Small Sedan
Nissan Sentra is a 2025 CR Top Pick, and is an exceptional CR Recommended model that meets our very highest standards for:
- SAFE AND RELIABLE
- GOOD PERFORMANCE
- COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT
one of our 98 recommended Sedans
2025 Nissan Sentra
2025 Top Pick
Small Sedan
This is a Top Pick Compact Sedan
Road Test Results
Overall
Acceleration
Transmission
Braking
Emergency Handling
Fuel Economy
Ride
Noise
Usability
Owner Reports
Predicted Reliability
Predicted Owner Satisfaction
Highs
- Ride
- Handling
- Controls
- Rear seat
- Braking
- Fuel economy
Lows
- Front seat short on lower-back support
- Foot-operated parking brake
- Headlight performance
Best Version to Get
At minimum, we’d get the SV since it comes with automatic climate control, a larger touch screen, and push-button start. We would also add the Premium package, which brings a power seat with lumbar adjustment, but avoid the SR because of the larger 18-inch wheels that hurt ride comfort.
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