Nissan Z RZ34
Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.
66 reviewers · 187 videos · 46 hours watched · 54 press articles
Reviewers agree on its fun to drive, but split on performance and handling.
across 66 reviewers
"400 horsepower and that's standard i mean that is a crap ton of power for the money"
Redline Reviews · ▶ 33:48"I don't know where those 400 horsepower are hiding, but they are definitely hiding somewhere."
Grassroots Motorsports · ▶ 4:51"The limit handling on this car is fantastic"
TheTopher · ▶ 10:38"The car becomes very nervous, very touchy to drive out on the edge. It just doesn't feel as stable and as locked down as a car in this class should really be."
Grassroots Motorsports · ▶ 1:48"it's a very quiet and relaxing driving experience on long distances this would be a fantastic grand tour"
TheTopher · ▶ 10:03"the base level Z is not exactly a Supple car uh you know but the this Nismo has taken it up a notch higher spring rates means it bounces around a little bit on the road"
MotorWeek · ▶ 3:24"this is a tremendous value and if you look at things like the gr86 and the brz which are about thirty thousand dollars for a ten thousand dollar up charge you get something that is way more powerful"
RevMatchTV · ▶ 28:38"It's quite a bit more money though than the Performance, 13K extra. And when you're now almost at 70K, it's a lot of money for a car like this."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 8:36Performance
4.0/566 of 66 reviewerssplit“I don't know where those 400 horsepower are hiding, but they are definitely hiding somewhere.”
critical · Grassroots Motorsports · ▶ 4:51“400 horsepower and that's standard i mean that is a crap ton of power for the money”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 33:48“it pulls really well and the trash control is lighting up there so it wanted to break those tires free”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 15:15Handling
4.0/565 of 66 reviewerssplit“The car becomes very nervous, very touchy to drive out on the edge. It just doesn't feel as stable and as locked down as a car in this class should really be.”
critical · Grassroots Motorsports · ▶ 1:48“The limit handling on this car is fantastic”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 10:38“Brakes feel really good with the four-piston Akebono fronts. Body roll, turn in. That is sharp.”
positive · W.T.F Car Reviews · ▶ 10:03Fun to drive
4.0/566 of 66 reviewersconsensus“It makes this thing lively and fun. And I feel that's kind of what the Z should be.”
positive · Sarah -n- Tuned · ▶ 20:45“this thing is a rock and it flies... very very impressive”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 15:40“The shifter very tactile gives me tons of feelings and emotions”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 2:53Daily drivability
3.5/565 of 66 reviewerssplit“it's a very quiet and relaxing driving experience on long distances this would be a fantastic grand tour”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 10:03“Thing I like about the Z is how daily drivable this car is. It's pretty quiet for a sports type car. And seats are comfortable. And then you pair that with the ride. It's very comfortable for a sports car.”
positive · Ben Hardy · ▶ 4:39“the softer suspension the the airier cockpit the ease of Ingress and egress just makes it an easier car to live with”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:06Value
3.5/566 of 66 reviewerssplit“this is a tremendous value and if you look at things like the gr86 and the brz which are about thirty thousand dollars for a ten thousand dollar up charge you get something that is way more powerful”
positive · RevMatchTV · ▶ 28:38“this car starts at under 40 thousand dollars uh and it's going to put vehicles like the supra to shame”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 33:52“obviously those are very competitive prices it does cost less than the supra”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 16:44Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
Nissan Z NISMO COTY Review: A Stupendous Sports Car Held Back by Old Bones
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Z NISMO is a stupendous, track-capable sports car that is ultimately held back by an aging platform and significant ergonomic oversights.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts prioritizing track performance and raw engagement over daily comfort and modern interior refinement.
- Watch out
- Compromised ride quality on rough pavement · Poor seat ergonomics and adjustment · Dated interior materials and layout · High price point
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2027 Nissan Z NISMO Manual First Test: The Best Z Yet Still Feels Old
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Z NISMO is the best version of the current Z, but its high price and dated platform make it hard to recommend over more modern, polished competitors.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize old-school mechanical feel and track-day capability over daily comfort and modern refinement.
- Watch out
- Difficult manual transmission and clutch · Harsh, noisy ride quality · Dated interior and ergonomics · Noticeable weight and heft
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2027 Nissan Z NISMO vs. 2026 Toyota Supra Comparison Test: The Final Stick-Shift Showdown
◆Worth itThe Supra Final Edition is the superior driver's tool, offering a level of cohesion and refinement that the Z NISMO, while much improved, cannot quite match.
- Best for
- The Supra is for the driver prioritizing precision and engagement; the Z NISMO is for the enthusiast who wants a punchy, practical, and brutish sports car.
- Watch out
- Z NISMO's chassis flex · Supra's twitchy rear-end at the limit · Supra's cramped cabin and aging infotainment
Quotes worth your time - The Drive
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual First-Drive Review: For Everyone Who Said They’d Buy One If It Had a Manual
◆Worth itThe Z Nismo manual is the driver-focused evolution the platform needed, offering a more engaging and purposeful experience for purists.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a traditional, analog-feeling sports coupe with a manual transmission.
- Watch out
- potential high price point · spiky low-end torque on wet surfaces
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Is the One We've Been Waiting For
◆Worth itThe manual transmission makes the Z Nismo the version we've been waiting for, offering a much more engaging and track-ready experience.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a track-ready sports car with a manual transmission.
- Watch out
- Mushy shifter feel · Sensitive throttle in Sport mode · High price point
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Driven: Nissan Finally Sticks the Z NISMO’s Landing, With a Manual Transmission
◆Worth itThe Z NISMO manual is a highly engaging, track-capable machine that finally delivers the driver-focused experience enthusiasts wanted.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize mechanical engagement and track-day performance over absolute lap times.
- Watch out
- not faster than the automatic · impractical two-seater layout
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
Driven: 2027 Nissan Z NISMO Is a Purist's Track Car
◆Worth itThe 2027 Z NISMO is a compelling, track-focused machine that finally gets the manual transmission it deserves, making it a special formula for enthusiasts.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize track performance and analog driving engagement.
- Watch out
- Shinkai Green paint not available on NISMO · Requires aggressive brake pads for heavy track use
Quotes worth your time - Top Gear
Road Test: Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 [344] Nismo 3dr Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆SkipThe 370Z Nismo is a missed opportunity that fails to justify its significant price premium over the standard model.
- Best for
- die-hard Z fans who specifically want the Nismo aesthetic and minor chassis tweaks.
- Watch out
- lazy exhaust drone · poor value for money · marginal performance gains
995 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
First Drive: Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 [344] Nismo 3dr Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe 2015 370Z Nismo is a much more appealing and capable road car thanks to its comfort-focused refinements, though it remains an old-school, demanding machine.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prefer raw, naturally aspirated power and a tactile, old-school driving experience.
- Watch out
- Heavy steering and clutch · Scrappy handling at the limit · Intrusive stability control · Significant tyre roar
1,491 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Road Test: Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 [328] 3dr Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyThe 370Z is a performance bargain that successfully balances raw, hooligan-like driving dynamics with newfound refinement and maturity.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a high-performance, engaging driver's car at a competitive price point.
- Watch out
- Engine coarseness above 5,000rpm · Non-telescoping steering column · Tight cabin for larger drivers
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