2010 Nissan 370Z 2 Door

2010 Nissan 370Z 2 Door

The interior of the 2010 Nissan 370Z is upgraded for the new model year, and its appearance upgrades sit well with the automotive press. The coupe retains much of the interior, which Jalopnik calls "a vast improvement over the 350Z," but the 2010 Nissan 370Z are upgraded beyond the coupe. Left Lane News observes that the2010 Nissan 370Z roadster "goes further and refines the interior with taller backed and ventilated seats, rollover bars, and the like," while Motor Trend lists "a bit of decoration" on the NISMO edition-including 16 NISMO emblems throughout the vehicle. Other styling elements include "a minimalist look, with a sculpted dash wrapping around the gauges and passenger confines," according to Automobile. The only major criticism of the interior comes from Motor Trend, where reviewers find that the computer readout is "hard-to-read" and "another case of function following form.
The Nissan 370Z is a two-seat sports car that is newly available in five different flavors; there are the standard coupe and Nissan 370Z offerings, both available in base or Touring trims, and a new-for-2010 NISMO edition that gets both performance and visual enhancements. When the Nissan 370Z debuted last year, the automotive press was largely impressed with the overall styling, which Car and Driver called "largely successful." The curvaceous exterior was originally penned with a roadster model in mind, so the addition of the newNissan 370Z model is much more than an afterthought, and it certainly shows in the design. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com rave about the Nissan 370Z which Automobile says "may be Nissan 370Z " Left Lane News reviewers revel in the attention that their 370Z roadster generates, bragging that "pedestrians, as well as drivers of cars far hotter than the 370Z would cast longer than passing glances along the flanks of" theNissan 370Z sports car. The performance-oriented Nissan 370Z edition also gets restyled, and Motor Trend feels that "everything about the all new Nissan 370Z is better: interior, exterior, and especially the performance." The biggest distinguishing features of the NISMO edition are, according to Autoblog, "a larger rear wing, new bumper, and an aggressive front splitter," along with lightweight wheels and tires. Not all of the styling elements are successful, however, and Motor Trend cautions that "the headlight and taillight clusters are over styled," with sharp angles that combine to form a very unique appearance.
MSRP: $29,990 - $41,820

2009 Nissan 350Z 2 Door car

MSRP: $36,870 - $42,570

Edmunds says, “the car's styling still looks fresh, even though the current-generation Z debuted for 2003,” while Automobile points out that inside the 2009 Nissan 350Z 2 Door car“most obvious Z genes are the sweeping lines extending from the roof to the hatch opening and the shape of the little rear windows behind the doors.” Their favorite detail? The “unique vertical door handles, which feel great to the hand.”

Nissan 350Z 2 Door car roadster draws some criticism for its shape. Car and Driver says, “the rear flanks are gorgeous,” but “the rectangular backup-light cluster and the front grille don't fit.” Automedia notes that “like every roadster, the 350Z looks un-interesting with the top up,” but it “turns into a beautiful open-top 2-seat sports car.” 2009 Nissan 350Z 2 Door car complains that “no one would know I was driving this new, vastly improved 350Z instead of one from last year or five years ago.”

The interior design of the 2009 Nissan 350Z 2 Door car is largely unchanged from 2003, but its interior finishes are greatly improved. Edmunds appreciates how “all of the controls a driver might need are close at hand.” Car and Driver points out that “the three instruments that are angled toward the driver atop the dash recall the original 240Z's interior.” Automobile sees the same effect: “the three gauge pods clearly evoke the 240Z,” while “the very high beltline and short window height bring to mind the 2009 Nissan 350Z 2 Door car, as do the aluminum accents.”

Nissan GT-R

Edmunds explains the GT-R is “a high-performance sports car available only in coupe form with a 2+2 seating layout,” and Popular Mechanics points out the GT-R is “huge” by supercar measures: “at 183.3 in. long, it’s almost a foot longer than a 911, and it’s half a foot wider than a at 74.6 in.” The sheer size, they say, is “striking.”

• MSRP: $76,840 - $79,090

Edmunds contends the GT-R has a “polarizing exterior design.” That shape, Popular Mechanics comments, “commands respect in a way that no swooping Italian supercar can.” Their favorite design element? “A uniquely creased C-Pillar, has an in-house nickname: 'Sword Pillar.'” The Los Angeles Times reports Nissan GT-R aim to “reflect Japanese culture and avoid aping the razor-cut European exoticism of Nissan GT-R Lamborghini” with the car's shape.

Car and Driver feels “Japanese cars have never been this exotic from the factory,” while the Los Angeles Times snipes that the GT-R “sure does look menacing in person…like a Kabuki mask (or Cindy McCain).” They say it’s inspired by robots and observe that “words cannot describe how awesome this is, if you are 11.” Cars.com, meanwhile, contends “it's like your 350Z left middle school for the summer and reappeared after it hit puberty and then the gym.” Is it beautiful? Not to them: “To the average American, this just doesn't compare to the best of the Germans and Italians, and even, I daresay, the domestics.” Edmunds concludes “the angular exterior styling isn't for everyone—but then, when a $70,000 car can get you to 60 mph faster than any Nissan GT-R in production, does it really matter how it looks?”

Inside, the GT-R has more conventional appeal. A cockpit-themed interior wraps the major controls around the driver, while three passengers sit in a relatively plain cabin. Edmunds calls the interior “somber but appropriately driver-centric.” Popular Mechanics is somewhat distracted by “more switches, displays, gadgets and gizmos than you could ever imagine,” while Car and Driver observes it’s “graced with the same electric, futuristic feel of the film Blade Runner that pervades all of Tokyo.”

2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door

MSRP: $29,930 - $39,130.

The new 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door coupe comes in just two variations, according to Car and Driver, which it lists as "the base car, starting at $30,625, and a Touring version, which leans towards 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door""" Exterior differences are virtually nonexistent, and both cars share styling that Car and Driver calls "largely successful." However, Jalopnik points out that the latest 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door features "a set of controversial 'boomerang' headlights mimicking the design language set forth by the new 2009 Maxima." Motor Trend reviewers find the2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Doorto be "better looking" than its predecessor, although they lament the "overstyled headlights and 'fangs' in the grille." The LA Times observes that the 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door is both "slightly wider and shorter than its predecessor," which they appreciate because "it will enhance the car's stance, making it even more fun to drive." Automobile Magazine sums up the 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door saying that the 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door designers "exercised restraint in the basic surfaces, saving the drama for the boomerang-shaped head and taillamp assemblies, some of the most interesting styling touches ... seen in ages."

The interior of the 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door earns a complete redesign as well, although this one isn't without controversy either. Reviewers generally like the layout, where Consumer Guide finds that "the audio and climate controls fall easily to hand," and Jalopnik says that "the new interior looks to be a vast improvement over the 350Z." However, a new LCD readout inside the 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door draws lots of criticism—Motor Trend claims that "besides looking contrived and asymmetrical, these gauges are hard to read. It's like the whole thing was done for styling sake, with no real benefit." On the positive side, Car and Driver notes that the 2009 Nissan 370Z 2 Door "steering wheel is asymmetrical, neither circular nor oval, but its size and grip are perfect."

2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car

The 2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car arrives in showrooms in four different trim varieties, though they feature few external differences. Edmunds lists the available trims as "base 2.5 (by customer order only), 2.5 S, 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL." Edmunds goes on to say that the external differences between the trims consist of 16-inch wheels on the 2.5 model, while the "sporty 3.5 SE" offers "17-inch alloy wheels" and "power-folding side-view mirrors with integral turn signals," and the 3.5 SL further adds "16-inch alloy wheels" and "xenon HID headlights." The exterior of the 2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car has been trimmed somewhat from the older version, with Cars.com noting that, at "189.8 inches long, the Altima sedan is 2.5 inches shorter than the previous generation." 2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car.
MSRP: $18,620 - $28,670.
nterior styling was one of the biggest complaints about the previous car, so for the2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car has made a concerted effort to improve the cabin. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com indicate that their effort has paid off nicely, with Car and Driver noticing that "although the instrument cluster still shows you three dials, the annoying, seemingly misaligned tunnels are gone, replaced by a single-lens grouping of much improved graphics." Mother Proof reviewers appreciate the "sound system that displays the radio station and time in easy-to-read, large characters," while ConsumerGuide praises the "large and legible gauges." ConsumerGuide reviewers also find that the "audio and climate controls are simple to operate in models without the available navigation system," though when equipped with the navigation system, it "isn't easy to program, and it absorbs and complicates audio functions," they write. Kelley Blue Book best captures overall reviewer sentiment by saying that "the 2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car cabin has a contemporary appearance" along with "logically arranged" interior controls that make driving in the 2008 Nissan Altima 2 Door car considerably more intuitive than in some other cars