2017 Nissan Sentra SR... TURBO/MANUAL

UNKNOWN_370

https://youtu.be/hVKD6JgPgvk


Here's a first look at the Sentra. Nissan put an embargo to not give a first impression review till all journalists have driven the car. But what was said was positive.

-Throttle tip in was aggressive and "touchy". That would be reminiscent of the Juke.

-Steering is linear, progressive and we'll weighted. Also reminiscent of my experience driving a Juke.

Styling most certainly lacks in this car and I'm hoping it's 2019 redesign is revolutionary. For now they can spend the next couple of years tweaking the engine and suspension in preparation for the next gen car.

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carlitos_370z

What do you think about a Nismo version of this Sentra

UNKNOWN_370

Personally, my own view is I don't like any of them.... but I think it's imperative that Nissan inject excitement into the brand. Sentras as a whole aren't bad. No they're not GTi's but there is a value aspect to the sentra moniker. A Nismo sentra could be as fun as a Nismo Juke.
I think people get too caught up in public perception and not individual achievement of a brand/moniker.
Example, people always knock Hyundai when Hyundai is 80% of the time, the better car in its price range. But people will not test the car... rent the car and yet still have an extensive opinion.

Given that Nissan has made fun to drive practical cars in the past. I can appreciate Nissan bringing back fun in the experience you get behind the wheel.

Hopefully, 2020 will bring a nicer more exciting shell on the sentra.

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Favorite Quote.
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carlitos_370z

JARblue

Pontiac and Hyundai are the only cars I've ever rented that broke down on me. Multiple times each, and I don't even rent cars all that often.

The Sonata is a lot of car for the price - good power and comfort. But the reliability is definitely an issue for me. I would never consider purchasing one.

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UNKNOWN_370

I understand your view, but I have a mechanically irresponsible aunt that buys Hyundai religiously every 8 years. She puts 200,000 miles IP n them with like 4 oil changes in there life. And they run when she gives them up to dealers. And they absorb NY brutal winters.

So there are varied experiences.

Oh.... I went to stay in my condo in PR for a month. I was on a budget that time and rented a Kia rio.
I was AMAZED once I put that thing on the mountains of Cayey, Lares & Arecibo. It went from a flat land snooker to a torquey mountain cutter once on a steep incline. Fun Lil car on mountains. I would have NEVER thunk it. Lol

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Favorite Quote.
"I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980