2022 Nissan Z Coupe

[WolfpackS2k]

Announcement

For those interested in the new Nissan Z (400Z), you're invited to join sister-site:

NissanZClub.com

May 26, 2021
2022 Nissan Z Spied Testing On The Street In Colorado


May 14, 2021
Nissan Z spotted testing in Arizona


Apr 1, 2021
The Nissan Z Proto Spotted on Public Streets while heading to Nashville Cars & Coffee!

Apr 6, 2021
2022 Nissan Z Spied in Silver Again (@ Arizona)


Apr 6, 2021
Next Nissan Z Will Have Blue Interior Option Like the Original 240Z


Mar 25, 2021
2022 Nissan Z - inside scoop details: MSRP pricing, packages, power (hp), weight, transmission + more


Mar 22, 2021
Production 400Z Spotted in Gray and Silver! – Pics & Videos


Sep 15, 2020
Nissan Z Proto (400Z) Official Specs, Wallpapers, Photos, Videos


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...z-future-2021/

It's (probably) happening!

Something to be excited about, though a base price that's $40k instead of $30k seems like a really bad idea. If it does end up having a 400 hp V6 I get the case for a price increase - kinda. But it would not help sales at all IMO.

I'd rather they keep the power similar and make the car lighter/simpler/smaller (or same size).

[yelsew]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...z-future-2021/

It's (probably) happening!

Something to be excited about, though a base price that's $40k instead of $30k seems like a really bad idea. If it does end up having a 400 hp V6 I get the case for a price increase - kinda. But it would not help sales at all IMO.

I'd rather they keep the power similar and make the car lighter/simpler/smaller (or same size).

Why does that render look like a Hyundai front end grafted onto an Audi TT?

[Red-86]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...z-future-2021/

It's (probably) happening!

Don’t get excited just yet. For years various Nissan execs and media outlets have hinted at a new Z, but nothing has happened. Rumour is the Z35 project has been spun up, stalled, canned and spun up again multiple times. But the Nissan board keep chickening out, because of the risk and poor ROI.

I’m waiting for a) official concept cars at motor shows, b) multiple verified prototypes seen testing, and c) official press releases from Nissan confirming the Z35 is coming.

Without that, all the speculative articles are just more hype and noise. Been happening for years and still no new Z yet.

[reni]

If you've been paying attention to the news at all, Nissan is in a world of hurt right now financially so I would not be surprised if they put on hold or cancel non-essential projects like low-volume sports cars...

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by reni

If you've been paying attention to the news at all, Nissan is in a world of hurt right now financially so I would not be surprised if they put on hold or cancel non-essential projects like low-volume sports cars...

The converse to what you said is that Nissan won’t change in light of their situation. They may stay on path not knowing what else to do. The next Z could be seen as a necessary risk that is needed to refresh the model and the brand. They could see what Toyota and Honda have done with the 86, Type R and Supra and realize they are behind the ball. The Z and GTR are old. New design language usually trickles down from sports cars and flagships, so a new Z might be necessary.

Toyota has played it safe with the 86 and Supra by collaborating with Subaru and BMW, respectively, to keep costs down. Honda has modified their 2.0T in the Civic Type R to be used in the Accord and built that sports car on a platform that sells in high volumes, so their costs aren’t too high. Nissan will likely do the same with their Z by using an existing engine, but their costs will likely still be higher because the Z isn’t a collaboration, nor is its body shared across platforms like the Civics.

The fact that they are testing a new car with an old Z shell is evidence enough that a new sports car is likely coming.

[MaverickMonk]

Originally Posted by reni

If you've been paying attention to the news at all, Nissan is in a world of hurt right now financially so I would not be surprised if they put on hold or cancel non-essential projects like low-volume sports cars...

Then again that sort of death by austerity is exactly how Nissan ended up in this place. They’ve been cost cutting and cost cutting for a decade, and it’s deeply hurt them

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by MaverickMonk

Then again that sort of death by austerity is exactly how Nissan ended up in this place. They’ve been cost cutting and cost cutting for a decade, and it’s deeply hurt them

Agreed. I don’t know if Mitsubishi is the best analogy, but they seemed to cut themselves into obscurity (even before Nissan owned them). The strategy doesn’t appear to be improving their sales. Just for comparison: they sold 121k vehicles in the US in 2019; Tesla sold 540k, which is more than Mitsubishi has ever sold in a single year in the US, and Teslas are luxury cars.

Nissan needs reinvigorate the brand. They have the history and capacity.

[Tcoat]

If Nissan still exists 5 years from now I will be really, REALLY surprised.


Just their leadership issues alone could be the end of the brand.

[Lantanafrs2]

Nissan lost it's way. They used to make relatively decent Toyota alternatives. Now just garbage

[Rampage]

Artist render: I hope it looks better than this!


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...z-future-2021/

[86MLR]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Artist render: I hope it looks better than this!





https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...z-future-2021/

Is this a thing, or just another render full of hopes and dreams?

I'm still trying to find my next purchase, I'm holding off for another year though because there's "apparently" a few new cars close to release.

[HaXx]

I love Z's. They have the best hips.

[86MLR]

Originally Posted by HaXx

I love Z's. They have the best hips.

True, I've almost grabbed one a few times over the years, BUT, the convertible versions, roof up or down, are as ugly as 10 ugly things.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

Is this a thing, or just another render full of hopes and dreams?

I'm still trying to find my next purchase, I'm holding off for another year though because there's "apparently" a few new cars close to release.

Right from the link
" Our sneak preview of the most exciting cars coming in the next few years draws on knowledge from leaked product-development plans, spy photos, and loose-lipped insiders mixed in with information that has already been officially released."

Translated - "We made this shit up YO"