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2023 Nissan Z manual review
The Nissan Z is a head-turning sports car, and there's no doubt it's powerful, but it raises as many questions as answers.
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Scott Collie
2022 Nissan Nissan Z vs 2024 Ford Mustang Comparison
Nissan Nissan Z
Ford Mustang
2022 Nissan
Nissan Z
vs
2024 Ford
Mustang
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Nissan Nissan Z BASE MODEL
Based on the Ford Mustang
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
62L
608 to 670 km
59L - 61L
502 to 946 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$65,290 - $75,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Brawny twin-turbo engine
- Old-school feel is rare in 2022
Misses
- 370Z roots are clear in places
- Feels a bit lost between worlds
- Manual transmission requires a firm hand
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,200)
- MagneRide Suspension (+$2,750)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2997 | 2261 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 5.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | V8, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 224kW - 349kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 5400 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm | 441Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.5 - 11 | |
