Overview & Reviews

The 2011 Nissan Sentra sees only minor updates. Fuel economy has been slightly improved while safety has been enhanced, as antilock brakes and stability control are now standard across the board. A spoiler in the style of the SE-R is available for the 2.0 (with CVT), 2.0 S and 2.0 SL.

• Respectable fuel economy and power
• Intuitive control layout.
• Spacious front seating

• Telescoping steering wheel not available
• Forgettable handling in all but the SE-R.
• Flinty ride
• Droning acceleration with CVT

User Reviews:

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  2011 Sentra SR CVT 50K miles - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By rook119 - December 19 - 7:50 am

  My gf and I bought this car for her. She had originally bought a 2011 Corolla (mother of god that was an awful hateful machine) but someone totalled it (thankfully). So instead we got this. It was inexpensive (17.5K loaded) and didnt look as appliance-y as say a civic or corolla. Its nothing great but it does it job, its relatively reliable, has a good resale value, looks pretty good and has an insane amount of space. Just dont be fooled by those 27/34mpg numbers because you are getting far less. Verdict: The car does its job. Id say because of the high resale value you are better off just buying a new Sentra if you find yourself wanting one though.

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  I love my Sentra SL! - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By jhdubb - August 11 - 12:32 am

  I have read numerous reviews from the experts about this car and there are not a lot of positive reviews about the Sentra. Many of the experts have commented on the bland exterior design and I do not agree. I think the SL with the spoiler; alloy rims; mud guards and tinted windows make this baby pop. I realize that we all have different opinions but dont let the reviews from the experts divert you from the Sentra. Its a great looking car. My family loves it. Our other car is a VW GTI. Even my 16 year old son loves this car. I get compliments on it all the time. I drove the corolla; the hyundai elantra; the civic; and the focus and the sentra is a better looking car!

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  Not good as expected - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By stevenzhuli - March 13 - 8:08 pm

  Like CVT acceleration, smooth. but not as expected as a new car feeling. especially low speed, don feel smooth move. Dealer said ABS is working. But I should not feel that thing is working.

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  After one year with our 2011 SR - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By bridgecross - February 23 - 2:27 pm

  After 20 years owning various Hondas, we test drove nearly everything in this class/price range, and nothing even came close. This has a smoother ride than the Civic, better handling (by far!) than the Corolla, and is roomier than all others. So roomy, in fact, that the EPA classifies it as a mid-size sedan. With the larger tires on the SR model it feels as though youre driving a much bigger vehicle, and Ive noticed that Im sitting ABOVE Altima drivers! The styling is not as frumpy as some reviewers say, it seems to look different from various angles. From the front its positively sleek. Next to it, the new Toyotas and Hondas look dull. We have no regrets.

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  Bad Sentra 2011 2.0 SR type - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By borinken - June 9 - 2:00 am

  I bought a Nissan Sentra On October 31, 2010. As I am driving the vehicle in less than 20 miles p/hr I could hear a jurking sound from the engine compartment. I took it to the dealership, 5 times in less than a week, nobody could detect anything. I had no choice to downgrade a brand new Nissan Sentra 2011 to a 2010 Model. The funny part is that Nissan states in the Owners Manual that same situation. Apparently, its a ABS system doing a "self check". Funny how they sell vehicles that are not fully secure, yet the dealership did not want to cancel the contract. I will never buy a Nissan again.

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  overall a great value for a decent commuter car - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By onehappydogstl - May 8 - 12:26 pm

  My dealer sells both Honda and Nissan, so cross-shopping and test drives were easy to execute. I feel many professional car reviewers do not give this car the credit it deserves. Personally, the Civic ride is too firm, the roof line makes getting in and out without ducking impossible, and the engine and tranny are no quieter under throttle. I do agree the Sentra is not cutting edge in either interior or exterior design, but it is still attractive. I suspect younger people will only appreciate the SE-R versions.

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  Nissan Sentra 2.0S - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By versa_2013 - February 12 - 10:31 pm

  Purchased a 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0S with only 1500 miles on it. In three weeks Im now at 2860 miles and have a good idea what to expect from this car. The ride is VERY smooth. The Sentras 2.0L engine/CVT combination delivers more than enough power for everyday driving. The cabin is spacious upfront but tight in the back, and well isolated from engine/road noise. Steering is on the stiff side at low speeds. Brake pedal is very responsive. Barely any body roll in any situation. The CVT is surprisingly responsive and smooth, but is very sensitive to throttle. Ive been averaging 32.5 mpg overall in Winter driving conditions (Northern Canada.)