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Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra

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#5 of 66 sentra by nodule

Oct 16, 2006 (6:59 am)

As for as appearance alone, its the 2007 Sentra hands down.
The new Elantra looks to girly, lady like and feminine, while
the Sentra looks more rugged and for a guy.

#6 of 66 Re: sentra [nodule] by backy

Oct 16, 2006 (7:21 am)

Replying to: nodule (Oct 16, 2006 6:59 am)
The 2007 Sentra looks like a Fusion in front, but with a cheaper-looking grille, and very much like the '01-'06 Elantra otherwise--except for the been-there-done-that-anybody-have-any-other-ideas clear taillamps.
 
The Corvette has curvy, sinuous lines also--like the new Elantra. I guess the Corvette is a "girly" car too?

#7 of 66 Re: sentra [backy] by doohickie

Oct 16, 2006 (8:09 am)

Replying to: backy (Oct 16, 2006 7:21 am)
The 2007 Sentra looks like a Fusion in front, but with a cheaper-looking grille, and very much like the '01-'06 Elantra otherwise--except for the been-there-done-that-anybody-have-any-other-ideas clear taillamps.
 
Really? Are we looking at the same car? I see Altima/Maxima Jr. in the Sentra and nothing more.
  
The Corvette has curvy, sinuous lines also--like the new Elantra. I guess the Corvette is a "girly" car too?
 
If the choice is between the new Elantra and the "manly" Caliber, I'd pick the new Elantra every time. (The Caliber styling is the worst I've seen since Aztec.)

#8 of 66 Re: sentra [doohickie] by backy

Oct 16, 2006 (8:46 am)

Replying to: doohickie (Oct 16, 2006 8:09 am)
I see Altima in the new Sentra also. But I always thought the Gen 3 Altima looked a lot like a stretched Gen 3 Elantra, from the A-pillar back. Look at the roofline, the character line on the side, the rear end (except those clear taillamps).
 
I'm not quite sure why some people equate chunky styling to a "guy" car. Maybe it's the (unfortunate) Hummer influence. There have been many cars over the years with curvy lines that were definitely NOT "girly" cars, e.g. Camaro, Corvette, Viper, RX-8, Javelin/AMX, Cobra, and any Jaguar.

#9 of 66 Re: sentra [nodule] by herotakesafall

Oct 16, 2006 (9:59 am)

Replying to: nodule (Oct 16, 2006 6:59 am)
From certain angles, the new Sentra looks too..."high" for its rear wheels. Ya know, like the Echo and the last Neon looked like.
 
http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews/top10/worst.residual.vehicles/04.dodge.neon- - .500.jpg
http://echo.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/1940.jpg

#10 of 66 Neither look too hot by bamacar

Oct 16, 2006 (12:05 pm)

I don't think appearances are either of these cars strong suit.
 
Actually, the Sentra does look like a stodgier Altima jr. The heavy weight makes me wonder what the real world mileage will be also. It appears the Versa only gets about 28-30 if its Edmunds real world posters numbers are averaged. What does that mean for the Sentra - 25-28 mpg?
 
The Elantra exterior still looks influenced by the Corolla (sorry Backy). I actually like the front end more when I saw it in person yesterday. The back end is still very Corolla like. I think the interior is much nicer than past Elantras, and the EPA numbers look pretty good. I would like to see its real world mileage numbers. If the discounts come quickly and a manual SE is actually available on dealer lots, I may give one a try. I booted the Accent due to the unavailablity of factory cruise and aux input, and am glad both are available in the Elantra.
 
I think the Sentra is probably a loser, and the Elantra is probably a winner. I still think the Civic and Mazda3 lead from an exterior looks standpoint. Both Honda and Mazda took a few risks and did not take the conservative route like Hyundai and Nissan.

#11 of 66 Re: Neither look too hot [bamacar] by backy

Oct 16, 2006 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: bamacar (Oct 16, 2006 12:05 pm)
It's funny but with much more hp and torque than the Versa, the Sentra could wind up getting better fuel economy.
 
I used to think the Mazda3 was the best looking car in its class. Now the styling is beginning to get old to me. But it's still a nice-looking car--even though it's a twin of the Corolla. The Civic is OK too, although it still looks too much like a Saturn SL I think. I prefer the more traditional interior layout of the Mazda3 and Elantra (and Sentra) to the Civic's. And I was reading an interesting note on the Civic discussion yesterday re the top-end Civic EX: "Where's the trip computer?" "Doesn't have one." "Where's the sunglasses holder?" "Doesn't have one." And so on. Makes me appreciate the Elantra (and Sentra) even more.

#12 of 66 Re: Neither look too hot [backy] by bamacar

Oct 16, 2006 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: backy (Oct 16, 2006 12:58 pm)
It is just embarrassing that the Versa and Sentra with the only 6 speed manuals can only get 34 on the highway for the EPA. The Mazda with more power and just a 5 speed gets 35. The Elantra gets 36, the Civic 38, and the Corolla 41 -all with 5 speeds. Even Camrys, Accords, and Sonatas get about 34 on the highway.
 
It appears most Versas can't even get real world mileage above 30 on the highway. Ouch!

#13 of 66 Re: Neither look too hot [backy] by herotakesafall

Oct 16, 2006 (11:37 pm)

Replying to: backy (Oct 16, 2006 12:58 pm)
I still think the Mazda3 sets the standard for looks in the compact car class. Yeah, I'm a bit more used to seeing them now, but I still think they're gorgeous from every angle. Wish I could say the same for the 5-door, since I usually prefer hatches. The Civic I really like from the front, but I don't like the rear of the sedan at *all*. Very awkward-looking taillights.
I think the new Sentra has a nice interior (and I usually don't like Nissan interiors), but I think I'm going to tire of the exterior quickly. I already don't like the mini-Maxima look since, well, I don't really like the regular Maxima look!

#14 of 66 Re: Neither look too hot [herotakesafall] by backy

Oct 17, 2006 (6:11 am)

Replying to: herotakesafall (Oct 16, 2006 11:37 pm)
I don't think the new Sentra is terrible looking, just not very original. We've seen these shapes before. At least it looks a LOT better than the Versa sedan, at least to my eyes.

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