Nissan Z
Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.
9 reviewers · 22 videos · 51 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 9 reviewers
"it does satisfy that blend of quiet and comfortable on the road but able to haul ass when you wanted to"
Zygrene · ▶ 9:08"It's actually a very, very impractical car in a very practical country."
ShootingCars · ▶ 6:31Performance
4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“it revs to 7 500 rpm and a v6 is fantastic great noise great feel”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 2:31“this makes about 300 horsepower and for a car that weighs in the mid 3000 pound range it gives it a pretty healthy power to weight ratio”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 2:14“306 horsepower... that's a speed i haven't seen all day”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 45:10Handling
4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“everything about it has a nice predictable feel the steering the way you can control the ink the slip angle the back”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 5:54“Steering though is so good. Everything about this car is like magical.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 14:08“this is a fun fun car to drive it's absolutely a blast”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 15:12Fun to drive
4.5/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“it might be one of the most fun cars in the world”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 16:31“Once you get into a rhythm with it, it's really satisfying to drive.”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 15:29“This is actually more of a driver's car than almost anything new on the market right now.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 30:49Daily drivability
3.0/59 of 9 reviewerssplit“It's actually a very, very impractical car in a very practical country.”
critical · ShootingCars · ▶ 6:31“it does satisfy that blend of quiet and comfortable on the road but able to haul ass when you wanted to”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 9:08“So, not only was the car insanely fast, it was also very violent, very bumpy, and there were a ton of dash warnings coming on the dash.”
critical · Speed Academy · ▶ 7:02Value
4.5/59 of 9 reviewersconsensus“I think the 350z punch is above its weight class and is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for an affordable used sports car”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 11:57“If you're looking for the most all-around capable car under 10 grand, the 350Z is pretty damn hard to beat.”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 17:33“it's not as expensive as the nismo but offers nearly all the driving dynamics of the nismo”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 16:49Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- 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
1,644 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Retro review: the Nissan 350Z S-Tune GT Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsMechanically, it is a brilliant template for a performance Z, but the visual modifications and high import cost make it a difficult car to live with.
- Best for
- Hardcore Nissan enthusiasts who prioritize mechanical performance over subtle aesthetics.
- Watch out
- Over-the-top body kit · Small, uncomfortable seats · High import cost · Polarizing visual image
953 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Nissan Z Price & Specs | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe best Z-car yet, offering a perfect balance of power, playful handling, and daily usability at a great price point.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a usable daily driver that prioritizes engagement over raw track performance.
- Watch out
- Not available in Europe · Suspension could be slightly firmer for track use · Manual gearshift could be more precise
1,418 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Nissan 370Z Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe 370Z is a raw, entertaining, and increasingly rare analogue sports car that prioritizes driving engagement over modern refinement.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prefer a traditional, naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive sports car experience.
- Watch out
- Drony engine noise · High running costs · Lacks modern tech and daily practicality
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