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Nissan Z

RZ34 · Z, current2023–presentCurrent

Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.

Reviewer consensus · across 12 reviewers

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.

Performancestrong consensus
400 horsepower now out of this three liter twin turbo v6 2:48 TheTopher
there's no denying this very broad torque curve and it revs nicely to 7,000 RPM 3:31 Zygrene
This thing is seriously quick. I mean, pulls like an absolute freight train. 33:40 TopherDrives
Handlingsplit
The limit handling on this car is fantastic 6:38 TheTopher
This is probably the best handling Z I've ever driven. 14:14 Brian Makse
The Nismo tune absolutely addresses that [suspension issues] 6:42 MotoManTV
Fun to driveconsensus
it is so much fun to drive steering is excellent 7:27 TheTopher
without a doubt personality is the big reason to buy the Z 6:21 A Auto Buyers Guide
it is a pleasure to drive. The more I have driven it, the more I've seen the appeal 10:09 ThatDudeinBlue
Daily drivabilitysplit
it's a very quiet and relaxing driving experience on long distances this would be a fantastic grand tour 6:01 TheTopher
I can't think of a single car below around $70,000 that is more comfortable than this one 8:28 Zygrene
Cruising on the highway, literally zero complaints. It's quiet in this car. The suspension tuning is fantastic. 20:05 TopherDrives
Valuesplit
For me at least the combination of performance personality and yes I will say it value in the Nissan Z are what put this at the top of the pack for me 21:18 A Auto Buyers Guide
65,000 way too far off the plantation 14:30 MotoManTV
I don't think I could call this a $70,000 car. 7:08 ThatDudeinBlue
Where reviewers split · Handling
7 say · liveableThe limit handling on this car is fantasticTheTopher
1 say · criticalone corner is all it takes for me to say that this is a very softly sprung car a lot of body roll in the cornersZygrene
Where reviewers split · Daily drivability
7 say · liveableit's a very quiet and relaxing driving experience on long distances this would be a fantastic grand tourTheTopher
1 say · criticalin day to day driving, especially in an area where I live, where the roads are terrible, the ride can become punishing.Brian Makse
Where reviewers split · Value
5 say · liveableFor me at least the combination of performance personality and yes I will say it value in the Nissan Z are what put this at the top of the pack for meA Auto Buyers Guide
3 say · critical65,000 way too far off the plantationMotoManTV
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