Consumer Reports Reviews the Nissan 350Z
The Nissan 350Z is a convertible, coupe offered in a 2dr Roadster Auto, 2dr Roadster Manual Touring, 2dr Roadster Auto Touring, 2dr Cpe Manual, 2dr Cpe Auto, 2dr Cpe Manual Touring, 2dr Cpe Auto Touring and 2dr Cpe Manual NISMO. The powertrains include 3.7-liter V6 (332 hp) and 3.7-liter V6 (350 hp) engines, and 6-speed manual and 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. The Z uses Premium fuel.
Competing models include BMW 1 Series and Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Last Model Reviewed: 2009
Reviewed Nissan 350Zs from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has placed the following models through over 50 tests at our test track:
- 2009 Nissan 350Z coupe Touring V6 MT
- 2005 Nissan 350Z convertible Grand Touring V6 MT
- 2003 Nissan 350Z Touring V6 MT
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