Typical Nissan. They load up early model years but in the later model years they cheap out on features. The base model 97-98 240sx didn't even have a remote trunk release

lol way to make people spend more money.

surprised it still has power windows too

My 13 Z is a base with the paddles. I use them at the drag strip mostly and occasionally on the street to let the other car know I am ready to accelerate. I will leave it at that.
15 with no paddles? Odd. I bet you still get that crappy radio that is shared with all other nissan base models.

Funny you mention the crappy radio, actually the base 7AT I saw without the paddles had a new base stereo head unit with standard Bluetooth and extra phone buttons on the steering wheel. You can see that clearly in the picture above this post. Apparently Bluetooth > Paddle Shifters...

FWIW, the base model Z's don't have integrated turn signals in the Z emblems on the front fenders anymore.



2015 370Z COUPE WHAT’S NEW

MODELS AND OPTIONS

New Trim Level: 370Z Sport

Sport adds the following unique features to the base 370Z:

SynchroRev Match® (6-speed manual transmission)
Viscous Limited-Slip rear Differential
Sport brakes
RAYS® design forged aluminum-alloy wheels
Front and rear spoilers
New Trim Level: 370Z Sport Tech

Sport Tech adds the following unique features to Sport:

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System
RearView Monitor
Bose® Premium audio system
Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
New Trim Level: 370Z NISMO Tech

370Z NISMO Tech adds the following unique features to 370Z NISMO:

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System
RearView Monitor
Bose® Premium audio system
Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
All packages discontinued

Navigation Package contents (Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System, RearView Monitor) are now standard on Touring, Sport Tech, and 370Z NISMO Tech.
Sport Package contents are now standard on Sport and Sport Tech.
The following Bose Package contents are now standard on Touring, Sport Tech, and 370Z NISMO Tech:
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Bose® AM/FM/CD audio system
Sirius XM Satellite Radio
DRIVETRAIN

7-speed automatic transmission now available on NISMO models

Steering-column-mounted paddle shifters no longer available on 370Z base

Revised final drive ratio on NISMO models

SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Revised suspension tuning

All 370Z models have additional bracing and new shock absorbers to improve ride quality.
WHEELS AND TIRES

Revised wheels

Black finish replaces silver finish on 370Z and Touring wheels.
Wheels on NISMO models have a new design.
All models now have a steel wheel for the spare tire.
EXTERIOR

Revised color availability (370Z NISMO, 370Z NISMO Tech)

Brilliant Silver (K23) is no longer available on NISMO models.
Gun Metallic (KAD) is now available on NISMO models.
Heated mirrors no longer available on 370Z base

Revised exterior lighting

Front-fender-mounted turn signal indicators are no longer available on 370Z base.
LED daytime running lights are now standard on all models.
NISMO models now have smoked headlights with black surrounds.
Revised NISMO body kit

The aerodynamic body trim on 370Z NISMO and 370Z NISMO Tech has been redesigned for a more distinctive look.
INTERIOR

Revised NISMO seats

Recaro® leather/Alcantara®-appointed seats are now standard on 370Z NISMO and 370Z NISMO Tech.
Revised NISMO interior

The interior trim on 370Z NISMO and 370Z NISMO Tech has a fresh look.
NISMO models now have a retractable cargo cover.
Glove compartment door damper deleted on 370Z base

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

New Feature: Windshield wiper drip wipe function

The windshield wipers make a delayed single sweep of the windshield after the washer cycle is completed to clear any water that runs down the glass.
New Feature: 3-blink turn signals

When moving the turn signal lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash but the lever does not latch (such as when signaling a lane change), the turn signals will flash three times automatically
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System now standard on all models

SAFETY

Front-seat Active Head Restraints no longer available on NISMO models

AUDIO SYSTEMS

Revised audio systems

The base audio system now has CD-MP3/WMA playback and preset A-B-C.
The Bose® Premium audio system on Sport Tech, Touring, and 370Z NISMO Tech now has a single CD player.
USB port now standard on all models

^The 2015s come with something there... Whether it's a light... Not sure based on pics I see online.

The 2015 base wheels are the same as before except much darker. I like them

You guys notice how it says no mention of paddles or the downshift Rev matching....so does the 7AT base without paddles not blip Rev when downshifted??? Because mine does....

~Reagan

I think the blip on 7AT downshift is more about protecting the tranny and not a performance feature. YMMV

i think it's great and does a great job on performance.

i beat the piss out of those paddles when on the dragon and it works just like any manual gearbox when downshifting into turns and using it for tranny braking.

i love the 7AT in the Z.

It will end when the Z35 is available... :)

But then it starts all over again! :D

but you can still manually shift the base 7AT sequentially with the shifter, correct? :ugh: not that i care...

I am curious what has changed in the suspension components on the base and sport seem to share the same now.

Even the Nissan CVT faux blips the throttle in manual mode. That won't change.

Look at the positive though... :tup:Sport tech is the biggest bang for buck in 370z history. So losing the paddles on a base isn't so bad.

Nissan, please bring back a more aggressive/ultra modern version of our 2009-2012 Z's in the next gen Z? Pleeeeaase!

:iagree:

I couldn't agree with you more, bruh!

^^Oh yeah.
Having the paddles is so much fun, I almost forget about my 350z 6speed manual.
Knowing the 2015 base, doesn't have paddles, I would not buy that model.

Will you also rehab my left knee??

Nissan knows the performance driven buyers who want shift will just buy a manual transmission, none of that fake shifting with the paddles.:stirthepot:

Flame suit on at full power.

So they are going to that system as well huh? Not that big a fan of it myself, and borderline pointless, since the average asshat doesn't use turn signals for anything, much less lane changing.

My new Dodge has that feature. I wouldn't describe it as "borderline pointless", I'd call it totally useless. I'm just starting to change lanes at the third blink.

See you at the drag strip and you will be :owned: by an auto. Just 3 little clicks and it's over. Lol
:ohsnap1:

True auto is easier to go fast no doubt, but I would never drag my 370z. Road course, I'm in. I would get owned by an auto on a road course as we'll but for me there is something special about that direct connection to the power feeling you get with only a manual transmission. I do own 1 auto vehicle, and I feel like falling asleep at the wheel.

Truth be told I used my paddle shifters today for the first time and whoa, feels like I woke up a beast! I like it!!! :excited:

I agree, my Mazda 3 has it and it needs to be 5 blinks.

My Bad...
 

Wow, when I started this thread, I had no idea I'd be resurrecting the 7AT vs. Manual thread! I'll be more careful next time. :wtf2:

Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

Fanboy dribble that has been repeated here
xxx,xxx times.
There's pros and cons to each transmission. To each his own and at 160mph you aren't worried about the stick on the floor. You're worried about keeping your hands on the wheel and not smacking into the guard rails.

Lol.

It's always fun to see how worked up both sides can get.

Well let's just say we are proud owners of our Z's and glad to poke a little fun at each other for the small differences with them. I do like answering the question everyone's asks me tho. "Why do you have an automatic in a sports car?" Technology has pretty much evened them out. I love the manuals as well but as I get older I have come to terms that it's easier and more fun to drive with automatic but I also realize that I have lost that feel of being one with the Z with the manual.

Jacking time!!!!

So if we thought the base was bad with no paddle shifters the c300 for 2014 (without the tech packages) does NOT come with an automatic garage door opener. Atleast the base Z has an automatic garage door opener STANDARD!!!! I mean come on... last time I checked M-B c-series were the entry level luxury...

Oh yea, well my manual blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah, and AT just blah blah blah blah!

So blah

who cares what you chose... in 5 years or so i can see 99% of all the sports cars coming in auto with gtr-like dual clutch trannies and manual will probably be a relic. then we'll see less than 20% HP losses (~17 right now on our babies?) and losses that are closer to manual with improved efficiencies.

all i care about is... CAN I DRIVE SIDEWAYS AND BE COOL?

Just seems like a waste of engine. Without the ability to shift when you choose, either manual or paddles, then the auto is never going to take you anywhere near the red line.
Again, what a waste.

Like this?

my auto goes to the redline just fine.

And madman has an auto.........?

yes but obviously a short right leg if he hasnt hit the redline.

My right and left legs are short, only if compared to the center one.

the third one is typically the only one i use to drive.

hence why people call me a dickhead.

:tiphat:

Clearly that is not the worst they have called you. I remember when ... :stirthepot:

:)