned including my Camry. I recently drove the latest generation Altima (which came out in 2019) which is even more comfortable than my prior generation 2018.

[@Wordskies7]

I will shave my head if there's video about a Nissan DOES NOT have any comments about their transmissions.

[@muradalmusleh2546]

Needs a Turbo engine and will be all set to vroom 💨 vroom 💨

[@regsparkes6507]

Sentras always offered great value for the dollar , this is another one,..and it does look really nice, at least from this video's viewpoint. Thanks Nathan.

[@Ian-mv4qq]

To everyone complaining CVT, Civic, Corolla, all Subarus, Forte, and a lot more are using CVT now. And some of them just switched to CVT after Nissan started using it. Has anyone actually compared CVTs on each car?

[@kevinbarry71]

The Maxima is about 100 years old and is way behind and is actually smaller than the Altima. If you want to commute, buy a Corolla. This may be more comfortable in the beginning, but it's mechanical problems and more rapid depreciation will put the lie to it. As with most Nissans, these cars are sold to people with bad credit and will soon show up with missing body parts in unsavory neighborhoods

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Kevin Barry Corolla uses a CVT as well. It’s unreliable now and not a good buy.

[@kingstorm7188]

It may not be geared for high performance but it's still great for the price and features . Can't ask for much .

[@GlennLaycock]

Gosh - I have a '04 convertible (88,000 km on it) that I bought from my Dad .. it has been garaged since he passed in April and I've been sharing his car with my brother caring for my mother (86) .. very hard. My brother and me feel we will sell our cars (his is just plain old and worn out) and down the road one of us will take over Dad's car. He has harder financing so I feel I will be the one looking for maybe a new car come spring or summer. The Toyota Corolla .. gosh it is a good value now .. I've never been in the Toyota "love" group but it is almost like Chrysler in the old days of the Neon .. just good content and overall value. The 2021 Elantra looks really interesting. And this one and the Versa (which does not have the zero gravity seats .. that might make the Sentra make more sense as that is why I ended up in Neon's "a-way back" .. comfy seat, lots of room (left hand .. distance to window .. room for feet (including height and not bumping into "stuff" under there) .. steering wheel in front of you (not toward the center a bit .. often in smaller cars .. things that drive you crazy once you notice them).

[@mikearnold6184]

I traded my Maxima in for the new Sentra! Very happy.

[@wilchambers1401]

How can you trade in a big Max in for a little Sentra

[@cecilotto504]

Only fail is the CVT 🤦🏾‍♂️ I wish Nissan drop that crap👎🏾

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

cecil otto unfortunately Toyota and Honda now put CVT’s in their cars and they are all shit.

[@Npowa2.0]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 a million times more reliable than these Nissan Jatco trash transmissions. Toyota uses Asin CVTs which are smooth and have plenty of power in the corollas an also simulate gears WITH a physical first gear

[@sethlittle7338]

Vikes 2 nissan was the first to simulate gears and theirs is really smooth too but that first gear idea was genuis

[@Npowa2.0]

Seth Little yeah for a little while it’s like driving a conventional automatic

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Vikes 2 I’ll let you throw the dice on a cvt. I’ll stick to manual or traditional autos

[@dannymarr414]

I work for a Nissan dealership and drive a 13 Sentra SL, I love the car!! I'm waiting for my new 2020 Sr premium package!!! Black on black of course!! Just remember no Navi at any trim level, that's ok just use your phone lol!!

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Dan Marr funny! I’m looking to buy one of these for my daughter and I can only find black on black! She wants a light colored interior and NO ONE has one.

[@La-yt1wr]

Nice Saab shirt Nathan 😁👍

[@Jaxav8or]

Did the battery say Renault Nissan on the sticker?

[@Nismo3]

But they are not made by Renault or Nissan. ;)

[@josephreyes7610]

Man rental car lots will be off the chain w these fleet Sentras!

[@southbayla3137]

Not such a good deal when you have to buy a transmission at 75,000 miles

[@lovingme1st973]

Omg this is exactly what happened to me. I thank God I bought my Sentra brand new because I was less than 90 miles of the warranty being up when I found out the transmission was going out. It made me not like Nissan.

[@BoopSnoot]

A lot of people say this, and then you ask when the last time it was that they replaced the transmission fluid... "what transmission fluid" is usually the answer, when it should be done in 25,000 mile intervals. Most automatics have fluid that is rated "for life" or 130K miles, so people don't realize cheap Jatco CVTs can't handle that.

[@miguelircontar]

Best looking car In its segment

[@rolyreyes5097]

Nah, the KIA Forte looks way better, and performs better too...

[@Mr.Worf63]

In Canada they sell the S Model with a 6Spd Manual Transmission . $18,000 . Sad part is you only get 3 colours to choose from . White , Grey & Black . Good looking but needs some BALLS . Say 180 Hp / 170 Ft/Lb torque & a Spec V with 285Hp.

[@BG-ig6fd]

How do you like the Manual in this? Is it smooth and easy shifting? Or tough and hard work?

[@BG-ig6fd]

How do you like the Manual in this? Is it smooth and easy shifting? Or tough and hard work, like a Subaru Manual?

[@Mr.Worf63]

Bethany Goluboff Sorry I don’t own one yet .

[@allowa5220]

Nissan car being the best in its class in the looking and design

[@parkedjeep96]

I love the trend with a lot of modern cars. The multicolored roof and body makes them much more attractive imo

[@southshore0007]

Great review 👍

[@oompa02]

Love your shirt!! SAAB. How I miss that car brand...

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

I have a nissian maxima and I love it

[@Reebok4523]

We don’t need cars “geared toward performance” but come on in 2020 and how heavy cars are now compact cars need to start at 200 HP 180 torques or 185 HP and 200 T

[@PorscheTurbo9]

Dang nissan is doing well making their cars

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

At least it's not as slow as a Kicks being used as a parts runner for an auto parts store. We used to have 1.8L Sonics and even they were faster. The Kicks will still get about 33mpg where the Sonic would get 28 though. I would get a Sentra for a highway runner though. They look pretty comfy for that.

[@lynnnabors4709]

thanks bro for a very good review. i am now a subscriber. love the car

[@scottreynolds2466]

loving mine , but i did customize it

[@TP-rs5zl]

I don't care about performance, just looking at the inside and outside of the car, and listening to the smooth transmission, this car is for a king's comfy ride.

[@windanthonystream]

I think it’s a very attractive compact car. It needs more power and a manual transmission. They should make a SE-R with turbocharged engine.

[@aquanb93]

Nissan did what she had to do, with the looks of this thing, still happy with my 19 Altima

[@palebeachbum]

28/37mpg is abysmal for an all-new car with a CVT that's supposed to help efficiency. I think it's worst in class now. Even Hyundai/Kia are squeezing 41mpg hwy out of their Elantra and Forte. The 14.3cu ft trunk is par for course. Most of the cars in this class have around 14cu ft. Here's the thing about modern day Nissans. They're stylish. They're very refined. They generally sell them at an appealing price compared to Honda and Toyota. The problem is, they have horrendous long-term reliability, most of it being CVT transmissions that generally don't make it anywhere near 100k. Often, not even 75k miles. My Versa transmission was on its way out before 40k and yes I changed the CVT fluid when the dealer and service book said I should. A friend's Sentra CVT went out at 56k miles. Replacement transmission failed within weeks. A better bet would be to either spend more money and get a Civic or Corolla or save yourself thousands and get a Hyundai Elantra or Kia Forte.

[@thetacticalape8852]

If they got rid of the CVT transmission and made a hot version, I would be all in. Only Nissan products I would purchase are trucks, Zcars, maybe a maxima.

[@WW-wf8tu]

CVT. SMH. Downfall. For the consumer that lives in and drives mostly in places where it is flat terrain most of the time and spends their life in stop and go traffic commuting...I suppose it does not matter. I am not 1 of those people. So I very much want the command over my transmissions. I used to love Nissan. Have had a couple of them and they were rock solid and could not praise them enough. But today.. they have no products that work for me. Shame too. Because my other 2 experiences were top notch. Thanks Nathan for giving us the straight up honest review. Always appreciate your insights. :)

[@FaisalKhan-gy1yc]

i don't know why everyone is complaining about cvt where as camry has it corolla has it and many others. i have tried its unbelievable. its very good in altima 13"

[@iwantoffthisplanet]

The problem is the failure rate and cost to fix (their answer is replacement at an exorbitant cost)

[@vprsrul]

Recently had a 20 Jetta s as a loaner car, window sticker was 20k and it was a great little car for the money

[@southbayla3137]

Nissan should offer a reliable transmission as a option ... they should offer a reliable car in their line up

[@music4life843]

Really great looking car. Wonder if they fixed the issues with the CVT

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

With the new chassis they greatly improved the big issue with their transmissions which is cooling which causes premature failure if not serviced every 30-40k miles

[@haze1123]

Looks much better than the Maxima. Nissan did a great job with the design.

[@davep2945]

And it does exactly what everyone buying a car like this wants. Which is how it should be judged. But as with ninety eight percent of car reviewers Nathan has to pretend a lack of sports car handling and acceleration is a major negative in this class of car. Does the Civic excite? The Corolla, maybe? The Impreza, Elantra, or perhaps the Cruz? No. None of them are designed to be anything other than comfortable, efficient commuter cars and the only way to judge them is against each other. Even the Mazda Three isn't really all that amazing. It's just more sporty than it's class mates. And a CVT in this class of car is fairly common so no damage for that as compared to the competition. Yes, a solid eight speed might feel better the truth is all the cars in this class would still be relatively slow because they've gained a lot of size and weight but not the power needed to offset it. The Sentra, Altima and Maxima are all within a hairsbreadth of being the same size on the inside. The Sentra actually has the most combined legroom at 81.4 inches , 110.3 cubic feet of interior volume and, as mentioned by Nathan, the same 14.3 cubic foot trunk as the Maxima. The Maxima's leg room comes in at 79.2 inches combined with a 110.7 cubic inch interior volume. It's wider but offers less rear headroom by almost an inch. That could actually mean more than it's deficit in total leg room. The Altima offers the least combined leg room at 79 inches but it's wider and taller than the other two offering 116.2 cubic feet of interior space and a 1.1 cubic foot larger trunk at 15.4 CuFt. All of them offer most of the same safety and convenience features even if only as options. So practically speaking they're all basically the same car with increasing levels of power and handling but the Maxima really doesn't shine for it's price compared to a loaded Altima. Buy an Infiniti if you want to step up from the Altima and buy the Sentra if you don't need the bit of extra refinement and power the Altima offers.

[@dedreandixon4620]

Keep in mind, the Maxima is the oldest of the bunch. It's tricky because the Maxima introduced the current design language, so it still looks somewhat fresh next to all of Nissans newest sedans, but it is pretty much last gen Nissan in regards to engineering. I think the next Maxima will be the better comparison to the newest Sentra and other Nissan sedans. I am guessing that the Nissan IMS concepts previews the next gen Maxima, which means it would shift to the new electrified platform which will have more efficient packaging and help boost its interior volume over the others.

[@NIN10DOXD]

My only concern is that Nissan will cut corners on the important things like Transmission just to have a better interior. I don't just the transmission on any Nissan until I start seeing some reach 80,000 without needing a replacement.

[@Brento44]

Had a 2010 Sentra.. One of the main reasons I got rid of it was my back would be killing me because of the front driver seat. It was awful. Looks like they've come along way.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

I’ve worked with Nissan in the past and I’ve I’ll unhappily day that they’ve fallen off hard. They still have the potential to make decent cars but most consumers know that CVTs are notorious for failing after 30,000 miles, particularly if you don’t change the fluid every 30,000 miles. Aside from the reliability issues the CVT just takes away from the whole driving experience. This leaves you with numb laggy acceleration and limited feedback. The naturally aspirated engines are pretty good but the CVTs can’t handle the torque that V6s produce and even some of the 4 cylinders. You would think that after 15+ years of transmission failures Nissan would’ve figured out how to make these work but nope. I still run across 2018+ models with 35,000 miles and the transmission has gone out. If you do own a Nissan or any CVT I’d strongly urge you to change your transmission fluid every 30,000 miles regardless of what the dealers say or how you drive. Change your fluid every 30,000 miles and it will usually last longer. After 30,000 miles the transmission fluid has the tendency to oxidize on long trips and under excessive load such as hills or mountains. This causes the unit to overheat and go into limp mode. Often by the time it goes into limp mode it’s already starting to fail.

[@ShockinglyBleh]

Nissan transmissions are known for being more sensitive, You really have to do your research on the year/model/engine on whether or not a Nissan CVT will be decent and even then you need to be rigorous with the transmission fluid swaps. In my opinion it's just not worth the trouble since there are other car manufactures that don't have these quality control issues on their transmissions.

[@冷冷-k7x]

Everyone seems to be really hating on this vehicle.. but like, as a student, would this vehicle be worth it on purchasing? I don’t really need a car to be sporty, I mainly drive in cities/highways, and like use it to go to work. Would this vehicle not last for those kinds of trips?

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

Damn it Nissan, you really have winner here. Exterior and interior are absolutely perfect, but why the hell don't you just get rid of the friggen CVT?

[@destruxandexploze2552]

ssjMaximum22Goku Money

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

@@destruxandexploze2552 Even if it's money, if they put a better transmission in it, it would sell better. Hence, even more money.

[@NIN10DOXD]

People blame the EPA, but it's not the EPA's fault that that Nissan's CVT is ass.

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Well Jatco is the transmissions they go with, which are obviously crap

[@lilianacamacho7051]

DestruxandExploze Mazda uses Jatco too but use a 6 speed instead of cvt.

[@jaywhite1850]

Are the Jatco transmissions still that bad? I remember this being an issue that started YEARS ago but I have a hard time thinking that they haven’t worked out some of the kinks.

[@akscraggy2434]

A lot of the old issues were cooling based. They doubled the cooling ports with the 2018 models, and the dealer I went to said that it should fix the issue. Practically wise, it remains to be seen.

[@Tool0GT92]

My corolla has 19hp more and gets 35mpg combined plus the transmission won't blow up in 60k miles.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Tool0GT92 incorrect. This generation uses a CVT as well and it’s also unreliable.

[@GIGABACHI]

Damned thing needs a 200hp four banger and a 6 speed manual. They have made it VERY CLEAR they won't ever let go of the gummy but very fuel efficient CVT. FINE, W/E, WE GET IT.🙄 But at least offer a manual option for your sport sedans, whoever wants one MUST pay for it. You get their $$$ and they get their niche manual transmission. Everyone wins.

[@BG-ig6fd]

We have a Manual Sentra in Canada.

[@GIGABACHI]

@@BG-ig6fd sadly you can't get it in the fancy trims. BUT HEY, at least you can buy a base S with a stick ! 👌🏻😊👍🏻 Canada be blessed. 😎👍🏻

[@healthyking9999]

The new Sentras look nice, but will the CVT not pre maturely fail and need a replacement before 60k miles is the big question. My ‘15 Altima rode nice until it hit 80k miles and the transmission was starting to slip until it finally died at 90k miles. It was replaced under warranty, but I bought a second car with a regular automatic transmission just incase my Altima’s CVT decides to call it quits again.

[@MrElvis640]

If Nissan would’ve come out with this car a couple years ago, the civic and the corolla would be in trouble by now

[@eliasmejia7862]

It's still not a bad price especially for a bade model

[@MrElvis640]

Planet Earth I agree, but there are a lot of people who don’t care or know about reliability and were Nissan life long customers. The previous Sentra was 8 years old, now this one comes a little too late.

[@Wasssup3232]

Planet Earth I work at a Nissan dealer and we have multiple 2010 to 15 Sentra with over 100K miles with no problems, take care of a CVT vehicle RIGOROUSLY and it will absolutely take care of you

[@Thanson199415]

In my opinion, the simulated gears is unnecessary stress on the belt in the CVT and shortens the life, probably not by much but they should include an option to disable it. Do they?

[@hasanjohani3475]

Nice. Faithfully Datsun. Good value, Sporty and fun to drive.

[@jamesham3635]

I recently rented one and I must say it was not bad to drive but it's completely gutless. My honda accord 2.0t feels like a lamborghini compared to this sentra and I get 32 mpg highway so definitely not going to be replacing my accord for a sentra any time soon.

[@EvendimataE]

that is a very beautiful body design.....people who are not knowledgeable about cars and dont know reliability will easily choose that over all other cars in its class

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

It's not unreliable, so what problem do you have with it?

[@EvendimataE]

​@@ssjMaximum22Goku i have friends who had bad luck with nissans....one had a versa that the transmission failed in only 3 months....one had a frontier that had problem with the engine timing tensioner at only 40k miles....another friend had an armada that the transmission failed at 25 k miles......all the toyotas i owned are over 200k miles and i never had a major problem...other than power steering pump on my highlander

[@ian_jones]

We have a 2014 model sr Sentra and it has the 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine and the cvt with 140 bhp. It had to have the trans replaced at 100k miles

[@FoYo1005]

I rented a 2017 Altima and it had the only driver seat I've ever sat in which gave me back pain, no matter how I adjusted it. I find it hard to believe Nissan makes comfortable seats.

[@revnto7k]

I really, truly hope this car is good, because I would love another competitive car again from Nissan. The last good Sentra was so long ago. I would buy one of these for my commuter if it turns out to be reliable like Nissans used to be. Good luck Nissan, and an early bravo from me so far.

[@lexusrcflover9175]

I can't even explain how much different this is from my 98 Sentra lol wow they have came so far..They should have gave this a 160hp 4 banger and a 220hp turbo 4 for an ser version..this looks like a mini Altima it's so cool lol

[@ricardom3597]

Nice car do a review of it around 60k miles lol lost me at cvt

[@southbayla3137]

Ricardo m lol

[@iwantoffthisplanet]

Lol. A Sentra lasting to 60k