Many Japanese cars in the 1990s and 2000s had two knobs on the side of the driver’s seat cushion. I know that I will draw haters with this but one of these times rent a cube/scion/soul. 2013 Nissan Sentra … My monthly 10 hour drives to Indiana are a breeze in the Civic, in spite of the road noise. The Sentra has an “eco” setting that I use consistently because without the “eco” engaged, the gas mileage is worse. Wind noise was low, the stereo was usable, the dashboard was clear and bright, the steering was trustworthy and almost sporty, and the ride was perfectly acceptable. Dart – more room, 1.4 Turbo Abarth motor sounds lovely and has aftermarket potential, miles better looking I wouldn’t expect any of the painted trim to stay that way for long. The other knob would move the cushion itself forward/backward relative to the seatback, at least it did in the two Nissans I’ve often piloted (1990 Stanza and 2002 Sentra). 4 Around 30 mpg, 20 dollars generally fills the tank ! It seems to get stuck in gear, holding revs but going nowhere fast, then “downshifts” to save fuel (I assume) at just the moment you require forward thrust. It might have been a quality-control issue. We weren't supposed to refer to the new 2013 Nissan Sentra as the "Small-tima", a term apparently being used by Nissan dealers to describe the latest version of the automaker's compact sedan. Tweet; When Alex Dykes checked out a pre-production Sentra in Napa, he was favorably impressed. After driving fords recently. Watch Queue Queue Trying too hard to be noticed is not an attractive feature for a “leader”. The ‘penalty box’ combination really is cars with 128lbs of torque and a CVT or traditonal automatic. 100 Rental Cars 56,770 views The Altima has much more room and power and delivers similar MPG. The Sentra looks good on paper but then doesn't quite live up to expectations. Christian music choice for folks who don’t want to be noticed. Driving report, road test and automotive review on the 2014 Nissan Sentra SV, a car so big that it stretches the definition of a compact. Then again, this strategy seems to work well for BMW. When Alex Dykes checked out a pre-production Sentra in Napa, he was favorably impressed. My normal test is adjust front seat for my frame (6′ w/chicken legs) which normally means seat pushed 90% back – and see if my laptop can lay flat behind the seat on the floor. Agreed. Then it should be a bit more playful. If Nissan cannot figure it out, I will trade this car in for a Honda which I know will get me the gas mileage I desire. I can’t believe how much Nissan has declined in the last two decades. Maybe a delete option should be available. Try getting one in a smaller car – your choices are *VERY* limited. Driving Dynamics. by ZLover from Schenectady New York. Regarding cheap interior and noise in Corollas, I don’t know what to say. In this comparison of the 2013 Dodge Dart, 2013 Honda Civic, 2014 Kia Forte, 2013 Mazda3, and 2013 Nissan Sentra, we're looking for the car that offers … … It’s SO nice inside. Not even close. What do you expect in that range? I’d place my bet on a 150,000-mile Sentra over the equivalent Elantra. All of your reviews should be sponsored by vodka. When you are ready to slow back down just let off and reapply the accelerator. After an hour in the car I was reasonably certain that leg pain from the mini-seat was going to make meeting that time goal difficult, but after the first fillup I started crossing my legs like LJK Setright, operating the accelerator with my left foot and the brake with my right. Until something like that happens, however, Nissan will have to be content watching buyers for that car go to Volkswagen, Mazda, Dodge, Honda, Ford… heck, pretty much everybody but Nissan. It's bigger, with a new exterior and interior. Gets the job done, driver friendly vehicle! Full review: Nissan Sentra Turbo SR review. Regarding the various broken items, I always wonder about how hard people can be on their cars. A common test that I use in compact cars is to “sit behind myself” by adjusting the front seat for comfort and then seeing how bad the accommodation is in back. “A moment of silence for that underappreciated sedan, by the way, and I say “moment of silence” because the QR25 in whatever SE-R Spec V you’re remembering has probably long since blown up.”, My 2003 SE-R Spec V has 130k on it. Watch Queue Queue. https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/04/review-2013-nissan-sentra-sv To me, the new Sentra has loads of rear legroom and a cavernous trunk. What do you get for $18,030? It would be a student-level G37. RENTAL vs REAL? The sewing machine under that bonnet was infuriating. Cadillac made a huge mistake JCWhitneyzing their new CTS, an otherwise handsome homage to the Merc E Class. Where is your God now?) When I was given a Sentra SV with just 812 miles on it at the rental counter this past Friday, I was unfavorably depressed; I had to cover 1,380 miles round-trip from Columbus, Ohio to Winona, MN in just 40 hours and I’d been hoping for a Grand Caravan, if only for the way the Stow n’ Go makes sleeping at rest stops a genuine pleasure. he drove it like many owners will, on the highways of Midwestern America. As a bonus, drivers who want to maximize fuel efficiency in the 2013 Nissan Sentra can add an FE package to either of the S and SV trims; backed by a rear spoiler, aero deflectors and low-rolling-resistance tires, the 2013 Nissan Sentra S and SV models with FE hit the 40-mpg mark in highway driving. 2013 Nissan Sentra SV Excellent gas mileage, dependable, low maintenance. Tons more room then in a mazda3 which has a joke of back seat room. One knob would adjust the height of the front of the cushion, i.e. Or are you better going with a loaded Versa or base Altima? Back in the early 1980s, Nissan and Toyota began producing American-sized cars, vehicles that were meant to compete with contemporary domestic vehicles in terms of size and interior content. My years of hoonage/drifting/wanna-be street racing in Central Florida necessitated a clutch rebuild, but other than that not a single major repair in 7+ years of ownership. Additions include upgraded cloth upholstery, a passenger seatback pocket, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-inch touch screen, a 7-inch digital driver display, satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo, two more USB ports, proximity keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, adaptive cruise control, and alloy wheels. Learn more about the 2013 Nissan Sentra. I could see the whole floor mat back there. Forte – new one looks great, will probably be more fun to drive than the Sentra I agree that the front seats could have more leg support, but they’re still pretty comfortable. There is no way to adjust its angle. I’m 6’1″ and 250 lbs. You also give up around 3 mpg with the Focus. “Sentra is mostly designed, engineered, and built in North America”. Home » Reviews » Review: 2013 Nissan Sentra SV Posted By Kevin Miller in Reviews | 3 comments. I have a service due at 7500 miles which I plan to address the gas mileage. If you can’t drive a stick in this segment I would either try to find a deal on something with a bigger engine (one class up) or go used. That fuel economy sure is impressive, my 2012 Civic with a 5spd manual gets a consistent 35mpg driving from Central NY to NW Indiana at 73ish mph, I bet it’s a matter of gearing: my Honda is at 3k rpm at 70mph. You allude to the issue in your review, but why buy the Sentra over the Versa or Altima? by ZLover from Schenectady New York. I agree, that initially (ie test drive) the ford’s new mytouch/synce systems add a lot of buttons / features to learn. I’ve noticed that the Sentra burns fuel exactly the same way the Frontier did. Better still, I averaged a reported 41.6mpg for the first thousand or so miles of the round trip, until a loathsome load of adulterated gasohol dropped me to a 39.7mpg average. It was limo-like. Dealer keeps Flex cash or stai step money. To that end, vehicles like the Toyota Cressida and Datsun/Nissan … The redesigned 2013 Nissan Sentra has many practical strengths, but it stirs little in the way of emotion. Gets the job done, driver friendly vehicle! I enjoy everything about this car except for the exaggerated mileage of 39 highway / 40 City that Nissan is claiming. I think these mainstream manufacturers should start embracing the “4 door coupe”. Odd this is smaller then the Versa inside. I’d consider that seriously as well. When comparing the Sentra to the ’13 Civic (EX-L) and the Elantra (Limited), the Sentra wound up being the least expensive option. Golf – hard to resist Most disappointing part of the Versa: that darn CVT. The Sentra feels more upscale when driven on the open road. Reliability. The one in Florida (the rented one) had much cheaper interiors and made a lot more noise. The Sentra looks good on paper but then doesn't quite live up to expectations. On other cars, the rear of the seat cushion would be raised/lowered. One major point that needs mentioning: the new Civic seats are actually made to fit taller people! I just wish the manufacturers would take the money wasted on these silly decorations and put them into better headlamps. Jack got a Sentra that wasn’t gone over with a fine toothed comb, set up on a section of road preselected by the manufacturer (believe me, much thought goes into that by the OEMS). I’d much rather have an Altima on a 5 year loan than a Sentra on a 4 year loan. Sufficient space inside the trunk. If you still have the original, non-gutted catalytic converter built into your exhaust manifold, then yes, it’s long overdue to disintegrate and take your engine out with it. ... Of course, this tester Sentra SV costs a mere $21,490. I had that experience with a Corolla LE, we rented in Florida, as compared as the one we own (same year). In other words, common sense, and there is where this kind of car gets its customers. In my 2008 Elantra, I bought longer front-seat bracket bolts and a stack of washers – I was able to raise the front of the seat cushion about 1″ (you have to loosen the rear bolts to do that). and just a bit worse then my regal gs. You can only tilt the seat as far as it will allow the bolts to thread back into the floor pan – I considered enlarging the holes in the seat frame to get more tilt, but I didn’t want to hurt the resale value – my mod is entirely reversible. My friend had an 08 Sentra and I drove it twice. Had I just paid $18,030 for my new Sentra, I’d be inclined to be testy about it. The only good news was quiet, low RPMs during highway cruising – like it was in double overdrive. In my experience the rental car is much much worse than the one you buy. Their products in the late 80’s and early 90’s were some of the best in class, especially the fantastic ’89-’94 Maxima. We just rented a versa. 2013 Nissan Sentra SV Review . A smidge more seat cushion width wouldn’t hurt (and I’m not a ‘rotund’ person). Against the Toyota Corolla, I’d take this Sentra and a solid kick to the testicles. Nissan Sentra SV Sentra SV models retail for $20,470. In the city, (Chicago) my sister was seeing ~24mpg, but the car hasn’t been broken in yet. 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I thought the previous Sentra was the worst car in its class. :). The 2013 Nissan Sentra looks poised to become more of a 'premium' compact sedan, emphasizing spaciousness, comfort, and features over outright sportiness. Those who paid double or maybe even triple for an Altima or Maxima over this now have a car that looks like a Sentra. Great ride with Eco Fuel savings settings. It’ll probably be another warmed over version of the one that’s been out for 10 years. The 2013 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SV feels quite solid on the road. The only difference might be more wear on the interior surfaces, worn and/or unbalanced wheels and tires, possibly warped brake rotors if you get very unlucky. One doesn’t really need to pull that hard on the fuel door release, you know…. That would be a poor man’s G37. 2018 Nissan Sentra SV // review, walk around, and test drive // 100 rental cars - Duration: 10:01. Vehicle Overview. I honesty thought something was wrong with the tranny. 2013 Nissan Sentra Reviews and Ratings Sedan 4D SV I4 . Both of them share almost the same features as power and performance, price, fuel capacity, etc. no compelling reason to pick this over a Civic, Corolla, Mazda 3, Hyundai or Focus. 2020 Nissan Sentra Pros and Cons Review: Competitive Again, It Aims at Honda's Civic Nissan has improved its compact sedan enough to challenge segment leaders. Sentra's best quality is … Don’t forget the screws backing out of the throttle plate or butterflies in the intake maifold (I forget which). The four-cylinder Altima I drove to Nashville a few months ago had considerably more pep to it. But it’s all but identical inside and out to the global cousin, the Sylphy. … To get my business, Nissan would need to put Recaros in it, make a six-speed transmission available in conjunction with all the goodies, and maybe butch it up a bit with some big “R” badges. As a compact, Nissan Sentra competes in the largest passenger car segment in Canada, and head-to-head against monster sellers like Honda Civic, Toyota Coroll... Hyundai Canada is recalling around 13,000 Sonata cars over a fuel leak issue that could lead to a risk of a fire. Which brings me to quality, or lack thereof. Sentra? It drove me nuts. (I have to do this in my 2010 Accord LX sedan – I can’t wait until its lease is up next month.). Were it possible to rent this particular Sentra again and again for trips, I’d probably do it and just get used to the small seats and the field-expedient fuel door release. By Jack Baruth on April 10, 2013 . I wonder if some of the difference in the interior between this one and Alex’s are not due to the same reason. 2013 Nissan Sentra SV for sale. I got a chance to look at the Furia at the Minneapolis-St.Paul auto show last month, and I liked it. The 2013 Nissan Sentra looks poised to become more of a 'premium' compact sedan, emphasizing spaciousness, comfort, and features over outright sportiness. On the plus side, it costs less and might retain value better, to say nothing of the CVT’s likely durability advantage over the troubled PowerShift double-clutcher. 600 of 600 characters remaining. Nissan needs something more versatile too. by nissan fan from minneapolis on Tue Aug 19 2014 the nissan sentra is a perfect car for a college graduate. Well, Honda inserted Fit when Civic grew bigger than the real Accord. Great features small and compact can maneuver great fun to drive have not had a lot of problems so far will buy again good safety features had some great rebates when I bought would like … The $650 a month for gas was starting to wear a hole in my pockets. Step 2: Enter vehicle details Enter mileage … I know, it sucks - believe me. car for daughter. 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