The Z is a commendable attempt to salvage what's left of Nissan's sporting soul. Now an SUV-heavy brand, Nissan has seized an opportunity by redesigning the 370Z's body to give it a look reminiscent of the original Z. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that develops 400 hp or 420 hp depending on the model, which is more than enough to compete in the segment. What's more, the Z offers a six-speed manual gearbox, though sadly not with the sportier NISMO model.
The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …
The new Z NISMO is a tremendous addition to Nissan ’s entry-level sports coupe lineup as a sharper and better-equipped model ready to take on some of the best performance cars in the mainstream segment. While the standard Z is more suited for the road, Nissan says the NISMO targets …
As you might already know, a brand-new generation of the Nissan Z is hitting the market for model year 2023, featuring a 400-horsepower twin-turbo V6 and a design inspired by its ancestors. But some people say that the substantial price increase is a problem. If a naturally aspirated V6 with …
So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …
Nissan turned heads at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo last week and it’s looking to do the same at the SEMA Show taking place this week in Las Vegas. The automaker’s display will be highlighted by the Safari Rally Z Tribute, which was created in a partnership with South …
Nissan is attempting to please more serious performance enthusiasts with the new 2024 Z NISMO, but the car will probably leave many of them with a bittersweet taste. Sure, the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 gains 20 horsepower for a total of 420 horsepower. Peak torque is also increased by 34 lb-ft., …
The all-new Nissan Z is quite potent and fun, but if you’re looking for something with a little more power, more bite and more character, you just have to be a little more patient. That’s right: a Z NISMO is coming soon! The automaker today posted a 44-second teaser on …
Nissan revived and reinvented the Z for 2023 , using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that generates 400 horsepower and design cues from iconic Z models of the past to create something enthusiasts would be really excited about. But since SUVs and crossovers are immensely popular these days, and Nissan …
The 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is coming next week (Nov. 1-4) and Nissan will be among the automakers on hand with six unique and colourful concepts, not to mention the new Z GT4 race car making its public debut. The one that most caught our eye—and will haunt …
Super Bowl LVI is this Sunday, and while the matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams is not what most NFL fans were anticipating at the start of the playoffs, we still expect to see some fireworks on the field with these two potent offenses. Off the …
Canadian pricing for the Nissan Ariya electric crossover and Nissan Z sports car have yet to be unveiled, but those wishing to reserve either of these models will be able to do so now with a $1,000 refundable deposit. $. The Car Guide recently visited the Nissan Studio in Yorkdale …
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Subcompact cars have rapidly evolved in recent years, offering more refinement, comfort and options than ever before. But at what price? We believe subcompact cars must remain affordable, simple and easy to maintain, and the Nissan Micra checks all these boxes. It also happens to be super fun to drive, …
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