2025 Nissan Sentra named to Consumer Reports 2025 Annual 10 Top Picks list

2025 Nissan Sentra

NISSAN CANADA - The 2025 Nissan Sentra has been named to the Consumer Reports 2025 Annual 10 Top Picks list, recognized in the Small Car category for its value, safety features and overall driving experience.

Sentra stood out for its extensive standard safety technology, ride quality, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. Consumer Reports highlighted its strong combination of features at an accessible price point.

Each vehicle named to the Consumer Reports Top Pick list received the non-profit, research, testing, and advocacy organization’s highest Overall Score in its respective category, which factors road test results, reliability and satisfaction rankings from the publication’s owner survey, and industry crash test performance. Vehicles also must include standard Automatic Emergency Braking.

The 2025 Nissan Sentra comes with the reassurance of class-exclusive standard Safety Shield® 360 technologies1, including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. A stylish exterior complements a roomy and well-equipped interior, with best-in-class front legroom2 plus standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

With a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at CA$23,8983 (selling price starting at CA$26,5064), Sentra is economical and easy to own, offering up to 5.8 L/100km on highway on S and SV grades5.

1. DesRosiers Segmentation. 2025 Nissan Sentra vs. latest in-market competitors in the Mainstream Compact car segment (excluding electric vehicles). Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites. Nissan Safety Shield 360 technologies include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.  Nissan Safety Shield technologies can’t prevent all collisions or warn in all situations. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
2. DesRosiers Segmentation. 2025 Nissan Sentra vs. latest in-market competitors in the Mainstream Compact car segment (excluding electric vehicles). Base models compared. Based on manufacturers' websites.
3. 2025 Sentra S CVT, SV CVT NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.3 City/5.8 Highway/6.6 Combined. 2025 Sentra SR CVT NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.4 City/6.1 Highway/6.8 Combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
4. Selling Price includes CA$ 1,850 freight and PDI; CA$100 A/C charge; dealer fees (up to $621); as well as all other applicable fees, levies, and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer). Vehicle Price does not apply to customers who lease or finance the vehicle. License, insurance, registration, and applicable sales taxes are extra. Dealer sets actual prices. Vehicle Price current as of date of publication and may be subject to change.
5. 2025 Sentra S, SV NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.3 City/5.8 Highway/6.6 Combined. 2025 Sentra SR NRCAN Fuel Economy Estimate 7.4 City/6.1 Highway/6.9 Combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.

 

Polestar 4 wins Car of the Year and Design Car of the Year in South Korea

2025 Polestar 4

POLESTAR - Polestar 4 has won `Car of the Year´ (COTY) in South Korea. The annual award, presented by Joongang Ilbo, is an acclaimed industry award decided by an all-Korean expert jury of journalists, designers, professors, and researchers.

 

In statements from the jury, the Polestar 4 is recognised for its performance, safety and design.

 

Jury member and broadcaster Kim Jin-pyo, said: “After evaluating a total of 15 new cars from 13 brands, the Polestar 4 has won the top award. Among the candidate vehicles, it stands out the most in terms of exterior design and performance.”

 

The head judge, Jung Seung-ryeol, President of Kookmin University, said, “It well reflects the feel of a European SUV, and has shown performance beyond expectations in driving performance and safety.”

 

The COTY award is presented at the annual Car of the Year Awards on March 14 in Seoul, South Korea.

 

Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, says, “Winning Car of the Year in South Korea, one of the world’s most advanced EV markets, is a great achievement for Polestar. The award also shows how well the innovative, luxury and modern Polestar 4 has been received in South Korea since launch last year. We’re looking forward to producing the Polestar 4 in Busan later this year.”

 

The COTY announcement happens less than a week after Polestar 4 was voted as Design Car of the year in South Korea by Automotive Writer Association of Korea (AWAK). The award was determined through an evaluation of 35 car models from 2024, by a panel of expert automotive journalists.

 

Subum Lee, Polestar 4 Lead exterior designer from South Korea, says “Polestar 4 is designed with Polestar´s three core values in mind: Pure, Progressive, and Performance”, “innovation lies not only in novelty, but in seeing things from a different perspective, such as designing it without a rear window to create more rear interior space. I am very pleased that with this award, the unique and bold design of Polestar 4 is being recognized within the automotive industry."

 

Other recent awards for Polestar 4 include `Executive Car´ in UK Car of the Year Awards and `Luxury Car of the Year´ under $100,000 by Drive.com.au in Australia.

 

Polestar 4 production is planned to begin in Busan, South Korea, in 2025.