2024 Nissan Z Nismo Review: Is This the One?
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- Опубліковано 29 лис 2024
- Let’s test drive and review the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo!
The Z name has always been special. Its lineage began with the Datsun 240Z in the 1960s and '70s. As the years and new Z models went by, the numbers in their names got bigger: Nissan and Datsun, which eventually just became Nissan proper, subsequently introduced cars like the 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX, 350Z, and 370Z, the oldest of which are now high-priced collectibles.
Before the new Z debuted in 2021, the outgoing 370Z had been around since 2008. It was nearing its 15-year anniversary! In mid 2020, Nissan unveiled the Z Proto: a concept car previewing the new Z. We all thought the new model of the car would be called the 400Z, because that made sense.
When the production version debuted in 2021, it was just as much of a head-turner, and it was called just the Z - no numbers. While a lot of people know Nissan for its modern nameplates like the Altima, Sentra, and Frontier, the new Z joined a long history of famous Nissan nameplates: the GT-R, Fairlady Z, Skyline, and more.
The new Z came with 400 horsepower, and the Z Nismo performance spec brings that power figure up to 420 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque from a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine. While the regular Z is available in a 9-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, the Z Nismo comes with just the auto.
The Z Nismo’s auto is really good, and its exhaust note is heavenly. The sound is something you can never really shake. The stock power figures are perfect for the street - but I can’t say if they’re perfect for the race track, since I didn’t get to take this car on one - and I’m sure modified versions with a nice tune will pop up soon.
But I’d probably lean toward a regular Z. The interior and exterior colors are more customizable, and although I like the Z Nismo’s trapezoidal front grille much better than the regular Z’s giant black box, I’d just do a front-bumper conversion. Long-term, I think I’d just like my color choices and manual transmission better than having an auto on the Z Nismo.
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The nismo being close to 70 grand is pretty much everyone's deal breaker.
Exactly. This should be the price of the performance trim, ~55k. And the performance trim should be the price of the base. Offering a sports car without a LSD in 2020s is dum AF.
Yeah, totally. That's the hard part
Way way way too many non-compromised vehicles available in and around that price point even if the idea of spending $70k on a Nissan is somehow reasonable to you.
Very few people are paying MSRP on these. There are some going for 10k+ under MSRP. It's still a tad overpriced at 58k/59k, but way more compelling.
Definitely, my C8 with Z51, and mag ride was less than $70k.
As an owner of the stealth grey Z Nismo, I felt this review was well done and fair. Great job!
Thank you 🤠🤠
Most people will complain about the price, but the second owner of a Z is usually the happiest customer. NISMO is a vanity badge for this car, and most smart people will stick to the normal Z and Stillen parts.
Great video, Fairlady! Watched it on a big screen with headphones.
Ahhhh thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. You’re so right about the second owner
My friend built a 750 hp one. It's insane, gaps C8's. But he also dumped prob weeks of work and I think 13k into it on top of the hefty price. For those curious it requires Z1 turbos.
Sorry for the sunglasses in this one, everyone! It was 100 degrees and sunny outside, and the ground was SUPER reflective this day. I tried, but I couldn't do the shoot with my bare eyes
U look cool with them, and it's actually super important to have protection for your little eyeballs. Don't trip, and keep it up the amazing work!!! 😎😎😎🤩🤩👏🏽
What glasses? 😂😂
@@ronincamera1328 Awwww thank you so much, appreciate this
@@alexbwire2644 Phew
Honestly, I love the styling. You don’t get to see such clean lines very often with modern car design.
It’s really so pretty
I watched so many videos of the nismo Z. Yet, I came back to watch it again. Here. 😊
So good to see you again. Thank you for being here!
Car's so new that the inside of the hood is shinier than any part of my car. That's a really nice looking car. 240 is my GOAT vote anytime anyone asks. Nicest looking car ever made
240 is husband’s GOAT too!
@@AlanisKingshocked it is a Miata 😅
Everyone saying it cost too much, consider this: the Twin Turbo 300ZX in its final year cost approximately $100k, when adjusted for inflation. So at $70k, the Nismo Z is selling at a discount.
Car is amazing. For those who plan long term builds, the 60k price tag isn't awful. I'd love a 650 hp Nismo with Z1 turbos and would be so much fun off a roll (no traction likely with that power).
650-horsepower Nismo would rock
Another superb review, Alanis! The on-screen text used during the pricing segment was great (not that the previous one was bad by any means, but definitely an improvement). It would be awesome if you are able to keep the horn test as a recurring piece (or even segment) for future videos - especially if you ever get to drive a Mercedes 600 haha.
Here's a question - if you had to choose one... Nismo Z, base C8 Corvette, Mustang Dark Horse or Toyota Supra?
I’m so glad you liked it! I’ll tell husband. Thank you! If I had to choose one, I’m going Dark Horse. I’m a huge mustang person these days
Great review!
The Nismo’s biggest enemy is the normal Z it seems.
Congrats to those who get one as it is definitely cool, but for anyone looking at a value proposition in the mix with performance and they like the Z, get the normal one.
Thanks for a great video and your production value is on par with all the other channels I follow like EveryDay Driver, Straight Pipes, Throttle House and Savage Geese!
That puts you in with the Best of the Best … as yall deserve to be.
Ahhhh thank you so much Ted. Really glad you enjoyed
The front grille definitely looks better than the base Z's giant rectangle
But I'll be keeping my Supra😁
Supra! It looks so good
The Supra has the best lines and shape… that roof. I love the car. Two totally different designs and both Z and Supra are stunning.
@@MattJelonek Totally agree. When I was looking, it was between the Supra, Z, Camaro SS, Cayman, and M2.
They're all similar in performance but in the end, the exotic lines of the Supra just kept calling me.
13:35 -- Recaro, I remember that company...
😞
Alcanterra leather after a while turns to regular leather and you need a tooth brush and a good cleaner to bring it back 😂
Hahahaha
Great review. Surprised The Z passed the Great Alanis Trunk Test.
Thank you! I was too!
The fairlady with a fairlady. I'm sorry, I'm never calling it the Z. It will always be the fairlady to me.
Fair! (lol)
Thanks Alanis. Another well-balanced and informative review. Keep them coming
Thank you for always being here! Appreciate you
This video has your best production values yet. Keep moving forward.
Ahhhhh thank you so much
Insane shots and editing as always! Love it 🤌🏼
Thank you so much : )
I always enjoy your reviews.
Almost 70g's US for this Z.. I don't know.. that's alot of money for an evolution of the normal 370Z... Plus it doesn't come with the manual tranny...
Keep them coming Alanis!
Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you like them 🤠
Feels like a modern version of the Nissan Skyline! Glad I’ve finally started tuning into to your UA-cam Videos Alanis! Also love the implementation of the classic Tetris Music! Brings back memories playing that a lot as a kid
Ahhh Mark from Twitter (if I remember correctly)! Thank you so much for being here!
@@AlanisKing Ofc! And no, I deleted Twitter last Summer as the only Socials I have left are this, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. But I do remember we were friends on Twitter at one point before I got rid of it if that’s how you remember me the most
Love the new Z's look. Couldn't justify getting one but it turns my head when I see one out and about
It’s truly so pretty
These cars are great. I have a non Nismo built auto Z and love it.
That’s awesome. I’m glad you’re loving it!
Very good review as always - and the cinematography and editing are next level.
Thanks.
Jeff! Thank you so much!
Alanis with dangerous curves
Love your reviews! Keep doing it!
Thank you 🤠🤠
I just bought one in stealth grey about a month ago to use as a daily. I know it’s overpriced and I could have gotten more bang for my buck elsewhere, but honestly no other new car (within this price range) looks as good as this one does. And you NEVER see them around. It really is a unicorn.
That's awesome. Great choice. I hope you love it so much
Alanis ...fun video !! We sure enjoy your content ❤
Thank you for always being here!
Awesome car, excellent review!
Thank you always 🤠
Great review and camera work as usual. You guys are killing it for such a new channel. I have not seen a single new Z on the road or dealer lot here in SE Virginia, which really seems odd. I'm normally the guy who ogles and test drives every new sports car that comes along, but this one has been elusive.
It’s so elusive! I also haven’t seen any, aside from the ones I drive. Thank you for watching 🤠
So are we going to be treated to a horn test in every new video from now on Alanis? 😄
Francisco! Hi! It’s always so great to see you. Thank you for the support. The horn test is new with this video, yes! We’re liking it 🤠
Excellent script and editing of this video 👏
Ahhh thank you so much!
That color is great ❤❤
It really is
the 300zx is still the pinnacle of the Z line IMO.. had the turbos, looked original and futuristic (no need to harken back to classics, but still fit well in the Z line) plus no visual gimmickery like hideos faux skirts and rear bumper of this car.
Husband looooves the 240Z
Alanis! I remember you from Jalopnik! Great to see you…subbed.👍
Omg! Hi! Thanks for being here. Appreciate you
@@AlanisKing Thanks for the response! Greetings and love from Australia!🦘
Great Review, really like how you guys are making videos!
Throttle house just did a great job of highlighting what is wrong with this Motorsport version of the Z....
With 124hp LESS, powering the front wheels, the Elantra N runs within 2 tenths of that car on track...and the Nismo is almost double the money!
I have an Elantra N this month! (For the Motor1 channel.) I’m stoked! Thanks for watching 🤠
I haven't kept up with Nissan in a while, mainly due to their reliability. Are these twin turbo V6's reliable? 🤔
The vr30dett is the same engine family as that of the GTR. Its been the main engine option of Infiniti sedans since 2017. Most I’ve heard is that the engines are an ECU tune away from 500whp stock everything.
10/10 B-roll! Alanis… awesome. I’ve got the new Z, it’s only one model in Australia so it’s Performance Spec; the Nismo arrived two months after the Nismo but I’m happy with the Z in Rosewood. What a car. Keep up the great work.
Ahhh I’m so glad you’re liking it! Thank you, Matt! Appreciate you always watching
The New Z is a good honesty checker. How much does it cost what is still a fairly large company to update and release a new sports car family solo? The FM chassis is now essentially bespoke to the Z, and its in limited markets. To make the thing their engineers want to make, and people want to lust over costs more than we’d want it.
Totally
I remember sitting on the cargo shelf in the back of my uncle's Datsun 240z because he needed to carry me and my cousin somewhere and I was older and capable of holding myself in place. Or at least we thought. Two hard turns and I was bouncing all over the glass back there. Best car ride I ever had. I'd ;ove to get the new Z but it's hard to justify with the current dealer markup situation.
Omg! That’s so much space!
there's a sharting price? 8:15
Yeah
Nissan's profit margin on these has to be astronomical, despite what they say I'd be very surprised if it weren't a heavily modified facelift of the previous generation that's been around long enough to buy alcohol. The point is, if they priced it where it should be they'd sell a few, but it doesn't make sense to buy one instead of other $70k sports cars
That’s the really tough sell, yeah
@@AlanisKing $70k... yeah no... there's gonna be a TON of C8 "boomer specials" / aka: forced sales when the municipal bonds go POOF!! Then their pensions go POOF... Wait for it - all due to the RE property tax appraisal bubble - just go read about what is happening in Denton TX... So the boomers will be back in their Camrys and that means mo sports cars for us "stupid punk kids"
I saw the NISMO logo on your sunglasses King! Admit it, you're in the pocket of big Nissan! 😛
Hahahahaha they gave me those glasses at a race and I thought they were too cute not to wear in the review
I see some at my dealerships on discount but not on the road. I think the reason is that compared to an M2 or something it is missing: Leather seats, 18 way power seats, adaptive ride, better tech, the speed of the M2, and the M2 doesn't fuel starve on the track like the Z.
Dark Horse is also a huge competitor
@@AlanisKing I thought of 2 more: The M2 has actual widening of the fenders over the standard 2 series while the Nismo has stick on fender flare bits and the M2 has a manual option, so does the Supra.
Welp, definitely didn't expect that trunk to fit one Alanis
Impressive!
I love this car's styling. It takes styling cues from almost every previous iteration.
It's truly so pretty
The Z too get is the Performance stickers between 54k-56k depending on options and with NOW finally Post Covid willing Nissan Dealers give 4-5k off hell of a car for a little over 50k maybe the best Value on the market for this type of car.
I like the regular Z too!
It's kind of hard to justify the Z line when the Mustang exists. Like compare the Z Nismo to a Mustang Dark Horse that starts at $63K. The Dark Horse gives you 500HP, way better technology, and way more customizing options. I love the Z's style but it's probably like $10-15K over the price that it should be.
I haven’t stopped thinking about the Dark Horse since I drove it
Not everyone is about HP.. Darkhorse would be awesome to have.
Awesome Bevo t-shirt! (Hmm, I have family in Austin...gift idea? I better check out Homefield!)
And it goes without saying, awesome review! As for the Z, I don't get what Nissan is doing. The current model has been out for, what, at least two years? Yet I've only seen one on the road the whole time--and I live in the Seattle metro, where you see lots of everything that's new and hot. Lack of availability? Or has Nissan's reputation dropped so much that people don't want to touch the new Z at its price (and, phew, $70K for a Nismo with an automatic only)?
Well, it looks great, anyway.
Thank you for watching! I love the Homefield shirts. They’re legitimately so soft.
The Z is so great. I wish it weren’t suffering from lack of models on the road or the high price
So I can get this, or a base Corvette Stingray - tough call.
Definitely try to drive both!
No brainer for me - the C8!!
The unicorn comment is so true. I still haven't seen a single Z anywhere.
Same! Unless I’m driving it
Looks cool. Wish I could afford it
Depreciation!
Alanis filming at Fancy Kristen's mansion.
She let me borrow it
It really is a nice looking car, the red paint is beautiful but the price 😢. I laughed when you made fun of the rear view camery, you called it a potato 😂.
Hahahaha thank you! It is such a potato!
I think this is Nissan’s sexiest car, but I can’t get past the sticker price. Of course, I get sticker shock on every vehicle I look at now days. Maybe I need to look for a Yugo. 😂
Hahahahahaha same though!
Can't wait til these hit $20k so I can live out my JDM fantasies
Yesssss
Great looking car
Totally agree
“Just gotta go red” she says. Yeah I waited 2 years for a red one to be told it wasn’t coming
I’m so sorry to hear that!
Totally disagree with Nissan about the manual. Automatics only make sense when it's a daily or an actually putting in times. 99% of the time I'm fine with slightly slower shifts as long as I get to do them. Good looking car and agree on the score. 2/10 hat score for wearing the trunk as a hat in the video pic.
Hahahahahahahaha thank you always for watching and giving a hat score
Love my z won’t trade in her for the new one cause of price seen one for 90,000 to 68,000 I’ll wait awhile to get a used one been eyeing a 300zx locally I want to add to collection
300ZX is a great choice!
Good looking car. Another good review granddaughter (-; I enjoyed it.
Thank you 🤠
I paid for my gt350r 2019 for 72k this is wild, it has carbon fiber wheels & wing and a tremac 6 speed and sport cup 2s 😮
Great car
Man, the price seems like a big issue. There are so many other cars that have significant pros over this one. Unless you're really brand loyal to Nissan I feel like it's a hard sell.
The driving experience is really phenomenal
I had three cars in mind to buy: Nissan Z, Supra or BMW M240i xDrive. All $20k AUD difference in prices… the M240i went up another $14k when I wanted to order due to new year prices… the Supra has been hard to get in Australia and the Z I just fell for. Took 12 months and a week to receive after my order. Then the M2 came out and Nismo when I picked up my Z. Don’t regret it. Love the new Z.
The outside looks super fun and very Japanese, which I love, but for the exact same price the dark horse wins all day. Was that fake engine noise in the cabin?
Dark Horse is SO good. I can’t remember if the cabin noise was fake - I go through so many cars! Sorry!
Doesn’t seem the noise is fake in the Z.
There is piped in cracks and burbles
I think getting a regular Z with an aftermarket tune to get those 20hp is a more sensible way to go. You get more color options along with the manual transmission. Unless the Nismo badges are super important, I don't see a whole lot of upside to getting it but maybe I'm missing something 🤷🏼♂. Thanks for another great car review!
Thank you so much for watching, and thanks for such a thoughtful concept!
Some of the additional changes to the Nismo Z are bushing changes and tuning of the 9 speed. The Nismo gets stiffer chassis bushings throughout, along with the 9 speed tuned and calibrated to allow for the faster downshifts in particular.
Nismo doesn’t make as much sense as a buy if its only a street car, in this iteration all the changes were definitely focused on making it faster on a track, which based off several other testers results is a dramatic change.
@@air-headedaviator1805 Thanks! I didn’t know all of that went into the Nismo trim!
You forgot to change it to Sport + and M paddle shift mode. Then you can shift up and down as you want.
I did that while driving the car other times. I like to talk about the auto-shift settings
Were those flappy paddles just ornamental?
They work!
It’s so good but just priced a little out of what I think most people are willing to pay for a Nissan Z. Plus the marketing of it has been essentially zero.
Yes! I wish they’d do more marketing. It’s so good
I think the way Chevrolet priced the c8 base modep makes it hard to justify buying any other car in the same segment.
Fair!
nice sunglasses
It really felt like Nissan settled on a price and tried to add stuff on to justify it after the fact. But they added the wrong stuff like the automatic gearbox, and didn't add enough of the other stuff like bigger power boost to justify the massive cost premium over the standard Z or even the Z Performance siblings.
Which is really awkward especially in an arena of a lot of awesome performance cars that have an even greater badge cachet over Nissan. I've no idea what the other cars like Porsches and such cost in the US by comparison as the UK doesn't get the Nissan Z in any form, but $70,000 already sounded like far too much, especially over the other Z models.
So fair. I think it would’ve been a hit at a lower price
If this car was $55-$58k, I dont think anyone would be so hard on it. I do agree though, $70k is a bit steep for price.
I agree
For 70k....this...or the Lexus is500. Let that sink in.
Dark Horse
I actually really like this car, the price likely a deal breaker for so many though. Great video as always Alanis, you're quickly becoming one of my favorite car reviewers. Keep up the great work!
Ahhhh thanks JP! Always love seeing the cat profile pic
I do like how it looks.
But the main problem is definitely the price.
And despite being a, probably, good auto transmission, Nissan automatics have a bad reputation.
It's sooooo pretty
carrazo!
Hell yeah
Hell yeah
Shame they don't sell the Niss-an Zed this side of the pond.
I'm sorry : (
nice shorts
This thing is about as heavy as my CT4V Blackwing with all those weight adding items like power seats, ventilated seats, massage, and a rear seat LOL. I spent less on my BW with more HP, more performance, and more comfort. Seems like it may be a slow seller.
Blackwings rock
@AlanisKing yes they do! It's my daily and so much fun. Plus it's red..
1969 "Nice!"
Omfg XD
Hahahaha
No AWD, no shot
They want how much for it??
You heard me right!
@@AlanisKing crikey.
Take a shot everytime she says "Z" 😂
That is the name of the car!
@@AlanisKing I know, it's just a good excuse to get drunk 🤷🏻♂️
No manual?!
No 😔 only the regular Z
Is it expensive? Yes it is, and so was the 300XZ turbo, they never were the affordable sportscar, if you want something cheaper buy a slightly used Infinity Q60 redsport.
Super fair!
Automatically is faster why u think 🤔 Lamborghini only makes automatic cars especially lunch control & 9 speed old days is over with manual transmission was faster especially with technology in cars u can beat a computer in shifting lol
I say it because the average-to-decent driver, which is what most people are, can’t beat a computer!
Is it... Z-nough?
Love it
Auto only & $70 grand? Forget that!
That's the hard part!
It’s faster than the manual. It’s track focused and primed for that.
It's a nice throwback to the Z's of the past. But one of the things that the original 240Z was noted for was how affordable it was, and value for the money was something you got. The more recent ones seem to have ignored that lesson
So true. Those original Z cars were cheap!
I like the new Z. No way is it worth the msrp's. $70k ? Thats just stupid
I like it too!
Wow, the cost, I know it's a Nismo, but way too much, Nissan lost the basic characteristic of the Z, affordability. I will stick with my 2019 370z sport touring in blue.
Nice car choice!
Sorry bit my 07 350z Nismo (Sold for the 2014 model) and my 2014 370z Nismo looks way better.
They're great!
2:30 nissan put that "400" number in the engine instead
Yes! You've got it
I prefer the heritage edition. No one buys these.
Love a good heritage car model
Really dont get the automatic, like its not a dedicated track monster, not a high end luxury car nor a GT (at least no in this spec)
edit: also for the price why not go for the mustang dark horse.
People who have $70k to drop on a fun car don’t want to row their own bro
@@aygwm fair enough but the Z isnt that much lighter. But the mustang has the benefit of doing everything the z does from the classic design to the affordable performance vehicle and importantly a lot more available
Dark Horse is SUCH an incredible car. No-lift upshift!
You are officially Alanis Cake. Jesus.
Hahaha
nice earrings love the shape
Teenager you say (370Z)...so that means that the 70+ year old Porsche 911 series is geriatric to say the least.
Nah. The Z series dates back about that long. The 370Z specifically was really old. It’s like a generation of Z car, similar to a 992 or 991 911
I hate when a company builds an expensive car, but it still manages to have a low end interior. 😖
The interior is not the WORST, but it's definitely not up to the price