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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 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
Nissan Nissan Z
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2022 Nissan
Nissan Z
vs
2024 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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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 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy R.S. ULTIME
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
62L
608 to 670 km
50L
400 to 415 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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks hardcore, puts out loads of grunt
- One of the most engaging hot hatches
- Huge grip, deft handling
Misses
- No extra power for its final send-off, pricey
- Four-wheel steering may polarise
- Can get thirsty
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 | 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
