Nissan revealed the revised Z in 2020, offering enthusiasts a more modern successor to the 370Z. For the 2024 model year, the Z has three trim options: Sport, Performance, and Nismo. All versions feature a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with two potencies. The Sport and Performance trims produce 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, while the Nismo ups the performance to 420 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. Nissan offers two transmission options: a six-speed manual and a nine-speed automatic. The Nismo also has a specially tuned automatic transmission with enhanced cooling and better-shifting response.
While the manual bonds well with most enthusiasts, it has a lower fuel economy rating of 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. On the other hand, the automatic boasts an improved fuel economy rating of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined in the Sport and Performance trims. On the other hand, the Nissan Z Nismo has the lowest fuel economy rating of the three, managing 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined.
Fortunately, the 2024 Nissan Z boasts a lower starting price of $42,310 compared to rivals like the BMW Z4 and Toyota GR Supra. The Z is also faster than these rivals, with the 400 hp automatic versions sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and the manual models 4.5 seconds.
