00:00Welcome to our latest video from AutoMagazine Tuning Blog, where we take a closer look at the 2025 Nissan Sentra.
00:15The Nissan Sentra is an affordable vehicle that doesn't look cheap at all.
00:20It impresses across the board with its appealing exterior and an elegant interior that exceeds expectations.
00:26The front seats in particular are unusually comfortable for this class, and the spacious trunk offers ample space for everyday use.
00:36The Sentra also impresses with its excellent fuel economy on the highway.
00:42On paper, it's a great little car.
00:45However, it suffers from some driving dynamics weaknesses that can't be remedied by the current setup of a 149-horsepower four-cylinder engine
00:53mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission.
00:59Competitors like the Mazda 3 or Honda Civic outperform the Sentra in terms of driving fun,
01:04and the hybrid Toyota Prius is far more fuel-efficient.
01:08However, if price is your main concern, the Nissan remains a solid choice.
01:13What's new for the 2025 model year?
01:16The Sentra remains largely faithful to last year's model, but gets two upgrades.
01:20The S5 trim now includes Nissan Connect, which provides access to Nissan app integration and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
01:29In addition, Nissan now offers up to three free oil changes for two years or the first 23,624 miles,
01:37keeping up with some competitors.
01:39The 225 Nissan Sentra starts at around $20,450 and goes up to around $23,105 depending on trim and options.
01:49The Sentra S comes with plenty of standard features, but upgrading to the mid-level SF trim only slightly changes the price,
01:58and is worth it for additional tech like adaptive cruise control and dual-zone automatic climate control.
02:03It can be further upgraded with the S5 Premium Package, which adds heated front seats,
02:12stitched leather upholstery, a leather shifter, a power-adjustable driver's seat, an upgraded audio system, and a sunroof.
02:20Under the hood, every Sentra is powered by a 149-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
02:26mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
02:30While the automatic transmission simulates traditional gear changes,
02:36the Sentra we tested was noisy and slow, especially when passing on the highway.
02:42It offers little fun behind the wheel.
02:46The steering requires effort and is predictable,
02:49but it's not nearly as communicative as competitors like the Honda Civic or Mazda 3.
02:53The Nissan features an independent rear suspension and 16-to-18-inch wheel sizes.
03:02The model we tested was equipped with the largest rims,
03:05which resulted in a firm ride quality and excessive road noise.
03:11However, the Sentra remains comfortable and enjoyable for daily commutes and weekend getaways.
03:15We were particularly impressed with the braking system.
03:20It offered a reassuring pedal feel and solid stopping power from 70 mph,
03:26coming to a stop in a competitive distance of about 570 feet.
03:29The EPA estimates the 2025 Sentra's fuel efficiency at 29.2 mpg in the city
03:39and 32.9 mpg on the highway for the S&S II trims.
03:44The SR trim drops the highway rating to 39.2 mpg.
03:48These figures are competitive in the compact class.
03:54However, the Toyota Corolla tops the list with a fuel consumption of 29.2 mpg in the city
04:00and 32.9 mpg on the highway.
04:05The Sentra SR we tested achieved a fuel consumption of 39.2 mpg on our highway fuel efficiency route
04:11at a speed of about 75 mph.
04:13The Corolla XSE we also tested was even more fuel-efficient at 39.2 mpg.
04:23For more information on the Sentra's fuel efficiency, visit the EPA's website.
04:30Inside, the Sentra boasts one of the most appealing designs in its segment.
04:35In the center of the dashboard, a trio of round air vents sit above the easy-to-use climate control.
04:43The interior materials are a mix of soft and hard plastics,
04:48with the soft materials covering the important surfaces and cleverly concealing the rest.
04:54Models with stitched leather look particularly classy.
04:58Nissan pampers passengers in the front with the particularly comfortable zero-gravity seats,
05:03which are spacious, flexible and well-padded.
05:05The absence of the optional sunroof ensures more headroom in the interior.
05:12But even without this compromise, adults have ample space both in the front and in the back.
05:16In the trunk, we were able to stow seven pieces of hand luggage with a volume of around 396 L,
05:25which is one more than in the Corolla sedan.
05:28A touchscreen is located in the center of the dashboard of every Sentra,
05:32complemented by physical volume and adjustment knobs.
05:35While the base model is equipped with a smaller 7-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
05:43the S5 and SR models offer an 8-inch display as well as USB ports, both in the front and in the back.
05:51The larger display also supports advanced features like Sirius XM satellite radio,
05:56an 8-speaker Bose sound system, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
05:59Nissan equips its compact sedan with numerous standard driver assistance systems.
06:08Buyers can also get adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera system on all but the base model.
06:15For more detailed information on the Sentra's crash test results,
06:19we recommend checking out the websites of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
06:24Nasser, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIS.
06:29Nissan's warranty is competitive, but not outstanding,
06:34with a limited warranty and a powertrain warranty.
06:38Compact rivals like Kia and Hyundai offer significantly more comprehensive coverage.
06:43For the 2025 model year, the Sentra includes a maintenance program
06:48that covers up to three free oil changes for two years or 25,000 miles.
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