7.7
2024 Nissan Z Nismo review
Nismo's new Z Coupe dials up the standard car's aggression with better performance and handling, but should you spend $100,000 on a Nissan?
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James Wong
2024 Nissan Nissan Z vs 2022 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
Nissan Nissan Z
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2024 Nissan
Nissan Z
vs
2022 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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7.7
8.2
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Based on the Nissan Nissan Z NISMO
Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy RS TROPHY
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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5 year
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MSRP
$75,800 - $94,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- She's a looker
- Tangible upgrades over standard Z
- Old-school character has appeal
Misses
- $100,000 on the road
- Still remnants of 370Z DNA
- Not as fast or as polished as a Supra
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of go-fast spec and tech
- Style and maturity
- Big fun on road or track
Misses
- Megane R.S. has gotten expensive
- No affordable Sport version offered these days
- Days could be numbered for this French hot hatch breed
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 (+$800)
- Performance Pack (+$3,990)
- Signature Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
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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 - 309kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm - 520Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
