#255 2020 Nissan Sentra Test Results; CR's Car Testing Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published: May 19, 2020, midnight

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This week we talk about the test results of the 2020 Nissan Sentra and the progression of this compact sedan throughout its existence.\\xa0 We share what precautions CR is taking in order to continue its auto test program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, we answer questions about swapping your car\'s stock infotainment system for an aftermarket in order to gain Apple CarPlay, and whether there are any advantages to summer tires.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:30 - How CR is continuing to test cars during the coronavirus pandemic

06:46 - 2020 Nissan Sentra Test Results

11:57 - Question #1: Why did the Jeep Grand Cherokee go from unrecommended to CR recommended?

14:34 - Question #2: What is a good, fun to drive, manual stick shift car under 5K?\\xa0

17:57 - Question #3: Is it possible to upgrade the original infotainment system with an after market unit in order to gain Apple CarPlay?

23:20 - Question #4: Which car would be a good replacement for the Forester\\u2019s all-wheel drive and the fuel economy of the Toyota Prius?

26:27 - Question #5: What are the advantages to summer tires on an economy vehicle?

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Coronavirus Resource Hub

https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

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2019 LA Auto Show: 2020 Nissan Sentra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBEZrQIPgDQ

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2016 Nissan Sentra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q68KKwGabLY

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2019 Jeep Cherokee Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG5cR-Twhns

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee first drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH_XMu6QVLc

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRYTex1fo20

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2014 Mazda3 first drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY

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4K Review: 2018 Audi Q5 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRuYN4SQx4s

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4K Review: 2018 BMW X3 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogONHegJwXk

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4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4

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