The Current Nissan 370Z is Will Live On for a While Longer
It’s sounding increasingly likely we won’t see a new Z any time soon.
There have been rumors Nissan will preview an eventual Z successor at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, but that might not be the case anymore. In a new report from Motoring, former Nissan Australia managing director Richard Emery confirmed a new Z model isn’t coming anytime soon. “Even we don’t know,” he said in regards to a new Z debuting at Tokyo. Emery then clarified by adding, “And we would know if there was something pending, so there’s nothing pending. Not any time soon.”
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The future of the Nissan 370Z has been shrouded in mystery, as the Japanese automaker continues making trivial updates tot he now aged sports car. Earlier this year, we spoke to Christian Meunier, senior vice president at Nissan Sales, Marketing and Operations at the 2017 New York Auto Show. Meunier shared that the 370Z isn’t a priority for Nissan and couldn’t confirm a successor was in the works or even under consideration.
We’re still hoping a concept of some sort debuts at the Tokyo Motor Show to breathe life into the Z, but Nissan might be more than satisfied with how its crossovers and SUVs are selling to care.
[Source: Motoring]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Well that really sucks. Most of us can't afford a GT-R or don't want to throw away that much money on a car.
I got a new 370Z in the first model year 2009. I traded it for an updated 2013. I got the rare combination of the touring model with the sports package and the Nismo rear wing. This loaded model wasn't cheap but it is a lot of car for the money. The 370Z isn't just a sporty car or a remake of a muscle car, it is built from the ground up to be a well balanced high performance machine. It is a high quality and solidly built car with plenty of power that inspires confidence and never feels out of control. People of all ages seem to like it but it's not the type of car many people actually buy. I kind of like the fact that you don't see 370Zs every where you go. I am satisfied knowing that it is a great car and that I have one.