Constant readers may recall I recently exchanged a Honda S00 08 for a new 6-speed Volkswagen GTI. Both can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in the mid to high 5s, but with the turbo lag on the VW and the absence of pre-VTEC punch on the Honda, the power delivery of the two cars is nonlinear, which grows sometimes boring.
I need a break millennia engines and inspiration motorcycle engines. I want to couple and I want it now, damn it.
Enter 2016 Nissan 370Z.
Now in its eighth year model with some significant changes, the 370Z sales in the US dropped from a peak of 13.188 units 09 at an annual average of 7.073 units from 2013 to May 2015 the lack of updates and an overall decline in sales in the segment two seats wounded Z, which is a shame because we place at the top of our class "Almost forgot Great sports car."
Curiously, Nissan uses this model red base coupe with a manual 6-speed gearbox as his press car rather than Sport models Touring popular. I was a little disappointed because I wanted to play with their matching system downshift towers is only available on higher trims. Nissan's strategy to publicize the basic model can be due to its MSRP of just $ 29.90 plus $ 810 freight , incredible value. Added automatic 7-speed transmission with paddle shift will cost you another $ 1.300. The only missing popular features in the Z base is a navigation system, a rearview camera and a decent sound system.
The next step is the Sport model which is priced at $ 33,570 and adds bigger brakes, 19-inch RAYS wheels [quiontétéautour forever -Mark ], the rev-matching system , grippier Bridgestone Potenza tires RE050A, a viscous limited slip differential, a rear view monitor and a subtle rear spoiler. Sport Tech model costs an additional $ 3500 and includes a Bose stereo, navigation and Sirius satellite radio. Opt for the Touring model to $ 37,970 for most leather seats above, more power.
design of the 370Z has aged well, highlighted by its cool lights "boomerang" of the head and tail. I'm not a fan of red cars and even less of a fan of black wheels, so to mine the new-for-2016 Deep Blue Pearl patina in the Sport model:
The Z is all about its V6 engine 3.7 liter 332 hp DOHC power the car to 60 mph in five seconds flat. The clutch a bit heavy and shifter are in contrast with the light steering but very communicative. Tearing up and down Mount Lemmon in Tucson had tons of fun, so noisy Sport Yokohama ADVAN tires of the base model could not quite follow the well balanced chassis. The 6-speed Z is rated at 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway and we observed 21.8 mpg in spirited driving week.
2016 Zs All except the base car has a new Active Sound Enhancement System that sends fake engine noise in the cabin. Z may actually need as our tester was a bit quiet in the exhaust department. (I find that the only reason more and more car manufacturers are adding this feature is to make the car more attractive in its test drives in order to sell more units. That is why they rarely mention the functionality in their marketing efforts.)
Providing the 370Z is in line with its tepid demand. The eight Nissan dealers within 150 miles of me have a total of 30 new Zs in stock, to find the exact model and color you want can be difficult. Regarding the price of the real world, TrueCar said the average discount on a 370Z is $ 1,318. A local dealer recently had the twin of this car in a 2015 model on their lot, with an MSRP of $ 30.118, announced for only $ 27,000. It is a great price, but knowing dealers Arizona is more likely a case of "Well, people, we added Tru-Coat, tinted windows, burning window, an alarm system, lost protection keys, the Desert Protection package, wheel locks, and $ 499 documentation fee for a total of $ 31,432.99. "
Nissan dealers ranked slightly below average 2014 JP Sales Satisfaction Index Power.
370Z is a fun car and a great value - but what does the future goes back to 08 the current incarnation, so a major overhaul is likely imminent, although Nissan did not speak Japanese V6 as the only two places, we hope Nissan will soldier. this model and its legendary nameplate. the Altima owners dominating the 370Z boards are some of the next generation Z will be powered by either a mill turbo 4-cylinder or a detuned engine GT-R. on that note, let's end this test with near QOTD: what do you think Nissan will or should do with the upcoming 370Z
Picks
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- huge value ?
- ergonomics ideal conductor près-
- still looks great after eight years
Nit Pics
- Lack sports exhaust note
- tire noise
- small sound system in the basic model
Wife Sez : "Love the color, grows very well, but there is no handle "Jesus!" to grasp when I shotgun "
370Z Perfect Song: ." Do not You (Forget About Me), "Simple Minds 1987
Nissan North America provides the use of a car for a week, insurance and a tank of gas for this review.
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