MY 2015 370Z changes and trim levels
 

Here are the chnages for the 2015 370Z.

Thanks for sharing this information. A few questions have arisen. I don't want to make assumptions about equipment on certain models, so here goes:

1. Is there no longer a model that is a Touring/Sport combination? Apparently, the Touring model includes the Tech package as standard, but not the Sport package.

2. In the description for the Sport Tech model, the Bose audio system is included, but what about the 2 extra speakers and 2 subwoofers, which are both individually listed and included in the Touring model description?

3. In the description for the Sport Tech model, the auto-dimming rear view mirror is included, but what about the Homelink universal transceiver, which is included in the Touring model description?

4. Does either the Sport or Sport Tech model include aluminum-trimmed pedals, which is standard on the Touring model?

5. Does the Sport Tech model include XM satellite radio and the in-dash 6-CD changer, which are standard on the Touring model?

The NISMO and NISMO Tech descriptions are redundant. I'm also interested in seeing if the wheels have new designs or just different colors.

Interesting... you can't get touring + sports + leather seats in the 2015. For those of us selling or trading an older model, that might be worthwhile to bring up for squeezing a little more $$$.

Yea. Looks like someone just cut-and-pasted the lines without double checking. It's supposed to inculde the navigation package. That's the only difference between NISMO and NISMO Tech... storage bin versus navigation console. Then again, the letter is for internal use only, so I suppose the proof reading was lax.

I posted the info as it was received, but won't have many answers until we begin receiving the cars. They don't always give the dealers all of the necessary info, which makes are jobs tough!

According to the info on Nissan's website, here are the answers to my earlier questions.

1. There is no Touring/Sport model for 2015.

2. The Sport Tech model includes the same Bose audio system as the Touring.

3. The Sport Tech model includes the Homelink universal transceiver.

4. Neither the Sport nor the Sport Tech model includes aluminum pedals.

5. The Sport Tech model includes XM satellite radio. I'm not sure if the CD player is single-disc or a changer; this feature is becoming increasingly irrelevant anyway.

The wheel designs are the same. The Base and Touring wheels appear to be black in the center and silver at the edges.

#5= truth I haven't used a CD since 2010 I think.. :icon18:

Here's a question for koeppelnissan: Because there is no longer a Touring/Sport model for 2015, does that make you more willing (the 2015 is a better value) or less willing (the 2014 has more content and is now rare) to discount your 2014 Touring/Sport models?

Basically, the 2015 Sport Tech is about $3,300 less than a 2014 Touring/Sport. The 2015 Sport Tech lacks the power heated leather seats, upgraded door trim, cargo cover, and aluminum pedals of the 2014 Touring/Sport, but I believe it has everything else. This may be a great tradeoff for those who want the upgraded audio system and navigation (which were heretofore unavailable at this price point and trim level) but can live without those other items.

I noticed this as well. I'm using the difference for trade-in/private sale negotiations. I happen to own a 2014 with EVERY premium non-NISMO factory installed feature (right down to the illuminated kickplates and metal logo carpets).

Here's something neat: the dealers in my area were NOT aware of the "feature drop" that a maxed out (non-NISMO) 2015 had suffered compared to the 2014. They seem blinded by the 2015 number and automatically think it has the superior option packages.

It's unfortunate that they haven't yet dug deeper into the differences. I'm curious to see how this affects resale value.

It really comes down to the dealer. I am looking to get aggressive on my 14s, and just move on to the 15s. Nissan probably won't give us much more in the way of incentives, so break even now or lose money later is the way I look at them. Also, I want to make room to carry more 15s, rather than trying to juggle both. We try to maintain a 10-15 Z inventory through the spring and summer, many other dealers carry a handful at most.

Many other dealers may not even know the difference or availability of 2015 Zs, so they won't look at it the same way as dealers that are active in the community

That's excellent information that is valuable to this community. I thank you for taking the time to provide it.

For some reason I can't find this anywhere (could just be terrible at searching), and it feels like an appropriate question for this thread. When will the 2015s actually start to arrive at dealerships?

Great info. I'm bouncing back in forth on 2014 or 2015 Sport Z. Do you know if the 0% interest is going to last past September? I can't buy a car until Octoberish.

Nissan officially took orders the first week of August. Assuming they had a batch of US models already built in Japan when they opened requests... some very generalized guestimates:

1 week to transport from the factory to a seaport.
1 week for Japanese customs to process before ship leaves.
4 weeks for shipping across the ocean.
1 week for US customs to process after ship arrives.
1 week to transport from seaport to dealer.

That makes a total of 8 weeks? So October for the first batch to arrive?

West Coast could be about 3 to 4 weeks less.