Is the 2021 Nissan Sentra SR a better compact than a Corolla or Civic? 

Raiti is kind of guy who could work for ANY dealership and still be their salesman of the month every month.

Just picked this car up in the same color combo as my first brand new car. After 10 years of driving a vast variety of used cars I’m definitely not disappointed, not the fastest thing in the world but holy hell it takes corners like a champ. All things considered for the price this is a great daily driver for someone that doesn’t need something too crazy but still looks nice inside and out.

Just got my SR in this exact color scheme about three weeks ago. Took it on a 5 hour both ways road trip last weekend. Had absolutely NO PROBLEM keeping up with traffic or having to gain pickup to pass others so I don't get the whining from people about the CVT tranny. Responded perfectly as I needed it to. Plus the steering was nice and taut as I made my way around the crappy curvy PA Turnpike. Averaged 39.2 MPG on the trip which exceeded the listed 37 MPG stated.....and without ECO Mode. 👍👍

Joe: “on throttle!” Sentra: “no, I don’t think I will.”

I got my 2021 Sentra SV, gun metal gray, back in October of this year. I compared it with a Kia Forte, Impreza, Civic and a few others. I loved how the Nissan drove, the inside was a classy look while the outside had a sporty style. 2 months in and I love my car.

Great video! The one thing I like about the Nissan cars is that the blind spot monitor lights are inside the car! Way easier to see than it being on the side mirrors 😃

I'm enjoying your extraordinary, funny, and slightly cheesy narration. Never seen anyone review cars the way you do 😋

I saw one of these the othe day and couldn't believe it was Sentra. They did a fantastic job on this new version.

When i was in high school my science teacher had a Maxima and we stirred at it so much! Sporty Black! back in the day man!

This is one of my favourite Nissan

Look at Nissan out here keeping the Sentra nameplate alive!!! Not gonna lie, nearly the only thing holding this SR back is the powertrain. You hit the nail square on the head!! Throw out the CVT, bolt in a manual or even a DCT, give it mo powah!!!! Boom!!! Good to go!!! Thanks a million for the depth and breadth of your reviews here!!! From super cars to simple sedans you and Lori do it all!!! #RaitisRides #521kSubsAndCounting #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #OnThrottleAgain #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #IfYoureReadyImReady #Nissan #Sentra_SR

I didn’t think there was a vehicle left anymore under $30,000. Nice car, great color.

Hey Joe! Just wanna say your reviews are absolutely rad when it comes to daily drivers, as well as updates for the upcoming vehicles. Love your content! 🤩

I had a 2002 Spec-V 6 spd. Nissan engineers need to get one of these out of their museum and drive it. They will be reminded of what driving is all about. FUN.

There is an important thing you do not do, which is to hear the engine. Yes, we want to hear how you start the engine. That wonderful sound

I think it's the best looking compact car. The interior looks fantastic. Just needs at least 180 hp. Hopefully an SE-R version will come out soon with an available 6 speed manual and at least 200 hp.

The design is nice, but the JATCO CVT is still a concern for me. It doesn't matter if it's a newer generation.

I got sentra 21. I had to drive from Waterloo to Ottawa couple of times in extremely bad conditions of snow and storm. Distance is close to 500 kmsand the car did pretty good job. Engine is reliable and efficient to run through. Seats are comfortable. I dont know about civic or corolla and they would surely be great cars. But as a Nissan customer i am really happy with my Sentra. A lot of car for your money

I really like it that when you are talking about something, you mention what the competition has or hasn't. Other reviewers don't do this often.

That colour combo is just gorgeous!

This is the most stylish looking modern Nissan imo perfect

Just bought 2021 model SR Premium in Orange/black roof and absolutely love it! Nissan absolutely knocked this redesign out of the park! While I do wish it had a little more power the amenities it has and comfort are well worth the trade off... with my commute recently tripling for my daily drive the Mpgs on this are welcome! I test drove forte and civic... this was IMOP hands down the better car all things considered... (the 2022 civic might change that) for what I’m looking for this fit the bill.

Appreciate you covering the poor mans cars as well brother!

2 years later, I am giving serious consideration to the 2023 SR. Best Car Reviewer! Period! He makes me laugh with his practical food applications while providing real life comparisons.

I have the 2020 Sentra SR and absolutely love it!!!! Great video Raiti!!!!!

I love my 2020 Nissan Sentra SR. I've had it for 11 months. I wish I would have gotten leather seats, but I might get the Katzkin leather. I average 35 mpg with my best being 44 mpg. I drive 5 over the limit usually. It is a great commuter car. Great value for the money. All the safety features are pretty cool. Can you tell I am getting older. I won't be taking it to a drag strip, but that is not what it is for.

Bought this car a couple months ago now, absolutely love it. Coming from a Jetta previously. A couple of thoughts, yes, this car is slower compared to an SI or Corolla, but if you’re struggling to merge on a highway or pass someone, than I think its the driver and not the car. This does have a sport mode which the button is hidden on the shifter. The car is light and it picks up acceleration pretty quickly, despite the 149 HP engine. One suggestion is I hope they come out with a NISMO 200 hp version, that would satisfy people that need bigger engines.

"0-60, might as well be riding a skateboard" lol 😆

I am thinking of buying this.. it would be an upgrade from my 2001 nissan sentra to the 2021 nissan sentra lol. BIG UPGRADE!

Nissan PR: Here's the GT-R that you wanted to review, Joe Joe: Its a Sentra

You deserve the success of this channel Joe!

I have the premium.... Its waaaaaaaay better than any other car within its price range in my opinion... I tried all of them. My friend owns a dealer and I drove every single car from the same class and the Nissan Sentra just blows them out the water.

I have this car in Red, same trim SR Premium, bought brand new off the showroom floor. I love it. It climbs all the mountain roads I drive with ease and no loss of speed which is really important to me. I have almost 40,000 miles on it now and it still runs like new. I get up to 44 on flat highway and consistently well over 40 at 70 and up to 80 mph. It does do better at 70 with the mileage, but little difference between 65 and 70.

If I was shopping for a car in this segment of vehicle I would choose this Sentra over the competition. You get so much more tech and amenities standard which is nice. This is a get to A to B vehicle and its does it well

I really love my 2021 Sentra SR. The dealer didn't have any on the lot with the Premium Package so I don't have a moonroof or power seats etc. But it handles very nice rides great and I love the features. Thanks Joe for all your video's.

This car seems to be a real good deal and for a new driver with all the safety features, it has. The only issue would be the passing power and getting on the highway as you said, Joe. It's def in consideration for my younger siblings first car.

Good value for the price point. Cameras especially. Very competitive and I agree it needs a bit more hp under the hood.

I’m going to be a witness, my mom I recently pushed to get another car, we both fell in love with the 2020 Nissan Sentra SV and WE ARE LOVING IT! I can’t even drive it that’s how much she love it!

The recipe that the Corolla and civic have is simple. Reliability. I will be honest I have a leased 2018 Nissan Rogue and I love it. Great gas, no breakdown or any other sort of issue.

I love the color of this car!! Great job Joe.

I just purchased the SR trim but with black rims and a 6 speed MT. I test drove an automatic and wasn't blown away by the power, but it was very comfortable and a nice ride.

Best in class looks, by a country mile. Nothing comes close. Stunner. And don't get me started on the new Civic. How alarmingly dull is that thing!

I had a B13 SE-R on my car lot for a bit. It was sweet. The best part of it was the _manual(ahem)_ transmission. My customer did a neat little intercooled turbo conversion, and drove it to 303k miles. It’s a pretty car. Kind of all over the place inside and out, but it’s nice enough. Thanks for the great review.

This is probably the only car out there you can buy which offers a heated steering wheel, sunroof and a 360 camera system at this price point. Keep the traditional shifter on the floor, add more horsepower and a 6 speed shiftable transmission and I am interested.

I love this blue color on this car. Looks nice pops well in the sun. My zonk is that CVT

That look nice bro

I love this one. Nissan's new line up is amazing

It’s nice looking and has some nice features, but I’m with you that a turbo or a little more power plus a regular automatic transmission would make it even better. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job! Lori as well!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

might as well be riding a skate board had me dying lol

I love the designs and this class of cars, I just hate that they're so slow😭

got a 21 sentra for 18k with 40k miles it’s sr trim with an amazing “scarlet ember” coat. i love the car already and love how it doesn’t have any gimmick features. just a solid car

The blue is popping

Got to be honest, I hate those monitors that stick up out of the dash. Toyota Corolla has that feature too. Honda Civic doesn't. You get the A/C vents on the Civic above the monitor, and the look is so much cleaner and more stylish. Plus, the Sentra needs a turbo charged 4 cylinder option. I mean even the Chevy Sonic comes with a turbo charged option.

Have driven this generation car a couple of times, very nice.

I would buy this car all day long over corolla or civic, love the design

Great looking car. If it had a little more power I would have considered this a few months ago when I ended up choosing a Civic. It’s several grand cheaper than the top Civic. I’m very satisfied with my Civic 5,000 miles in; fun to drive, economical, and love the design of the 10th gen.

Love this review. Anxious for the type s review 😳😳😳

If I had this car, I would go full LED for the taillights!

Owned a 2017 Sentra SR Turbo that I recently traded for a compact SUV - a beautiful 2021 Mazda CX-5 CE - and I don't regret it at!! The Nissan CVT was a huge concern for me... However, I must admit that this 2021 redesigned Sentra is very nice. Great review as always 😊

Just spent a week in a brand new Sentra with 700 miles on the ODO in Florida. It had a nice ride, and handled pretty well, but the engine felt weak, and the road noise on the highway was deafening. It felt like a design from 15 years ago. PS: a CVT like this is why people hate CVTs. PS: the interior on the base level does not look like the example in this vid, nor does the entry-level touch screen which was much smaller, not a glass front, but cheap plastic, and nowhere near as bright and clear. It's nice there was a touch screen and connectivity at all, but it looked like a cheap Kindle from five years ago and there was only ONE USB port and nothing else in the entire car. Not sold on Nissan's value for the money.

We in here! Let's goo! Just redid my registration for 2 more years on my 6. But I'll always watch your vids!

I must say, this Sentra really smack that sweet spot in this segment. For once, no fancy gadgets to be found here. Just pure driving pleasure, since the Sentra has always been about getting from point a to b with relaxation in mind.

Unique blue!👑

Best car reviewer!!! Love from Ghana 🇬🇭!!!

Nice car with a great price. Nissan when they want to can really come up with great styling.

I am thinking to buy a car and it’s my first time and was so confused which car to buy and after so many researches I did and finally I am convinced to buy Nissan sedan any models is good to me. Thank you for every single piece of details l

I just picked up this car, and I'm loving it...I have the Aspen white/Sport black combo, with the tint, it's awesome:) I have no problem with the engine...it's a Sentra:) It runs great and a lot of pep for the MPGs, which is what I was looking for. The extras aren't there at this price point with the other cars I was looking at. I'm super happy:)

Lmaoooo. I died when he said “I’m gonna have to zonk this fake grill back here though, get that outta here”

Man, I have a 2010 Altima 2.5S with 342,000 km (212,000 miles roughly)....and I have exactly the same key fob! 11 years later and its still the same...I''m shocked at that. Yes, it is functional, it's light weight, it won't tear your pockets, etc.....but it's so surprising it hasn't been updated in over a decade (at least).

That Blue really makes the front end pop

Wow Joe! Your video really sold me! Gonna pick up a box of Twinkies tomorrow!

Sales volume speaks for itself Good review

I'm with you Joe. The previous generation Sentra had a Nismo upgrade with 188hp. Giving this new Sentra an optional engine around 200hp would make it a real competitor in this class.

Finally a car within my reach😂 thanks joe❤️

8:23 was that the skateboard reference 😂

Those air vents is the missing link on the Altima’s interior, Nissan if you’re reading this complete the already beautiful Altima interior

It’s a really nice car, like Joe said, just give it another 30-40HP and its set. I had a 2007 Mazda 3 hatch (just a regular one) that did 0-60 in 7.3 seconds. Don’t know why this has gotten two seconds slower 14 years later vs what was a $17k car back then.

If it didn’t have a CVT, I would take this over almost all of the competition except for the Mazda3

Man the Sentra is a good car, just Nissan needs to get rid of that CVT. Otherwise good video Joe!

Nissan needs to bring back the SE-R spec V....

My 2013 Nissan Sentra SR’s transmission went out at 75k miles. Luckily, my local dealership had a warranty deal for a brand new transmission that covered up to 80k miles.

The Sentra is definitely a looker. Imagine if this car had real SE-R chops: 200 hp (at least), 6 speed manual and if the Car Gods would have been so kind to give it AWD. Wow, then we would have had something here.

Damn Nissan has come along way. Interior and exterior looks AMAZING. But sucks they gave it such low HP. Appreciate you taking it out for a spin.

Love the colour! Only true zonks, say it with me; CVT and naturally aspirated 4-cyl. They've really got you covered, everywhere else... since I've never stayed upright on a skateboard, a Sentra would have to do, as the price is decent. Thanks for the great video, Lori! Awesome job, as usual!

Raiti you got to get your hands on the SV Premium all-weather model, with the diamond quilted tan leather interior. It is absolutely beautiful!

Corolla has a hybrid CVT where first gear is a gnarly full-metal steel sprocket to launch you off-the-line. Once you are going, the CVT takes over for excellent MPG.

It looks pretty good

What a coincidence this is the car I'm buying as my first brand new as well because it is a bargain just waiting for the dealer to get one in the spec I want.

Thanks dood this video pretty much helped me make up my mind. I've always loved the Nissan brand but apparently they dont offer hybrid or give that reliable transportation vibe. I'm looking to get rid of my beater corolla and this year there's the 2022 civic, the corolla hybrid, and the insight. The hybrids are more expensive but they dont look nice. The sentra is not a hybrid but..the style is to my taste. I love the aggressive look and it reminds me of king skyline but lacks the bite of it.. The biggest thing here is -360 camera. As far as I know none of the hybrids I mentioned have these even at the highest trim. The mazda 3 have this but only at the highest trim..idk what the deal is but features like this should be a no brainer. This makes me lean heavily towards getting a sentra. The SR is affordable for me compared to other cars that goes atleast 4-6k more for the better trim so the price is doable for me. This will most likely be my new car this winter.

I feel like not having a hydraulic hood on a compact economy car shouldn't be a zonk

Love the design nice interior

Turbo charged engine. Nothing but issues! I would gladly take CVT and the sport button huge difference its by the shifter. Thanks for your videos! (Edited for grammar)

That car is one beautiful car! I'd take it just for the looks 😍

I like my 17' Sr Turbo 6 speed manual! Pretty fun to drive

Motortrend est 8.0 seconds to 60mph. That’s quite peppy for a n/a 2.0l. Great car and great review.

Thanks Joe & Lori for another well done review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. IMHO it is the fourth horse in a field of three. Those being Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and the Mazda 3. Just sayin’.

I just got my '21 MT Sentra 3 months ago, I was trying to get a '21 Civic but they were no longer selling them as they were waiting for the '22 one. Here's my opinion: Avoid Nissan's CVT transmission at all cost, I've read a LOT of complains about it, also, Civic is more expensive, but gives you more power, I wish Nissan makes the transition to 1.4 Turbo for Nissan just like VW's Jetta, 140 hp is not enough this times for a car like the Sentra, even my '13 Focus had 160hp and drove wonderful until, well...shite powershift transmission. In terms of cost-benefit: 1. MT Sentra 2. Civic 3. Corolla If you want more power and a more reliable CVT Transmission just go for the Civic, if you just want a reliable transmission go for the Corolla. Sentra has a lot of safety features and takes turns like a charm, I don't regret buying it even though it's the most basic version.

I love my SR Nissan Sentra. Monarch. Had 4miles on it straight off the truck. It had to be activated. 🤩

I own the turbo Nissan Sentra. It's a cool car.

Sadly this car will not come to Malaysia because people here prefer honda civic & toyota corrolla because of the brands and resale value.. but nissan's car exterior & interior design is better. If this car come to Malaysian market, i will take 1 for sure.. fantastic design..