I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 195,000 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.
Im from Brazil, i have the B16 for 10 years, 45,000 miles, never changed the fluid as well and never had any problems with the CVT. I bought the new B17 and the cvt is even better, smoother, better fuel economy, silent. People who complain about nissan cvts never even drove a nissan sentra.
I’ve rented cars for several years now for work. I’m very impressed with the updates to the Altima. Can’t wait to try out the new Sentra. The last gen Sentra is my least favorite rental.
Used to own a 2013 Sentra S and at that time chose it over a Yaris and City even though I wasn't a huge fan of the styling back then but I must say the 2020 model looks like it could compete with a segment above its class. Good job Nissan !
Excellent review 👌. I really like the Sentra you reviewed, at first, I was not sure about the exterior color against the interior color, definitely looks amazing. The air vents and quilted leather in carmel looks so awesome. Hopefully Nissan will offer a turbo with more power, I think sales for the Sentra would take off. I'm 6'3, and you seemed comfortable in the Sentra.
Thanks! The new Sentra looks great. My 4 generations of past Sentras have been ultra-reliable, never leaving me stranded (unlike friends with Toyota's 2AZ-FE-powdered vehicles -- defective piston rings, yikes!!!). Looking forward to getting this new one!!!
Bravo Nissan.. This really is a good effort and I'll be honest as a child who grew up around 90's cars (the best era for modern cars) I am excited if Nissan becomes great again, because they definitely used to be. This is an important product for them and I hope its as reliable as a Toyota... I would buy one as a commuter for sure.
I am not an American or Canadian, but to say that Nissan should merge with Honda so that Nissan would change its name back to Datsun at the same time Nissan/Datsun too would become great again. But, prior to that, Honda would forge a tieup with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (where the Kawasaki bike company is part of it), and even India's Mahindra & Mahindra (which makes cars in a cheaper method) as well, as India's cost of labour is inexpensive than the rest of Europe, UK and Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, and NZ. (especially both Honda and Nissan/Datsun deeply struggle in the Indian market as India preferred to overtake China as a workshop for the rest of the globe) Thus, when Honda already forged engineering deals with Kawasaki and Mahindra, therefore Honda, so do Kawasaki (unless when Honda buys Kawasaki Heavy Industries), would take over Nissan. And in the end, Acura and Infiniti would cease to exist. Mitsubishi Motors on the other hand, would merge with utility vehicle expert Isuzu instead... (sorry for the words)
I just cant decide if I want that BEAUTIFUL interior of the SV or the absolutely stunning Monarch Orange exterior of the SR. Why cant I have both, Nissan? :'(((
Loool, I had the exact same problem. But I stuck with the Interior leather bc that's where I am the most and where ppl will see when I take them for a spin. 👍 But that orange is gorgeous on the outside ngl
Nissan understands the want to be sporty by adding the button on the CVT shifter. Adding the option of a 6-spd manual would actually open it to other buyers. The cabin looks great, but Civic and Corolla will still let you shift on your own, and that's the aspect where it lags.
Gonna take more than a button on the shifter to get us sporty. The Sentra really needs a more exciting engine. Why can they put a 3 cylinder turbo that can get us to around 200 hp? A better torque curve with more power down low would improve the driveability. I am truly bored with 4 normally aspirated cylinders from Nissan and others that have no torque down low.
is there anyone with a background of being a Nissan mechanic being able to speak on there 2020 CVT? I know they changed it from the 2019 version and I am really interested in the reliability of that engine.
The CVT in my Toyota improves throttle response in pretty much any speed and reached 185 without a lot of stress and it's really economic too I've driven torque converters and BMW 8speed tip-tronics too and the CVT in my Toyota feels no less
@Planet Earth Also because Nissan sank themselves on a chip fryer a la Rainbow Warrior, its a name of a fishing trawler that France sank off the coast of New Zealand in 1985, especially Nissan/Datsun counts NZ as its popular cars. Anyway, I am not an American or Canadian, but to say that Nissan should merge with Honda so that Nissan would change its name back to Datsun at the same time Nissan/Datsun too would become great again. But, prior to that, Honda would forge a tieup with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (where the Kawasaki bike company is part of it), and even India's Mahindra & Mahindra (which makes cars in a cheaper method) as well, as India's cost of labour is inexpensive than the rest of Europe, UK and Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, and NZ. (especially both Honda and Nissan/Datsun deeply struggle in the Indian market as India preferred to overtake China as a workshop for the rest of the globe) Thus, when Honda already forged engineering deals with Kawasaki and Mahindra, therefore Honda, so do Kawasaki (unless when Honda buys Kawasaki Heavy Industries), would take over Nissan. And in the end, Acura and Infiniti would cease to exist. (since Mazda used to own Infiniti's name before Nissan did, and when Honda and Kawasaki already owns Nissan, therefore Nissan would change back to Datsun, and swap all of the French-fried parts with Honda and Kawasaki-sourced engineering) Mitsubishi Motors on the other hand, would merge with utility vehicle expert Isuzu instead... (sorry for the words)
I've owned a B16 and a B17 Sentra over the last 7 years that were fantastic little cars, so I'm a little more lenient toward Nissan's issues. However, the floating roof trim on that B18 is terribly fitted. I hope it got knocked out of place by a journalist or a fleet handler, because if it rolled out of the factory looking like that, then holy shit.
Looks like a great improvement over the previous ones, which were not even competent as rental cars. Stylish, good power and value, and better packaging. Also, is the transmission sport button labeled? It looked like it was unmarked.
Honestly the only thing I don't like about the old sentra was the power. At 80mph it was very quiet with wind and road noise and adults could fit in the back and I got 40mph avg. Hated lack of armrest on base model though and shoulder room not as wide as my altima. They fixed most of those issues for this new mkdel
Kia Forte is just a Korean Trabi/Lada who could give some Japanese car a bad mouth... #FuckKia #FuckKorea #FuckHyundai #FuckLada #FuckChina #FuckRussia #SaveDatsun Anyway, I am not an American or Canadian, but to say that Nissan should merge with Honda so that Nissan would change its name back to Datsun at the same time Nissan/Datsun too would become great again. But, prior to that, Honda would forge a tieup with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (where the Kawasaki bike company is part of it), and even India's Mahindra & Mahindra (which makes cars in a cheaper method) as well, as India's cost of labour is inexpensive than the rest of Europe, UK and Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, and NZ. (especially both Honda and Nissan/Datsun deeply struggle in the Indian market as India preferred to overtake China as a workshop for the rest of the globe) Thus, when Honda already forged engineering deals with Kawasaki and Mahindra, therefore Honda, so do Kawasaki (unless when Honda buys Kawasaki Heavy Industries), would take over Nissan. And in the end, Acura and Infiniti would cease to exist. Mitsubishi Motors on the other hand, would merge with utility vehicle expert Isuzu instead... (sorry for the words)
Ugly bulb style tail lights same like Altima. Which manufacturer still uses bulb tail lights. Ughh..Still using pop up screen like 2012 style. Still 10 year old dash board.
Problems only if you don't change the CVT fluid at recommended intervals. I've NEVER had problems with any of my Nissan CVTs, even with over 175,000 miles.
Mazda used to own the Infiniti name in the first place and not Nissan, check both Gran Turismo 2, 4, 5, and 6. Anyway, I am not an American or Canadian, but to say that Nissan should merge with Honda so that Nissan would change its name back to Datsun at the same time Nissan/Datsun too would become great again. But, prior to that, Honda would forge a tieup with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (where the Kawasaki bike company is part of it), and even India's Mahindra & Mahindra (which makes cars in a cheaper method) as well, as India's cost of labour is inexpensive than the rest of Europe, UK and Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, and NZ. (especially both Honda and Nissan/Datsun deeply struggle in the Indian market as India preferred to overtake China as a workshop for the rest of the globe) Thus, when Honda already forged engineering deals with Kawasaki and Mahindra, therefore Honda, so do Kawasaki (unless when Honda buys Kawasaki Heavy Industries), would take over Nissan. And in the end, Acura and Infiniti would cease to exist. Mitsubishi Motors on the other hand, would merge with utility vehicle expert Isuzu instead... (sorry for the words)
nissan is the worst car so far, i had a Nissan, i bought brand new, since first year had issue with transmission and other mechanical issue, Nissan spend a lot money in advertisement and nothing to improve their cars
