⏱ 2023 Nissan Z Launch Timeline Schedule - SOP, Media First Drives, Sales Start

[DevonK]

I'd add to the above that a few known issues such as the CSC one have been fixed in the new car. And it will be getting the Exedy clutch used in the last year or two of Z production; when I test drove that it was way better than the original.

To the worry list though I also have an addition: the switch from hydraulic PS to EPS. I loved the feel of the hydraulic on the 370Z, Nissan had better not eff that up or I am out.

 

[FBD]

did you preorder one here in Vancouver?

i did and was offered a fall delivery but subject to change if circumstances change too.

I did order one. I was part of the internal back door launch before it opened up for reservations. Premium dealers with allocations. I was told May-ish/June but it is anybody's guess at this point.

 

[FBD]

did you preorder one here in Vancouver?

i did and was offered a fall delivery but subject to change if circumstances change too.

When did you order? Pre national campaign or online with the Feb 3rd Nissan.ca reservation campaign?

 

[2017370ZBlack]

I'd add to the above that a few known issues such as the CSC one have been fixed in the new car. And it will be getting the Exedy clutch used in the last year or two of Z production; when I test drove that it was way better than the original.

To the worry list though I also have an addition: the switch from hydraulic PS to EPS. I loved the feel of the hydraulic on the 370Z, Nissan had better not eff that up or I am out.

They spent a ton of time tuning the electric steering. Basically it was 24/7 between teams in Arizona and Japan. They wouldn't release a car with steering that is a downgrade in feel from the previous generation.

 

[2017370ZBlack]

Not surprised on the deliveries coming in summer instead of spring. Lucid just cut their production forecast due to lack of parts from suppliers and it is a problem across the board. Ford temporarily shut down production of the Bronco due to chip supplies. The list goes on.

 

[Jah_Happy]

Frankly, I'm amazed that the OP drops an Easter egg like this and nobody asks for proof of the source or validity of this information. Regardless, the PowerPoint slide was nice.

I literally did as the 3rd post in this thread haha.

 

[indio22]

I've read some comments, that the new Nissan Z will be a limited production vehicle. If true, what exactly does that mean?

Does it mean A or B?:
A) Limited production due to the current world problems and related production constraints, but will ramp up based on demand and end of constraints.
B) Limited production because that's just what Nissan plans - to produce a relatively small number each year regardless.

For reference, here are 370Z prod numbers (USA) for the last 5 years:

2021 36
2020 1,954
2019 2,384
2018 3,468
2017 4,614

Has buying a 370Z been easy in the past (not counting COVID)? For example, if you wanted a new Nissan 370Z back in year 2018, was it no problem to see one either on the lot, or place an order for the config you wanted, and have it delivered in a reasonable time frame?

I guess bottom line I'm wondering, let's say there is a lot of demand for the new Z, will Nissan still only produced a relatively small number per year, leading to potential years long wait for getting one?

 

[Covertpetersen]

Right, that is way too much if accurate. That would be what, about 57k in US dollars? That would be pushing it for even the Nismo version IMO.

They were talking about the Supra, not the Z. The Supra costs that much.

 

[2017370ZBlack]

Hopefully the ship that brings the initial allotment of Z's to the US doesn't sink like the Felicity Ace just did- over $400 million (4,000 vehicles) of Porsches, Lambos, VW's and Bentleys just sank in the Atlantic. Imagine those people who ordered a car and now won't get it for quite awhile. The ship was even carrying the last Aventadors that were to be made.

 

[Donalex]

I haven't seen that Nissan states it's limited production, except for the Proto...

As a core model for Nissan, the Z helps maintain the “Nissan-ness” of the company as it continues its corporate transformation. At the center of the Z’s success are the fans, representing 1.8 million Zs sold, making it a global top-selling sports car.

https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/all-new-nissan-z-premieres-in-new-york

 

[Hakams53]

Did anyone else hope the release would be in April/May? I live in Canada and that really only gives 3 months to enjoy the car as we get snow in September

where do you live lol, the GTA doesn't get snow till mid- late October 9/10 years lol

 

[Go2ZZZ]

Did anyone else hope the release would be in April/May? I live in Canada and that really only gives 3 months to enjoy the car as we get snow in September

Where do you live ? September? lol

 

[Go2ZZZ]

where do you live lol, the GTA doesn't get snow till mid- late October 9/10 years lol

October? Lol where do you live? We don’t get snow in October. Usually end of November - December .

 

[Go2ZZZ]

I was hoping the media first drive event would be in March, but the rest is hardly a surprise at this point. An August delivery seems likely for those on the Canadian reserve list.

I was hoping for an early June for the early preorders. The online pre orders in august?

 

[therumblewagon]

I've read some comments, that the new Nissan Z will be a limited production vehicle. If true, what exactly does that mean?

Does it mean A or B?:
A) Limited production due to the current world problems and related production constraints, but will ramp up based on demand and end of constraints.
B) Limited production because that's just what Nissan plans - to produce a relatively small number each year regardless.

For reference, here are 370Z prod numbers (USA) for the last 5 years:

2021 36
2020 1,954
2019 2,384
2018 3,468
2017 4,614

Has buying a 370Z been easy in the past (not counting COVID)? For example, if you wanted a new Nissan 370Z back in year 2018, was it no problem to see one either on the lot, or place an order for the config you wanted, and have it delivered in a reasonable time frame?

I guess bottom line I'm wondering, let's say there is a lot of demand for the new Z, will Nissan still only produced a relatively small number per year, leading to potential years long wait for getting one?

I don't think comparing production numbers to a vehicle approaching its end-of-life cycle (one that a lot of people argued was very outdated a few years before they stopped manufacturing it to boot) is a good way to compare what we could expect for a new model. And, as @Donalex said, the Z is a flagship model for the brand.