- For: Performance, old-school feel, styling
- Against: Dated, practicality, running costs
- Verdict: Never quite captured the magic of the 350Z
We could argue the 370Z is so last-decade, but it actually dates back to 2008.
Of course, Nissan’s brawny sports car saw its fair share of tweaks and updates during 12 years in production, including a facelift in 2018. In many ways, though, its dated design and out-of-touch powertrain are central to its appeal.
The 370Z is a slice of retro heritage, a two-fingered salute to the establishment. And unlike the new Nissan Z that replaces it, you can actually buy one in the UK.
Power is sourced from a naturally aspirated 3.7-litre V6, coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. In standard form it produces 328hp, although the Nismo edition (the white car pictured) ups the ante to 344hp.
There were a number of different trim levels and colours available, and used prices range from around £9,000 to nearly £40,000.
The 370Z is the antithesis of the Alpine A110 – a sports car that, via a few twists and turns, is made by the same company. We’re glad both of them exist, but it’s the fleet-footed Alpine for us.
KEY INFO
- Launched: 2008
- Facelifted: 2018
- Sales ended: 2020