Review: 2024 Nissan Sentra - The Most Underrated Compact Sedan
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
- I spend a week with the 2024 Nissan Sentra SR to see what the refreshed Sentra is like and to see how it compares to its newest competitors. Overall, while it might not be the best in all the ways, I think the 2024 Sentra is really under-appreciated and underrated. Some of the lowest pricing in the segment, solid performance and an impressively luxurious interior add up to a very strong competitor in my opinion. What do you think about the Nissan Sentra? Thanks to Nissan for providing this vehicle to review.
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:10 Interior
3:38 Initial impressions
6:08 Acceleration
7:32 Handing and ride
9:37 Other observations
10:54 Highway driving and safety tech
13:06 Fuel economy
14:12 Pricing and competitor comparisons
20:37 Final thoughts
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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.
I totally agree, it’s a shame they don’t. Thanks for watching Sarah!
@@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.
One base engine and that's it?
@@brandon_buildsDIY The chassis on this car is GREAT. Just needs the drivetrain to match.
Sarahntuned is my new favorite channel for cars! She's awesome!
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.
Thanks for sharing her ownership experience!
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.
Very true. Also base Mazda 3 is priced aggressively with no CVT.
Still too many CUV's, but yes, there are still some affordable cars.
@@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.
I hear you, but I though Nissan fell off in terms of reliability and using the CVT transmission?
@@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.
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.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience! Glad you're enjoying yours!
If it didn't have a jatco CVT, and offered a mild hybrid option, I'd consider it
Buy a manual trans car for parts in Canada and swap it 😂
@@lclnbm hell to the naw!
This transmission is well sorted now. I have not complaints when I drive one which for me was the Rogue.
@@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.
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!
I had one (a 2022), but it's so underpower... i traded it for a GTI 2024
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
Color combo looks awesome!
Excellent job Matt & I might try to buy this car.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Would love to hear some exhaust revs for your videos 🔥
Great review Matt! The Sentra is a solid car, the enthusiast in me still longs for a Nismo or SE-R variant though 😢
You and me both!
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).
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.
video was so good i had to get here first!
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)
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
That's good to hear!
It looks good. I also like the one you showed a brief picture. I guess it’s the European version. Looks really cool.
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.
They need to bring back the Spec V
Wrong. Bring back a 92 Sentra GLE
Not bad for a budget friendly vehicle brand new off the lot
Does the auto-stop/start feature remember the last setting? Or do you have to push the button every time.
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 🤠
They stopped offering the sexy projector headlights from the pre refresh models and took away fog lights as well
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.
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.
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.
Agree on the exciting model, but maybe AWD as an option. I don't need or care for it.
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.
I prefer cloth too. Also less chance they will be frozen in the winter and scorching in the summer heat.
@JTube571 true!
Why do many expect the Sentra to be a race car?
Does the auto-engine stop turn itself back on when you restart the car?
Yes, pretty much all cars do that have that feature.
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.
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.
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.
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
@@occckid123 Sentra CVT is belt driven. Only higher torque producing models have a chain. Altima turbo, Rogue turbo, Maxima.
@JTube571 the 2024 sentra had a chain now I thought?
@@occckid123 Nope.
A real value!
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.
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.
Sure, if you're paying cash. Otherwise new car interest rates are a lot better than used interest rates.
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%.
That's cool that Canada gets it though!
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.
Cvt kills it for me. I like everything else.
i've had 2 with well over 100k without issue. never understood the hate
@@apocalypse13just bandwagon hatred is all that is
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.
Nice designs, but a checkered past when you consider Nissan's dependability due to that PATCO CVT disaster. Questionable resale values.
Jatco
@@seanthegod4585 oops!
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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....
@@truckercowboyed2638 Great to know. But the stigma carries on, unfortunately. They've made some truly splendid exterior designs in recent years.
Can i get a manual transmission in a Sentra ?
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You couldn't pay me to buy any car with a CVT transmission.
i've had 2 with well over 100k miles with no issue. never understood the hate
The hate is also due to how they drive...
@@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.
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. >_
There was a Sentra Turbo on the previous generation? I don't think I've ever heard of that.
@@MattMaranMotoring 2019 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
@@Elephant_Thoughts SR Turbo and Nismo. Basically the same, just visual and chassis differences.
If it started at 15k i would be in
Nothing starts that low anymore sadly.
Does have the gps
One hundred percent .
Nice vehicle, the Sentra, does seem underrated. ....A Corolla will run until "the end of time." ????
It's fairly likely in my opinion at least haha.
I would buy it if it did not have a Cvt
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
Not a bad looking car if you don't mind it lasting no more than 60,000 miles because of the bad cvt transmission
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
Truthfully I'd rather pay more and buy a Prius or Prius Prime. Or buy the car with the better safety rating.
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.
That's odd, Nissan's website says this starts much lower than 28k for that SR trim.
Go watch that part of the video again, he said the model @28k was fully loaded with all options.
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
Cvt…
CVT is Porsche performance if you close your eyes and visualize the opposite.
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.
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Car d3alers need to listen to customers. What you say we don't care.
I'd look for a manual. History of Nissan auto transmissions is too much for me for sure.
Saw a sentry for 30k are you kidding 10kcar what a joke
Take. the I pad off the dash.
🎉don't care about key
Reunalt in a costume ? no, thanks.
Brie Larson... Nissan... No thanks. This car was not made for me...😂
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Buy a 2004 Lexus es 330 for 2900 bucks rather than a car this low for any price. Let’s wake up.
Not everybody wants to drive an old piece of shit🙄
@@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod the POS is the Sentra grade car. Wake up at once. The Lexus isn’t ever one.
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.
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.
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
nissan cvts suck. stay away. The hyundai elantra wins for compact sedan value coming from a honda and toyota guy.
Electric vehicles are a joke.no one wants them make a.more reliable truck.stop inventing the wheel
It’s a Nissan lmao
And?
@@JTube571 it’s crap that’s what kidn
@@terryhook5518 If you say so chap
@@JTube571don’t be butthurt cause u drive a Nissan 😂
@@terryhook5518 Yep, it has a Nissan badge on it.
Don't. Just don't.
No thank you 🙏
dude it's a nissan, nobody should buy this