The New Z

[Matt Pugh]

I really can’t wrap my head around why the new Z was never offered to the UK and Europe… I heard it was because “the market wasn’t there” however it’s contender mk5 supra is over here… I really think they missed out such a large opportunity. Whoever did their research for them needs a kick up the rear end 😂 oh and to then offer it in manual is just a kick in the balls 🥲 they’re going for pretty cheap in Japan tbf but importing would be a pain.

 

Anyway rant over 😂

[GranTurismoEra]

Its been discussed here endlessly.........In 2022/23 when it came out I was interested but at the time it was costing over 50k for a base version to import. Then reading about it in the US how it was way over retail price at release and it was hardly popular. That it was a parts bin car and a heavier 370z. Watching reviews especially on track there was no justification to spend over 50k on it

 

Last year a dealer in Birmingham had 1 for sale that sat for 1 year and another just under 1 year before they finally sold. He had to reduce the price by around 10k. As the prices dropped dramatically in Japan. If i never had a Zed id be tempted. 

 

The market for them is not really huge. If it had come it would have sold 400-500 per annum. They already got burnt with the 370Z. I and a few others bought new. The Renault Alpine sales have been okay but thats a lightweight car with different ethos so they can get away with 1700 cars per year in UK. World wide sales are very good considering. 

 

They couldn't get it over as the emissions dont meet Euro 7 and also fleet sales and that Engine needs modifications its a 2016 engine. 

 

There hasnt been enough evolution in typical Nissan fashion to improve this car from the 350Z. Also theyre broke and need new ownership. They will milk this particular car beyond 2030 when it should have been a new platform from this year. Only reason anyones buying because Supra isnt made anymore and they're cheap now. 

 

https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/125891-new-z-confirmed-by-nissan/