Nissan Teases its Next Generation of Z Car, Could Arrive in 2021

This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:

This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on May 28th, 2020 in the Automotive News category.

 

Really wouldn't bet on Nissan releasing anything at this point. Chances are they're going out of business in the next 5 years. They're already an eastern branch of Renault, unrealiable and packing dated tech.

 

I would be hugely disappointed if it didn't have a name related to the capacity of the engine. It would be a hideous breakaway from the naming convention that has been in place since the inception of the 240Z back in the Datsun days.

Change it to arbitrary numbers and you're then no better than BMW... 114d, 116d, 118d 120d ALL powered by a 2.0 engine... *sigh*

 

I see that the headlights do not immediately date it to a mid-late 2000s Hip Hop music video.

I therefore am willing to believe they've done a good enough job here.

 

They're not going anywhere and I wish people would stop acting like they know what is going on internally. Financially the company is stable.

Also, shouldn't we attach this news thread to the current thread for the car?

 

wow this is gonna look dumb

 

In a world where the cabin of current model cars feels like you are in a space ship and your infotainment screens are like really big ipads the interior of the 370z may seem like it's "dated" but when I sit in one I feel like the interior is "correct".

While it is my opinion and not a popular one. I prefer the "dated" interiors rather than this new stuff. I hate not having a physical button to actually work something. I really dislike the amount of electronics they put into a car to distract you from the fact that the car drives like crap, or is no fun. Worst is traction and stability control that can't be completely turned off. It is nice to have on the car for people who can't drive and I get that but you should always have the option to disable them completely.

angry old rant over. Lol

 

Very direct ties to the 240 / 280 era rear ends. I’m so in.

 

The question is... what is the Toyota variant of this vehicle going to be called?

 

It's about time we get a Z35, the Z34 been around for so long that Jesus himself probably drove one back in the days.

 

Waiting for that ducktail rear spoiler.

I'd be happy with Fairlady Z. Other than that, if it's a 3.0L, go with 300Z. Aftermarket might make some 300Z(X) badges.

 

It reminds me of Ferrari Roma, and no GT-R in the line-up?

 

BMW Z4!

 

Finally... 85% of Nissan’s lineup in NA is outdated. Excited to see the new Frontier, Pathfinder and Z...

 

I feel you're just saying this for the sake of saying this without actually knowing what's happening at Nissan...

 

I can understand that. Not disagreeing with it either. I just prefer those era of cars more so than cars of today. I will say the BRZ/FRS/86 is the newest interior that I like. I feel like they kept it pretty simple but made enough effort to not make it too ugly also.

The textured plastic dash of the 350/370z can go in favour of some nicer materials for sure but everything else I feel comfortable with. Its the seats and peddle placement that I pay attention to the most in cars. Not saying that I ignore everything else but those are my most important interior things to look at for me.

I honestly would like a car with switches like my old Mini Cooper S had in it for various things.

 

This isn't the case, and hasn't been the case in the entire history of the Alliance. Nissan is run by Nissan.

 

No GTR?

 

I'm happy to see Nissan isn't abandoning the Z car. I was resigned to this being the last generation. Glad to see I was wrong.

Every Z has had a different name related to it's displacement except the Z31 and Z32 which were both called 300ZX. I really wish the Z32 had been called simply 300Z to show the break from the previous more-GT-than-sports-car 280ZX and 300 ZX.

 

Idk

 

I’m so looking forward to this car!

they put the VR30DDTT in it just show me where to sign.

 

One day

 

The new Z will certainly be welcome, but also "noticed" the Note nameplate, which seems to indicate a return of the Versa Note. I rented the last gen Note while traveling, and while no sports car, was a really pleasant little runabout for running errands around town. Getting a new one based on the new Versa's design language would certainly be a welcome addition. So 2 cars I'm looking forward to from them.

 

I hope it still comes with a stick shift.

 

Cars shown in the video are not all North American versions.

 

The BMW 2000-GT

 

When your CEO flees the country in a suitcase you know maybe something is up.

 

Nissan will disappoint, this is for sure. Heavy car with another VQ engine variant will surely be served up once again. Hey Nissan, give us a Turbo in-line six already, bring some competition to the fake BMW Supra.

 

No.

Same chassis as 370Z (to save costs), same engine as Q50/Q60 (to save costs) and an updated design with better interior. Nissan does not have the development resources to make a new engine for a low volume car right now.