Pros: Invigorating acceleration, especially with NISMO model; incredibly agile handling; occupies an attractive price and performance point in between lower- and higher-priced sports cars
Cons: Cramped, low-slung cabin is difficult to enter and exit; poor rear visibility; stiff ride; a bit too high-strung for everyday use for some drivers
CG Says: The Nissan 370Z offers a new yellow exterior color for 2017, but is otherwise unchanged. The 370Z feels a bit long in the tooth compared to some of its rivals. Still, this exhilarating two-seater offers an undiluted sports-car driving experience, and it continues to occupy a “sweet spot” niche in the enthusiast-car market. A 370Z is much more affordable than a Corvette, yet it offers substantially more power than cheaper rear-drive sports cars such as the Mazda Miata and the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ duo. By some measures, the Base 370Z might seem expensive, but considering its invigorating all-around performance, it’s actually something of a bargain. The Base coupes strike us as the best 370Z value; Roadsters struggle to justify their relatively high price tags. Even with an available automatic transmission, the NISMO is for serious enthusiast drivers only; its handling is a notch above the standard 370Z, but its excessive noise and punishing ride are too overwhelming to make it suitable as a daily driver.
| Class | Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible |
| Passenger Count | 2 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | Base: $29,990 Sport: $33,570 Sport Tech: $37,070 Touring: $37,970 Base Roadster: $41,820 Touring Roadster: $45,270 Touring Sport Roadster: $48,100 NISMO: $41,990 NISMO Tech: $45,490 |
| Base Engine 3.7-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 332 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26 |
| Optional Engine 3.7-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 350 (NISMO) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26 |
