2019 Nissan 370Z review
Nissan 370Z highlights
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Pros
- Sharp steering and precise handling
- Pure driving experience without excessive aids and assists
Cons
- Very loud with abundant road noise and unrefined engine
- Lack of modern amenities like smartphone integration
- Huge blind spots
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined
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Aging but not obsolete, the 2019 Nissan 370Z still has some tricks up its sleeve
The 2019 Nissan 370Z follows the original Z tradition of being a two-seat, relatively inexpensive sports car. Introduced in 2009 and only modestly updated since, it has a back-to-basics approach that means excellent steering feel and handling, and it boasts a powerful front-mounted V6 engine that drives the rear wheels. The manual transmission has rev matching to make enthusiastic driving even easier. For 2019, the Z added a standard rearview camera and dropped the manual in the convertible models.
Although the Z is still fun to drive, its lack of updates compared to other 2019 competitors is hard to ignore, starting with the excessively stiff ride, noisy interior, and unrefined engine and transmission feel. Competitors with more recent updates do it better, like the contemporary Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, or the smaller and lighter Mazda Miata and Subaru BRZ. It’s also lacking in any sort of modern amenities such as driver-assist technologies and smartphone integration, although Bluetooth® is standard.
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What is new for the 2019 Nissan 370Z?
- The 370Z is available in a variety of new trims, including the Nismo and Sport Touring.
- The NismoTECH and Sport Tech trims have been discontinued for 2019.
- The Base trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
- The Touring Sport trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
2019 Nissan 370Z trims
Base:
- 332-hp, 270-lb-ft of torque 3.7L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
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Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Rear Spoiler
- BOSE Sound System
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Sport Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Power Seats
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Sport Touring
- A/C Seats
- Leather Seats
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Touring Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Touring
- No significant upgrades found on the Touring Sport
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Nismo:
- Includes all features available on the Touring Sport
- 350-hp, 276-lb-ft of torque 3.7L
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What We Like
Steering and handling: Steering is one area where the Z’s overall age works to its advantage. The old hydraulic power steering mechanism provides excellent steering feel and feedback compared to the electrical assist used on many modern cars. It’s the kind of steering that enthusiasts will appreciate—sharp, accurate, and with good feedback through the steering wheel to let you know when the front tires are at their limit. Couple that with a willing suspension setup, and the Z is definitely a fun car on a twisting road.
Power delivery: The V6 engine under the hood puts out more than 330 horsepower and has no problem getting this two-seat sports car moving quickly. There’s good torque and good peak horsepower, making it easy to drive in traffic as well, even if you choose the manual transmission.
Rev-matching downshifts: The Z was one of the first cars to introduce automatic rev matching on a manual transmission, and it’s still a cool feature. Push in the clutch and engage a lower gear, and the engine computer automatically “blips” the throttle, increasing revs to exactly where they need to be for that lower gear to engage smoothly.
What Needs Improvement
Old bones: The fundamentals of the Z chassis are good, but time has left this car behind. Nissan didn’t update very much during its run, so the suspension stiffness, engine coarseness, road noise, and lack of visibility all make this 2019 model feel much older. That’s before considering the lack of modern technologies such as smartphone integration and driver assistance. Its competitors all feel far more modern and accommodating.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Nissan 370Z an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan 370Z 34th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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Base 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Cloth Seats
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.7L
Horsepower
332
Torque (ft-lbs)
270
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19
Wheelbase
100.4"
Overall length
167.2"
Width
72.6"
Height
52.2"
Leg room
F 42.9"
Head room
F 38.2"
Front tires
P225/50WR18
Rear tires
P245/45WR18
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Nissan 370Z FAQ
The 2019 Nissan 370Z is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Nismo : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Sport : 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Touring : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Sport Touring : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Touring Sport : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Nissan 370Z received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Nissan 370Z as 33 out of 46 among Compact Car
Here is what's new for the 2019 Nissan 370Z:
- Nismo
- Sport Touring
- Rear View Camera
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
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