2023 Nissan Z Launch Delayed Until Summer 2022

[LZ23]

Well if you're right I'm doubly glad I opted for the Gun Metallic when I reserved.

I did as well, just wished I could have ordered the red interior especially after seeing it today.

 

[DevonK]

Keep in mind that this car was seen at a dealer and is not one of the ones at the drive event. I'm sure that someone at the drive event would have noticed this if it was also the case on those cars, they have looked at them closely in bright daylight over several hours.

 

[trackratZ]

It was definitely a wrap, the Z was red and on the hatch at the bottom area where the black meets the red paint you could see the red paint under the black right along the edge and also along the side of the hatch edge. At least six other guys noticed the same thing ,the Nissan rep kept quiet while being questioned about this.

You're talking about the rear hatch area where the spoiler is on Performance? From all the pics and actual visits I've seen (Seiran, Boulder) that part of the hatch is body color, not black. Maybe this was a one-off dealer option at that British Columbia dealer? The roofs I've seen are paint, silly for Nissan to use wrap for that, potential issues in short term.

 

[Eatonian49]

The options on the spec sheet are paint colors. I would imagine (and hope) that they would designate that the "Super Black" was a wrap and not a paint if that was the case. The rep probably kept quiet because they didn't know one way or the other and didn't want to misinform.

 

[FBD]

Just got back from seeing the Z at my local dealer and the car looks way better in person.I think the interior is considerably nicer than the 350Z and better than the 370Z.I have the gun metallic on pre order and after seeing the red interior wished it was available.The red is not solid red it has black within the leather grain and looks good.The quality of the paint is very good.I am glad I didn't get one with the black roof.The black on the hatch is not painted it is a wrap and you can feel a definite edge between the painted surface and the wrap. It woudn't suprise me if the roof might also be a wrap.The nissan rep that brought the car wasn't sure about the roof.Of course no mention of pricing or availability.

What colour was the car that you saw?

 

[FBD]

Could be pre-production situation. I wouldn't mind if the Z roof/hatch surfaces are actually black vinyl wrap.

My son installed wrap on our dash. Looks great, reasonable cost, so much easier to apply (and remove) compared to paint. Wrap would give the option of sticking with black, or removing to have all one paint color (assuming roof/hatch are painted same as rest of body panels). And on those rather flat Z surfaces, should be easy to replace down the road if needed.

I always thought wrap was a gimmick - until we tried it. Now count me as a fan of wrap. Planning to buy a cheap sheet off Amazon, and try on my old Land Rover door rather than paying for a paint spray. If it works out I'll do the entire vehicle myself (lots of flat surfaces) in wrap.

I believe that car (I saw the same car) was a pre-pro because when they started and revved it they commented that it didn't have the sound enhancement yet...i.e. piping the engine exhaust in through the bose system.

 

[fliplover]

I believe that car (I saw the same car) was a pre-pro because when they started and revved it they commented that it didn't have the sound enhancement yet...i.e. piping the engine exhaust in through the bose system.

I'll be right pissed if the only reason for the delay is they're waiting for the sound enhancement chip! ?

 

[Denver the Last Dinosaur]

^ Nah. The delay is due to waiting for Crazy Frog to be available to record the "vroom vroom" noises, as in that recent video.

 

[Heavy Dupree]

The black on the hatch is not painted it is a wrap and you can feel a definite edge between the painted surface and the wrap. It woudn't suprise me if the roof might also be a wrap.

The black around the hatch on two-tone cars is indeed wrapped.
(pic by Norris Prayoonto)

 

[MCN1SMO]

it says two tone super black paint

 

[LZ23]

The black around the hatch on two-tone cars is indeed wrapped.
(pic by Norris Prayoonto)

Few people believed that when I said it but it was quite obvious when we saw the car at the dealer last May.Most of the people there were quite dissapointed.Again Nissan taking the cheap route.Infact what gave it away was the peeling at the edge under the hatch.That's why I ordered gunmetal.They would have been better off using a fake carbon wrap on the roof.This car keeps screaming cheap.

 

[trackratZ]

Just got back from seeing the Z at my local dealer and the car looks way better in person.I think the interior is considerably nicer than the 350Z and better than the 370Z.I have the gun metallic on pre order and after seeing the red interior wished it was available.The red is not solid red it has black within the leather grain and looks good.The quality of the paint is very good.I am glad I didn't get one with the black roof.The black on the hatch is not painted it is a wrap and you can feel a definite edge between the painted surface and the wrap. It woudn't suprise me if the roof might also be a wrap.The nissan rep that brought the car wasn't sure about the roof.Of course no mention of pricing or availability.

I sure hope the entire roof is NOT wrapped, that is false advertising by Nissan, fooling the consumer from it being actual painted. I wonder how long is the warranty on peeling, on that hatch area? Cheaped out for sure!

 

[StrikeS30]

I sure hope the entire roof is NOT wrapped, that is false advertising by Nissan, fooling the consumer from it being actual painted. I wonder how long is the warranty on peeling, on that hatch area? Cheaped out for sure!

I mean, to be fair. It's the cheaper way to do it. However nothing has specified that it's actually paint. Even in the press kit, it's just listed as two-tone, with a "super black roof".

" The new 2023 Z is available in three monotone exterior colors – Black Diamond Metallic, Gun Metallic and Rosewood Metallic. The new Z is also offered with a two-tone exterior, including six colors combined with a Super Black roof: Brilliant Silver, Boulder Gray, new Seiran Blue, new Ikazuchi Yellow, Passion Red TriCoat and Everest White Pearl TriCoat. "

 

[trackratZ]

I mean, to be fair. It's the cheaper way to do it. However nothing has specified that it's actually paint. Even in the press kit, it's just listed as two-tone, with a "super black roof".

" The new 2023 Z is available in three monotone exterior colors – Black Diamond Metallic, Gun Metallic and Rosewood Metallic. The new Z is also offered with a two-tone exterior, including six colors combined with a Super Black roof: Brilliant Silver, Boulder Gray, new Seiran Blue, new Ikazuchi Yellow, Passion Red TriCoat and Everest White Pearl TriCoat. "

I get that, but normally when an automaker specifies 'two-tone' it implies two-tone painted. Someone chime in on that roof to confirm. Really disappointed on that hatch.

 

[Thisguy298]

I sure hope the entire roof is NOT wrapped, that is false advertising by Nissan, fooling the consumer from it being actual painted. I wonder how long is the warranty on peeling, on that hatch area? Cheaped out for sure!

Lol guess nissan really wants buyers to go for the Zupra?