2024 Nissan Sentra SR - POV Driving Impressions

MSRP: From $23,720
Horsepower: 149 hp
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Bore: 3.8″
Cargo volume: 14.3 ft³
Exterior: Two-tone Atlantic Gray Metallic / Super Black

Premium Package (SR) $2,490*
Intelligent Around View® Monitor*Power sliding glass moonroofSun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors6-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbarLeatherette seats with contrast stitchingHeated steering wheelCenter console soft knee padsNissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM with trial access to 5-year Select and 3-year Premium packages*Wi-Fi Hotspot*Bose Premium Audio System with eight speakers*

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[oxiyne]

finally someone who really test drives the car

[RCtennis]

It’s sad that Nissan’s image has gone so downhill (see BAE for reference) because they really do make decent mainstream cars again. The current Sentra is a good car for many people, and there really isn’t anything inherently wrong with it.

[Sarcasticone]

I had a new Sentra as a rental for a few weeks recently and was actually pretty happy with it as a daily commuter.

[robertelder]

I just got a Sentra SV August 2023! It was 25, 500. I loved the interior black and beige leather seats! Gorgeous. I love Nissan! Only brand that I buy!

[motorhead_jt]

For $24k, that is a mighty fine looking interior. I had to double check when this video was released lol

[adk]

Thanks for the great drive. I’m a child of the 80’s and 90’s and I remember Nissan was the go to brand for affordable sporty cars. Glad this one actually handles well (for the price). Thanks!

[Unchainedmaple]

Huge props to Nissan for keeping gloss black in the interior to an absolute minimum, looks like it's only around the shifter. I wish Honda had that sort of restraint before flooding the regular Civic interior with gloss black, as well as Mazda with the Mazda 3, and Toyota with the GR Corolla

[ccroy]

I have a 2020 Sentra SV trim and love it! I agree that it handles surprisingly well for a basic compact sedan. It's also quiet, comfortable, and gets great highway MPG. Next time you drive a Sentra, Altima, or other CVT Nissan look at the back of the shift knob, near its base. You should see what looks like a white minus sign. It's a sport mode button! "Ds" will display on the instruments and the car will hold revs higher, feels better cornering and provides some engine braking.

[scottanthony]

Kudos to Nissan for putting in the effort to make something on the affordable end of the spectrum that still is a nice fun to drive package. My hope is that these cars are "gateway" cars as we build another generation of enthusiasts. My ulterior motive? The more enthusiasts, the more demand for more driver focused cars for the older generation too! Keep 'em coming. In my day, it was the second gen Prelude, VW GTI and Scirroci, Celica, etc. . This Sentra, with 4 doors, might suffice for young folks who might NEED the 4 doors, but don't want sluggish steering or to corner on their door handles. Very refreshing.

[CuriousGeorge]

My nephew has a Nissan sedan, and I had one for a couple of months as a rental. I thought everything about it was just a little better than I expected. A nice feeling.

[JTube]

That's a new color too for '24. I have one of these in SV trim as a lease vehicle and have been averaging ~40 mpg every tank. Individual trips as high as 46-47. Putting around town it accelerates nicely without needing too much throttle, CVT keeps the RPM's around 2k. As far as an A to B commuter car, this is probably the best Sentra that we've had in ~20 years. Unfortunately the great chassis and handling is wasted without a performance model. Even a slightly spicy one equivalent to an Elantra N-Line or Civic Si is badly needed. A revived SE-R with ~200hp and a full on Nismo model with ~300hp would be amazing...

[beninformato]

Great Review! This Sentra provides tremendous value for what you get. I had a used 1984 Nissan 200SX hatchback coupe back in 1987-1990 when in college. A wedge shape sporty design with sloping hatch back. Light blue paint and light blue fabric/velour upholstery - A beautiful color combo. Same DNA as the Sentra today - compact, affordable, fuel efferent, sporty and fun. I loved that car. Very reliable little Nissan. I like this new Sentra too!

[marksmith]

I’ve owned 5 different Toyota Camrys. It’s almost hard to beat Toyota quality. I’ve also owned a 2022 Nissan Altima SR which was a great car too! This 2024 Sentra SR would just about fit me perfectly! This is why I appreciate all of your videos Topher! I may have to look into trading my 2017 Camry XLE V6 at a nearby Nissan dealership beings as they have 3 Sentra SR models at their dealership! I know that dealership would make a great deal! Merry Christmas Sir! Mark in Iowa.

[bajaracer]

I have a 2022 SR with the 6 speed Manual, absolutely love it

[rosendorendonjr]

Nissan has made a pleasant return. All the haters, get lost.

[PotatoWasteLand]

I'd never buy a modern Nissan. But I gotta thank you, Mr. Topher. You produce such great content with a wide range; you also focus on the reality most people live in, which is moderately priced cars. There's a couple of channels on YT that focus on the biggest and baddest or the newest 911 or the best Corvette, etc. And those videos are great, but they mean nothing for most people. You make content that applies to most people, that connects with most people and that most people can relate to and use. It's relevant and helpful to what most people are in the market for. Thank you for staying grounded on our planet and making content that is actually useful

[ogbops]

The Bose audio is incredible I have the 2015 and shit has been abused since 2017 when I got the car. Holding up strong to this day no issues.

[bagelsecelle]

I myself own a '23 Sentra SR. Pretty much the same car with updated exterior. The one thing I dont like that Nissan did for the Sentra is remove the Fog Lights for the SV-SR trim levels. Those things are pretty great and makes the car look very aggressive.

Also few things to keep on note thats missed in this video is that this car still has Sports Mode (Better Throttle Response). Its that small button by the back of the shift lever. Also, you've mention that when you engage Cruise Control, the digital display automatically switch to the Cruise Control Screen. This can be disabled through settings to on the same screen. I believe its under Cruise Control Settings or Display Settings.

All in all, the car has been good to me. I am in Canada and I have around 30k Kms on the car and still drives good and love how good this car is compared to close competitors like the Civic and Corolla at both trim levels. Also, in the Canadian Market, you can get the 2023 Sentra SR in a 6 Speed Manual Tranmission. Not sure about the 2024 in Canada. I will have to look that up myself.

[Stratozfearz]

I've got a 2021 Sentra SR and absolutely love the thing. Road trip it every couple months and it handles it like a champ. Last trip I took it on was about 900 miles round trip and I averaged 38 MPG for those miles. On the highway I managed almost 50 MPG. I think for those who just want some nice features for the price, and a relatively comfortable driving experience, it's a great option. I'll probably keep mine until it dies honestly.

I did get a wireless charging pad that fits perfectly in the center console and got a wireless CarPlay adapter and it improves the experience.

[grishman]

Nissan should bring back the SE-R to compete with the Elantra N, GTI, etc. 250+hp and a manual option. The more competition and choices in this space, the better.