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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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
Nissan Nissan Z
Subaru BRZ
2022 Nissan
Nissan Z
vs
2024 Subaru
BRZ
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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 Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
62L
608 to 670 km
50L
440 to 475 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$40,290 - $49,690
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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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Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2997 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 12.5 | |
