2023 Nissan Z (9-Speed Automatic) - POV Driving Impressions

2023 Nissan Z Performance (9AT) Specs:
-Engine: Twin-turbo V6, intercooled 24-valve w/ direct fuel injection, and aluminum block heads.
-400 hp @ 6400 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque @ 1600 rpm
-9-speed automatic transmissions
-Fuel economy: 19 City / 28 Highway / 20 Combined MPG
-Curb weight: 3,602 lbs (Automatic Performance)
-Pricing (incl. $1,025 destination): Base: Sport $41,105, Performance: $51,105, Proto: $54,105

0:00 Walkaround
3:06 POV Driving
10:50 Sound System Test
12:33 Final Thoughts

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[viktorbranco]

The design is unbelievable. Looks retro and futuristic all at the same time. I love it.

[TedwardDrives]

in a world with lightning fast auto's I'm a bummed about the response time from paddle to shift action. Reminds me of the old tiptronic days.

[vette]

Seems like Nissan put the their money in the right areas in order to make the Z fun to drive, comfortable around town, and fairly priced among its competitors. The styling is also awesome

[jamesjdm]

people complaining about the shift times

people, this tranny shifts in .003 seconds. none of you can shift anywhere that fast not even remotely and that puts it up there with some of the fastest transmissions out there.

I think most of you are judging it by the SOUND which you will hear AFTER the shift.

[oochy]

Its been great watching you grow man, been here since 35k, and see you almost at 1/2 a mil.
Your content is great, so getting there will be slight. 🔥🤝

[jamesharris]

I love it! So proud of Nissan for getting it right.

[haskamoosic]

This and the 2011-2014 Mustangs have got to be my favorite sports coupes, they both look so retro and so modern at the same time

[LeFatalpotato]

This is a beautiful car. Hope the shortage recovers and we can get a nicely tiered market with brz sisters in 30k mark, this at 40k and supra at 50k mark, and finally corvette/Cayman at 60k. If only corvette came in a manual, I would not hesitate in buying any of these cars.

[JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

This is such an beautiful car, and the sound is really nice as well. Nissan did a really nice job designing this car.

[theothernodude]

The sound of this car isn’t all too bad. I’ve seen some exhaust tunes on the red sport and they’re all really nice imo.

Aftermarket for this is going to go crazy, I can’t wait.

[ZachV]

Been watching Nissan Z like 15 videos now and gotta im hooked! I just love the old school look on the outside and simple interior. Will save up and get one of this if i can.

[CPMUNSEY]

Nissan truly outdid themselves with this new Z I think. It’s about time!! I’ll be looking at them in a couple years when prices on used vehicles level out I hope. Good job Nissan.👌🏽🔥🔥

[ccvr]

Nissan’s V6 engine sound so damn good.

[lynch]

I would get one myself. I'm an automatic guy so this would be perfect.

[JustCynical]

I will have this car one day. Hold me to this

[abdullaharif]

Early today! Was waiting for this one!

[bmxboxter]

I’m excited to see/hear the aftermarket stuff for this. Particularly ways to make the turbos loud 🤤

[ontherunjg]

I owned a 2003 Nissan 350Z Touring edition and could not believe the handling and power from 287HP. You would hit 130mph on the backroads without effort. I cannot imagine 400HP with close to the same body weight. So many of the cosmetics are the same with just 2023 technology.

[timw]

So many good choices, I'm loving it

[oldretrogamer]

Getting a "Night Driver" game vibe with those road spikes.