Nissan Z Z34
Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.
29 reviewers · 97 videos · 53 press articles
Reviewers are split on performance and handling.
across 29 reviewers
"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"
The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 0:45"it didn't have a limited slip so it had some traction issues coming out of turns um and it just kind of felt heavy and didn't quite have the gearing for for the autocross"
TheTopher · ▶ 3:12"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
4.0/529 of 29 reviewerssplit“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
4.0/529 of 29 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
4.5/529 of 29 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
3.0/529 of 29 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
4.0/529 of 29 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
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
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
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