2015 370Z NISMO - Real World Pics
 

Motor Trend is currently testing the car, I was able to snap a few pics since I was near their main office

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It looks pretty sick but I dont like the rims.

What are everyone's thoughts on the rear wing going away?

Nice car, btw!

I'd probably change the wheels and add a duckbill spoiler, done.

I still just want the seats.

I hate to admit it, the car is pretty underwhelming in person

If you are a casual automotive fan you would think the car is just a Sport model and not a NISMO

It doesn't look as fast and furious as the 09-13 model nismo, which looks like an exotic with the right color. From certain angles, it looks like a normal sport with small rims.

Are the red accents still just stickers? If yes, that just cheapens what is supposed to be an upscale car in my opinion.

Yes, just stickers. It looks its worst in red. It doesn't look bad in any other color. It took a few years for the last Nismo to grow on me. Those seats and that 3.91 final gear though... That's all I want.

i would only want the final drive if someone finally figured out how to get SRM to work correctly after the swap.

I prefer the old one

Looks great!

This is the complete opposite of the 09-14 because whereas the v1 looks bad in photos, they look amazing in person! The '15 looks great in photos, but terrible in real life. I drove next to a black version and it's even worse than the red - you can't see any details.

IMHO if someone buys this car it must be in white - even then they need to change the wheels asap and throw on the previous Nismo Wing or just SOMETHING else because the back of the car is not aggressive enough (in person).

Totally agree; my 2012 doesn't photograph well, but looks spectacular in person.

Couldnt agree with you more....

What do you guys think about the front air dam with the Nismo symbol? That'd be gone for me. I don't like it when BMW adds the M in the grille, I don't like it when Audi adds the S, and with Nismo it's even worse - just looks too busy up front with the hamburger and another 5 letters.

FIRST OFF seriously I am just so lost as to how they went from beautiful concave wheels to these ugly Honda knock offs and as much as I agree about that sorry duckbill it's not that simple because the rear bumper sticks out a bit to line up with the duckbill which is actually an add on...
On a side note the car only looks good in black BECAUSE you can't see the features as well lol

Please leave Honda out of it, Nissan reused the left-over accessory wheels that no one ever bought

Motorsport! Nissan 19" Wheel Kit, 09-14 370Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

Looks like the exact same wheel to me......

If the rear was a bit more flat it would look like a G35 from behind

Since seeing this red car last month I have seen both a white version and a black version driving around town

Honestly, I barely even noticed that it wasn't just a normal sport model :eekdance:

I think DE bought a set a while ago so cant say no one ever bought it :icon17:

2015 Tech in the drive way
 

Just picked this up yesterday. I've been out of the loop for awhile.

Congrats, sweet looking Nizzy there.

2015 370Z NISMO - Real World Pics
 

I personally like the the Big rear wing, its a signature feature for the NISMO.
having owned a 2013 NISMO, now a 2014 NISMO, i couldnt have it any other way.. My opinion course. They kinda took a lil bit of the muscle and beasty look away from the lastest model, but im sure it would grow on me if I had a 2015.

These kinds of statements kinda bother me for some weird reason.

The 2013 NISMO looks more like a standard Z than the 2015... EXCEPT for the massive spoiler. The skirts don't call too much attention to themselves, because they match the color of the body. I believe this is why the 2014 NISMO added the offset color to bring more attention to the massive spoiler (which you have to be blind to miss anyways) and the skirts.

The 2015 NISMO keeps the offset color and adds more lines to it. The grill is somewhat shaped differently because of this. It loses the massive spoiler for a more subdue duckbill. I can understand someone overlooking a black or red NISMO... but the offset color on a white or silver 2015 are more pronounced.

From the rear it doesn't have the huge spoiler, but the bumper is two tone with a red line with that split for the center reflector (or fog light)... which is clearly different from a stock Z. Plus that NISMO badge on the right side of the trunk. If ALL you're looking at is the top of the trunk... sure... but if you're looking at the entire rear (i.e. not tailgating all the time), it's not the same.

That being said... if all anyone focuses on is a massive spoiler, I think that's kinda sad. The Z has beautiful curves which the NISMO body kit (old and new) tries to augment with contrasting straight lines. IMHO the 2015 body kit is more direct with the harsh angles... which is a plus in my book.

So what do you think about the pre 2015 Nismo spoiler? Do you think it's massive?

I would have to completely disagree

The prior year NISMO's have not only a unique front bumper, sideskirt, rear bumper, wing and wheels which make the car look both longer and wider. This car is very underwhelming in person, especially from the front. I would take a 2014 NISMO over this car any day of the week it just has way more presence.

That is just of course my opinion and you are welcome to your own, there is no right or wrong answer

Yep, the old Nismo looks just like the coupe....:wtf2:

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1418164433

I never really liked the styling of the old Nismo until the 2015 version came out, now I appreciate the old shape and sexy lines much more. The 2015 styling just haven't grown on me yet, maybe several years later and another facelift will change my mind.

Get that massive spoiler monstrosity out of here.

Yeah, we don't need any downforce on our car, lets just take it off.

That photo profile clearly shows the uniqueness of the older NISMO's, you can see how much longer both front and rear bumpers are compared to any other trim

That is what really helps them stand out as to where the 2015 is marginally longer

Can't go wrong with either trim or year but personally I would get a 2014

Divide the car profile in half. Top half. Bottom half.

Look at the top halves. Other than the spoilers they have the same curves... because it's obviously the same body. Then look at the bottom half. Yea you can tell the difference between the three types.

When I'm on the Interstate and see a 370Z in the distance (either coming at me or heading towards it), I can't readily identify what kind of 370Z it is until I get closer. I can identify it's a 370 (on a bad day I might mistaken a 350) from farther away because of the curves, but if I'm in the mood to actually call out the model -- and assuming the body hasn't been JDM'ed extensively -- I usually don't make confirmation until seeing either the spoiler, rear bumper, or the lower body (also running lights or lack therefore of help from the front).

From the front the 2015 is easier to identify because of the "red lips" and sideway DRL. From the front, I still feel the 2013 NISMO looks the same as a base Z at distance, though I eventually will see the longer lip when close enough. The two toned color of the 2014 version made it easier to call, because the base Z was single color.

I know what it's for. I didn't say take it off or that it was useless.

It's also possible to get downforce with more subtle spoilers. The 2015 NISMO should be evidence of that.

Obviously long distance identification is important to you.

Wow dude. What's your deal? You're pretty antagonistic about this.

It's called sarcasm.

Antagonistic would be if I trashed your car or called you names.

Or thought that the 2015 NISMO wing was a puny little winglet (more sarcasm).

You comments made me chuckle today. Thank you. :tiphat:

Have you not seen a NISMO in person?

It is very evident how much longer the older ones are in person. So much so that you must run an extension for the undertray

You are discrediting yourself and invalidating your opinion by continuing this strange argument

As much as you are entitled to your opinion, you have to expect some back lash when you decide to criticize a body kit that is owned by 99% of NISMO owners.

Same battle occurred when the switch from 2012 to 2013 front facia happened. You can choose to get but burned or enjoy the humor.

Well I suppose I'm glad I could be of service.

But yea, I do a lot of cross country driving, and identifying cars at a distance is something I do to stay awake on the long boring stretches across nowhere. Looking at the horizon also helps to avoid Highway Patrol and avoiding road debris/damage.

2015 Nismos are ugly!