Overview & Reviews

The 2012 Nissan Sentra returns unchanged, with the exception of a new Technology option package on 2.0 S models.

• Intuitive control layout.
• Spacious front seating

• Ho-hum handling in all but the SE-R.
• Telescoping steering wheel not available
• Aging design
• Harsh ride over rough surfaces
• Droning acceleration with CVT (continuously variable transmission)

User Reviews:

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  Great Car!! - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By pike1701 - May 23 - 11:06 pm

  If your thinking about buying the Civic, or Corolla take notice of the Sentra... Instead... Why? 14.5 Gallon Fuel tank... 27-34 MPG... That means you will get at least 350 miles or 400 deepending on how you drive and where you drive. I have put 500 Miles plus on the car since getting it in mid October. And it has given me my moneys worth back in Gas... I had an old Dodge Neon 2000 ES and all it did was eat gas on a 9 Gallon tank... I only got 90 miles... Yes that car lasted me a full 11 years... But it had to go the Transmission was going.

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  Awesome value and performance - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By gtvapsamtik - January 28 - 12:48 pm

  Ive had my Special EDITION for about 6 months so far put 10,000 miles on it. MPG has been 31 for city and around 34 for HWY. All my friends and family love this sport Sedan. So far its quiter on the road then my wifes CIVIC SI and our Corolla. I paid around $18,500 for this and it came with all the bells and wistles like NAV, Sunroof, Premium Audio, Camera. This like is just like a CASH in the hand at all times. Whenever you want to sell it, without a doubt you will get a good resale value for this. But i plan to keep mine till the end. AWESOME car and fun to drive.

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  Fun, Smooth and Stylish! - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By joannahb - December 28 - 1:50 am

  I recently purchased the Sentra SR model and I am very happy with it so far. I initially was interested in a Versa hatchback, but after test driving both, I feel that you get more for your money out of the Sentra. Its very roomy inside, quiet and smooth. It can turn on a dime and has very responsive handling. The CVT transmission is a little odd at first since it doesnt make the typical "vroom vroom" noise when you accelerate. It quickly got used to it and I found that it actually makes the whole driving experience quieter and less jerky. All in all it was a pleasure to drive. It feels like its made with quality, moreso than the Elantra, Scion xD, Focus, and Corolla I test drove that day.

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  30 MPG town and 35-36 MPG Highway (under 75mph) - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By fburns - October 24 - 7:01 am

  Great car, clean, a little to high of a coefficient of drag. Wife and I hypermill and can get the CVT to get us 30 MPG town and 35-36 MPG Highway (under 75 mph). If you drive like a 16 year old boy in heat, the CVT will keep you in the power band and use up a lot of gas, its true. If you drive smartly, it serves you well. Great handling/excellent lateral g for a car of its class (2.0 S model). Look, standing acceleration from stop (0-60mph) is poor; however, passing acceleration (60-80mph) cant be beat since it has high torque and the CVT revs it to 6500RPM. If you really need to get going, put it in Low until you reach 30mph, it will improve the start 0-60, but not usually recommended.

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  good value - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By juniorshariff - June 26 - 5:35 am

  good auto for commuting. roomy inside , good exterior curves on sr model. only ,it should have more h.p

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  2012 Nissan Sentra S (Auto) - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By gary01 - December 25 - 8:20 am

  Great car for cheap money. The car feels solid and is very quiet. The car handles great with a smooth ride. The only downside is gas mileage, I get between 24 and 28 mpg. I got the same mileage with my V6 Honda Accord. I expected better mileage with a 4 cyl. engine.

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  Love this car. - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By Molly - October 26 - 6:06 am

  This car is amazing. I traded in my 2000 Ford Focus for this Sentra. I bought it at 85,000 miles, which was scary at first. However, I received a lifetime warranty and a great deal for it. Ive put 12,000 miles on it in 7 months, and it still drives beautifully. $20 gets me 415 miles, and even with commuting a lot for school and work, I fill up every week and a half. The car handles wonderfully. Very smooth. Even after so many miles being put on the car,Ive never had any issues with it. A month after buying, I actually T-boned another car. The only damage was my bumper being ripped off. Nothing under the hood was damaged. Extremely reliable, safe car. Great mileage and I feel secure in it. I was always a Ford girl, but this car changed my mind for life.

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  You wont catch your granny in THIS one! - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By brnxmike4 - May 3 - 7:05 pm

  Great car. Fun to drive. Abundant acceleration. Sharp handling. Ive embarrassed plenty of supposedly "better" cars at the stoplight, including the Acura Tsx, and Audi A4 1.8T. The rear seats dont fold in due to the trunk mounted V- brace, but this is a driver-oriented car so that shouldnt matter to the intended market. If you plan on driving in the snow at all, youll need to buy some all season tires, as the stock summer tires wont do much in the snow.

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  Bought another one - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By subdal - October 7 - 4:12 pm

  I had a 2007, the beginning of this models current design. I was hit by a red light runner and the car was a total loss. I bought the car for $18,500.00 and after four years of ownership I received a check for $13,000.00. That means this great car was mine for only $114.59 a month. I could not believe it! It held its value so well.

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  Edmunds Review is WAYYYY off the Mark! AMAZING CAR! - 2012 Nissan Sentra
  By nissancvt - September 18 - 3:22 pm

  I got a Sentra SR Special Edition (GPS, Bluetooth, Sunroof). The review that Edmunds gave this car was completely wrong. First of all, this car drives COMPLETELY Quiet and Serene. Its quiet and the Nissan CVT Transmission (Best transmission on the planet, hands down) was smooth and made no "groaning" noise at all and was serene. The reviews are correct that it does make a "clunk" sound at 30 MPH, but this only happens once when its warming up because its and ABS system check. Honestly this is the nicest car Ive even driven, the interior is well designed and comfortable, its very roomy in the front and back, and the MPG is great, 29 MPG overall. Way nicer than Honda and Toyota.