The Nissan Sentra has been a stalwart in the compact car class since the early ’80s, and it has a consistent reputation for good value. Whether you’re shopping for your first new car or you just need reasonably priced transportation, compact cars like the Sentra and its chief rivals, namely the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, are generally more economical and fuel-efficient than small SUVs. With an impressive list of standard features that includes a modern infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and the Nissan Safety Shield 360 safety tech suite, the 2025 Nissan Sentra is irrefutable evidence that affordable compact cars have come a long way in recent years.
The current (eighth) generation of the Nissan Sentra was released in 2020 and received a welcome refresh in 2024. For 2025, its value proposition is enhanced by up to three complementary oil changes in the first two years or 24,000 miles of ownership.
A couple of standout features make the Nissan Sentra unique from its competitive rivals. For starters, its NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats are our favorite in this class. They’re carefully designed to maintain a neutral posture, which we’ve found to work wonders in reducing fatigue, especially on long trips. If you associate small cars with a sore back, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the all-day comfort of the Sentra’s seats. Another thing we love about the Nissan Sentra is that it retains an attractive price tag even when fully loaded. The well-equipped SR trim of the Sentra starts at a little under $26,000.
2025 Nissan Sentra
- Vehicle segment: Compact car
- Passenger capacity: 5
- Trims: S, SV, SR, SR Midnight Edition
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) overall safety rating: 5-Star
- Combined MPG: Up to 34 mpg
- Top Competitors: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Kia K4
Learn more about the 2025 Nissan Sentra in our Expert Review
