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5 out of 5 stars

My 2020 Sentra

Acreativejob, 08/27/2020
2020 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I love it! It gets excellent gas millage and it is beautiful. It rides comfortably.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful, comfortable, efficient and safe ride

Connor F, 04/06/2021
2020 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car gets looks everywhere I go, it’s definitely one of the more beautiful vehicles on the road. I bought my 2020 Sentra and within a week went on a road trip with it, racking up 2,500 miles. The whole way it was a pleasure to drive, rides well and handles fantastically. I average 35-50mpg easily, and while it certainly won’t win any drag races, it’s more than adequate for the average commute. The interior is gorgeous, it feels very solid and well crafted. Tech features are abundant, and the standard Safety Shield 360 is a great companion on the road. If you’re looking for something that is practical, good on gas, loaded with features and drop-dead gorgeous...give this car a serious look. I’m highly impressed with it. Great job, Nissan.

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2 out of 5 stars

Nice but can be annoying

Sbran, 12/20/2020
2020 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful

After two Hyundai Elantra Value Editions last one a 2018 I went with the Nissan Sentra this time my wife has a '19 Rogue and she likes that and the redesign of the Sentra caught my eye. So for starters it looks sharp especially with a couple of the packages thrown on so looks wise very very nice and have people confuse and ask if I got an Altima. the drive is really pretty good handles well and for the acceleration is fine. comfortable in the cabin not much noise other than. the expected increase in tire noise when changing to winter tires. The not great...To start the auto headlights are way too sensitive I drive through tree lines streets and my headlights are repeatedly turning on and off due to shadows, a cloudy day, or some days turn in the directions opposite of the sun the deadlights come so your each goes dark in the day..just annoying...Then gas mileage...I have a 40 mile one way commute with 37 of those miles in highway and no traffic..My Elantra consistently got 38 to 39 miles to the gallon the best I get out of the Sentra with the Eco button pushed is 34 to 35. with 400 miles of commuting weekly that adds up. The infotainment system regularly goes haywire and you have to stop turn it off unplug phone everything is good. The starting sequence doesn't always work and have had to let it sit for a minute and try again Bottom line it's a nice car but at this point its a purchase I regret.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nice Nissan Ride

Robert J, 04/17/2021
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2021 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

Nice ride, good pick up, good mileage and roomy. Best car I have had in a long rime.

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MUST YOU CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE

Jstyles, 06/11/2020
2020 Nissan Sentra SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 41 people found this review helpful

You will love the overall appearance, handling, and safety tech. But the sluggish CVT ruins everything. Nissan continue to lack on power and droning. The 149hp does nothing compared to other competition. This is my 4th Nissan Sentra and my favorite was the 2005 Model SER. It was just a great car 175hp. I had a 2019 Sentra with 124hp which was a complete joke. And now this 2020 model is just a joke, this is my last hoorah.

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