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

[Houston.RZ34]

If this new Zee isn't an option then maybe picking up a used 2018 - 2021 | Q60 Sport is an option??

I'm seeing these anywhere from 25k up to 45k (or more) and these have a lot of luxury.
Maybe some research into how once the suspension (coil overs, sway bars) are upgraded.
Then for the engine a set of down pipes, exhaust and upgraded intercooler with a tune nets 500+ WHP.

Seems more than reasonable for a budget minded, street-able, daily driven 2 door coupe (with a back seat) that has all the creature comforts and 500 WHP. Or am I talking crazy here ?!?!?

I think it would benefit some to research this for viable option . . .

Q60s have a lack of stick, feel every bit of their weight, don't handle too hot at all, weak offsets out back mean you can only go so wide, that damned fun sucking/horribly out of date 7 spd auto is your only transmission option.

But are they sexy af? - Yep!
Are they roomy? - Sure are.

 

[Jah_Happy]

$1,295 for blue two tone paint on top of all this? What? Nissan is just gouging people at this point on emotions, that's all. They will have to slash the price of this thing after the emotional loyalists and vloggers get them.

Nearly $53K for this car with shipping and a decent color... And who knows what else is hidden at this point. Unreal.

Nissan is doing people dirty.

Jesus it just keeps getting worse lol. Blue was my first choice as well. RIP

 

[Blackbeard]

lol i bet non of the nissan higher ups will even enter chat to talk about this

 

[Raven1]

Q60s have a lack of stick, feel every bit of their weight, don't handle too hot at all, weak offsets out back mean you can only go so wide, that damned fun sucking/horribly out of date 7 spd auto is your only transmission option.

But are they sexy af? - Yep!
Are they roomy? - Sure are.

So even after upgrading the coil overs, front UCAs, rear camber & toe arms and adding sway bars it still feels like a wet sponge in the twisties ?
Bummer!!
I'm not opposed to a decent AT and not stuck on having the manual, But had no idea about the AT sucking the joy out of all that power!
Fitment Industries has a bunch of Q60s with wider wheel/tire combos with no rubbing so I guess the game is stuffing as much in there as you can (which is looking like 10") but is the same as I have on my current 07 350Z HR . . .

 

[ZDreamer]

I was actually pulling for the Z to be at the Supra level regarding power and trim options at a much lower price. I would have ordered a Performance in a heartbeat if they offered it at $39.9K.

For reference I paid $49.9K for my non-Bosch locked fully loaded 2021 Supra Premium 3.0.

-RJM

brand new?

 

[FBD]

Just quickly went to the canadian reviewer and he has the prices also if admins want to make a thread for canadians

Thought I would check in again on this one. Just talked to my dealer owner who sits on the Nissan Advisory council for Canada and he just confirmed NO PRICING for Canada as of yet. Where did you get this?

 

[jc604]

Canadian reviewer. He was also with scott pak to review the car as well. https://canada.nissannews.com/en-CA/releases/scott-pak
Maybe you should send him to scott pak? Idk who this “dealer who sits on this council” but i would definitely believe these guys know the canadian pricing.

https://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/20220516/2023-nissan-z-first-drive-review/
Maybe send this to your guy also.

 

[300ZTT]

I'm not too surprised on the Performance model price. $52k USD was my breaking point and it's just under. I am shocked how low the Sport model price is. A lot of value for that one. However, I wonder if it will be scarce like how the Base GR Supra 3.0 is. A year and a half ago I was on the hunt for a Base 3.0 Supra and they were no where to be found. All of them were Premiums or A91 editions.

The profit margin on the Sport may be so low that they may not make many of them. Allows them to gloat about offering a sub 40K Z but majority of Z's will be Performance models.

 

[Loco38SUP]

brand new?

Yes, brand new off the showroom floor in March of 2021.

-RJM

 

[MaelstroM]

It’s interesting that there’s a fair amount of defense for the pricing of the performance trim - I believe the general disappointment is justified.

A couple of caveats - this only applies to the US market, and I’m comparing 2022 Supra vs 2023 Z pricing:

Comparing Z performance to Supra 3.0 (non premium) with destination, the Supra is ~$2000 more.

Supra pros:
- Adaptive suspension
- Closer to 50:50 weight distribution
- Underbody aero
- BMW-quality interior + iDrive
- 14-way power adjustable seats
- 1 year NASA + 1 HPDE

Z pros:
- Center console layout
- wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto
- GTR-inspired steering wheel
- Physical e-brake

Unknown pro or con:
- Type of LSD
- Brembo vs. Nissan brakes
- Feel and quality of manual transmission
- Michelin vs. Bridgestone tires
- 10-speaker HiFi vs 8-speaker bose
- Cargo area size and shape
- Aesthetics / Styling

Barring style and aesthetics that are subject to personal taste, I think it’s fair to say that the Supra is better value *on paper* in light of the announced pricing.

 

[240SX]

No real enthusiast would want an enthusiast car axed.

Right, that’s the difference between fanboys and car enthusiasts.

 

[Z_Dude]

I like everything about the car minus the price tag and the no LSD on the sport trim. $10k price gap is big. I'll be looking for one on the used market in a few years or when I can negotiate a new performance trim for the price of a Sport. Until then, you had everything going for you Nissan but you overpriced the Z by $5k-10K, and now the Supra is offering a manual so we'll see how things turn out.

 

[DevonK]

be looking for one on the used market in a few years or when I can negotiate a new performance trim for the price of a Sport

I take it you're a believer in reincarnation....

 

[XinaZ]

93 Tune ONLY. Stock exhaust, stock cats.
11.61 1/4 mile
3.53 0-60

 

[nisslover]

93 Tune ONLY. Stock exhaust, stock cats.
11.61 1/4 mile
3.53 0-60

SHEESH!