Automobile Mag Nismo 370Z First Drive

Originally Posted by semtex

I agree with all the sentiments expressed re. the Nismo being a bit of a let-down. But to be fair, I think we should also step back for a moment and be thankful that at least Nissan is making an effort. What I mean by this is, let's be thankful that Nissan hasn't followed the lead of Toyota and even Honda when it comes to sports cars. Toyota and Honda have decided that profitability lies in producing 'appliance-mobiles'. Toyota has no sports cars, and Honda has discontinued the one sports car they had (the S2000). Well, they're not exactly wrong -- this strategy has indeed been profitable for them. But Nissan, thank goodness, decided to continue making cars that actually appeal to enthusiasts. Think about it: this one company produces the GT-R, the 370Z, the Nismo 370Z, and the 370Z Roadster. And I'm not even listing the Infiniti variants. Can any other Japanese car company boast such a range of enthusiast-friendly cars? So yeah, they could improve on the Nismo. Heck, there's always room for improvement on any vehicle. Let's just remember to give credit where it's due, that's all I'm saying.