I thought a Hybrid 370Z would be a good idea, after last week, I think NOT.

Sean · 02-28-2011, 12:54 PM

I drove a 2010 Altima Hybrid as a rental last week. Wow, what a bland car. The car did not get very good mileage (23 mpg mixed) and the engine sounded like a diesel. The CVT was dull and lifeless and overall the car did not impress me with it's smoothness. From 1-10 it's a solid 5. I would NOT pay the premium for an Altima with a Hybrid so I am guessing the Z with a hybrid would be a pass also.

That said, I think it's time for a 400Z or a 430Z or even better a 500Z.

spearfish25 · 02-28-2011, 01:02 PM

Ibtl!

Sean · 02-28-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Ibtl!

Why would this be locked? I have thought the Hybrid Z that Nissan has proposed would be a good idea, until actually driving a Nissan Altima Hybrid for a week. How many people here have actual experienced driving the Altima Hybrid for longer than a test drive. I was expecting better mileage and a smoother electric car. What I drove was a car with a lot of issues compared to the regular Hertz Altima I usually get.

I don't think the 370Z deserves that type of setup. It would not appeal to many who brought the car for performance.

GZ3 · 02-28-2011, 01:22 PM

they better not green the Z up....i will not buy the next gen if thats the case

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Why would this be locked? I have thought the Hybrid Z that Nissan has proposed would be a good idea, until actually driving a Nissan Altima Hybrid for a week. How many people here have actual experienced driving the Altima Hybrid for longer than a test drive. I was expecting better mileage and a smoother electric car. What I drove was a car with a lot of issues compared to the regular Hertz Altima I usually get.

I don't think the 370Z deserves that type of setup. It would not appeal to many who brought the car for performance.

IF nissan pulls together a hybrid replacement for the Z, I'm sure they will work to make sure it's an enjoyable setup, or they will likely not call it a Z car. The Z name is too valuable for them to damage with a bad hybrid.

The Altima hybrid doesn't need to appeal to enthusiasts, so there's no reason to waste the time and money trying to make it do so.

kenchan · 02-28-2011, 01:55 PM

i thought altma's were suppose to be bland?

cheshirecat · 02-28-2011, 02:04 PM

The Altima is not a Z. They've shared powerplants before (the VQ35).

Pass on a hybrid Z if you want. If I do, it won't be because I drove an Altima and didn't like it.

christian370z · 02-28-2011, 02:59 PM

I believe the GTR will get a hybrid setup before the Z in my opinion, but I am all for a Z with electric assist however I do not see how they will hit even near the weight of the current Z with a hybrid setup and therefore will be problematic to the entire purpose of the Z line of cars.

02-28-2011, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sean Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41 Drives: Honda Rep Power: 15	I thought a Hybrid 370Z would be a good idea, after last week, I think NOT. I drove a 2010 Altima Hybrid as a rental last week. Wow, what a bland car. The car did not get very good mileage (23 mpg mixed) and the engine sounded like a diesel. The CVT was dull and lifeless and overall the car did not impress me with it's smoothness. From 1-10 it's a solid 5. I would NOT pay the premium for an Altima with a Hybrid so I am guessing the Z with a hybrid would be a pass also. That said, I think it's time for a 400Z or a 430Z or even better a 500Z.

02-28-2011, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Ibtl! __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-28-2011, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	they better not green the Z up....i will not buy the next gen if thats the case __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

02-28-2011, 02:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I believe the GTR will get a hybrid setup before the Z in my opinion, but I am all for a Z with electric assist however I do not see how they will hit even near the weight of the current Z with a hybrid setup and therefore will be problematic to the entire purpose of the Z line of cars. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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