Do you dream of driving with excitement every day?
If you have a 2023 Nissan Z, you can make this dream come true. In its newest iteration, the Nissan Z has everything you could want in a sports coupe, coming in at around $39,900.
The Z has had an overhaul and definitely makes people look at you on the road. It doesn’t hurt that my test car, which came in around $53,000, was a delightful bright metallic blue that pretty much forces people to look at it. I didn’t mind turning heads during the drive!
The updated looks are rooted in the Z’s heritage. When you look at it, you see nods to the past,
and I love it. The headlamps, the slope of the roof towards the rear, and the oval taillights all remind me this car has been around a while. Plus, the design is fun for me because my dad had a 1990 Nissan Z. This 2023 version looked every bit like the modern retelling of that car.
Let’s Begin with Some Details
The new Nissan Z starts at $39,990. Now, we all know there will be at least one or two add-ons that bump that price up, but it’s a good starting point for such a fun car.
My test car was the Performance model, so it started at $49,990. That blue paint was an extra $1,295, and it also had illuminated kick plates and upgraded floor mats that took the price to $53,210.
The Z has a twin-turbo V6 that creates 400 hp. This means a lot of power in a little package. You really feel the speed! The steering is comfortable and responsive, and the Z really sticks to the road. The driver feels very much in control, whether you’re in the manual transmission or the automatic transmission version.
Who This Car Is For
Drivers who want to have fun zipping around town, zipping around the country, zipping around pretty much anywhere
Drivers who want sporty handling and a feeling of being connected to the car
Drivers who don’t need to carry a bunch of people or stuff
People who want to learn to drive a manual or further embrace their love of manuals
Buyers who want to stand out in a crowd with a car that is distinctive yet embraces its heritage
Drivers who want a weekend car to escape in
What You Need to Know
This sporty coupe is a great car to learn how to drive a faster, more performance-focused car, or hone your skills if you already know
The estimated mpg for the manual transmission version of the Z is 18 in the city, 24 on the highway, and a combined average of 20
This car has some pretty significant blind spots
You have your choice of a manual or automatic transmission. The driving experience is different in each, so it’s worth test-driving them both if you’re not sure which one you want