Nissan 370Z Coupe (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 21 May 2012
Nissan is keeping to its tradition of building sharp handling and enjoyable to drive sports car with the 370Z. It takes over from the 350Z but despite being more refined and comfortable inside, is every bit as involving and characterful as its predecessor. With a rumbling V6 engine, heavy manual gearchange and low-slung driving position it's very much in the mould of an old-fashioned two-seater performance coupe. But it's also incredibly sophisticated with a top quality cabin and advanced safety systems. There's even a Synchro Rev Control system that keeps the engine revs at their optimum between gear shifts, adding to the sports feel. In terms of performance it competes with top end models like the Porsche Cayman, but it represents far better value for money and comes very well equipped too.
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Running costs

Although it may be good value, high road tax and fuel economy of just 27mpg mean the 370Z is expensive to run and parts such as tyres and brake pads won't be cheap either. On the plus side, Nissan servicing is good value, although the dealers don't have as good a reputation for customer satisfaction as other Japanese manufacturers.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

9,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£460.00 - £460.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

2 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

Few high performance two-seaters are environmentally-friendly and the 370Z is no different. It emits 249g/km of CO2, making it expensive to tax, while averaging just 27mpg. Choosing the automatic sees this improve slightly with CO2 emissions of 247g/km and similar fuel consumption.

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