They truly could give the Civic Si a run for its money if they would ACTUALLY let the Nismo team do the engine and suspension right and not just throw a badge and a lip kit on it.
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
I totally agree, it’s a shame they don’t. Thanks for watching Sarah!
@brandon_buildsDIY4 ай бұрын
@@MattMaranMotoringthe 91-94 sentra SE-R is best generation ever made. I think this one would be great if it has a manual and more power. People are so scared to buy these because of the jayco transmissions.
@vvvvel4 ай бұрын
One base engine and that's it?
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
@@brandon_buildsDIY The chassis on this car is GREAT. Just needs the drivetrain to match.
@jtaylorb884 ай бұрын
Sarahntuned is my new favorite channel for cars! She's awesome!
@Tinrs804 ай бұрын
My mom is 3 months in on her 2024 SV with heated Seats and steering wheel. She told me she just wanted a nice simple car. She loves it. I agree on the comfort levels and quality is pretty nice.
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing her ownership experience!
@thatoneotherotherguy4 ай бұрын
People complain about the death of affordable cars, and then they just refuse to buy perfectly acceptable family transportation like the Sentra. Anybody eying a Mirage should raid the couch cushions and force the upgrade to a Sentra. These are phenomenal value compared to the rest of the new market. Next up, I would say that Subaru offers a lot of value in their base models, which you can factory order, and usually get below MSRP with good promotional financing rates. If Accountant Bradley wants to complain about how inflation is killing him while commuting in an F-150, perhaps he should look at something like this.
@c-square73754 ай бұрын
Very true. Also base Mazda 3 is priced aggressively with no CVT.
@67tomcat4 ай бұрын
Still too many CUV's, but yes, there are still some affordable cars.
@thatoneotherotherguy4 ай бұрын
@@c-square7375 I actually think the Mazda3 is slightly bad value for what you get. I like Mazda's 6-speed auto a lot, but I'm not above buying a good CVT at all, especially in the economy segment. A front-wheel drive Mazda3 starts only $800 less than an AWD CX-30, for some reason.
@Xilent14 ай бұрын
I hear you, but I thought Nissan fell off in terms of reliability and using the CVT transmission?
@thatoneotherotherguy4 ай бұрын
@@Xilent1 in such a low power application, I really wouldn’t worry about the Nissan CVT. If you’re not flooring it all day, it probably makes it to 200k.
@ccroy20014 ай бұрын
I have had a 2020 Sentra SV for 6 months now. I really like it. Before I had a hybrid Ford Fusion. My Sentra is just a few inches smaller in all dimensions than a mid-size, but so much easier park or drive on a tight backroad. I'm averaging the same as you got 26mpg in hilly, suburban driving, but on road trip, high 30's almost 40mpg easily. Lastly I should mention Nissan's do have drive modes but many people miss it: Look for a small, white, "-" button on the back of the shift knob. Press it and "Ds" will appear on the dash it will hold revs, good for engine braking or sporty driving.
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience! Glad you're enjoying yours!
@daflipbizkit4 ай бұрын
I’m liking the new introduction comments. Maybe describe the exterior changes with greater detail like you do the interior. Keep up the good work!
@biobrat864 ай бұрын
I bought one at the end of January (SV). I like commuting with it. I took a longer trip on vacation and it was great. Those seats are awesome, especially for this class of car. Surprisingly quiet, and great fuel economy. Not the fastest thing on the road but there are other cars for the "need for speed" crowd. It is fast enough to merge on and keep up with freeway traffic. And significantly less expensive than the competition!
@gvr60794 ай бұрын
I came to realise a while ago that actual motoring and driving is dying when the size of the tablet ( yes...I call it that) on the dash became an important feature of a car.
@twotrackjack22604 ай бұрын
Nice review Matt, i appreciate the in-depth nature of your reviews. In future videos, maybe condider adding IIHS ratings for headlights.. i liked seeing that on this video. For a while now, many new cars have had sharp looking headlights that grossly underperform at night compared to what people expected, ive heard this complaint a lot im my extended family.
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it, and good idea. Most new cars these days that I've tested have pretty good headlights in my opinion and if they're bad I usually complain about it in the video, but sharing the IIHS rating certainly wouldn't hurt either.
@marvin75333 ай бұрын
Why do many expect the Sentra to be a race car?
@_w_w_3 ай бұрын
I just rented one for a week on a business trip. I am really impressed by it and it popped up to the top of my list for my replacement car. It would be my last gas car before my state supposedly switch to electric. Nissan has done a good job with the exterior design - it's a very good looking car inside and out. The only thing I do not like is the infotainment unit display. It's a bit small by today's standard and its angle does not have a bias towards the driver seat - looking at driving direction requires a much wider turn of head than I expected.
@joeyt60899 күн бұрын
I’ve rented them a couple of times and found it to be a perfectly pleasant car. I actually liked it. 2 issues that would prevent me from buying one Nissan CVT reliability Absurd insurance rates.
@Angryeddie144 ай бұрын
Color combo looks awesome!
@Alan-lv9rw2 ай бұрын
My son has a 2023 SR and loves it.
@lyndahammel95024 ай бұрын
It's nice to still have affordable cars. I'm willing to buy used and keep a car for 7+ years. For now I'm keeping my 2017 Mustang EcoBoost premium bought in 2017 used for $20,000. I just replaced the original tires and had brake work done for $2,000. So hopefully will have the car for several more years.
@Speeed96004 ай бұрын
I had one (a 2022), but it's so underpower... i traded it for a GTI 2024
@apocalypse134 ай бұрын
how long did you own it? i have a 22 and learned to manipulate the gas pedal after a while and the acceleration isn't that bad. my other car is a 2019 alfa romeo giulia
@wilchambers1401Ай бұрын
@@Speeed9600 should of brought the GTI from the get go.
@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan22193 ай бұрын
Excellent job Matt & I might try to buy this car.
@jacksilica76934 ай бұрын
video was so good i had to get here first!
@Digiphex4 ай бұрын
There is a lot to like here on the design. Love the Burnt Orange paint (wish we had that on the Z!!), love the analog looking gauges, love the metal physical controls, love the stitching. I just think Nissan needs to put an exciting upper tier Sentra out there with AWD, Adaptive and some horsepower. Much in the way we have the pedestrian A3, but then we have the S3 and the RS3. CVT sucks and nobody wants that.
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
Agree on the exciting model, but maybe AWD as an option. I don't need or care for it.
@apocalypse134 ай бұрын
i bought a 22 sr and the dealership gave me a lifetime transmission warranty. i guess they're feeling pretty confident at this point with the cvt
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
That's good to hear!
@androiduberalles4 ай бұрын
Mazda 3 is enjoyable, you could always get a used one as lower trims still had the Bose stereo before they aggressively de-contented the trims. Just be aware all N/A engines are probably subject to a faulty electronic coolant control valve ($600 repair or no heat during the winter)
@lions2084364 ай бұрын
If it didn't have a jatco CVT, and offered a mild hybrid option, I'd consider it
@lclnbm4 ай бұрын
Buy a manual trans car for parts in Canada and swap it 😂
@lions2084364 ай бұрын
@@lclnbm hell to the naw!
@gregkramer55884 ай бұрын
This transmission is well sorted now. I have not complaints when I drive one which for me was the Rogue.
@lions2084364 ай бұрын
@@gregkramer5588 the rogue is trash, let's be honest. I know quite a few that have had them and regret it because of all the numerous problems. I don't know anyone with a new Sentra, so I can't speak to its reliability in real world driving, but if the transmission in the Rogue and Altima is the same as with this Sentra, no thanks.
@Sheepleton2 ай бұрын
You realize Jatco has built over 50 million transmissions right? Yeah some of them have failed but over 99 percent of them are fine if maintained properly. I don't know why an idiot would not follow manufacturers recommended service intervals or trust a trans fluid change to Jiffy Lube but they get what they deserve....
@euroalpha4 ай бұрын
Cvt kills it for me. I like everything else.
@apocalypse134 ай бұрын
i've had 2 with well over 100k without issue. never understood the hate
@Nonconformist934 ай бұрын
@@apocalypse13just bandwagon hatred is all that is
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
When driven properly it's not bad. For city driving, just feeding it enough throttle to lock the torque converter will keep the rpm around 2k and it'll accelerate nicely without much effort.
@babydejnt4 ай бұрын
You remind me of myself on how animated you can be with cars during “let turn onto this backroad here and…” segments! I’m ready to turn this passion into a hobby. What I need is a lil help. What program are you using to edit your reviews? I saw you listed the equipment you’re using. Thank you!
@im_an_alvani4 ай бұрын
What's wild is how much these cars have grown. The Sentra is as big as the Altima was and the Civic as big as the Accord. Looks like a good deal if you can get past having to work with the Nissan dealer network.
@raist3154 ай бұрын
I would put the exterior looks only behind the Civic, and interior only behind the Mazda 3. The CVT is still a deal breaker, but in this class, I think it's a great choice. But know that depreciation will drop it off a cliff compared to the Corolla or Civic.
@bobbyjones21124 ай бұрын
It looks good. I also like the one you showed a brief picture. I guess it’s the European version. Looks really cool.
@ticenits19263 ай бұрын
Does the auto-stop/start feature remember the last setting? Or do you have to push the button every time.
@itsTheGshow4 ай бұрын
They need to bring back the Spec V
@ericB34444 ай бұрын
Wrong. Bring back a 92 Sentra GLE
@Luis_G9194 ай бұрын
Would love to hear some exhaust revs for your videos 🔥
@awaisakram8573Ай бұрын
Nissan has been on point with the new designs on the Altima and the sentra
@user-vg6vx9ve7j3 ай бұрын
0W 20 full synthetic motor oil there's a gas station near me that has 95 and 101 octane That Sentra is sweet Dexter Lombardo 🤠
@shogunvic98784 ай бұрын
Great review Matt! The Sentra is a solid car, the enthusiast in me still longs for a Nismo or SE-R variant though 😢
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@darrelc6746Ай бұрын
Let me tell you this car rules elite for the street and is the car for all that makes sense Nissan NOW and for life.
@SheepletonАй бұрын
I think the smoother fake shifts are that way for reliability. Nissan has been continuously updating software and hardware to help the newer cvts be more reliable. The auto stop start helps too because evidently sitting for long periods in traffic with the cvt in drive is bad for it. Mines been flawless.
@DJL784 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t a 12-24 month old Mazda 3 make more sense for someone on a budget? If I was in that segment of the market that’s how I’d spend my money.
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
Sure, if you're paying cash. Otherwise new car interest rates are a lot better than used interest rates.
@kevinnorris65584 ай бұрын
Canada gets a manual trans option. Would be nice to have such an option here in the US but the take rate would probably be around 2%.
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
That's cool that Canada gets it though!
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
What's funny is that with how small Canada's population is (and lower sales) that the take rate there probably isn't any better.
@lyndahammel95024 ай бұрын
I don't understand why leather seats are preferred to cloth seats. I've had cloth seats wear well and I find them easy to clean.
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
I prefer cloth too. Also less chance they will be frozen in the winter and scorching in the summer heat.
@lyndahammel95024 ай бұрын
@JTube571 true!
@SkyReaper4 ай бұрын
They stopped offering the sexy projector headlights from the pre refresh models and took away fog lights as well
@anydaynow014 ай бұрын
I like the new styling, especially the lights, glad they got rid of that boomerang light design language. The heated steering wheel is probably cranked for wearing gloves in winter.
@seanmcgivney7631Ай бұрын
I rented one, and thought it was great!
@brandonhuisenga4058Ай бұрын
I'm here for the CVT comments 🤣🤣
@iandavis87554 ай бұрын
As others mentioned, Nissan needs to make cars for car people again. If you are going to do a performance version of the Sentra, then do it right...build a modern rendition of the SER Spec-V, offer brilliant handling from the factory, and give it a manual transmission and an engine that is 250+ HP. Without doing this, the car is not even on the radar for sport compact shoppers/buyers. I owned a 2004 Spec-V, and it humiliated quite a few more expensive vehicles...it was nimble, and borderline fast when talking stock vs stock vehicles. We need to stop drinking the Kool-aid that Android Auto and Apple Carplay are the new measures of a vehicles worth. The latest generation Sentra and Altima are really nice looking cars (especially in the Orange or Blue), but they don't have the performance chops to match or back up the looks. That being said, at least they still build these types of cars, unlike Ford who abandoned the majority of their customer base in favor of $100K trucks and SUVs or Electric Mustangs they can't afford (or don't actually want).
@nintendoatarikiller4 ай бұрын
The tuning for the Xtronic CVT is more conservative to prolong the life of the steel bands, most likely. Time will tell if these hold up.
@occckid1234 ай бұрын
It's a chain.. if you want a quicker kickdown when moving them all you have to go is double tap the sport mode and the engine responds quicker
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
@@occckid123 Sentra CVT is belt driven. Only higher torque producing models have a chain. Altima turbo, Rogue turbo, Maxima.
@occckid1234 ай бұрын
@JTube571 the 2024 sentra had a chain now I thought?
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
@@occckid123 Nope.
@Inobscurity-n7j3 ай бұрын
What is the deal with this car? I hear good things from the tube. I think it looks amazing. The interior is nice. Yet only 48% of owners said they would do it again. That is a very low number. Is it the power train? I hope some owners weigh in.
@brandicarr43963 ай бұрын
I've had my 2023 SV trim for 1 year now, and I love it. Maybe there are those who think they should have spent the extra $3000 and got the Civic. But I was happy to spend less and am fine with that. Most car reviews compare this to the turbo Civic which is much more money. Why don't they compare an SV sentra with a Civic with the base engine? The Sentra is still more affordable even comparing to that and is better overall. Yes, the Civic Si is more fun. I get it.
@user-vg6vx9ve7j3 ай бұрын
Can i get a manual transmission in a Sentra ? Dexter Lombardo likes 🤠
@gregkramer55884 ай бұрын
A real value!
@Elephant_Thoughts4 ай бұрын
For this generation, Nissan gave us so much that it made their Altima obsolete. Hey, have you driven the previous generation Sentra Turbo? I was always curious about those, might be a hidden gem. >_
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
There was a Sentra Turbo on the previous generation? I don't think I've ever heard of that.
@Elephant_Thoughts4 ай бұрын
@@MattMaranMotoring 2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
@@Elephant_Thoughts SR Turbo and Nismo. Basically the same, just visual and chassis differences.
@NGMonocrom7 күн бұрын
Other than the available tech., nothing underrated about it. Compact car class, it is literally the slowest out of all of its competitors. So much so that Nissan didn't even bother putting paddle shifters onto the back of the steering wheel. Looks sporty on the outside. *VERY* sporty looking on the inside, but doesn't have the power or torque to back up those genuinely cool looks and sporty styling. Parent company that owns Nissan, also owns Jatco. So the Sentra is stuck with the least reliable CVT in the industry. Also, it occupies an odd spot in Nissan's line-up. If you need a sub-compact, economy sedan, the Nissan Versa is the cheapest car you can buy in America. It's also slow, but it's an economy car. Bigger size and more power than the Sentra, you've got the costlier Nissan Altima. What's the point of the Sentra? Nissan still refuses to give the highest trim Sentra SR a turbo-charger for more power. You want a basic commuter vehicle, buy the Versa. You want one with more room and power, in exchange for more money, buy the Altima. You want something stuck in the middle of those two, why?! Heck even the Versa's center stack is better laid out than the Sentra's.
@islanddon8654 ай бұрын
Nice designs, but a checkered past when you consider Nissan's dependability due to that PATCO CVT disaster. Questionable resale values.
@seanthegod45854 ай бұрын
Jatco
@islanddon8654 ай бұрын
@@seanthegod4585 oops! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@truckercowboyed26384 ай бұрын
The old ones have nothing to do with the new CVT they have improved the design......and none of the modern CVT Sentras have the failure rate anywhere close to the 2010-2016 models....
@islanddon8654 ай бұрын
@@truckercowboyed2638 Great to know. But the stigma carries on, unfortunately. They've made some truly splendid exterior designs in recent years.
@nu3854 ай бұрын
Does the auto-engine stop turn itself back on when you restart the car?
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
Yes, pretty much all cars do that have that feature.
@robertchapman44884 ай бұрын
You couldn't pay me to buy any car with a CVT transmission.
@apocalypse134 ай бұрын
i've had 2 with well over 100k miles with no issue. never understood the hate
@nberkel4 ай бұрын
The hate is also due to how they drive...
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
@@nberkel Depends on the car really. This one makes enough power that the rpm can stay low (~2k) and still accelerate without any issue and minimal noise.
@JH-qy7zw4 ай бұрын
The sentra is probably the best looking compact vehicle on the road.... I ocassionaly consider buying one, but I don't want to be lumped in with the typical nissan owner. Seem to be awful drivers, every car is nearly destroyed and drive like madmen.
@slmdsdn3514 ай бұрын
Not bad for a budget friendly vehicle brand new off the lot
@reddhole34224 ай бұрын
One hundred percent .
@Ryan-719Ай бұрын
What is better? This or Honda civic touring?
@anydaynow014 ай бұрын
Nissan is making nicer cars now and fixed most of the CVT problems, but people have long memories. They need to end the no/low credit purchases and have a crazy 200k km warranty.
@gforcecoons58574 ай бұрын
I'd look for a manual. History of Nissan auto transmissions is too much for me for sure.
@lyndahammel95024 ай бұрын
Truthfully I'd rather pay more and buy a Prius or Prius Prime. Or buy the car with the better safety rating.
@rojomcdonald5057Ай бұрын
Love the sentra's very sporty looks and design but honda's civic with 200 ponies and 50 mpg it's a win sentra's anemic horsepower will always be a lackluster performer 😅😅😅.
@marvin753322 күн бұрын
Why are you comparing a hybrid to a non hybrid car?
@rojomcdonald505721 күн бұрын
I prefer the sentra's looks but any trim honda civic has more horsepower it's time nissan increase the power maybe the turbo in the new rogue.
@matthewwegener98555 күн бұрын
The car is nice but the reputation of the cvt issues Nissan needs to dump them and go back to actual gears .
@kevonwalker83924 ай бұрын
I would buy it if it did not have a Cvt
@paulkersey62834 ай бұрын
Cvt…
@ericB34444 ай бұрын
CVT is Porsche performance if you close your eyes and visualize the opposite.
@jazzbeau5074 ай бұрын
Nice vehicle, the Sentra, does seem underrated. ....A Corolla will run until "the end of time." ????
@MattMaranMotoring4 ай бұрын
It's fairly likely in my opinion at least haha.
@MirsTrip4 ай бұрын
Wow the Kia K4 looks hideous. That styling doesn’t go well for a car that size, although that interior is cutting edge. The Sentra seems like a very comfortable and reasonable choice
@jonjamberdino90742 ай бұрын
Does have the gps
@jtslick154 ай бұрын
To me it's easy to understand why the Sentra does not get the same credit as a Civic or Corolla, amdnits not necessarily quality related. Its more along the lines of not catering to the enthusisast at that price point. The uninspired power train just doesnt compare when you stack it up against the compitetion which in some cases has mulitple sporty iption that cover multiple proce points... Nissan WTH
@chrisvinson95793 ай бұрын
Car d3alers need to listen to customers. What you say we don't care.
@kajukuja4 ай бұрын
🙂👍
@chrisvinson95793 ай бұрын
Saw a sentry for 30k are you kidding 10kcar what a joke
@xaionik4 ай бұрын
That's odd, Nissan's website says this starts much lower than 28k for that SR trim.
@twotrackjack22604 ай бұрын
Go watch that part of the video again, he said the model @28k was fully loaded with all options.
@user-nt8mb9go4q16 күн бұрын
I wish Nissan would not have horrible transmissions for the last 15 years. That’s what killed their business
@joepic8514 күн бұрын
They must be pretty confident in them now since they offer a 10 year 200,000 power train warranty.
@user-nt8mb9go4q13 күн бұрын
@@joepic85 I heard they went to a new cvt. I did not hear about the new warranty.
@joepic8513 күн бұрын
@@user-nt8mb9go4q depends on the dealer I guess. But the one by me offers the 200k powertrain with obviously the 36k B to B
@AntLive294 ай бұрын
If it started at 15k i would be in
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
Nothing starts that low anymore sadly.
@MyerShift7Күн бұрын
No, it's a Nissan with a Jatco CVT. It's garbage, and has a customer base good people don't want to be associated with.
@ericB34444 ай бұрын
Buy a 2004 Lexus es 330 for 2900 bucks rather than a car this low for any price. Let’s wake up.
@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod4 ай бұрын
Not everybody wants to drive an old piece of shit🙄
@ericB34444 ай бұрын
@@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod the POS is the Sentra grade car. Wake up at once. The Lexus isn’t ever one.
@kevinnorris65584 ай бұрын
Not everyone wants to stick around with a 20 year old car and frankly, Toyota's and Lexus' are not immune to having issues. You buy a 20 year old Lexus with around 200k miles, how long can you drive it before you gotta spend a ton of money replacing stuff.
@nicholasbabeaux20524 ай бұрын
Look, I love the ES 330, even the ES 350 and they are very reliable. But while the Lexus will be quieter, and a little faster, the Sentra is modern, very good drivers assistance, headlights, decent infotainment. However, I think the new Nissan kicks is bad ass, I would mob that any day.
@jaioncebollero11684 ай бұрын
If you can swing it get the next body style, hell even the prior one is better looking then the 04, but your right for 3k can’t go wrong
@chrisvinson95793 ай бұрын
🎉don't care about key
@Kevin-mk6jo4 ай бұрын
Brie Larson... Nissan... No thanks. This car was not made for me...😂
@NJTCOMET4 ай бұрын
❄️🌨️
@chrisvinson95793 ай бұрын
Take. the I pad off the dash.
@jaunmartin79204 ай бұрын
Not a bad looking car if you don't mind it lasting no more than 60,000 miles because of the bad cvt transmission
@truckercowboyed26384 ай бұрын
If you take care of the CVT and do maintenance they last long as a conventional transmission....if you don't dog it from a stop, that helps it last as well
@chrisvinson95793 ай бұрын
Electric vehicles are a joke.no one wants them make a.more reliable truck.stop inventing the wheel
@ozzzy3z9462 ай бұрын
385,000 people bought a Tesla Model Y in 2023. The fifth best selling vehicle in the U.S. I wouldn't buy one because Musk, but to say "No one wants electric vehicles" is silly at best.
@MetalsForBrunch4 ай бұрын
nissan cvts suck. stay away. The hyundai elantra wins for compact sedan value coming from a honda and toyota guy.
@oferhaze14673 ай бұрын
Reunalt in a costume ? no, thanks.
@ClaudettePamela4 ай бұрын
No thank you 🙏
@quebecpower9784 ай бұрын
Don't. Just don't.
@terryhook55184 ай бұрын
It’s a Nissan lmao
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
And?
@terryhook55184 ай бұрын
@@JTube571 it’s crap that’s what kidn
@JTube5714 ай бұрын
@@terryhook5518 If you say so chap
@terryhook55184 ай бұрын
@@JTube571don’t be butthurt cause u drive a Nissan 😂