Tom I know I'm officially more that a hole year late watching this video but my brother from another mother you've hit the nail on the head. Outstanding car. Outstanding review and please keep them coming! Your fan from South Africa Enjoy mate!
Thank you Nissan! Woo! What a cracker, and a breath of fresh air...only battery in sight is one to start that glorious sounding V6. Great review, thanks so much for sharing 😎👍
Great review Tom! Although, for an epic 'first-see' on Aussie roads, why the need for clips from the LHD version?? Surely, your test route could have taken up filming the entirety of this review..
Listen to the modded Infiniti's with the same engine, they're heavier, sound great, and run 9's. This Z is lighter with the same engine, this will be the scariest Z with 650-750 rwhp
Glad Nissan did this, really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Having owned a 350z back in 2003 and currently having a 2005 anniversary 350z as a weekend toy clearly I still love the Z car formula - long nose, 6 cylinders rear drive . My current daily is the very sharp handling Alpine a110 which tends to makes any Z seem very Mustang ,different tools for different jobs. Go the mighty Z and thanks for a cool review as always.
It's so impressive that a 228hp GR 86 outlaps it. Honestly, this is the car you buy when you don't want cornering performance and only care about the straight-line acceleration.
Great review Tom. Having owned a Z car once in my life I have always watched it's development with anticipation. However, its been decades since I thought I would actually enjoy owning another. This new Z has my attention. The blue colour on your test vehicle is really nice. The good thing in Australia is you can fit small custom number plates to the front end. Its a shame to mess it up with a large ugly plate. Hopefully some day Australia will make it legal for just the rear plate. So many new vehicles, particularly EV's don't look right with the front plate. Better yet, all cars look better without the front plate.
Damn.. wish I am Down Under. For under A$80k, this beauty is a steal. I miss manual cars, especially one with a heritage like this Z. Am sure it's a head turner for years to come.. and it'll induce an instant smile when you floor the gas pedal 😉
I find this to be a disappointment, looks wise are not even polarising and at the asking price 73+ is probably overpriced especially considering it’s using old parts. Interior is better than the outside 😊🇦🇺 great review.
Andy P. It’s a pity you feel you have to insert the video of the left hand drive vehicle on the track somewhere else in the world! Your video is sufficient to give us an impression of the vehicle!
I really like it and would love to drive one, which is a real pity then as for some silly reason, they're not selling this new Z in Europe, when they did sell the old ones! Hopefully they change their minds soon and fix that! 😯😂😀🤘
Interior is disappointing, the black borders on the media screen, mix-match of elec/manual seat controls and carry over parts. I get that it had to be built to a price, but the $13k premium to step into the Supra GT seems to be good value taking into account the Toyota-fettled BMW driveline and bland but functional and sophisticated if older i-drive stuff. And this is coming from someone who put down a deposit on MT Z back in Sept last year and absolutely loved driving the wheels of my 350Z back in the day with tasteful mods (HKS, Plenum spacer/Haltech/19"s). I think I'll be ordering a '23 MT Supra in the Stratosphere Blue next week.
What have they changed in the engine from the Infiniti? That TT engine seemed like a ticking time bomb based on owners' comments in the Infiniti forums.
Great to see a two door coupe again! Not a good corporate fit here in Au tho (as you somewhat pointed out) in a land of SUV's, Dual Cab Urban Warriors and Traybacks. A goat in a paddock full of sheep. Too fast for Nanny Australia and too heavy for the track. That aside I do hope they sell heaps!
We have been inundated with Z reviews but no real track tests. From US sources it's a good road car but not so good on the track. The 370Z was not so good on the track either so it it would be very disappointing if Nissan have by now not sorted it's aged chassis. They claim to have improved it but have they?
Far from garbage. The suspension feels good for our rubbish roads - may influence the outcome somewhat, and we also don’t get anywhere near the spread of 2 door coupes that North Americans get. Still, I back my conclusion.
@@chasingcars thanks for the reply, yea they certainly are spoilt for choice! Much of their gripe was with the suspension. Maybe our local tune on the front is just much superior? 👍
@@dwliao18 im not trolling dude, the GT has the v8 engine and noise, more power and better resell value. Would there be any big reason to get the Z over the GT ? Handling and drifting maybe? mustangs will hold their value a lot more once they kill off manual RWD sportscars in the future
Nissans lazy attempt at a recycled parts bin sportscar. The engineers screwed up the electronic control of the engine and ruined the balance and cornering capability by dropping a heavier engine into a 370z chassis.
I own a 2019 Supra, and I absolutely love it. Most who hate it don't own one/haven't driven one. Definitely not a failure for BMW, as the B58 and ZF8 combination is probably one of the greatest pairings out there at the moment and has proven itself time and time again. Can see why the Toyota purists might be annoyed, but it's better to have a Supra than to not have one at all!
If you were a Toyota fan, you'd appreciate the fact that the Supra exists at all. No mass market manufacturer would invest in a new sports car in this day in age, and I rather have one with a fantastic 6cyl BMW engine as opposed to nothing at all. I honestly rather the Supra than the Z, as the American reviews show that the Supra beats the Z in every single track comparison
The Supra is only a failure if you believe in the romanticism of protecting the Supra lineage. Aside from that you'd struggle to find anyone who's complained about its performance. And is very easy to tune for those who want to go down that route.
I'm cancelling my Z deposit & ordering a '23 MT Supra. It's a cheap a cheap BM both to buy & service, and I've never even sat in a modern BMW the interior is just great functionally, granted a little bland.
@@monyx1101 yeah the interior in the Supra certainly isn't anything the brag about, but when you consider the equivalent BMW Z4 is about 30k more, you're getting an absolute bargain.
One of the few new car releases I bothered to watch live online! But in the end, not sure if Nissan should have bothered. Its essentially a 370Z in drag, with parts from the "bad" Infiniti Q Red Sport. Just far too much competition at that price point and just a bit lower now. Yeah, yeah I know the base model is super-cheap in the US. IE overpriced for what it really is in Australia, just another cheap and nasty new Nissan.
The only thing the "new" Z is stealing is your wallet. Overpriced and slow. Many, many, many review have put the Z behind the old Supra in terms of performance and handling. That's what happens when you reuse a chassis that is 20+ years old.
Heavy slow tanks there 200 lbs heavier than the old z. No room to work on motor. Cheap feeling suspension ppl know that lot guys make money off videos this new z is a rip off to ppl who have nissan z and others nissans growing up stay away from the money pit
Sorry, not getting me excited at all... Owned a 260Z many years ago & it was everything I expected, MX5 more recently was so much better simply because it was topless. No need to go fast just for the sake of it now (almost impossible to get away with it anyway) & that price...LOL
Sorry the driving audio‘s a bit off. Hope you enjoy the insights regardless. -Tom
Appreciate the fact they haven't stopped making sports cars
Its silly calling it a $73k car - in every state or territory this is $80k or more, unless someone figured out a way not to pay any on roads.
Whatever yall do don’t tell him😂😂😂😂
Tom I know I'm officially more that a hole year late watching this video but my brother from another mother you've hit the nail on the head. Outstanding car. Outstanding review and please keep them coming! Your fan from South Africa
Enjoy mate!
Thank you Nissan! Woo! What a cracker, and a breath of fresh air...only battery in sight is one to start that glorious sounding V6. Great review, thanks so much for sharing 😎👍
Great review Tom! Although, for an epic 'first-see' on Aussie roads, why the need for clips from the LHD version?? Surely, your test route could have taken up filming the entirety of this review..
It's a great package. My only gripe is the sound. Nissan need to partner with Alfa to spice up their v6 sound.
I think Nissan knows the tuner market is ready with all sorts of mods for this car.
Listen to the modded Infiniti's with the same engine, they're heavier, sound great, and run 9's. This Z is lighter with the same engine, this will be the scariest Z with 650-750 rwhp
Glad Nissan did this, really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Having owned a 350z back in 2003 and currently having a 2005 anniversary 350z as a weekend toy clearly I still love the Z car formula - long nose, 6 cylinders rear drive . My current daily is the very sharp handling Alpine a110 which tends to makes any Z seem very Mustang ,different tools for different jobs. Go the mighty Z and thanks for a cool review as always.
You haven't driven a late model Mustang have you.
It's so impressive that a 228hp GR 86 outlaps it. Honestly, this is the car you buy when you don't want cornering performance and only care about the straight-line acceleration.
Except it dosent. Seen multiple reviews where they compare the two and not one has the GR beating it.
@@harrye.512 throttle house
I love this thing. If i didn't need a wagon my name would have been down for one of these. Great review as always
Great review Tom. Having owned a Z car once in my life I have always watched it's development with anticipation. However, its been decades since I thought I would actually enjoy owning another. This new Z has my attention. The blue colour on your test vehicle is really nice. The good thing in Australia is you can fit small custom number plates to the front end. Its a shame to mess it up with a large ugly plate. Hopefully some day Australia will make it legal for just the rear plate. So many new vehicles, particularly EV's don't look right with the front plate. Better yet, all cars look better without the front plate.
Thanks Tom for another great review. Just wondering do Nissan produce a convertible option for this brilliant sports car ?
Old school driving thrills for two. Who gives a rats about old model door hardware and no sat nav. Thanks for the review Tom.
Love the locations used to film this review!!!
@@mvnorsel6354 Yeah, visited there a few years back
Damn.. wish I am Down Under. For under A$80k, this beauty is a steal. I miss manual cars, especially one with a heritage like this Z. Am sure it's a head turner for years to come.. and it'll induce an instant smile when you floor the gas pedal 😉
I find this to be a disappointment, looks wise are not even polarising and at the asking price 73+ is probably overpriced especially considering it’s using old parts. Interior is better than the outside 😊🇦🇺 great review.
Good review. I'm curious how the NISMO version will handle.
I like the throwbacks in the design, especially the tail lights. That thick chrome running along the sides bugs the hell out of me though.
Got mine, love it to bits.
They got this right, like the 200 all those years ago, another great Nissan, really like it even though I'm a Toyota fan
Nice review, Tom as always. No mention of Lexus RC in comparison along side BMW.
Love the new retro design! Great looking sports car. Well done Nissan.
I just love these kind of videos.
Andy P.
It’s a pity you feel you have to insert the video of the left hand drive vehicle on the track somewhere else in the world! Your video is sufficient to give us an impression of the vehicle!
I like Chasing Cars, but they do that quite a lot. It’s annoying.
I really like it and would love to drive one, which is a real pity then as for some silly reason, they're not selling this new Z in Europe, when they did sell the old ones!
Hopefully they change their minds soon and fix that! 😯😂😀🤘
Interior is disappointing, the black borders on the media screen, mix-match of elec/manual seat controls and carry over parts. I get that it had to be built to a price, but the $13k premium to step into the Supra GT seems to be good value taking into account the Toyota-fettled BMW driveline and bland but functional and sophisticated if older i-drive stuff. And this is coming from someone who put down a deposit on MT Z back in Sept last year and absolutely loved driving the wheels of my 350Z back in the day with tasteful mods (HKS, Plenum spacer/Haltech/19"s). I think I'll be ordering a '23 MT Supra in the Stratosphere Blue next week.
Looks nice in that blue colour.
What have they changed in the engine from the Infiniti? That TT engine seemed like a ticking time bomb based on owners' comments in the Infiniti forums.
Mad hardon for this but sadly the more recent reviews post the hype have been more revealing.
The Z ' s styling really grows on you ,while the supra looks more unattractive the longer you look at it.
Great to see a two door coupe again!
Not a good corporate fit here in Au tho (as you somewhat pointed out) in a land of SUV's, Dual Cab Urban Warriors and Traybacks.
A goat in a paddock full of sheep. Too fast for Nanny Australia and too heavy for the track. That aside I do hope they sell heaps!
Disappointing that Chasing Cars cut this video with the generic international preview video used on many international sites from many months ago.
Unfortunately the quantity of local B-roll wasn’t quite sufficient.
I am so jealous of you guys getting this car.
nice like it but have to wait for the dealer mark ups go away
We have been inundated with Z reviews but no real track tests. From US sources it's a good road car but not so good on the track. The 370Z was not so good on the track either so it it would be very disappointing if Nissan have by now not sorted it's aged chassis. They claim to have improved it but have they?
Interesting outcome, throttle house thought it was pretty garbage
Far from garbage. The suspension feels good for our rubbish roads - may influence the outcome somewhat, and we also don’t get anywhere near the spread of 2 door coupes that North Americans get. Still, I back my conclusion.
@@chasingcars thanks for the reply, yea they certainly are spoilt for choice! Much of their gripe was with the suspension. Maybe our local tune on the front is just much superior? 👍
Can add savage geese to that list too
Straight pipes are way better than throttle house
@@recursion. Define better. Like most, they're just amateur drivers with an opinion
How much for the GR Corolla?
$73k for the Z is pretty good 👍
Considering you’d have to import it. A lot more I’d wager
$80k
If Nissan does do a Nismo version of this Z,thats really going to hurt the supra fans.
Any reason to get this over a new GT mustang?
Because it’s not a GT mustang?
@@dwliao18 im not trolling dude, the GT has the v8 engine and noise, more power and better resell value. Would there be any big reason to get the Z over the GT ? Handling and drifting maybe? mustangs will hold their value a lot more once they kill off manual RWD sportscars in the future
I wonder how Nissan and other car companies.. will continue to make new sport cars 10 years from now...
Just wait 10yrs
Its $80,000. Please use drive away pricing otherwise its very misleading.
the sound coming from the right but hes on the left ......
Nissans lazy attempt at a recycled parts bin sportscar. The engineers screwed up the electronic control of the engine and ruined the balance and cornering capability by dropping a heavier engine into a 370z chassis.
Nobody ever complains about cabin noise in the Porsche cayman and 911s 😁 Spoiler alert - Just as noisy as in the Z 😄
Good on Nissan for doing this properly. As a Toyota fan the Supra was a failure for both Toyota and BMW.
I own a 2019 Supra, and I absolutely love it. Most who hate it don't own one/haven't driven one. Definitely not a failure for BMW, as the B58 and ZF8 combination is probably one of the greatest pairings out there at the moment and has proven itself time and time again.
Can see why the Toyota purists might be annoyed, but it's better to have a Supra than to not have one at all!
If you were a Toyota fan, you'd appreciate the fact that the Supra exists at all. No mass market manufacturer would invest in a new sports car in this day in age, and I rather have one with a fantastic 6cyl BMW engine as opposed to nothing at all. I honestly rather the Supra than the Z, as the American reviews show that the Supra beats the Z in every single track comparison
The Supra is only a failure if you believe in the romanticism of protecting the Supra lineage. Aside from that you'd struggle to find anyone who's complained about its performance. And is very easy to tune for those who want to go down that route.
I'm cancelling my Z deposit & ordering a '23 MT Supra. It's a cheap a cheap BM both to buy & service, and I've never even sat in a modern BMW the interior is just great functionally, granted a little bland.
@@monyx1101 yeah the interior in the Supra certainly isn't anything the brag about, but when you consider the equivalent BMW Z4 is about 30k more, you're getting an absolute bargain.
73 thousand buck? That's is a ridiculous price!
Aussie sheckles.
As a comparison, that money doesn’t buy much of an EV.
Head lights are sad and shy- looking the rest looks ok…
One of the few new car releases I bothered to watch live online!
But in the end, not sure if Nissan should have bothered. Its essentially a 370Z in drag, with parts from the "bad" Infiniti Q Red Sport. Just far too much competition at that price point and just a bit lower now. Yeah, yeah I know the base model is super-cheap in the US. IE overpriced for what it really is in Australia, just another cheap and nasty new Nissan.
Hardly a Grant Tourer, no thanks.
*Sigh* its just a 370z with a twin turbo kit and a new bodykit.
The New Supra never had MOJO fake vents, not JDM therfore I'll take my Lady Z in a red dress
Did you steal it for the day?
The only thing the "new" Z is stealing is your wallet. Overpriced and slow. Many, many, many review have put the Z behind the old Supra in terms of performance and handling. That's what happens when you reuse a chassis that is 20+ years old.
Heavy slow tanks there 200 lbs heavier than the old z. No room to work on motor. Cheap feeling suspension ppl know that lot guys make money off videos this new z is a rip off to ppl who have nissan z and others nissans growing up stay away from the money pit
no it doesnt. supra
hmmmmm
The @400zFairlady is mine. Register 400Z. This is my future 2023 Nissan Z. @400zFairlady
Sorry, not getting me excited at all... Owned a 260Z many years ago & it was everything I expected, MX5 more recently was so much better simply because it was topless. No need to go fast just for the sake of it now (almost impossible to get away with it anyway) & that price...LOL
Sorry was that $73k price tag?!?!!?! Are you insane.