Faults:

Android Auto randomly disconnects when I'm using Google Maps. On a 30-60 minute trip, it typically disconnects once or twice. I have to unplug my phone, reconnect, and it resumes automatically.

General Comments:

I purchased this car new in February 2026 as a new leftover 2025 model at a deep discount. It's the base S trim, which has everything I want except a 6-speaker audio system, alloy wheels, a height-adjustable front passenger seat, and painted exterior door handles. All of this is standard on the SV trim, but none were available by the time I was ready to buy. The S trim is otherwise a nicely equipped car for the money.

Overall, I'm very happy with this car so far. Though I wouldn't call it fast, the engine has sufficient power to get up to speed effortlessly and cruise quietly. The engine is very quiet, but a little bit of vibration can be felt at idle. The CVT does an excellent job of making the best use of what torque is available at low RPMs, and likes to keep engine revs low, for example 1,200 RPMs cruising around town and 1,800 RPMs at 70mph.

Fuel economy has been stellar. My worst tank so far has been 36mpg with mostly city driving. My best economy was 53mpg on a 1.5-hour interstate trip at 70mph. I really can't complain. This car sips fuel.

Comfort is very good for an affordable car. The seats are fairly soft and comfortably supportive. The cabin feels spacious for the size of the car. Rear leg room, though not best in class, is still very good.

Driver ergonomics are excellent in some ways and poor in other ways. Controls are all physical buttons, knobs, and switches, and they operate logically and are within easy reach. However, the manual climate control decides fresh or recirculated air automatically, even though there is a button to make that decision myself. If I choose fresh air, it defaults to recirculated air the next time I start the car.

My 2nd gripe is the fuel door release lever, which is in the same location and operates exactly like the hood release on my last vehicle. More than once, I intended to pop the hood, but I opened the fuel door instead. I have to really stop and think first. It's not intuitive.

Lastly, the steering wheel controls are not great to operate tactily without looking down at them. On my Mitsubishi, it was a small round pod of buttons that I could intuitively operate by feel alone. In this Sentra, I have to look down at the buttons before making selections. Not ideal when I need to keep my eyes on the road.

Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this car. I could not have asked for a nicer car for the comparatively low price paid.