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.

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.

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

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.

i thought altma's were suppose to be bland? :confused:

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.

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.