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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  Great Buy - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By James - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Very happy so far - have had 3 days and put 200 miles on it. Roomiest and most comfortable car in its class and I am 65". Great build quality and features. I love the CVT, though I am still adjusting to. I just filled it up and the the car said 33.8 MPG in combined driving - I calculated 39.8!! I got a great deal, but it did take some back and forth. Also looked at Mazda 3 - no pep/road noise, Ford Focus and Fusion - cheap looking interiors and the Versa. Versa very roomy, but definitely not in the same class.

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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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  Nissan Sentra 2.0 - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By cobalt_08 - September 3 - 8:09 pm

  With ever increasing gas prices, my old Cobalt (29 mpg highway) was getting expensive at the pump. After browsing a bit, I found a base-model 2011 Sentra w/ CVT at my Nissan dealership. Completely void of anything except the basic necessities, an affordable price with very low mileage, I bought it after a test-drive. Like all of you, I have places to go, people to see, and with a 34 mpg highway rating, I would save a bit on gas. *Sigh* The one place I wanted to avoid is now my most popular destination: The Pump. No matter what I do, this car cant get above 27mpg on the highway. Ive tried all manners of tests to improve gas mileage, to no avail.

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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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  Love my 2011 Sentra SR - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By Name Taken - November 23 - 10:00 am

  I traded in my 2009 Versa for the 2011 Sentra SR and I am so happy I did. The car is so much fun to drive. Lots more power than the Versa and handles way better too.

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  Very pleased - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By sgilbert - July 12 - 5:17 am

  Have about 2200 miles on it. Have been very impressed with thoughtful design (large trunk, ample rear seat room, large glove box). Seats are comfortable. I really like the tight, solid body, with no squeaks or rattles. Excellent gas mileage (38-39 mpg on highway at 65-70 mph). No wind noise, and quiet on the highway. Excellent build quality - doors have a quality "thunk" on closing. Nice dash lighting. I enjoy the trip computer, but wish it had a compass. The CVT transmission takes some getting used to, but its OK. Ride is firm (reviewers say "harsh" over bumps, but I dont find it objectionable. All in all, a quality product Id recommend.

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  Love the 6 speed stick - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By peachydad - January 28 - 6:28 am

  Just bought base 6 speed Sentra. Got great deal, paid about $16,000. comfortable, quiet, solid, good ride quality. Drove both CVT and stick, didnt like the disconnected feel of CVT, have always preferred manuals. Just wish the manual came with more of the upscale goodies on the higher end Sentras. Have to separately buy a key fob online. Surprising amount of interior room for size of the car. Trust Nissan to build quality cars, owned Titan bought in first year of production and never let me down until it was totaled by distracted driver texting, truck saved my familys life.

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  Great car at a great price - 2011 Nissan Sentra
  By laurie16 - August 30 - 1:36 am

  We recently purchased a 2011 Nissan Sentra SR and we are very pleased with the car. It is fun to drive, has all the safety features we wanted, and our sons booster seat fits securely in the back seat. This car is by far the best weve ever owned.