NISSAN
I’ve been wanting to try the new one for a while. Nissan Z 2023 and luckily, a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to test it for 7 days, during which I really enjoyed driving this vehicle.
The 2023 Nissan Z is a sports car offered in three trim levels: Sport, Performance, y Proto Spec. The Sport starts at $40,990, the Proto Spec at $53,990, and the Performance, the level provided by Nissan for this review, has a base price of $50,990.
Mechanical and fuel economy...This vehicle is powered by a 24-valve DOHC 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, which produces 400 horsepower @6400 rpm and 350 pound-feet of torque @1600-52o0 rpm. Also, this model we tested is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.
As for the brakes, it includes red-painted aluminum calipers, Akebono brand, with 4 front pistons, 2 rear pistons, as well as 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear ventilated discs.
As for the suspension at the front, it has a double wishbone suspension, which is made of aluminum alloy with a die-cast aluminum alloy sub-frame. At the rear the suspension is of the multi-link type. It also has 27.2mm front and 26.5mm rear stabilizer bars.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this vehicle offers 18 miles per gallon of gasoline in the city, 24 miles per gallon on the highway, and a combined city-highway of 20 miles per gallon of gasoline. Also, for every 100 miles or so it consumes 5 gallons of gasoline.
Exterior...The 2023 Nissan Z Performance has an elegant and aggressive exterior design that attracts the eyes of many, something that I saw repeatedly in the seven days that I tested it. Its long hood, short roof, and wide stance give this vehicle a classic sports car look. The front is dominated by a large grille and swept-back headlights.
The Z Performance is available in a variety of colors, including Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Ikazuchi Yellow, Seiran Pearl Blue, and Diamond White Tri-Coat. This one we tested was two-tone: Everest Tri-coat White and Super Black.
This vehicle offers a number of exterior features designed to improve performance and aerodynamics, such as a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a front splitter and side skirts, both also in carbon fiber.
As for the wheels, they are forged alloy RAYS, 19″ x 9.5″ at the front and 19″ x 10.0″ at the rear. It includes high-performance tires, 255/40R19 at the front and 275/35R19 at the rear.
The 2023 Nissan Z Performance has a well-made, elegant interior, although it is only for two people since it does not have a second row of seats. The driver and passenger seats are very comfortable, well reinforced and both are upholstered in leather, with synthetic suede inserts.
The driver’s seat is electric with 4 adjustment positions, manual elevator, lumbar and thigh support. The passenger seat, also electric, offers 4 adjustment positions. Both seats offer heating.
The steering wheel is wrapped in premium leather with the Nissan Z logo, while the gear shift knob and parking brake lever are also wrapped in leather.
As for the cargo area, as you may be imagining, it is not very large, it only has 6.9 cubic feet.
Infotainment System...The driver and passenger have everything they need to be well informed about the trip and other details, as well as various entertainment possibilities.
Additionally, the driver is provided with a set of 3 gauges, offering turbo pressure, turbo turbine speed and voltmeter. This gauge cluster is located on the dash in a diagonal position, for quick and easy viewing.
The NissanConnect infotainment system features a 9-inch color touch screen and integrates the Nissan Door to Door navigation system with the Premium Traffic application that offers real-time traffic status.
The infotainment system also integrates SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link with 3-month trial access, SiriusXM-based NissanConnect Services with trial access to 5-year Select, 5-year Plus and 6-month Premium packages, NissanConnect with access Wi-Fi, voice recognition system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, hands-free text messaging assistant, hands-free phone system based on Bluetooth technology, audio streaming via Bluetooth for compatible devices and a three-month free trial of SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
As for the Audio system, it is a Bose Premium with eight speakers, including two subwoofers, which offers spectacular sound.
Safety and Driver Assistance...This Nissan Z Performance features a Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors. In addition, it also features driver and passenger seat-mounted supplemental side air bags and roof-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags for dual occupant head protection.
The 2023 Nissan Z includes the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS), an anti-theft security system that uses an electronic key (known as a Smart Key) that communicates with the NVIS control unit to verify the authenticity of the key and allow the engine to start.
As for driver assistance technologies, the standard Nissan Z Performance includes the following:
Smart Cruise Control
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Front and Rear Sonar System
Rear View Monitor
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Hill Start Assist
High Beam Assist
Intelligent Driver Alert
As you can see, several driver assistance technologies that come standard.
Driving...The 2023 Nissan Z Performance is a sports car that once you drive it leaves a great feeling. Starting from a very powerful twin-turbo V6 engine that offers a significant improvement compared to the 3.7-liter V6 of the previous generation. This engine offers more than great acceleration, giving more than is necessary to pass other vehicles on the road and without much effort. This engine spares no power anytime you need it.
Driving this Nissan Z is a lot of fun as it has a well balanced chassis. Its direction is very precise and it responds perfectly to any sudden request. Regarding the suspension, we can say that it offers a good balance between performance and comfort, absorbing the imperfections of the pavement very well.
The Nissan Z comes with a few pounds more than the previous generation, but it doesn’t feel heavy to drive, on the contrary, it responds well entering corners and from the very beginning that one starts driving this vehicle offers the necessary confidence to take any curve without fear of making an unexpected move.
Something that still has me intrigued are the brakes, too soft for my taste. In general, the brakes are precise, although an adjustment would not hurt at this point as well. I was not very convinced by the manual transmission of this Z Performance either, its changes are not as short as they should be for a vehicle of these characteristics or at least for my taste.
Despite the two previous observations, I really liked the 2023 Nissan Z Performance and as I mentioned before, it is a lot of fun to drive, whether in the city with traffic or on the highway and especially when it is winding.
Despite certain areas of improvement, such as the brakes and manual transmission, this sports car offers an exhilarating and comfortable driving experience, backed by a robust infotainment system and a suite of driver assistance and safety technologies.
This Nissan Z Performance is a vehicle to take into account when deciding to buy a sports car in this price range.
by Hector Russo, Geeks Room
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