2024 Nissan Z NISMO Review

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00:00 On this edition of the Weekend Drive, we're featuring the Nissan Z.

00:05 And not just any Z, this is the Nissan Motorsports, or Nismo, edition.

00:10 Now Nissan already offers the Z in a Sport and Performance model, but for 2024, they've

00:15 launched the Nismo edition for those who want a little more.

00:19 Nissan's Z models have a long and successful history, often synonymous with style, performance,

00:25 and affordability.

00:26 It started in 1969 with the Datsun 240Z and the Fairlady Z from Japan, followed by the

00:32 likes of the 280Z, 300, 350, and 370Z models that came over the next 50 years.

00:38 So the new Nismo edition has a lot to live up to.

00:42 It does so by elevating the previous Performance model with additional horsepower and torque,

00:47 specially tuned suspension and brakes, revised aerodynamic bodywork in front and rear, including

00:53 a taller and wider rear spoiler, and wider wheels with a more aggressive tire compound.

01:00 So what does all that mean?

01:01 It means this car is fast and truly sticks to the pavement or the racetrack.

01:05 The Z Nismo's interior is also built for speed.

01:09 It isn't fancy on purpose.

01:11 Nissan says it's built to keep the driver's eyes on the road and communicate only the

01:15 most important information to eliminate visual noise.

01:18 However, it does have modern conveniences like two digital display screens, wireless

01:23 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa built in.

01:27 And the Recaro seats and a new steering wheel are finished in leather and Alcantara trim,

01:32 which just feel nice.

01:34 So this car features a 3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine which has 420 horsepower and 384

01:42 foot-pounds of torque.

01:43 Now what's cool is that peak torque is available from 2,000 RPM all the way up to 5,200 RPM,

01:48 which means that the car always has a lot of pulling power.

01:52 Some driving enthusiasts don't like that the Nismo version doesn't come with a manual

01:55 transmission, but this 9-speed automatic has been optimized and has extremely quick shifts

02:01 and is ready for track use.

02:03 It also comes with launch control if you want that super aggressive standing start acceleration.

02:09 Now the Nismo Edition provides three different drive modes, Standard, Sport and Sport Plus.

02:15 When you're in Standard or Sport mode, you could live with this car as an everyday driver.

02:18 When you go to Sport Plus though, it's track ready.

02:22 The Nissan Z Nismo is definitely a track ready sports car.

02:26 However, it comes standard with a number of driver assistance technologies like adaptive

02:30 cruise control, lane departure warning, auto emergency braking and more.

02:34 Now the standard Z starts around $42,000 while this Nismo Edition comes in at $65,000, which

02:40 is comparable to a Chevy Corvette, Toyota Supra or BMW M2.

02:45 So if you're in the market for a track ready sports car, the Nissan Z Nismo is definitely

02:50 worth a closer look.

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