Nissan CUT COSTS (and you can tell…): 2023 Nissan Z Review

It's no secret that Nissan has been struggling financially for a few years now, so when they announced the Nissan Z - we at CarSauce were frothing at the opportunity to drive this beast.
Fast forward a few years and we've FINALLY been able to review this beast. It boast an all-new twin-turbo V6 engine, with stunning looks... but Nissan have cut costs (and you can tell...). So should you buy the all-new Nissan Z? Let's talk about that!
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[@jake8114]

Rays Eng = Rays Engineering

[@keepcarsfun]

This part was cringe to watch

[@stewmack4888]

Us Aussie oldies would refer to this as a Nissan ZED, not a ZEE 👍🏻

[@Nobody-dc8dp]

It's z. Do you say Zedulu. No, it's Zulu.

[@AtticusG3]

@@Nobody-dc8dp Do you say Ay-Em-Eee-rica... you get it right?

[@Malc664]

Japanese pronunciation is Neesun Zare-toe. At least us Aussies should say Neesun Zed because we're not American

[@steveflor9942]

It IS nice looking. The roofline is especially pleasing.... faithful to the OG 240Z

[@MarkLampard]

What on Earth is a zee? Srsly, we are in Australia aren’t we?

[@mahjonglivestreaming4535]

I say Zee?

[@letsseeif]

@@mahjonglivestreaming4535 ZED is the Australia official pronunciation. Onil the yanks can't get it right.

[@sightunseenstudio]

I'm capable of saying both... It's really not that hard if you try.

[@jamesm5370]

these guys have no right reviewing these cars. they should stick to reviewing Sorentos or whatever. and just look at how terribly they launch and shift, they can never get it right. my teenage daughters shift better! 5.7 seconds in this car? a new brz can do that or lower!

[@paulsciacca6126]

Saw this exact car driving down the Calder and Tulla in Melbourne the other week. Was that you driving Matt?

[@CarSauce]

I think so! But if the driving was bad, it wasn’t 😭

[@paulsciacca6126]

@@CarSauce no issues with the driving. If anyone was driving bad it was me and my mate trying to get a photo of the car haha

[@timcollins380]

Thanks for the review. I now really want one, I might have to go and see my local Nissan dealer this week.

[@THEAC83]

Good luck trying to get one mate, you’ll be waiting a long time.

[@timcollins380]

@@THEAC83 There are a couple of dealer demos around and some jacked up private sellers. I am just about to get my new Mustang GT (manual) after a 14 month wait, so I have become patient!

[@timcollins380]

@@THEAC83 In case you also want one, I have been to Nissan. There are a few that have been ordered and then not taken which are available quite soon, otherwise its around 6 months.

[@zambacan]

Looks pretty damn good to me. However it might be hard to choose this over mustang at the price.

[@eyecontrol4900]

how would this compare to the Supra or the GT mustang, for performance and driving? Considering this is around the same price bracket.

[@NowYourMad]

It’s cheaper than both of those vehicles in the 37k - 50k range

[@mattyoz0]

@@NowYourMad wrong country mate.

[@NiteSek4804]

To answer your question.... As far as the Mustang GT 5.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 goes vs the Z, the 2023 Nissan Z literally NEARLY keeps up with it front bumper to front bumper. There is a specific video here on YT of the 2 completely stock racing each other in a straight line (Both Automatic), & they end up equal. Demonstrative example that just because something is a V6 vs a V8, doesn't necessarily entail that the V6 will lose. That's not true at all. There are very beastly V6 engines out there. Nevwr underestimate a V6 JUST because it is a V6. You just might regret it Lol 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIjTp3SflNuBmZo

[@mattyoz0]

@@NiteSek4804 It lost those races. What was your point?

[@NiteSek4804]

@@mattyoz0 Well, actually. I re-read my comment, & I realized what I MEANT to type, I didn't, but there was supposed to be a "Nearly" before "front bumper to front bumper". I'll fix that to avoid misleading readers,..... but the POINT obviously was the answer to his question. No, it doesn't win, but the Z was so ridiculously riding the mustangs arse, that for a V6 3.0L vs a V8 5.0L, it's pretty dang fast. There is also a race between the Z, Supra GR 3.0 & a Mustang Mach 1 as well. The Supra GR & Mustang Mach 1 was EXACTLY equal, & the Z did fall behind more than the Mustang Mach 1 than the GT 5.0 in the linked video, but still not by a Longshot, & the fact that it can do that AT ALL speaks a lot for the power of the Z in stock.... Let's just say this. If you had a Z & your buddy had a Mustang GT, & you race each other on the highway, your buddy won't be leaving you in the dust. You'll keep up pretty easily.... So, the question has been answered. You're welcome BTW 👍

[@sethm10]

Cost cutting I’m fine with. Wish it had vented seats.

[@damienfrizzell9394]

i got a bmw built i30 sedAN N and a modded fj cruiser for the same ish money

[@dereks66]

I'm a fan. Love this new Z!

[@Soravia]

You didn't turn off traction control all the way. Hold down the button longer.

[@benparsons6148]

I like your reviews but about two sentences in I was twitching every time I heard you say ‘zee’… it’s a ‘ZED’!

[@benrussell917]

Such a confusing car. Looks like a sports car, handles like a grand tourer....but you couldn't grand tour in it because of the noise and lack of cargo space. What's it actually for (apart from looking good from behind, obviously)?

[@Tunnelsnakes]

Yeah, I agree with your sentiments. It seems like the car’s in some sort of an identity crisis. I was really hoping for the car to handle really well, but it just pales in comparison to competition in regards to that factor, especially when the LSD option is only available in the higher end performance trim. Seems like the best thing it can do stock is going fast in straight lines, or just cruising. It’s a shame really, because I really wanted to like this car especially based on how good it looks.

[@willyhwang1059]

Zee-Zed?

[@alrodriguez3857]

Saw in person.. I wouldn't buy it

[@ben7020]

Thanks for the review and thankyou nissan for injecting your spirit into a homemade model ! 👍

[@Vikturus22]

This is honestly the problem with new "performance daily's" They are far too expensive for what we are getting now ( Take GOLF R as example. Its nearly 100k FOR A FUCKING GOLF! ) $80k for a NISSAN Z! I have original window sticker for my Mk6 GTI it was $47,000 Loaded! I dont see how these cars are nearly $40,000 more worth

[@unclelive6918]

And 100k plus for a Supra

[@Vikturus22]

@@unclelive6918 you mean BMW z4 with optional toyota badge?

[@unclelive6918]

@@Vikturus22 that’s even worse the Supra is 20k more is lmao joke ,

[@axeya366]

Your pretty spot on. Rs3, AMG 45s, Supra, Z, Golf R, Type R, GR Corolla etc. Prices are insane and going up even more.

[@Vikturus22]

@@axeya366 all of the cars above are MAXIMUM $55k cars.

[@rossclover1023]

WTF Zee?

[@drunkntigr]

Ummm, this thing should be at 4.0s are you guys sure you did it right?

[@mattyoz0]

4 my ass.

[@damienfrizzell9394]

maybe should care that the tyres suck and dont fit the wheel wells

[@rideswithhoover9789]

I think I’d prefer the Kia stinger gt2

[@Hemanfreeman536]

Kia stinger don’t do a manual which is lame

[@willyhwang1059]

All Z cars were made somewhat cheaply since origin Except Nissan always wanted a lot of your money for what they are

[@ydmf2]

Me like ✊

[@rbnutz1]

Who cares if its got built in navigation. Everyone has a phone and Carplay/A.Auto is personalised and trumps any built in nav. Mute point.

[@sightunseenstudio]

Until you go out of mobile phone reception range ...

[@rbnutz1]

@@sightunseenstudio maps work fine offline when downloaded prior. Very easy

[@sightunseenstudio]

@@rbnutz1 sure, because everyone does that right?

[@rbnutz1]

@@sightunseenstudio who ever goes out of reception? Built in sat nav sucks

[@sightunseenstudio]

@@rbnutz1 anyone who enjoys mountain runs, cross country trips or rural back roads. This isn't a car designed for the city commute.

[@letsseeif]

I think the Nissan ZED is a very good car but on the other hand, is it just an old car, just tarted up?

[@patricksmith1550]

The engine isnt new, its been in infinitis for almost a decade

[@mattyoz0]

This car was such a letdown. Poor interior, poor handling and a horrible exhaust note. I canceled my order quick smart.

[@overv434]

It’s not yes bmw is better but you want a base m4 your going to pay at least 70k

[@patcurrie9888]

Cut costs? Why invent the wheel, Nissan thought what's good from the last model, let's keep it. The important of this model is retro, last call Z before electric/hybrids fully take over the industry. Supra is cartoonish, BMW interior is more cramped. If Nissan ever gets their act together and produce them, it will be a home run.

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

It Costs way to much money for that Little Bit of Torque it has.. No Way They blew it.. And I know people are going to Dyno them up to the Where the Number's should be, Like 450WT 500 WHP! But I am Not Voiding my warranty on a Tuner to give the car the power it should have had!!! There's No way I'm going to spend 57K out the door for the faster automatic Sport, that only makes 350WT.. If they would have pushed it closer to the Zilla, and gave the car 450 WT and 450 to 500WHP, I would have pulled a 401K loan and been making my Own video of my Own Z right now But they didn't! So I didn't.. And it cost way to much. It should only be 45K for the sport automatic out the door Tax and Tags.. Car's cost way to much now.. See what Toyota is charging for that GR Corolla, and that shitty little 3 cylinder. They want like 45k For their Sport model.. It's a 3 cylinder for crying out loud!!! WTF is going on.. I don't even want to get started on the C8's.. OMG it's a house payment.. LOL I can't have a car payment that's more than $350 a month I am a poorly cable guy.. 😂

[@ronnie_5150]

How is making the door handles look like the 350Z "cost cutting" If they're not the same door handles? That was kind of the point. They took aspects of all generations of the Z car. So, are the tail lights looking like the 90's 300Z, or the headlight looking like the original 240Z, is that 'cost cutting' as well?

[@1MrBryn]

It doesn't have the wow factor of the Supra.

[@CarSauce]

I think I tend to agree, but I will say I was stopped a couple of times with this!

[@1MrBryn]

@@CarSauce you do make a great point with the Z's rear end. It's the cars best feature, but the overall design is a bit all over the shop for me. Still wouldn't say no to one at all of course.

[@RE_ZeeKaay]

Definitely looks better in person, the headlights are actually blacked out, which looks really cool. You don't really notice it as much in pics or videos.

[@THEAC83]

Can’t wait to watch the review! My mate’s brother had a deposit on one of these and Nissan kept calling him with delays so he cancelled his order and ordered an Audi RSQ3 Sportback instead. He made a good choice! Haha

[@CarSauce]

That’s a shame (but the RSQ3 is a monster!) Hopefully Nissan can up supply!

[@THEAC83]

@@hsv215i 100%

[@Nobody-dc8dp]

That yellow looks horrible

[@alrodriguez3857]

The looks of the new Nissan Z are not based on the Nissan 370 z they are based on another older model and that's why the new body style is not as good as the 370 . . And the new Nissan Z engine is the same as the one of the infinity Q50 . So this new Nissan 400 z is not based on the Nissa 370 at all . That's why the new Nissan 400 is worse looking than the 370 z... the new 400 z is a disappointment.. and it doesn't have the performance of of a higher priced car