No pricing data available at this time. 2025 Nissan Sentra Overview What’s new: No significant changes are expected in 2025. A part of the eighth generation of Sentras, which will be released in 2020. People who want to buy a new, cheap, small car have more choices than just a penalty box. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is enough proof of that. The Sentra offers a sleek, modern design, a comfortable ride over bumps, and a spacious trunk, all at a lower price than many of its competitors. The Sentra may not impress with its speed and performance, but considering its price and features, it stands out as one of the best value options in its class. After a few small changes last year, the Sentra is now focusing on technology for 2025. As of now, Nissan’s remote smartphone app-based services and a Wi-Fi hotspot can be added as an extra to the SV midlevel trim. When you get to your game place, do you worry that you might have forgotten to close the doors? Using NissanConnect, you can lock and open them from afar. Want to warm up or cool down the house before you leave the game? You can do it too. Kids can use the Wi-Fi hotspot to play games and watch movies on their tablets during long car trips. The Sentra stands out because it keeps offering an SUV choice at a time when small SUVs are becoming more popular and compact cars are becoming less common. The Honda Civic, which has been the standard for small cars for a long time, is another option in this class. The Civic is a famous but pricey car that comes in a lot of different styles, such as high-performance and hybrid models. There are a lot of different cars to choose from in the Hyundai Elantra, and the prices are reasonable. The new Kia K5 also aims to offer interesting features and speed while lowering its price to match the Sentra and Civic. Pros vs Cons Pros Smooth and enjoyable ride. Stylish and high-quality cabin materials. Extensive set of standard advanced driver assistance features. Spacious trunk for added convenience. Cons Slow acceleration hampers performance. Emergency braking performance is disappointing. Infotainment graphics are outdated and lack appeal. Performance How does the Sentra feel to drive? When you first start the Sentra, it runs fine, but as you speed up, it loses strength. It took us 8.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. This is about the same speed as cars like the Toyota Corolla and Kia Forte, but it’s a little slower than average for a small sedan. The Sentra’s continuously variable automatic transmission works easily and quietly when the car is being driven normally. But taking your foot off the gas doesn’t change how the engine stops, so you might need to use more brake power than you think to slow down. Even though they aren’t great, the handling and steering should be fine for the average user to use every day. Comfort What level of comfort does the Sentra offer? One of the greatest advantages of the Sentra is its comfort. It’s easy to smooth out bumps in the road, and the ride is pretty smooth. The Sentra may feel floaty at higher speeds, though, because it is soft. There is always road noise, but it’s not too loud and can be easily blocked out by the music. The front chairs provide enough support and relaxation. The most desirable seats in the venue are located at the back. They are soft, comfortable, and big enough for two average-sized people to fit. The temperature control system is not very good, even though the vents let enough air flow through. Like many other cars in this class, our test vehicle didn’t have back air vents. Interior How is the inside? The settings for the climate control and the radio are easy for both the driver and the passenger to reach and understand. The 8-inch display is also easy to read and use. The people in the front have a lot of space inside. It has some of the most roomy space in its class in the back. Most drivers should be able to find a comfortable driving position because both the steering wheel and the seat can be moved in a number of ways. Back and over-the-shoulder views are limited by the steeply sloping rear window and large rear roof pillars. Technology How does the tech work? The Sentra comes with many safety measures and tools to help you drive. You can choose to add a 360-degree parking camera system and adaptive cruise control, but Nissan’s basic safety package is often very complete. The entertainment system is a little slow to respond, and the graphics look out of date, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration are standard. Nissan doesn’t give the Sentra a built-in GPS. Storage How is the storage right now? With 14.3 cubic feet of room, the Sentra’s trunk is bigger than the average small sedan’s. It’s easier to fit longer things in the back because the 60/40 split rear seats fold down. However, there are no exits in the trunk; the only one is in the back seat. The seats also don’t fold all the way down, which makes it hard to move longer items like a flat-screen TV. It has enough space inside for bottles, glasses, and small things, but the Volkswagen Jetta and Honda Civic are better at handling them. There is also plenty of room for child seats, though the cushions might make it hard to get to the bases for the seats. Fuel Economy How well does it use gas? With a basic engine, the Sentra gets about 33–34 mpg on the highway, which is about normal for a car in its class. We got an average of 28.7 mpg over three fill-ups, with 32 mpg coming from the best fill-up. Based on the EPA numbers, that’s a little less than what we thought it would be. Value Is the Sentra a good deal? There are many great things about the Sentra. It’s cheaper than many other cars in the same class, and it has technology and safety measures. The cabin looks high-end, and all of the materials are good. The main reason our test car’s build quality was a little below average, though, was that the interior trim had some obvious gaps. Nissan’s standard warranty lasts three years or 36,000 miles, the powertrain warranty lasts five years or 60,000 miles, and roadside help lasts three years or 36,000 miles. All of these are normal for a company that doesn’t make expensive cars. Wildcard From A to B, the Sentra is all about awareness. The inside is comfy, and the price is about right, so it’s a great car for daily driving. But its main rivals can make driving more fun and exciting while still being as comfortable and useful. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation? Pick the SV if you want the best mix of features and price. The small price jump from the base model is worth it because it comes with adaptive cruise control, a bigger touchscreen, and better brakes. There are also sets with options that look good. Do not let the SR trim appeal to you. Even though it doesn’t have as many features as the SR, the regular Honda Civic is still a better car overall, and even though it looks nicer, it costs the same. 2025 Nissan Sentra Video Review
