The return of the Nissan Z last year was excellent news for fans of sporty coupes. With sleek lines and a few design elements inspired from past Z cars, the latest generation rides on a modified version of the old 370Z platform. The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 under the hood cranks out 400 horsepower through a six-speed manual gearbox or a nine-speed automatic transmission. Only the latter can be specified with the 420-horsepower Z NISMO.
If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …
The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …
The new Z NISMO is a tremendous addition to Nissan ’s entry-level sports coupe lineup as a sharper and better-equipped model ready to take on some of the best performance cars in the mainstream segment. While the standard Z is more suited for the road, Nissan says the NISMO targets …
While its luxury brand Infiniti will probably steal the show with a 1,000-horsepower QX80 R-Spec concept, Nissan will once again focus on adventure and racing as it introduces four special builds at the upcoming 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (November 4-7). These include a custom Armada and Frontier , …
Sports car enthusiasts need to turn their attention to Nissan and Subaru , which announced cool new limited-edition models this week. Let's start with the Nissan Z . The 2026 lineup will add a new Heritage Edition inspired by the 1990s and the fourth generation of the Z line, namely …
What's missing from the Nissan Z ? A lower base price and better soundproofing are certainly good answers, but ask just about any driving purist and they’ll point to the lack of a manual transmission with the high-performance NISMO model, which only offers a nine-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted …
So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …
Nissan turned heads at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo last week and it’s looking to do the same at the SEMA Show taking place this week in Las Vegas. The automaker’s display will be highlighted by the Safari Rally Z Tribute, which was created in a partnership with South …
Nissan is attempting to please more serious performance enthusiasts with the new 2024 Z NISMO, but the car will probably leave many of them with a bittersweet taste. Sure, the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 gains 20 horsepower for a total of 420 horsepower. Peak torque is also increased by 34 lb-ft., …
The all-new Nissan Z is quite potent and fun, but if you’re looking for something with a little more power, more bite and more character, you just have to be a little more patient. That’s right: a Z NISMO is coming soon! The automaker today posted a 44-second teaser on …
Nissan revived and reinvented the Z for 2023 , using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine that generates 400 horsepower and design cues from iconic Z models of the past to create something enthusiasts would be really excited about. But since SUVs and crossovers are immensely popular these days, and Nissan …
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Subcompact cars have rapidly evolved in recent years, offering more refinement, comfort and options than ever before. But at what price? We believe subcompact cars must remain affordable, simple and easy to maintain, and the Nissan Micra checks all these boxes. It also happens to be super fun to drive, …
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