Pros: Strong value; gorgeous styling; good infotainment system; it's a fun-to-drive rear-drive sport coupe; especially excellent Nismo model
Cons: Subpar transmissions; tight interior with only two seats; compromised trunk; Nismo is expensive and auto only
The 2024 Nissan Z is a beautiful and fun rear-wheel-drive sports car with varying degrees of value. On the one hand, the base model offers a rip-snorting twin-turbo V6 and your choice of a manual or automatic for relatively little money. But on the other, you have the new-for-this-year Nismo, which although is the best one to drive, has a price tag that makes it tricky to recommend.
There's also the slight issue of the Z not quite reaching the highs of some of its competitors. For instance, we've found its most direct rival, the Toyota Supra, to be a better sporting machine. And there's other compelling competition from the Ford Mustang and a handful of sporty BMW two-doors.
Of course, one trick the Z has up its sleeve is its styling. It's a highlight reel of some of the best cues from all of Z history, from the 240Z-inspired nose to the Z32 300ZX-inspired tail (and it gets even more referential with the new-for-2024 Heritage Edition). There's not a bad angle on it, even when you can spot where the old 370Z kind of sticks out. And the interior features quite attractive and easy-to-use technology incorporated in an equally attractive retro-inspired cockpit. So, the Z may not be a class leader, but there's plenty of charm to keep it under consideration.
17 июн 2024
