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2016 Base 2dr Coupe
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Price:   -  From $29,990
2016 Sport 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $33,570
2016 Sport Tech 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $37,070
2016 Touring 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $37,970
2016 Base 2dr Roadster Price:   -  From $41,820
2016 NISMO 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $41,990
2016 Touring 2dr Roadster Price:   -  From $45,270
2016 NISMO Tech 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $45,490
2016 Touring Sport 2dr Roadster Price:   -  From $48,100

Overview

The 2016 Nissan 370Z carries the torch of Nissan's legendary sports coupe, offering lots of performance for a relatively low price in a simple, two-seat rear-wheel drive format. For driving purists, the 370Z is an attractive proposition.

What's New for 2016

There's a new exterior color, and active noise cancellation with the available Bose audio system. The sound system is now also capable of reproducing the engine sounds through the car's speakers.

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Choosing Your Nissan 370Z

The 370Z comes with a 3.7-liter V6 sending 332 horsepower through a six-speed manual or optional seven-speed automatic transmission. The NISMO 370Z comes with 350 horsepower through the same engine, though with a revised exhaust system and software changes. There are six trim levels, and, aside from transmission choice, Nissan offers no individual options.

Nissan 370Z

Base

The 370Z starts with the 332-horsepower engine, six-speed manual transmission, automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, 8-way adjustable driver seat, four-speaker audio system with CD player and USB input, Bluetooth, 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels, xenon headlights, and LED running lights and taillights. The seven-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts is optional.

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Sport

Sport trim adds the SyncroRev Match feature to the six-speed manual, as well as upgraded brakes, a rear limited-slip differential, a Bose audio system with active noise cancellation, satellite radio, 19-inch forged alloy wheels and a rear spoiler.

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Sport Tech

The Tech adds in-car conveniences such as a 7-inch color touchscreen navigation system, a backup camera and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink transmitter.

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Touring

The Touring is aimed at a more comfort-oriented buyer, losing the 19-inch wheels, upgraded brakes and limited-slip differential of the Sport models. But it adds power leather-upholstered and heated front seats and adjustable lumbar support for the driver.

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NISMO

The NISMO is the most performance-oriented model in the 370Z family. It gets an uprated, 350-horsepower engine, sport brakes, specially tuned suspension and exhaust system, 19-inch wheels, the rear limited-slip diff, leather and Alcantara Recaro seats and a NISMO-specific body kit on the outside.

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NISMO Tech

The Tech version adds more comfort features to the NISMO, such as the navigation system, backup camera and auto-dimming rearview mirror.

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Driving enthusiasts will favor the NISMO models for their heightened levels of power and handling, but even the standard 370Z is a lot of car for the money -- and at less than $35,000, the Sport model will likely please enthusiasts looking for a lot of fun for not much cash.

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The current version of Nissan’s Z-car keeps the faith, bringing impressive speed and true sports-car character without being difficult or breaking the bank.

Pricing and Equipment

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The 370Z is available as either a coupe or a soft-top roadster and is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 which spins the rear wheels. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual. A seven-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles is available on all trim levels and (except for the base Roadster) costs $1300 extra.

The standard Coupe is available in six trim levels:

  • The base 370Z has an MSRP of $29,990. Standard equipment includes HID headlights, LED running lights and taillights, and Nissan’s Intelligent Key proximity locking and start system.
  • The Sport stickers at $33,570 and adds a few well-chosen speed parts -- a limited-slip differential, 19-inch wheels made by tuning specialists Rays, bigger brakes -- along with Nissan's SynchroRev Match program which automates the throttle blip during downshifts.
  • The Sport Tech ($37,070) combines the hardware from the Sport version with a touchscreen-controlled navigation system, an upgraded Bose stereo with SiriusXM capability, and a rearview camera.
  • For those who wish for a bit more comfort with their thrills, the Touring version is available for $37,970. The smoother-riding 18-inch wheels are fitted, and heated and ventilated leather seats dress up an interior which also features the touchscreen and electronics from the Sport Tech.

(Unless your roads are basketball-court smooth, you may wish to skip ahead to the convertibles.)

  • The NISMO version is named after Nissan’s in-house racing division. $41,990 gets a 370Z with more aggressively styled body trim, an 18-horsepower boost (up to 350), upgraded Rays alloy wheels and stiffer suspension settings.
  • The NISMO Tech installs the touchscreen nav/sound system/backup camera electronics and adds a few thousand to MSRP, which sits at $45,490.

The 370Z Roadster is available in Base, Touring, and Touring Sport versions.

  • The base 370Z Roadster starts at $41,820. The automatic transmission is mandatory but otherwise all the standard features from the base coupe are included.
  • The manual gearbox is standard in the Touring ($45,270) and choosing the automatic again adds $1300. The interior benefits from the same leather seats and touchscreen system as the Touring coupe.
  • Finally, the Touring Sport version combines the speed parts of the Sport coupe with the Touring's interior dress. MSRP with the manual is $48,100.

Performance Pros

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In this age of sports sedans, hot hatchbacks, big bulky muscle cars and other rolling compromises, the 370Z is an honest two-seat sports car that puts speed and driving thrills first. We approve.

Performance highlights include:

  • Engine: Nissan’s 3.7-liter V6 is a modern-day classic, combining power and responsiveness and smoothness in one brilliant piece of engineering.
  • Handling: We found that compact dimensions plus a tight, well-tuned suspension plus quick steering equals nimble, grippy and responsive handling.
  • Usability: If you don’t need to carry more than one passenger, slog through two feet of mud or snow, or haul luggage by the cubic yard the 370Z works perfectly well as a normal everyday car. It's one that just happens to be very fast and very fun.

Performance Cons

  • That excellent handling comes at the expense of a stiff and noisy ride -- especially on the track-ready NISMO cars.
  • Fuel economy isn't terrible, but it's not anything we'd brag about, either.

Interior Pros

  • We like the absence of distractions from obnoxious video-game displays and busy two-tier dashboards. Everything is focused, functional and well-placed for efficient operation.
  • Interior materials feel solid and durable. The 370Z doesn't wrap you in luxury -- that's a job for corporate sister INFINITI -- but it does have a sense of purposeful quality that is very satisfying.

Interior Cons

  • Interior space in sports cars has never been a major priority, and the 370Z is a prime example of this rule. It's not hopelessly tight inside, but big guys and claustrophobics may feel confined.
  • You'll want to be thoughtful when packing. Cargo space is limited.
  • So is the view out the rear window. The backup camera on the Tech cars is useful here.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

As manufacturers like Nissan shift their resources and efforts to focus heavily on mainstream products it's gratifying to see that a much-loved but low-volume product like the 370Z quietly remains a company priority, receiving constant refinements and improvements -- even if it doesn’t get much advertising attention.

The Lease Pleasant Surprise

We'd like to know who at Nissan decided that the 370Z really needed active noise cancellation and a fake engine soundtrack playing through the stereo speakers. That kind of electronic manipulation is completely at odds with the car's keeping-it-real character.

The Bottom Line

If you want a genuine sports car with more thrust than a Miata or the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ twins but without stepping up to Corvette or Porsche payments, the 370Z is an excellent choice. Just remember not to indulge inner Joe Racer or Jane Apex fantasies about the ultra-stiff NISMO suspension, though -- you'll soon regret its harsh realities.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.7L V-6 / 332 HP / 270 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 6-spd man w/OD
Available: 7-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 26 / 22 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
2
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.7L V-6 / 332 HP / 270 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
18 / 26 / 22 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
19.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$73
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
6.9 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
52 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
167.5 "
Exterior Width
72.6 "
Exterior Height
51.8 "
Front Headroom
38.2 "
Rear Headroom
Front Legroom
42.9 "
Rear Legroom
Front Shoulder Room
54.4 "
Rear Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,274 Lbs. / 3,316 Lbs.
Wheel Base
100 "
Turning Radius
16.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
2 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Dual Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
2
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
8-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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