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2023 Nissan Z manual review
The Nissan Z is a head-turning sports car, and there's no doubt it's powerful, but it raises as many questions as answers.
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Scott Collie
2022 Nissan Nissan Z vs 2024 BMW 2 Series Comparison
Nissan Nissan Z
BMW 2 Series
2022 Nissan
Nissan Z
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Based on the Nissan Nissan Z BASE MODEL
Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L
608 to 670 km
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Brawny twin-turbo engine
- Old-school feel is rare in 2022
Misses
- 370Z roots are clear in places
- Feels a bit lost between worlds
- Manual transmission requires a firm hand
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive value for money
- Looks terrific
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Ride is very hard, even for a sports coupe
- Not going to thrill like the six-pot or M model
- Four-star safety score
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,200)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2997 | 1499 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 103kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm | 220Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.5 - 11 | |
