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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 Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Nissan Nissan Z
Mazda MX-5
2022 Nissan
Nissan Z
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2024 Mazda
MX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Nissan Nissan Z BASE MODEL
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
62L
608 to 670 km
45L
311 to 410 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$41,520 - $56,140
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2997 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 13 | |
