Motortrend tests 2015 Nismo 370Z

Mike · 12-16-2014, 03:42 PM

I autocrossed and did some light duty laps on Nissan's Grandrive test track in Japan 2 weeks ago. Its a nice rework of the car. Talked for at least an hour with the suspension engineer, he did a great job on it, the car didn't plow at all in the autocross, even when it was raining on us.

As for the M235i, thats my daily driver. I took it out for a session at Atlanta Motorsports Park and in my opinion, it behaved better than a stock 370z. I can't say how it would fair against the 15 nismo though.

Also, word I got in Japan is Nissan is committed to the next Z, but they don't have the budget for development right now, so it won't be out before 2017, and that is at the earliest.

jcasti07 · 12-17-2014, 12:47 AM

I think what it boils down to is simply this; Nissan has allowed the Z34 to overstay it's welcome in production. Two days ago I met a great guy with the '15 nismo, and I got a chance to see it in person. It was red just like mine, and although the flashy new add ons were nice, it was still the same exact vehicle Nissan has given is since late 2009! We are all on this forum because we love our cars, but I think it's safe to say that this platform is becoming aged when compared to its competitors. I think Nissan blew it by keeping the Z34 alive without any notable changes. The balls they had to mark up the price to nearly 50K is astounding! I can only hope that they did this to make the successor more desirable.

danegrey · 12-17-2014, 07:47 AM

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The balls they had to mark up the price to nearly 50K is astounding!

Yea, that is what turned me off, I was thinking caused I liked to new looks, but for a few dollars more you can get a base Vette, I have not at the new stang pricing

Codename067 · 12-21-2014, 04:10 PM

Older Nismo looks so much better from the front. I like the change, but I don't like it enough.

cab83_750 · 12-22-2014, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Codename067

Older Nismo looks so much better from the front. I like the change, but I don't like it enough.

Such a great car on the inside but the outside really needs to be redesigned to the exotic side. But then again, I guess beauty is to the eye of the beholder.

tnav · 12-23-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Codename067

Older Nismo looks so much better from the front. I like the change, but I don't like it enough.

I agree, I like the interior very much, that's it. Actually, the older wheels are much nicer

DavidZ370 · 12-23-2014, 02:23 PM

All I know is im keeping mine until I can gather enough for a GTR. Which even then I might keep this

Fishey · 12-23-2014, 03:55 PM

When the 370Z came out it was 3 generation of Mustang ago.

The Cammaro wasn't even out yet and when it did debut it took Ford 1 entire year to respond to the power gains.

Now, Nissan didn't have the displacement or a forced induction plan for the car likely because of budget. So they did nothing and saved money which is fine but changes were needed 5 years ago. They had an opportunity to go a different route and they could have even gone after it with a limited edition car to test the waters and didn't. So, when the BRZ came out and showed a simple car with good handling can really become popular they still did nothing. They have made changes but all well within the realm of safe as if current sales numbers are acceptable. I don't understand Nissan logic at all.

nvdave04 · 12-24-2014, 02:53 AM

Well I agree the nismo price is a little crazy - but I purchased my 2013 base z for $28,500 and I would take that over mustang/camero any day ! I love how I don't see a million z's on the road a day-

cab83_750 · 06-11-2015, 01:10 AM

I have been in many seats (cloth, leather, vinyl, etc.). Granted that each material has it own roughness/smoothness, the seat design will have a tremendous effect to how it will hold you as the driver.

Alcantara would probably have the most grip among the material. Perfect for track guys.

I don't track (yet) but I do a lot of canyon carving. I would have liked the alcantara if it were for its uneven look once you sit on it. Much like a "walked on grass lawn."

As i initially said, a lot (but not all) don't like it.

It's a personal choice, the weather where you reside, the car's air conditioning power, etc.

12-16-2014, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	I autocrossed and did some light duty laps on Nissan's Grandrive test track in Japan 2 weeks ago. Its a nice rework of the car. Talked for at least an hour with the suspension engineer, he did a great job on it, the car didn't plow at all in the autocross, even when it was raining on us. As for the M235i, thats my daily driver. I took it out for a session at Atlanta Motorsports Park and in my opinion, it behaved better than a stock 370z. I can't say how it would fair against the 15 nismo though. Also, word I got in Japan is Nissan is committed to the next Z, but they don't have the budget for development right now, so it won't be out before 2017, and that is at the earliest. m4a1mustang, SS_Firehawk and cigarclifford like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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12-17-2014, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 14	I think what it boils down to is simply this; Nissan has allowed the Z34 to overstay it's welcome in production. Two days ago I met a great guy with the '15 nismo, and I got a chance to see it in person. It was red just like mine, and although the flashy new add ons were nice, it was still the same exact vehicle Nissan has given is since late 2009! We are all on this forum because we love our cars, but I think it's safe to say that this platform is becoming aged when compared to its competitors. I think Nissan blew it by keeping the Z34 alive without any notable changes. The balls they had to mark up the price to nearly 50K is astounding! I can only hope that they did this to make the successor more desirable.

12-21-2014, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Codename067 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Hills, CA Posts: 386 Drives: 370z, R1, 636 Rep Power: 15	Older Nismo looks so much better from the front. I like the change, but I don't like it enough.

12-23-2014, 02:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	All I know is im keeping mine until I can gather enough for a GTR. Which even then I might keep this

12-23-2014, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fishey Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 159 Drives: Volvo T5-R Rep Power: 13	When the 370Z came out it was 3 generation of Mustang ago. The Cammaro wasn't even out yet and when it did debut it took Ford 1 entire year to respond to the power gains. Now, Nissan didn't have the displacement or a forced induction plan for the car likely because of budget. So they did nothing and saved money which is fine but changes were needed 5 years ago. They had an opportunity to go a different route and they could have even gone after it with a limited edition car to test the waters and didn't. So, when the BRZ came out and showed a simple car with good handling can really become popular they still did nothing. They have made changes but all well within the realm of safe as if current sales numbers are acceptable. I don't understand Nissan logic at all.

12-24-2014, 02:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
nvdave04 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Covington LA- NOLA Posts: 108 Drives: 2013 370z base Rep Power: 13	Well I agree the nismo price is a little crazy - but I purchased my 2013 base z for $28,500 and I would take that over mustang/camero any day ! I love how I don't see a million z's on the road a day-

06-11-2015, 01:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 418	I have been in many seats (cloth, leather, vinyl, etc.). Granted that each material has it own roughness/smoothness, the seat design will have a tremendous effect to how it will hold you as the driver. Alcantara would probably have the most grip among the material. Perfect for track guys. I don't track (yet) but I do a lot of canyon carving. I would have liked the alcantara if it were for its uneven look once you sit on it. Much like a "walked on grass lawn." As i initially said, a lot (but not all) don't like it. It's a personal choice, the weather where you reside, the car's air conditioning power, etc.