Official: U.S. 2023 Nissan Z priced at $39,990 Sport, $49,990 Performance, $52,900 Proto Spec (Now Including Exterior/Interior Color Combos)

[jezzza]

Quality post mate /s

 

[Orion]

Where is the extra $10k coming from between a sport and performance? I don't see it. $50k puts it right into a spot where it is against fierce competition. That competition which will beat out the Z in their own ways.

Yup I guess it's time for plan b. With the markups in my area this thing will be 60k plus. Smh

 

[Ziggy]

I don’t see the value at this price. Love the exterior design, but that’s not enough for a performance vehicle. The company has to sell a story with a car like this and their story isn’t a $50k story. I have a 350z coffee table book called “Lust then love: the story of the new Z.” When the 350z came out, the car had a story I could buy into. Other sports car manufacturers currently have more interesting stories within close enough pricing.

 

[GeelongCats]

Let the truth sink in, leaked price WAS correct and US customers are in a good bargaining position as they have much more capable choices as compared to Australia market. You never know, Nissan have a tendency to jack up the price for initial model (as they did with 370z) and then drastically reduce the price on later years. Please prove me wrong Nissan

 

[Drseckzytime]

I was reading all the complaints on Sunday in the speculation thread and was glad I wasn't the only one let down by the 10k price jump since I talked about my disappointment in my video lol. I was shocked, I was expecting mid-upper 40s too. I really hope they offer the Sport interior with Performance hardware at some point down the line once the blank check buyers get theirs and the market finally cools off.

It puts it right smack into competition with cars that are better buys. The M240i is a better GT car, the Mustang and Supra are better Sports Cars. And of course, the Camaro SS 1LE is a very special car that will dismantle this on the track, and likely too will cruise better with it's adjustable suspension.

Imagine Nissan thinking a $10k upcharge for scuffed brembos, not-recaros seats, and crap tires is cool. Where is that $10k? It's $5k at tops.

$52k with destination... Design killed it. But performance, tech, and sales/marketing let the design team down.

 

[LC1]

I’m in agreement with the folks saying that 50k for the one most will want is placing it in really stiff competition, new or used cars either way. Wonder how much I could save if I were to buy the base and go aftermarket brakes, diff, etc

 

[trackratZ]

The only thing that can save the Z for me is if the handling is tight and balanced, no snap oversteer, no nasty understeer. So hard to tune a chassis from the factory get-go. Then, that $50K might be worth it to start with.

 

[West Aussie]

@jc604
Make your own thread..…I did for the Aussies, just title it so you guys know where to find it

 

[Andaesthetics]

The only thing that can save the Z for me is if the handling is tight and balanced, no snap oversteer, no nasty understeer. So hard to tune a chassis from the factory get-go. Then, that $50K might be worth it to start with.

Doesn't seem to do well on the track.

 

[Darth Zed]

First thing I read from Car and Driver said Base: Sport, $41,105; Performance, $51,105; Proto, $54,105. (Edit: Just figured out, C and Ds price includes shipping/destination fees)
Honestly, $49,900, makes me feel way better and I'm still 100% getting one ASAP!

I'm strongly considering going sport though since I'm definitely doing after market wheels and I've helped to install a Giken LSD on my buddy's 370, wasn't too bad.

If my dealer sticks to her word and gets me at MSRP I might go Performance, get an exhaust and wait on wheels.

 

[trackratZ]

Doesn't seem to do well on the track.

Still, nice review by Larry, drifts at the limit, his main issue was with transitions, those electronics kept the Z pointed straight.

 

[nisslover]

I don't know why anyone is really shocked at the price. Did you all really think you were going to walk off the lot with a 400hp Twin Turbo RWD sports car in 2022 for $45k? The shocker here is the Sport starts under $40k. I was expecting it to start around $43k and surely figured the performance fully loaded would be around $50k. The $10k between the models is a bit much, but I think it's more so that the Sport starts so low. And we can't compare the pricing to the 370Z because they had to keep the price low because it was essentially the same car that launched in 2009 and had no modern tech in it. Times are different, and so is pricing. And we all knew this would be slower than a Supra and that its engine is an overachiever that the VR30 slightly lags behind. 0-60 in 4 flat is still hella fast!

All that said, I think $52k loaded is fair. Daily driving and some spirited driving here and there are all I need. I can understand if you are tracking your car all the time and the absolute best numbers are important... but most people are not and those 1/10th of seconds really don't mean much at all.

 

[jc604]

for those wondering what the paint codes are XJR = seiran blue, XJS = yellow, XKJ = white
$895 one is boulder grey. not sure what XBF is

 

[Kbl911]

I don't know why anyone is really shocked at the price.

Really? Could it be that it isn't "shock," as such, but disappointment that the Z has abandoned its core mission statement? Where's the "value argument," here?

The base model is essentially a gimmick, priced to be able to market the Z as being a substantially less expensive entry than it actually is (it would require modification to be competitive with the base 3.0 Supra, for instance, and the lack of LSD is flat out dangerous). When Nissan chose to price the car so close to the comparable Supra, it invited more negative comparisons than were necessary. It just doesn't look like a good value and has clearly moved up market.

 

[West Aussie]

Really? Could it be that it isn't "shock," as such, but disappointment that the Z has abandoned its core mission statement? Where's the "value argument," here?

The base model is essentially a gimmick, priced to be able to market the Z as being a substantially less expensive entry than it actually is (it would require modification to be competitive with the base 3.0 Supra, for instance, and the lack of LSD is flat out dangerous). When Nissan chose to price the car so close to the comparable Supra, it invited more negative comparisons than were necessary. It just doesn't look like a good value and has clearly moved up market.

So what your saying is …you want a Z that’s better than a Supra that’s 10k cheaper?
All I can say is look at the reviews…they are positive, the car is fast a joy to drive and fun ….
The base model is the base model because the Z is a young guys dream for modding, makes it affordable for those who want to take it apart and put it back together
The performance is for those who don’t want to touch it other than perhaps lowering it and giving it some track ready wheels

Obviously everyone has their own thoughts and opinions… but I give you the same challenge as one of the other posters.
Sit on it for a day or two, watch as many reviews as you can, let the dust settle and then compare the two cars your most likely to purchase not on the disappointment of it not costing what you had in mind but actual one for one comparison

You may change your mind… you may not …but give the shock a chance to wear off

I’m excited