Nissan Z Z34
Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.
31 reviewers · 108 videos · 16 hours watched · 54 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 31 reviewers
"it is by far the best dri's car here"
Savagegeese · ▶ 16:11"a lot of under steering push through corners"
TheTopher · ▶ 3:09"this is fun"
The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 3:19"that throttle response is so so unnatural in a front engine rear wheel drive car with this much power that is not what you want"
Zygrene · ▶ 8:32"the visibility is way better... it feels much more roomy"
Savagegeese · ▶ 1:23"do you really want a brutal race carlike ride when you're just running an air into the grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk"
The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 5:26"you can get them as cheap as 9 grand which is a massive amount of performance for the money"
HSG Automotive · ▶ 9:34"at $45000 there is stiff competition... as a new car purchase there is no conceivable way that you would choose this from a performance perspective over those other cars"
Savagegeese · ▶ 11:31Performance
4.0/531 of 31 reviewersstrong consensus“there is no doubt in my mind that this is the fastest most powerful most precise and best handling Z that Nissan has ever built”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 0:45“350 horsepower v6 it's quick its genuinely quick”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:45“The engine and transmission are phenomenal. The way this thing revs and just the thunderous performance is truly impressive.”
positive · KiwiCarLife · ▶ 8:27Handling
4.0/531 of 31 reviewerssplit“it is by far the best dri's car here”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 16:11“where you point it is where it goes it is just a fabulous allaround almost race car like experience”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 1:54“this feels more racecar than a lot of modern cars”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:53Fun to drive
4.5/531 of 31 reviewerssplit“this is fun”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 3:19“this is an analogue sports car in a way that we just don't get anymore and for that reason . i love driving it”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 6:35“this is like one of my favorites of every car you've driven ever honestly”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:42Daily drivability
3.0/531 of 31 reviewerssplit“do you really want a brutal race carlike ride when you're just running an air into the grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk”
critical · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 5:26“the visibility is way better... it feels much more roomy”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 1:23“There's great balance between being comfortable day to day and they responded well and pushed hard on these country roads.”
positive · Road and Race · ▶ 2:05Value
4.0/531 of 31 reviewerssplit“at $45000 there is stiff competition... as a new car purchase there is no conceivable way that you would choose this from a performance perspective over those other cars”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 11:31“you can get them as cheap as 9 grand which is a massive amount of performance for the money”
positive · HSG Automotive · ▶ 9:34“this just isn't a great one with a high starting price and not enough to offer”
critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:16Hear 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
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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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