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"There was a lot of buzz around the new Z when it was in development, but the result has been somewhat disappointing. Why? Because Nissan basically reused the platform from the discontinued 370Z, which debuted way back in '09, and paired it with a new body, engine and interior. Don't get us wrong, we love the idea of a compact two-seater with a 400-horsepower turbo V6, and we especially love that a manual transmission is still available. But you can't escape the sense that Nissan was making do with limited resources rather than really going for it with a clean-sheet redesign."—Ranked #4 out of 4 Sports Cars
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Nissan Z that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Nissan lets you have the automatic transmission for the same price as the manual, and as you can see, it delivers improved acceleration. Still, this is far from a luxurious touring coupe; it's a loud, firm-riding sports car, and that calls for a stick shift if you ask us.
The base Z with the manual is a fine choice in our book, as it's got the fun transmission and Nissan doesn't charge extra for it. We're impressed with the Z's performance in this low-$40s price range, but it gets less impressive as the price creeps up via fancier trim levels.
We hesitate to call a car "dead on arrival," especially when it boasts the rich history of Nissan's Z car. But charging $23k extra for the Z NISMO does not seem like a recipe for success. Nissan only gives you 20 extra horsepower for all that money, and while the NISMO is slightly quicker than the regular automatic-transmission Z to 60 mph and the quarter-mile mark, its quarter-mile trap speed is 1 mph slower. Why are we comparing it to the automatic Z? Because that's the other thing — the NISMO comes only with the automatic. We love what the Z stands for, but we're not sure what Nissan was thinking with this NISMO.
What are the different versions of the 2024 Z, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 Z specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Z 3.0T Automatic Transmission | $42,970 | Gas | 22 | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Z 3.0T Manual Transmission | $42,970 | Gas | 20 | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft |
| 2024 Nissan Z NISMO (3.0T Automatic Transmission) | $65,750 | Gas | 19 | 420 hp | 384 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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