2023 Nissan Z | MotorWeek Road Test

Most people would agree that the original Nissan 240Z was the car that legitimized Japanese sports cars here in America. But much has changed over the last 50-years, a small sporty coupe is certainly not as popular they once were, and the Z went from leading that pack to barely remembered. So it’s Time to see what kind of an impact an all-new Z car will have in the modern performance car landscape. ‪@nissanusa‬ #Nissan #NissanZ
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[@sikhovski]

Never thought I'd hear John say 'hella torque' 😂😂

[@hollaz2]

I thought I was the only who thought 'wow he actually said 'hella' 'loll

[@Bted__ever]

I legit had to rewind and use captions to make sure I heard that correctly lmao. Ok John Davis with the hip words haha.

[@snutmeez]

@@Bted__ever 🤣🤣🤣I just had to rewind it back too, just to be sure.

[@andrewmejia4371]

I knew I wasn't the only one😂😂😂😂came to the comments for this

[@harrishustle]

Hella torquey.. 😂 legendary John

[@FerRod2113]

I can’t imagine a different host being on this show! It’s so soothing hearing the same voice for every car review I’ve been watching since I was a kid

[@mvnorsel6354]

How long has he been doing this job as I'm from Australia?

[@rebelusa6585]

I agree, i have been watching motorweek since year 1992, mw wont be the same without john davis. John davis been hosting motorweek since 1981, if i am not wrong.

[@mvnorsel6354]

@@rebelusa6585 Long time, you answered my question.

[@deadfoxxy]

@@rebelusa6585 wait- is he LEAVING?

[@whostosay3256]

Yep since I was a kid too

[@manher4335]

Wow. Who remembers when Mr. Davis first reviewed the ZX Turbo? (2nd gen Z). When you actually had to catch an episode on TV before the internet? lol. Amazing that he's reviewing the Z about 40 years later! with classic enthusiasm no less. I hope he can keep updating/informing us for the generations to come ( :

[@jeffwolfe4058]

My 85 300zx is only 2 seconds slower on quarter mile

[@manher4335]

@@jeffwolfe4058 Keep that beauty. Weather it's a 2 by 2 or 2 seater. I hope it hasn't been costly for you to keep it on the road. Happy for you.

[@jeffwolfe4058]

@@manher4335 it's 2 seater white on burg leather interior 130k miles got it for just 1000.00 back in 08 as 80s cars were dime a dozen back then. Thanks!

[@lawrencethom3105]

I remember He wasn’t very impressed with the car “Fancy Bridgestones” 😂😂

[@manher4335]

Hey everyone just a question. If Nissan marketed this Z as a 2+2 also with good proportions and just as good looking. About the same performance. Will anyone buy it today?

[@SolamenteVees]

“Hella Torquey?” 4:05 Legend.

[@themaskedeconomist8404]

Man John sure has aged well. I might’ve not been born then but I watched his early motor week videos from 1981 and he looks like a fine cigar. Never stop doing what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Motor week just doesn’t sound or feel the same without him presenting in it

[@DavesNotHereMan-]

John's always been hella cool

[@eadad]

The coolest

[@keepthezen4256]

Hearing John say Hella Torquey made my day. 4:03

[@bliglum]

John's hip!

[@alexander1485]

John used the word "hella" 🤣🤣🤣

[@toronado455]

😂

[@PEED535]

John is the best, It is so comforting hearing his voice still, I myself have been watching motorweek since the early 80's. You are a true legend in car reviewing

[@VaughnG71]

I'm 51 and have been watching since the start, John IS Motorweek, I will miss his voice when he leaves. It's been an awesome 40 yrs!

[@dcvanta]

4:04 'Hella' torque-y lol

[@toronado455]

Yeah I couldn't believe it. 😂 Who's writing John's copy these days.

[@eddieg6436]

….Is our beloved host hanging out with teenagers in Thousand Oaks, California these days?!??

[@dcvanta]

@@eddieg6436 it's a Nissan Z after all

[@toronado455]

@@eddieg6436 😂

[@KenanTurkiye]

I said 'hello' back when I thought he said 'hello Turkey' lol (albeit, we did correct our country name to it's proper way 'Turkiye' ) :)))

[@R777-RLM]

I've always appreciated that MotorWeek uses parameters for acceleration and braking tests, and in the slalom for handling.

[@gigi9467]

Yup just wish they tracked them and posted a time

[@mazyata9958]

Yes that's how it should be! These KZbin reviewers are getting too emotional and offer nothing besides entertainment that you learn nothing from. Too bad because the sheep prefer the over the top exaggerated reviews.

[@justme307]

@@gigi9467 They almost always post times. For consistency though they should do acceleration tesst at a drag strip like they did this Z and not use Roebling Road like they often do.

[@gigi9467]

@@justme307 what? Where do they post times????!!!

[@justme307]

@@gigi9467 Hey Jesus! 3:45 for 0-60, 4:07 for 1/4-mile, 4:59 for braking from 60

[@hailstorm1986]

This car is actually true to its heritage and is not a rebadged BMW!! In addition it will feel like home to previous 350Z and 370Z owners which is a good thing. 😇

[@toronado455]

yeah that counts for something. Toyota rebadging Beemers and slapping on the Supra name seems to indicate they don't have as much pride in the heritage.

[@hailstorm1986]

@@toronado455 exactly and clearly Nissan still cares. I love my new frontier and Nissan is selling those like hotcakes and the new Z will be no exception. 😇

[@hailstorm1986]

@The Real VR I would say the Titan more than I would the frontier because the frontiers are used by a lot of companies now and are beginning to pick up momentum but the Titan will be going away after this next model year which I don't think is going to hurt Nissan at all..

[@bmstylee]

@@hailstorm1986 it's sad the Titan is going away. They had the coolest engine option with the real size diesel. Not the small DMax or Fiat thing the Ram has.

[@ju4121]

Yeah, it so true to it heritage, it forgot about using a merc trans lol. Plus it's been proven the BMW/yota supra is a better car in all aspects 😁🚗👀

[@3.2Carrera]

John is the G.O.A.T. This Z hits so many of the right styling queues. Hopefully the dealers don't ruin this release.

[@tkskagen]

Not to "burn" other viewers but, who can successfully replace JOHN DAVIS? I have enjoyed his commentary and smooth voice for over 30 years watching MT every Sunday with my Father.

[@foxtrot685]

Did you plan on him dying within the next 30 days or something? He’s still with us and still hosting. Let’s enjoy this.

[@basshead.]

Scotty Kilmer

[@eadad]

Absolutely no one

[@Lrules364]

I absolutely love this car, and the fact that they kept the analogue gauges in the car, and didn't just stick on an ugly touch screen unit. Nissan did such a fantastic job with this car. It's just a shame their dealers are awful and have doubled the price of this car under the rule of 'scarcity'. Hopefully their dealer markups don't get paid, but with the way people buy things these days I have no doubt that many of these will end up on the used market after their owners end up upside down on the loan.

[@germanengineering204]

For some reason I find the styling awful overall especially that front end! Unfortunate because it's enough to prevent me from buying one even know it's inexpensive!

[@Lrules364]

@@dr.jiIIaIicecooper2587 wait for the aftermarket to come up with some body kits. I'm sure you'll be able to find something you like once some concepts come out. Keep in mind that the proto z has the special body kit made for the prototype. The normal version won't be that bold.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

analog***

[@jerrybarrax5618]

@@germanengineering204 I agree. The design team just phoned it in. But they have precedent. The 2012 Maxima has a similar theme: curvy design with a boring rectangle slapped on the grill. For me, it ruins the whole car.

[@edagener883]

I managed to find a goldmine of a dealer. Already ordered mine in. 0 markups. Got mine around 44k for the Sport model with a couple goodies.

[@roywilson9342]

This warm my old man heart.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

This man is a national treasure.

[@MrPimpmygun]

He said hella? lmfao that's a first

[@toronado455]

😂

[@davisflyer]

I really think they missed the mark on the front end styling and tire choice, and unfortunately the dealers will make it all but impossible to get these at sticker.

[@bubbajohnson8098]

@davisflyer, definitely agree. The front styling looks awkward, especially in yellow. Black and other dark exterior colors might look better. I have nothing good to say about the typical price gauging/markups.

[@shmobiden6860]

I agree. I love the way it looks from the side and back but the straight on front view doesn't do it for me.

[@Skedawg88]

I believe simplicity was the designers goal, as it harkens back to the 240Z. I like it fine as it accomplishes that goal.

[@iheartgs400]

John Davis is a automotive icon.

[@snutmeez]

Hey hey, John, "hella" sick video bruh. Also remember, "super quick", "hella fast", "bangin interior"

[@boyfrmnewyork]

I had a 72Z, a 73Z and currently a 75Z. Would gladly make this Z number 4!

[@Sumdumdad]

For the low, LOW price of $100k, it can be yours!

[@boyfrmnewyork]

@@Sumdumdad Only suckers buy new... I can wait...

[@germanengineering204]

@@boyfrmnewyork Not unless your smart enough to call around and pay MSRP like one should! Completely worth it then, and holding their value will definitely make it worth it for sure 👌

[@germanengineering204]

@@Sumdumdad Calling around, and a dealer will sell them for MSRP! Not all of course but some I'm willing to bet!

[@boyfrmnewyork]

@@germanengineering204 I've owned close to 60 cars so far (12 at the moment) and have never bought new...Let someone enjoy it first... It's how I built up my collection...

[@blackericdenice]

I sat in a yellow one in Newnan, Ga Nissan. It was marked up $30,000 to $81,000. I gave the lady my number and told her to call me when they get rid of the bull shook.

[@cedricmiller4370]

You did the right thing cause that's crazy talk I like Z cars but the Z not worth $81,000 being realistic that's Corvette zo6 territory because at the end of the day why pay that much money and if a Corvette or Porsche pulls up beside it it's getting beat

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Thank you Nissan for giving us the pure sport car back! What a beauty!👌😍👉♥️🥰👍

[@zeelastman]

I wish the base had limited slip, even if the cost went up 1-2k... Enthusiasts want limited slip. The higher trim that comes with it is a huge price jump.

[@maverickngoose95]

Already available as an aftermarket upgrade. 😉

[@germanengineering204]

Warranty on certain parts of the car gone with that modification though!

[@maverickngoose95]

@@germanengineering204 not if you work there 😉

[@germanengineering204]

@@maverickngoose95 Wonder what else you could get away with 😆👍

[@maverickngoose95]

@@germanengineering204 My Q50 RED SPORTS have both been FBO E85. I’ve always been covered. 🤫

[@malcolmar]

I LOVE it! Nissan really hit it out of the park with this one. Beautiful looks, 400 HP, 6-speed manual, and RWD. Sign me up!

[@MrGroovy87]

God bless u Mr.Davis One of the reason y i watch Motorweek

[@RogerAlan]

lol @ whoever put the word "hella" in the script for John to read

[@allenthinkingpositively6271]

John is still at it! I really hope that the world appreciates this man and his dedication to automobiles!

[@larryfine6865]

2nd car was 72’ 240❤ new Z is almost as quick as my Model Y to 60. This new Z looks Awesome especially in Yellow. Love the 240 tributes in the design. Great job Renault.

[@dohc1067]

I like the overall profile, the rear more so than the front. The dash set up is nice along with great braking.

[@brentthornton1336]

Best car reviews ever! I can't believe it took me so long to subscribe! 😊

[@jasonknowledge8824]

That as a convertible or even better T-top or targa top! I can't wait!

[@1jbunceiii]

Looks good from the side....the front square thing....not so much

[@tonyrussi7777]

sounds like a real car. I want one. I loved my 86 Z.

[@oreally8605]

AMS performance already has their's doing 9's in the 1/4.

[@georgewilkinson1068]

Looks like a worthy successor to the Z lineage. Me, my favorite Z was The 3rd Generation Z (1990's ZX). It was larger and made for a better fit for a big guy like me.

[@Skedawg88]

240 for me even tho I owned a 260.

[@11ICE]

The second gen 300ZX is 4th generation

[@georgewilkinson1068]

@@11ICE: Okay 4th Generation.

[@breakandrun70]

Had a !973 240Z last year made, was a great car. Did a few upgrades to it and it was a handful. Can not wait to see one up close! Brings back a lot of fond memories!!! Great review by the way.

[@markcook3570]

Had a 78 280z back in the day, mariner blue emron lowered down on a Koni suspension with gold Panasport modulars. I would love to have it now over many of the new offerings for under 50k...

[@deejayimm]

If anyone from MotorWeek reads this, please just randomly walk up to John Davis one day and say "some guy on the internet told me to tell you that America loves you" and then just walk away. He's a treasure, and a fixture of so many of our lives.

[@rcDoom]

Great information and no over the top opinionated drama

[@mazyata9958]

Seems like these KZbin reviewers are just narcissistic. They are all are trying to be Clarkson.

[@kennethstevenson6336]

Did John say, "Hella!" lol

[@bbblahoo7]

I dropped my phone when I heard him say “hella torquey” lol Language changed allot but it’s modern equivalent to “hell of allot” These reviews are strangely relaxing on the porcelain throne

[@roddydykes7053]

My dad talks about the release of the original Z back in the 70s. I’m sure he would not appreciate being told he’s lived a full life already lol

[@adamrobledo3996]

John has lived through all the best years of automotive history. Very lucky.

[@dmoney668]

Thank you for continuing to do these it reminds me of my childhood

[@KenanTurkiye]

The roofline is wonderfull side on, no complaints there. But there's something wrong with the front around the lights, air inlet etc, and the rear. I know they tried to be loyal to the original vibe, but especially that front from the front needs some work, but I can't put my finger on it (as an amateur designer, I did not study it too much either, but it just doesn't site right).

[@KenanTurkiye]

....yep, firstly the rear, the darkened area beneath the tail lights, on the bumper wraps around the sides too wide, needs to be tucked in a bit more I think. And the front, the air inlet needs to be shallower, the excess where the number plate is to sit on, the fake looking part needs to be removed, and the rectangular section needs to be with a less hang, and a crease or two needs to be added beneath the air inlet rectangul area with driving lights positioned on either corner, these driving lights needs some trial and error, either deep set or more flush fitting, either very small, medium or a bit larger in diameter, yes round, but need to try them to see and decide the finished design. Yep, that's my two cents.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

the box grill is ugly and doesnt belong there.

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@lobsterwhisperer7932 Well they tried to do what's on the original, but didn't manage to do so with finesse.

[@epa316]

I’d much rather have a Mustang GT. Can’t beat that V8 rumble.

[@jamesprouty7792]

All this time and that’s the grill they’re going with? What visionary thought up that one- wow! A rectangle 😂

[@codysmith9813]

The performance trim blue on blue I wanted but couldn't swing the $51,000+ price tag. So I got an 23 Hyundai Elantra N $34,000. I do have a pearl white 91 300zx though.

[@chopstantinople]

Hearing John say "hella torquey" made my day.

[@davewoods3543]

Man I want one so bad I had a new 73 when I was 18 never new what I had but I loved that car like a fool I traded it in on a new Mazda RX3 rotory many more cars came after that time to start over just sold my 56 chev Z here I come

[@glovedcop69]

Man I love my 370Z weekend car... But it's paid off and the price of these new ones is no way affordable as they once were. In not giving up mine for quite a while.

[@cedricmiller4370]

Was thinking the same thing if you own a 370z that's paid off it's no point in trading just for a new Z because the prices are outrageous 50k isn't chump change and considering the only thing different is the engine because everything else interior wise looks too similar to the 370z matter fact if I could have the twin turbo motor swapped into the 370z I'd be content with the 370z

[@glovedcop69]

@@cedricmiller4370 yeah your not kidding you know dealers are going to mark those up like crazy

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@glovedcop69 right and because of that we probably want see many on the highway nobody wants to pay that much

[@timbrown9731]

Great car one issue though is when the fuel tank is about half full and you wanna pull hard for the twisties you lose fuel pressure Nissan needs to work on this!

[@a.edwardsnycta5785]

0:57 it winked when it made the turn

[@b9bot148]

Unfortunately in CA the dealers are hella greedy and marked up the Z a ridiculous $20,000!!!! A coworker wanted to test drive one and they REFUSED!!!

[@jetxlit122]

Looks great. I would only change the front bumper.

[@germanengineering204]

Styling is weird to me! The front end is God awful imo!!

[@vvvvel]

​@@germanengineering204 Very biased, see ya at the stop light!

[@germanengineering204]

@@vvvvel Never said it was a bad car, but just don't care for the looks! Sorry I hurt your feelings lol

[@vvvvel]

@@germanengineering204 4.5-60 stock motorweek times . think what it'll do tuned with 700 hp. it's only Nissan behind the engineering not to fear lol.

[@germanengineering204]

@@vvvvel Correct about it only being Nissan, and not Porsche engineering lol! You young guys think you got something special here don't you!😂

[@Gabriel_s197]

Hella torquey 😯

[@mrmr1734]

John Davis is literally an icon. How lucky are we?

[@bobbob-lt9zh]

John... hella torquey 😂🤝

[@TopSecretVid]

I love my Nismo 350z

[@1922BluePhoenix]

I don't even ..that's it ..I WANT ONE

[@shanetyler9391]

In the future I want one! Have a 1975 280z myself and a S14 Nissan Silvia. Heavly modified!

[@michaelmancini5773]

I just test drove the Z with performance trim package, what a beautiful car and drives great ( I drove the stick), but no T Tops on a car like that is a sin, if your not gonna offer a convertible

[@kernoleary1394]

Jeez John been workin on that tan since 1990

[@dronepilot260rc]

I need one of these 😂 I had a 240

[@AraCarrano]

Never let Hella into another script, unless aftermarket lights are the topic.

[@Just_A_Little_Kit]

Why does this guy talk like he’s trying to sell me a refrigerator? No shade tho, good video👍🏻👍🏻

[@mixflip]

Someone from Northern California write the script for this episode. Hella torque?

[@redoz9768]

It looks amazing. An instant classic.

[@jrex3575]

Stop lying! front end design is both plain and hideous

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Modernized Classic

[@seinsmeld13]

Thanks John.🥶

[@wam7484]

The best thing about the new Dealer Greed Limited is so few of them are available. I actually heard of one $50k markup. I've had it with these guys...all of them. Maybe some day I'll deal with them again -- with the few survivors. I won't buy a car again from a company that doesn't ban "dealer market adjustments".

[@revelare_xvii6269]

I can only hope that Nissan gives the R36 GTR the same treatment as the new Z.

[@Dragunov302]

The 300ZX and the 280ZX came with boost. This car is beautiful

[@kfjlaurent]

“Hella Torque-y” is exactly what we’ll be eating for Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@robertdavis5714]

Nice production Uncle John.

[@adrianniemiec8669]

I think it is great , but I would rather have an oil and transmission temp gauge replacing the turbo speed and whatever other gauge.

[@hoover2501]

MotorWeek gives the vast majority of the cars they prove you the benefit of the doubt. At the end when he says it's not groundbreaking it means "it's nothing special". The370z is just as proper a sports car as its replacement. If you have to be the only kid on the block to have one then by all means but if you want better sports car start someplace else or just buy a used 370Z for a lot less money

[@joshuasutton4043]

Looks like the proto model nice review

[@etookapupu1021]

who got him to say "hella" LMFAO

[@jerrybarrax5618]

I'm not sure why anyone but a hard core Nissan loyalist would buy this over a Mustang GT. The Mustang has 50 more hp and starts at $38k. It looks better, IMHO, even at the end of its current product cycle and sounds a whole lot more like a sports car. I know Fords aren't the most reliable brands (I've owned one), but Nissan's quality ain't what it used to be. Why would you choose a Z over a GT?

[@shadfletcher6815]

First off because it's a ford,second reason for me is because everyone and their mom has a mustang,challenger or camaro,at least with the Z your not going to see another one every time you drive around the corner

[@G-Force_70]

The Frontier would benefit from this powertrane

[@Rgh71fish]

Gorgeous overall design. Tragic front end

[@MAllen-ng8pl]

Owned three z cars. I think they missed the boat with this.

[@tnutss]

i had to do a double take on "hella torquey" comment. im waiting for a car review that slay

[@romulus_]

I like a lot about the design but the rectangular "mouth" is uninspired at best.

[@207522]

0:43 They must have needed a huge Xacto knife to cut out the hole for that grill.

[@jruss-rl6tu]

So absolutely nothing negative about the Z. Must be a perfect automobile.

[@TerraMagnus]

Nothing could prepare me for the utterly retro styling of this channel

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

This reminds me of a mustang fastback, love it

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!!! SHE IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL CAR!!!

[@markbd9775]

I feel they should have put scoops on the front with round headlights like the original instead of squinty angular headlights like every other car these days

[@fishingwcp]

My 1st car…a 72 240z❤

[@adamstc8]

"Hella torquey" John motherlovin' Davis, everybody!

[@lucyferr5571]

Nice flat screen tv on the front😮

[@michaelsimko7694]

The rear end right away had me thinking the 90s 300ZX and 240SX. Exterior styling looks somewhat like the 90s 300ZX.

[@johannjohann6523]

I really wish Nissan would have designed a car that had some of the cool looks of the 240z or 280z. The recessed headlights were always a feature I liked, and thought it helped it look more aggressive. The new Z looks like a lady bug. And foir what you spend, you expect performance AND good looks!

[@shaunp6963]

JOhn Davis is all class been within over 30 years😉

[@johnbehneman1546]

SUGGESTION: TARGA TOP!!! AND GROUND EFFECTS KIT AND WIDEBODY KIT!!!