At age 80, I have owned or leased 20 Nissans. Currently we own a 2019 Max SL and a 2020 Versa SV. Yeah, I love my Max but for buzzing around town the Versa is just a satisfying ride. The Versa is peppy and the safety features are great for aging drivers. My wife wanted a small car so we bought a Versa and I will recommend it. Look at the SR too.
I have a '13 Sentra(6 speed) running strong, but would go Versa because Sentra is now CVT only. Versa still offers manual. Never had a problem with a Nissan engine or manual trans, but no way am I going to gamble with their jatco CVT history. These are both economy cars, so reliability, efficiency and easy repair comes first. If I want more features from higher trims, I would just buy a higher end vehicle.
I bought a 2020 sentra. I like it a lot. It's my first car with a back up camera. Good thing the visibly out the rear window is limited. Otherwise 9 out of 10 . 🙂
I am looking into getting the Nissan versa or the Sentra and after looking at your video I think the Sentra SV is the one for me. I take my road test on October the 2nd so I am super excited to go to the dealership to pick out my new car! my mom and dad and sister already own nissan"s so I am excited to join the family! :)
There are two things I love about the Versa as it has rear torsion beam suspension and drum brakes which can outlast the more advanced counterpart in the Sentra.
I bought a New 2021 Sentra SR because of you, and I just love it. I test drove the Versa SR, and I did like it however it did seem a bit cramped inside the Versa. It wasn't too bad, but the Sentra really has great elbow room, and the interior is a lot nicer. Thank you again Christopher for your great reviews.
Here in malaysia we dont have sentra.. recently i bought versa and i love it. 😘 If nissan bring sentra in Malaysia, surely i will pick sentra tho.. sentra is C segment while versa is B segment..
Thanks for the video! After having 2 Altima’s and then a Rogue I was hesitant to go with a Sentra but my 2021 drives like a dream!!!!! Nissan really stepped it up on the Sentra revamp last year and this has wayyyy more power than my 2013 Rogue had on its best day. 😊
My sis has a 2016 versa and she drives it like a Ferrari lol. Would never know that it has less power than the sentra. Just got me a 2019 Sentra from carmax but just seen a 2021 versa at Nissan...something to think about. The versa has slightly less miles.
I'm old fashion. I've owned everything from a 1987 Sentra to my current 2013 Sentra SR. My wife had three Versa's the quality is not as good as the Sentra...as we've had many issues w/ our 18 Versa, however, I'm tossing back and forth between the 3rd gen Versa v.s. that 8th Sentra due to the fact that the three gen Versa is Naturally aspirated (basically a Modern B13 Sentra from back in the day) and I do most of the work on my cars. In other words, looks easier to fix than the GDI Sentra... Our '17 Pathfinder is a challenge to fix at times. Thanks for the video!
Lets see the Versa has the radio in the dash which is where it should be (not looking like they threw a tablet in on top as a last resort for a radio in the Sentra and Altima),Versa has just a hair less power, (24 HP less) but lighter (300-500LBS less) so just as quick. I picked the 2021 Versa SR and I'm not regretting my choice one bit. I love my new 2 week old Versa.
It does have a smooth ride and I have one of 2020 and ground clearance is 4.8 you do feels like you're in a little bit of a sports car. The car handles very well. I would definitely say Sentra!!! If you need any other reviews or anything feel free to contact me I love cars have a great day
I own both 2020 sentra sv 2021 versa sv sentra is junk alot s of electric problems each time rain i get a lots of errors malfunction in dashboard versa is very reliable faster better fuel and way more ground clearance sentra is too low i hit the road many times
Drove a 2021 Gunmetal Versa S with Manual transmission off the lot for $16500. Lots of fun to drive and a high quality car. 5th gear could be a little longer but that's it. Nothing about it feels cheap. 33/34mpg. Fit fine with comfort at 6'3. That being said the check engine light has come on 9 times in the first 800 miles reporting a thermostat code.
Holy moly $16.5k off the lot & 9 x chk engine light going off??? I put in roughly 1k miles/wk for work so the Versa is a better candidate. Don’t need it for racing. That’s what my ///M3 E 92 is for 😆
I just got the versa SV. My job needs a lot of driving and going to different houses. The Versa saves me a lot of fuel. It's nimble and more responsive than my old 2015 sentra. I couldn't be more happier
I have a fusion titanium 2019 and I love its power and comfort, what I do not like that it uses a lot of gasoline, it is very long, I think I will change it for the versa SR, I like the sentra but I feel it is very long similar to the Fusion, I hope it is a good decision , regarding comfort and fuel savings.
Wrong choice of choosing Halogen bulb instead of LED bulbs currently. It only cost slightly cheaper but don't last a lot longer than cooler LED bulbs. Please select wisely next time if not buyers have to replace halogen bulb to LED bulbs themselves & it cost much more...
Versa definitely, smaller car but still does everything I need it to and eventhough it's not the fastest it's still affordable on both gas and payments and has plenty of room. I had a 2015 nissan versa s and now I have a 2017 nissan versa sv in red and eventhough it's an older versa I'd still stick with versa. I'm glad they still make it. I think my choice for the versa is mainly due to the fact that I live subcompact cars and the Sentra never impressed me all that much. I also don't like that the Sentra has the fuel tank on the passenger side which wasn't mentioned in your video. That's a huge negative in my opinion and it's the only car that nissan makes that has the fuel tank on the passenger side at least as far as nissan cars go. Also if you're going to go for spend that much on a Sentra you might as well just go for an Altima as it's better than the Sentra if you like bigger cars.
Yes, because it's annoying to have to walk to the other side of the vehicle just to put gas in it. I think it's more convenient for it to be on the drivers side. My preference
I have a 2020 Versa and no complaints it's a nice work 🚗 car for me although,l do taken it out of town on to the highway 🛣️ true it's not the fastest car but it save on gas and, I'm satisfied as long as it gets me from point A to point Z we are good 👍😁😏.
These cars are the best looking ever, anywhere, easily. Where can anyone get such a beautiful car than from Nissan? Those v shaped grills are what I like about Nissan's.
You're lucky you have those cars available! Over here, hone of Nissan you can only get three sedans and they're like ultra luxury ones. The cheapest sedan here in Japan is about $40'000 Infiniti qx50. Really wished they sold these cars in Japan.
Like I said with the qashqai and Murano, Nissan back in '08- decided to cut the lineup here so now they focus on kei cars which are basically a box on wheels. Anyway thanks for the videos and looking forward to more!
If that's how much it costs when this video was made in 2020.. before 2021 even hit... I think I got duped.. Cause I'm paying almost 40k for my 2021 versa s😢😢😮 (i brought it in dec 2022)
Stay away from the cvt transmission in Nissan cars unless you going get rid of it when the warranty runs out. They’ve had a lot problems with them. Looking 6 or 7k to replace one. Ones with the manual 5 speed will last 200k or 300k miles if you can find one.
Not anymore; that's dated information. Nissan has made major improvements and now all you need to do is change the cvt fluid out every 15k. Changing the transmission fluid once a year is a good practice anyway, regardless of make and model. J.D. Power rates the 2022 Nissan Sentra as only 1 point less reliable than a Corolla (84 vs. 85) but 4 points more reliable than a Civic (84 vs. 80).
I got a 2020 nissan versa sv in monarch orange and i love it. i'm a toyota girl but thats just the car i ended up leaving the lot with lol i think i dropped the gun too fast and didnt bother to see what else other cars i could potentially buy 😂 but its all good, i'm GRATEFUL. GOD IS GOOOOOOOD!!!!! I have videos of my car on my channel as well.
Sentra is just a little bigger that’s al, I wish Nissan would put a turbo in them for better mpg and bit more power for regular commuting. After owning a Nissan cvt I can’t go back to regular automatic transmission.
Both really nice cars. The Versa is a nice subcompact car with good looking body style if was in the market for a small car would get the Sentra instead like the Sentra looks little bit better my opinion but needed a car ASAP couldn't afford little extra on Sentra would get the Versa. The first generation Versa was good the second model was average not good or bad think new Versa is bit better haven't read any negative complaints.
Been looking at Sentras but thought I would check Versa just to see. Once we got to the motor that's all we needed to know. Sentra all the way, don't wanna have that tiny 122HP for highway pick up.
I have the versa and let’s just say it moves it picks up amazing on the highway half throttle full throttle i speed a lot and even the versa is way enough for me trust me it’s not as slow as everyone make it out to be
I have own a 2020 Versa S, 2021 Sentra SR, and the 2020 Alitma SV. I have to said they all looks very similar withe the samer steering wheel on all three cars but for this comparison between the Versa and Sentra, I recomment the Sentra because it has a better ride quality and has more powerful engine as compared to the 1.6L on the Versa. Gas milage is 3 MPG less on the Sentra but I'll take that nicer ride quality on the Sentra. The Versa is a really great deal for people on the budget because it has all the same saftey technlogy as the Sentra minus the remote starter. Most regular 2019 to 2024 Nissan Altima lack the standard safty technoloies offer on the affortable Nissan Versa. LOL Nissan did this purposely so they can sell more Nissan Versa.
In south east Asia, Nissan Versa is known as Nissan Almera. Nissan is using the 1.0 litre 3 cylinder turbo engine instead of the 1.6 Litre naturally aspirated engine in the US. The turbo engine is pretty good & responsive. Despite being a 3 cylinders engine, the car does not vibrate much .
@@carsunlocked I bought the car recently. 😆. It does make a difference . Despite the car focus on fuel efficiency, you still can have fun playing with the power delivery from the engine but don’t expect high performance from the turbo engine .
The pricing is so funny on the price is right I just saw a day ago. This video was taken three years ago. I just saw a Nissan versa be given away and they said the value was 15,000
How do the safety features compare as far as in a crash? I’m looking at window stickers and the versa is showing 4 to 5 stars all the way down but nothing except a roller rating of 5 stars on the Sentra here.
Why does the Nissan Sentra in United States get the premium package on the sv trim with beautiful tan quilted leather seats and not available here in Canada ? It’s a game changer for me specially for the price.
@@corneliushannah4322 hey I did the 2020 model not much really changed I also just posted a review of the SR Manual. Once we get a SR Premium in I will unlock it for you my friend!
Nissan used to have such a great line up and these names used to beon such different products.These two cars seem fine. It's funny to hear this guy obessing over them compared to the lineup Nissan used to have.
The Sentra is a better car in all ways... except 1. I still don't trust Nissan CVT's. The Sentra only comes with a CVT, the Versa S can be had with a Manual. If you are looking to keep this car for a long time, this must be considered. I am consider buying a 2022 Versa S Manual, for my daily driver. Cannot find any 2021 Versa S Manuals for sale in my area, right now. Not considering any CVT Transmission car.
Nissan has made major improvements in their CVTs in recent years and now all you need to do is change the cvt fluid out every 15k. Changing the transmission fluid once a year is a good practice anyway, regardless of make and model. J.D. Power rates the 2022 Nissan Sentra as only 1 point less reliable than a Corolla (84 vs. 85) but 4 points more reliable than a Civic (84 vs. 80).
@@carsunlocked I bought a 2021 Versa S Manual in 12/2021 from the dealer as "Used" it had 4200 miles on it. I was totally bamboozled on the price at $23k($8000 over list for a new '21 or '22). Still knowing the chance of finding another manual & after driving the car, my wife convinced me, if this was the car I wanted we should buy it. One year later, I still love my Versa. Looking back, I should have leased a new Sentra or Versa(either in "SR" trim) & bought a new 2023 Versa S Manuel for closer to MSRP.
@@carsunlocked. unprofessional response. In the video you discuss the CVT transmission but you also have in the photos for the Sentra the manual 5-speed transmission that's the reason for the question. Don't worry about it 👍
The Sentra had me till I saw the white dashboard.....as an accent colour, sure.....but as a major part of the dash?.....no thanks! On another topic.....any chance of a Nissan Leaf review?....
@@carsunlocked Aside from that, I think the dash looks great.....Nissan is getting it together on interior and exterior styling these days.....found your past Leaf review, btw.....
Shame that LED headlights can't be had on the Sentra in any trim. I'm still going to check one out just because every review mentions the comfortable seats and I've read it has 44" of legroom which is just crazy for a compact sedan. Now if I could only find an SV in electric blue at MSRP in these crazy times. lol
You can buy aftermarket LED headlights at a reasonable price (or when the halogen headlights burn out as they all inevitably do, make sure you replace them with LED headlights). Just make sure that the Nissan service department does the installation so that your warranty is not voided.
Neither one and would even go Hyundai before I would Nissan, they aren't the same since Renault and are a shell of what they once were. Actually, Hyundai has came a long way and improved more than anyone. The Sentra is better looking than it has ever been, but looks aren't everything and would be a 100k mi car at best. I say the Civic and Mazda 3 are tied for first in the segment, with a close 2nd for the Corolla
I had old Mazda 6, at 130k miles- needs a lot work costing half of new car to add the other expenses I paid for maintenance that cost less 5k. Mazda is great but it needs some work after 7 yrs. I had Elantra too newer one. On third month there’s recall. And if u need parts there are 1- 2 months wait cuz it’s from Korea. Do u have first hand experiences on Cars u stated? Hyundai caught flames even parked, the seatbelt explode if just for buckling in or out 2022 recall)
@@carsunlocked Thanks. Chris. It's an important feature for me. Do you have an opinion on how well it works, compared, for instance, to the superb adaptive cruise control of the Altima ?
Seriously, I don’t get you RUclips car reviewers the way you make a big deal about “soft touch” surfaces vs hard plastic. It’s all plastic, you know, just squishy instead of hard. And are people touching the dashboard and upper part of the door panels? I don’t when I drive - I have my hands on the wheel, and so a leather wrapped steering wheel and a comfortable, adjustable seat mean a lot more to me than squishy plastic on the dash. My first car was a 1957 VW beetle, and it’s dash and upper door surfaces were metal. Did I say to myself, “Oh dear, oh my, I wish I had squishy plastic?” Never crossed my mind.
thanks for the comments mr Richard E Halliburton. I mention this because this is what customers tell me they appreciate. Soft surfaces make a difference on long trips for familys once people start leaning and sleeping on the surfaces
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.
At age 80, I have owned or leased 20 Nissans. Currently we own a 2019 Max SL and a 2020 Versa SV. Yeah, I love my Max but for buzzing around town the Versa is just a satisfying ride. The Versa is peppy and the safety features are great for aging drivers. My wife wanted a small car so we bought a Versa and I will recommend it. Look at the SR too.
Amazing thanks for watching great to see another loyal nissan owner
In the 10 months since you posted your comment, are you and your wife still happy with the Versa? Thx
I have a '13 Sentra(6 speed) running strong, but would go Versa because Sentra is now CVT only. Versa still offers manual. Never had a problem with a Nissan engine or manual trans, but no way am I going to gamble with their jatco CVT history. These are both economy cars, so reliability, efficiency and easy repair comes first. If I want more features from higher trims, I would just buy a higher end vehicle.
thanks for commenting here in Canada the Sentra comes with a manual transmission
I bought a 2020 sentra. I like it a lot. It's my first car with a back up camera. Good thing the visibly out the rear window is limited. Otherwise 9 out of 10 . 🙂
Thanks for sharing congrats on the new vehicle
I am looking into getting the Nissan versa or the Sentra and after looking at your video I think the Sentra SV is the one for me. I take my road test on October the 2nd so I am super excited to go to the dealership to pick out my new car! my mom and dad and sister already own nissan"s so I am excited to join the family! :)
thats amazing thanks so much for watching good luck on your road test
How old are you when you bought your Nissan
@@guerovillalbaso4076 26
@@alexisbrown2013 so your 26 right now
@@guerovillalbaso4076 yes
Man I love my New Electric Blue Versa SR .. I received tons of compliments on this car! ....thanks Man for the awesome comparitve video!
hey glad you enjoyed it congrats on your purchase
I’ve received one surprisingly lol
Dude same. I got the electric blue versa sr and it’s honestly a dream. I’m only 21 so it’s a good size for not having kids or anyone else. I love it.
There are two things I love about the Versa as it has rear torsion beam suspension and drum brakes which can outlast the more advanced counterpart in the Sentra.
great input thanks for commenting
Actually all rear brakes normally double the front in life span. Drum or disc.
I'm really surprised to see drum brakes at all.
I bought a New 2021 Sentra SR because of you, and I just love it. I test drove the Versa SR, and I did like it however it did seem a bit cramped inside the Versa. It wasn't too bad, but the Sentra really has great elbow room, and the interior is a lot nicer. Thank you again Christopher for your great reviews.
wow thanks so much for the positive feedback. I am very happy I could help you thanks for watching
I've had a versa for about 1 and 1/5 years, and I couldn't be happier rn, it is everything ok need.
thats great to hear!
Back in March of this year. I traded in my 2020 Nissan Versa S with 5 speed manual trans for a 2021 Nissan Sentra SR. Love the Sentra.
thats awesome thanks for watching my channel
I got the 2021 Sentra sv love it , thanks for the video ‘ helped with my decision
awesome so happy I could help you
Hi Christopher, Sentra all the way. I thought Nissan had killed off the Versa. Thanks for another great video.
yea they got rid of the nissan Versa note and have now brought the versa back for 2021
Here in malaysia we dont have sentra.. recently i bought versa and i love it. 😘
If nissan bring sentra in Malaysia, surely i will pick sentra tho.. sentra is C segment while versa is B segment..
hey thanks for watching all way the from malaysia!
I come from the 2018 Corolla to the 2020 versa sr as a second car offically it definitely feels a nice upgrade !
awesome thanks for watching congrats!
Thanks, appreciate your asking and answering comparison questions between the Nissan Versa and Setnra.
Our pleasure!
Thanks for the video! After having 2 Altima’s and then a Rogue I was hesitant to go with a Sentra but my 2021 drives like a dream!!!!! Nissan really stepped it up on the Sentra revamp last year and this has wayyyy more power than my 2013 Rogue had on its best day. 😊
wow congrats jennifer glad to see a loyal Nissan owner !
The versa looks very nice in the inside so ima go with the versa and i also have it
great choice glad you like your versa
My sis has a 2016 versa and she drives it like a Ferrari lol.
Would never know that it has less power than the sentra.
Just got me a 2019 Sentra from carmax but just seen a 2021 versa at Nissan...something to think about. The versa has slightly less miles.
thanks so much watching! congrats on your new sentra
@@carsunlocked thank you!
I'm old fashion. I've owned everything from a 1987 Sentra to my current 2013 Sentra SR. My wife had three Versa's the quality is not as good as the Sentra...as we've had many issues w/ our 18 Versa, however, I'm tossing back and forth between the 3rd gen Versa v.s. that 8th Sentra due to the fact that the three gen Versa is Naturally aspirated (basically a Modern B13 Sentra from back in the day) and I do most of the work on my cars. In other words, looks easier to fix than the GDI Sentra... Our '17 Pathfinder is a challenge to fix at times. Thanks for the video!
hey thank you for the insight!
I think it depends on people's needs, I like the Sentra of course but Versa is a great value for money 💰 :)
Nice Video
agreed everyone has different needs and wants thanks for the comments
Just bought a 2008 Nissan versa hatch back used with only 64500 miles on it with the 4 Speed Auto Drives Great.
they thats awesome congrats!
In a comparison between the Sentra and Versa my choice is the Versa. I am lured by the cheaper pricing, lighter weight and shorter length.
great input thanks so much !!
Lets see the Versa has the radio in the dash which is where it should be (not looking like they threw a tablet in on top as a last resort for a radio in the Sentra and Altima),Versa has just a hair less power, (24 HP less) but lighter (300-500LBS less) so just as quick. I picked the 2021 Versa SR and I'm not regretting my choice one bit. I love my new 2 week old Versa.
awesome congrats on the vehicle so happy my video help you
How's it holding up?
@@dr.awkward9075traded it in for a F150
It does have a smooth ride and I have one of 2020 and ground clearance is 4.8 you do feels like you're in a little bit of a sports car.
The car handles very well. I would definitely say Sentra!!!
If you need any other reviews or anything feel free to contact me I love cars have a great day
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well done you saved me time and thinking about the choice thank you very much
Glad I could help
I think both cars are good, but the Sentra is better, the price is a important point too
thanks for your comments!
I own both 2020 sentra sv 2021 versa sv sentra is junk alot s of electric problems each time rain i get a lots of errors malfunction in dashboard versa is very reliable faster better fuel and way more ground clearance sentra is too low i hit the road many times
hey great first hand input here from an owner of both vehicles. thanks for sharing
I just bought Nissan Versa SV I love it
great choice thanks for watching
Drove a 2021 Gunmetal Versa S with Manual transmission off the lot for $16500. Lots of fun to drive and a high quality car. 5th gear could be a little longer but that's it. Nothing about it feels cheap. 33/34mpg. Fit fine with comfort at 6'3. That being said the check engine light has come on 9 times in the first 800 miles reporting a thermostat code.
glad you like it. Cant go wrong with the versa. I am sure if you go back to the dealer they can clear that code pretty quickly
Holy moly $16.5k off the lot & 9 x chk engine light going off??? I put in roughly 1k miles/wk for work so the Versa is a better candidate. Don’t need it for racing. That’s what my ///M3 E 92 is for 😆
I think you’re forgetting how small the engine is and probably driving as if it has more horsepower than it has and frying the thermostat..
@@carsunlocked Its a shame you cannot get the manual transmission in thr Sebtra (you can in Canada)
Very informative and specific! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
I just got the versa SV. My job needs a lot of driving and going to different houses. The Versa saves me a lot of fuel.
It's nimble and more responsive than my old 2015 sentra.
I couldn't be more happier
thats awesome super proud you are enjoying the versa!
I have a fusion titanium 2019 and I love its power and comfort, what I do not like that it uses a lot of gasoline, it is very long, I think I will change it for the versa SR, I like the sentra but I feel it is very long similar to the Fusion, I hope it is a good decision , regarding comfort and fuel savings.
hey my friend both cars are going to be shorter than the fusion
Ty for this comparison.
glad you enjoyed it thanl you for watching
Wrong choice of choosing Halogen bulb instead of LED bulbs currently. It only cost slightly cheaper but don't last a lot longer than cooler LED bulbs. Please select wisely next time if not buyers have to replace halogen bulb to LED bulbs themselves & it cost much more...
interesting I'll let Nissan know this
The SR comes with LED's standard for both cars.
Why were the back-up lights on for the Versa at 7:37 ?
you have a keen eye. that clip was played in reverse
@@carsunlocked LOL. That was cool to do. I notice things like that because of my forensic nature. 😋
@@Stephen_A. incredible i was actually reversing the car
@@carsunlocked At least we know the backup lights work. 😁
out of the non-sport cars from Nissan, the Versa is the only one that comes with a manual transmission in the US. FYI
yea I am aware of this so weird that the manual is available in canada and not the us
@@carsunlocked really? I was visiting the nissanusa.com page and it was available .-.
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Versa definitely, smaller car but still does everything I need it to and eventhough it's not the fastest it's still affordable on both gas and payments and has plenty of room. I had a 2015 nissan versa s and now I have a 2017 nissan versa sv in red and eventhough it's an older versa I'd still stick with versa. I'm glad they still make it. I think my choice for the versa is mainly due to the fact that I live subcompact cars and the Sentra never impressed me all that much. I also don't like that the Sentra has the fuel tank on the passenger side which wasn't mentioned in your video. That's a huge negative in my opinion and it's the only car that nissan makes that has the fuel tank on the passenger side at least as far as nissan cars go. Also if you're going to go for spend that much on a Sentra you might as well just go for an Altima as it's better than the Sentra if you like bigger cars.
thanks for commenting Shawn. glad to see you are a happy Nissan owner. I am just curious as to the location of the fuel tank is a negative?
Yes, because it's annoying to have to walk to the other side of the vehicle just to put gas in it. I think it's more convenient for it to be on the drivers side. My preference
@@shawnfahey7243 very interesting theory I can see how that annoys you
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Christopher! God job. Thanks for the video. From Brazil 🇧🇷
Thanks for watching! See you in the next one
I have a 2020 Versa and no complaints it's a nice work 🚗 car for me although,l do taken it out of town on to the highway 🛣️ true it's not the fastest car but it save on gas and, I'm satisfied as long as it gets me from point A to point Z we are good 👍😁😏.
thanks so much for your input charles!
These cars are the best looking ever, anywhere, easily. Where can anyone get such a beautiful car than from Nissan? Those v shaped grills are what I like about Nissan's.
thanks for commenting
You're lucky you have those cars available! Over here, hone of Nissan you can only get three sedans and they're like ultra luxury ones. The cheapest sedan here in Japan is about $40'000 Infiniti qx50. Really wished they sold these cars in Japan.
Like I said with the qashqai and Murano, Nissan back in '08- decided to cut the lineup here so now they focus on kei cars which are basically a box on wheels. Anyway thanks for the videos and looking forward to more!
If that's how much it costs when this video was made in 2020.. before 2021 even hit...
I think I got duped..
Cause I'm paying almost 40k for my 2021 versa s😢😢😮 (i brought it in dec 2022)
these are the canadian msrps
$40k USD?
If that’s in USD then yeah they got you
You shouldn’t had payed more than $21k for a base trim versa S
Stay away from the cvt transmission in Nissan cars unless you going get rid of it when the warranty runs out. They’ve had a lot problems with them. Looking 6 or 7k to replace one. Ones with the manual 5 speed will last 200k or 300k miles if you can find one.
thanks for commenting
Not anymore; that's dated information. Nissan has made major improvements and now all you need to do is change the cvt fluid out every 15k. Changing the transmission fluid once a year is a good practice anyway, regardless of make and model. J.D. Power rates the 2022 Nissan Sentra as only 1 point less reliable than a Corolla (84 vs. 85) but 4 points more reliable than a Civic (84 vs. 80).
I got a 2020 nissan versa sv in monarch orange and i love it. i'm a toyota girl but thats just the car i ended up leaving the lot with lol i think i dropped the gun too fast and didnt bother to see what else other cars i could potentially buy 😂 but its all good, i'm GRATEFUL. GOD IS GOOOOOOOD!!!!! I have videos of my car on my channel as well.
Thanks for watching ill be sure to cehck it out
Us the Nissan versa base model with manual reliable or does it kick the bucket early?
its reliable my friend
Sentra is just a little bigger that’s al, I wish Nissan would put a turbo in them for better mpg and bit more power for regular commuting. After owning a Nissan cvt I can’t go back to regular automatic transmission.
great input my friend thanks for sharing you are one of the few who supports the cvt movement
Both really nice cars. The Versa is a nice subcompact car with good looking body style if was in the market for a small car would get the Sentra instead like the Sentra looks little bit better my opinion but needed a car ASAP couldn't afford little extra on Sentra would get the Versa. The first generation Versa was good the second model was average not good or bad think new Versa is bit better haven't read any negative complaints.
yes I am excited to see how sales go with the 2021 thanks for watching my video!
Been looking at Sentras but thought I would check Versa just to see. Once we got to the motor that's all we needed to know. Sentra all the way, don't wanna have that tiny 122HP for highway pick up.
i do like the sentra better as well
@@carsunlocked Gonna grab one just waiting on dealer to find the one I want =D
The Versa does just fine on the highway it does 80 without even breaking a sweat. Any more than that you're going to get a ticket anyway
@@josephmac2386 I got the Sentra anyway, love it =D
I have the versa and let’s just say it moves it picks up amazing on the highway half throttle full throttle i speed a lot and even the versa is way enough for me trust me it’s not as slow as everyone make it out to be
What about a 2019 sentra w/78K vs 2021 Vers with 58K miles? both in good shape???
id go versa
Best explaining ever.can u tell me when they r coming to india brother ?
thanks for the kind words and I am not to sure about the ETA for India
2:20 Those appear to be reflectors, not projectors.
my mistake
I have own a 2020 Versa S, 2021 Sentra SR, and the 2020 Alitma SV. I have to said they all looks very similar withe the samer steering wheel on all three cars but for this comparison between the Versa and Sentra, I recomment the Sentra because it has a better ride quality and has more powerful engine as compared to the 1.6L on the Versa. Gas milage is 3 MPG less on the Sentra but I'll take that nicer ride quality on the Sentra. The Versa is a really great deal for people on the budget because it has all the same saftey technlogy as the Sentra minus the remote starter. Most regular 2019 to 2024 Nissan Altima lack the standard safty technoloies offer on the affortable Nissan Versa. LOL Nissan did this purposely so they can sell more Nissan Versa.
thanks for watching!
Difrent of ground clearance i think isnt mater in usa but we are in midle east important ... question is difrent between them
Are the roads bad there ?
In south east Asia, Nissan Versa is known as Nissan Almera. Nissan is using the 1.0 litre 3 cylinder turbo engine instead of the 1.6 Litre naturally aspirated engine in the US. The turbo engine is pretty good & responsive. Despite being a 3 cylinders engine, the car does not vibrate much .
wow a 1.0l turbo I would love to try
@@carsunlocked I bought the car recently. 😆. It does make a difference . Despite the car focus on fuel efficiency, you still can have fun playing with the power delivery from the engine but don’t expect high performance from the turbo engine .
@@zaf2643 where are you from?
@@carsunlocked Malaysia
@@zaf2643 wow incredible thanks so much for watching
Sentra is not available with a manual transmission in the US. That leaves me with the Versa as my choice between the two.
happy to see a manual man thanks for commenting
Love the Sentra......and love the Versa..........but if you drive highway miles.......I think the Sentra!
great choice
Really well done review!
thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend
I just happy my wife got the versa affordable!!!
congrats to her
The pricing is so funny on the price is right I just saw a day ago. This video was taken three years ago. I just saw a Nissan versa be given away and they said the value was 15,000
yes this is an older vehicle and the prices are in Canadian dollars
Versa ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
thanks for commenting
How do the safety features compare as far as in a crash? I’m looking at window stickers and the versa is showing 4 to 5 stars all the way down but nothing except a roller rating of 5 stars on the Sentra here.
they are very similar
@@carsunlocked thank you for the follow up. I appreciate it. Great review video as well.
it never mentions but I wonder if the Nissan S Plus has a remote start as well, Like in the Sentra SV?
the S in the versa does not come with the remote start. Here in Canada there is not a s plus
Thank you for telling the truth! "Passing on the highway very easy" Sports Button :)
hey no problem. Thanks for commenting
Why does the Nissan Sentra in United States get the premium package on the sv trim with beautiful tan quilted leather seats and not available here in Canada ?
It’s a game changer for me specially for the price.
yes the trim packages vary from country to country. In canada we offer a manual transmission which is now available in the US
Wait? The Sentra 6spd manual is available in the US?
I’m thinking about getting Versa. How is it driving on the snowy road? Good video! 👍
thanks for watching. A good set of snow tires is recommended
WHICH ONE WOULD YOU BUY?
Ive been waiting on a good review of the 2021 sentra sr premium
My pick is the sentra
@@corneliushannah4322 hey I did the 2020 model not much really changed I also just posted a review of the SR Manual. Once we get a SR Premium in I will unlock it for you my friend!
@Isaiah Anthony Cruz great choice!
@@shaniecenichols1582 great choice
Tyvm ❤
your welcome
Nissan used to have such a great line up and these names used to beon such different products.These two cars seem fine. It's funny to hear this guy obessing over them compared to the lineup Nissan used to have.
I love it dont you
@@carsunlocked Love what?
Id just get the sr.trim for versa it's a compact car hehe, economy car
for sure thanks for commenting
The Sentra is a better car in all ways... except 1. I still don't trust Nissan CVT's. The Sentra only comes with a CVT, the Versa S can be had with a Manual. If you are looking to keep this car for a long time, this must be considered. I am consider buying a 2022 Versa S Manual, for my daily driver. Cannot find any 2021 Versa S Manuals for sale in my area, right now. Not considering any CVT Transmission car.
thanks for commenting tilepusher I hope you find your vehicle soon
Nissan has made major improvements in their CVTs in recent years and now all you need to do is change the cvt fluid out every 15k. Changing the transmission fluid once a year is a good practice anyway, regardless of make and model. J.D. Power rates the 2022 Nissan Sentra as only 1 point less reliable than a Corolla (84 vs. 85) but 4 points more reliable than a Civic (84 vs. 80).
@@carsunlocked I bought a 2021 Versa S Manual in 12/2021 from the dealer as "Used" it had 4200 miles on it. I was totally bamboozled on the price at $23k($8000 over list for a new '21 or '22). Still knowing the chance of finding another manual & after driving the car, my wife convinced me, if this was the car I wanted we should buy it. One year later, I still love my Versa. Looking back, I should have leased a new Sentra or Versa(either in "SR" trim) & bought a new 2023 Versa S Manuel for closer to MSRP.
Id buy the versa its hard to get out a nissian trade in wise
thanks for commenting
so the versa rides rougher over the bumps/
Id say so
The Versa is way cheaper, so I would take that one
thanks for commenting
are the price comps for the entry level of each or the highest level of each???
its for the ones shown in the video
@@carsunlocked. unprofessional response. In the video you discuss the CVT transmission but you also have in the photos for the Sentra the manual 5-speed transmission that's the reason for the question. Don't worry about it 👍
Which car has better sound? Like audio wise?
they are pretty much the same
My 2021 Sentra has Bose Speakers! 💥💥💥🔥👂🏾
The Sentra had me till I saw the white dashboard.....as an accent colour, sure.....but as a major part of the dash?.....no thanks! On another topic.....any chance of a Nissan Leaf review?....
the white dashboard is on the Versa. and I have done a few leaf reviews and will do on once the 2021 model arrives
@@carsunlocked Whoops.....meant the Versa......:)
@@FMHammyJ yea it's pretty bad
@@carsunlocked Aside from that, I think the dash looks great.....Nissan is getting it together on interior and exterior styling these days.....found your past Leaf review, btw.....
@@FMHammyJ awesome glad you liked it I will do the 2022 soon
Hello, what do you think about backseat headrest are not adjustable in both vehicles?
never needed to ever adjust the back seat headrest
Shame that LED headlights can't be had on the Sentra in any trim. I'm still going to check one out just because every review mentions the comfortable seats and I've read it has 44" of legroom which is just crazy for a compact sedan. Now if I could only find an SV in electric blue at MSRP in these crazy times. lol
hey let me know how you make out with finding one.
I see a lot of Sentra's with factory LED headlights.
@@ottallman I stand corrected. SR trim only.
You can buy aftermarket LED headlights at a reasonable price (or when the halogen headlights burn out as they all inevitably do, make sure you replace them with LED headlights). Just make sure that the Nissan service department does the installation so that your warranty is not voided.
Neither one and would even go Hyundai before I would Nissan, they aren't the same since Renault and are a shell of what they once were. Actually, Hyundai has came a long way and improved more than anyone. The Sentra is better looking than it has ever been, but looks aren't everything and would be a 100k mi car at best. I say the Civic and Mazda 3 are tied for first in the segment, with a close 2nd for the Corolla
well thanks so much for your opinion. Hopefully we can do some comparisons between manufacturers soon
Poop on that, Sentra goes for 300k
I had old Mazda 6, at 130k miles- needs a lot work costing half of new car to add the other expenses I paid for maintenance that cost less 5k. Mazda is great but it needs some work after 7 yrs. I had Elantra too newer one. On third month there’s recall. And if u need parts there are 1- 2 months wait cuz it’s from Korea. Do u have first hand experiences on Cars u stated? Hyundai caught flames even parked, the seatbelt explode if just for buckling in or out 2022 recall)
The Sentra has a stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, right?
yes on the sv and up
@@carsunlocked Thanks. Chris. It's an important feature for me. Do you have an opinion on how well it works, compared, for instance, to the superb adaptive cruise control of the Altima ?
I think for the very close price, I would get the Sentra.
I agree with you!
Thats awesome thanks so much for watching
Nice I will love to buy versa affordable
great choice my friend be sure to check out my full unlock of this vehicle.
@@carsunlocked definitely thanks
No cap i have to say sentra since im already in on and never drove a versa
thanks for your comments my friend
I love the versa more can’t change my mind 😁
thanks for commenting love you
Exemplary review and comparison of both cars.
thanks for watching
Too late. I have the 2020 Versa SR. I think I can live with that. 😋
I have the Nissan Versa S likewise love the safety features,c,mon it even beep it someone 🚶 behind your car.
@@charlesbolds406 How has it been so far? I'm planning on getting a Nissan Versa 2021 Manual Transmission.
@@nithorias9622 go for it man
@@charlesbolds406 As a first time driver and buyer, the safety features are what sold me for the price.
@@scissorsoup Yes their safety feature are great,and get excellent gas mileage.
It's too late for me too I just got a 2021 Nissan Versa 4 months ago. Seems like it's going to be a good little car
awesome congrats on your new whip
Honestly, I don't think there is any point in making two of this cars. Either would have been fine.
yes that is a fair point but here we are with both on the lot
Seriously, I don’t get you RUclips car reviewers the way you make a big deal about “soft touch” surfaces vs hard plastic. It’s all plastic, you know, just squishy instead of hard. And are people touching the dashboard and upper part of the door panels? I don’t when I drive - I have my hands on the wheel, and so a leather wrapped steering wheel and a comfortable, adjustable seat mean a lot more to me than squishy plastic on the dash. My first car was a 1957 VW beetle, and it’s dash and upper door surfaces were metal. Did I say to myself, “Oh dear, oh my, I wish I had squishy plastic?” Never crossed my mind.
thanks for the comments mr Richard E Halliburton. I mention this because this is what customers tell me they appreciate. Soft surfaces make a difference on long trips for familys once people start leaning and sleeping on the surfaces
@@carsunlocked Pillows.
Versa for me.
great choice my guy! thanks for commenting Joe
Nissan Versa 2021 😍
great choice mate
What kind of mpg did u get in the Sentra?
its rated at 33 MPG combine
When comparing they should use same color! Just saying.
I will take that into consideration for the next one
The base trim for the versa is 15k
Great deal
Sentra any day of the week
great choice
This is America. We do not measure fuel mileage in L/KM, it's miles per gallon only.
Whats america I live in Canada sir
@@carsunlocked - Fine. Just be aware that L/KM is completely incomprehensible to a majority of your watchers! 😵💫
@@HailAnts yes check out my latest videos we have been adding the mpg for quite some time
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.
damn what colour did you get?
@@carsunlocked Monarch Orange.
What is the climate like where you live? Do you live somewhere that is dusty?
buy the sentra if you want a shitty transmission and future problems down the road.
yes I hope these new designs are more reliable. only time will tell
It’s sick
sick?