Nissan Z
Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.
6 reviewers · 16 videos · 51 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 6 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
4.0/56 of 6 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
4.0/56 of 6 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
4.5/56 of 6 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
3.5/56 of 6 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“the rear 3/4 visibility is atrocious”
mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:26Value
4.5/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus“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“it's not as expensive as the nismo but offers nearly all the driving dynamics of the nismo”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 16:49“given the way that the car market has been for the last few years and continues to be this in my opinion is the few true bargain sports cars still out there”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 3:16Hear 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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