Officially Official: Nissan drops 370Z ahead of LA Debut!
by Sam Abuelsamid on Oct 29th 2008 at 9:41AM 
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2010 Nissan 370Z
Looking pretty much like what everyone has been expecting for months now, the 2010 Nissan 370Z dropped this morning. The company hasn't released any details, although from the new nomenclature we can surmise that the sports car contains the new 3.7L V6 as used in the Infiniti G37. The new Z goes on sale early in 2009, and we'll see it live at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks.
Gallery: 2010 Nissan 370Z
[Source: Nissan]
ALL-NEW 2009 NISSAN 370Z COUPE READIES FOR DEBUT
Nissan offers the first look at the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which makes its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19th. The all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z, the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its reintroduction as a 2003 model, solidifies the strengths of its predecessor with an unmatched balance of performance, style and value. The all-new Z will go on sale at Nissan dealers in early 2009.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
tragedy 9:44AM (10/29/2008)
A nice car for its target demographic; middle-aged balding midlife crisis sufferers who would never drive it the way it was meant to be driven.
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John R 10:17AM (10/29/2008)
Corvette owners?
Anyway, in truth, almost every 3rd Z I see on the road has driven by a 27 year-old wearing Fauxkleys.
Second-hand? Probably. Give the new Z two-three years for a few come off lease. You'll see the same thing.
416Hammy 10:21AM (10/29/2008)
I'm the real target demographic: a 30-something, non-balding, adrenaline junkie, who WILL drive my 370Z the way it was meant to be driven (as I did with my 350Z).
Maybe you can't afford one and you're bitter about it...?
tragedy 10:35AM (10/29/2008)
Can't afford one? If it costs 100K, then you're right. I drive a Nissan that is higher on the totem pole than the 370Z, even though it's a few years older. Nothing like the RB26DETT. You're approaching that middle-age demographic, don't be bitter. I'm sure being 30-something, but I won't know for another 5 years. Enjoy!
Jeff 11:07AM (10/29/2008)
While stereotypes work for a large percentage of people I would be careful. I'm 26 years old - and love my 08 Z06 more than anything.
And it's not a garage queen -- been to the track (actual race track - not the drags) multiple multiple times.
Most of the people I see driving the 350Z are young momma's boys that think they are the fastest thing on the road. A large majority that I have seen reek of douche... you know spiked gel'd hair, hat on sideways, and wearing fake sunglasses and chains.
tanooki2003 11:11AM (10/29/2008)
Umm Tragedy I think you're mistaken this article for a Corvette article, and I most certainly don't see anything about this article mentioning a corvette.
Temple 11:17AM (10/29/2008)
Sounds more like Porsche owners, Ferrari owners, etc. Because usually income level is better fitted for middle-aged old men with an empty nest.
The Z is relatively affordable and I see a lot of younger men driving them.
BigMcLargeHuge 11:52AM (10/29/2008)
Troll alert.
Rev 12:26PM (10/29/2008)
Childish original post. I question you being anywhere near 25. Hopefully this gave you the opportunity to learn that your opinion doesn't seem to mean much and will probably mean less as life goes on. If you're anything like the know-it-all kid neighbor of mine, it'll take a coma and permanent brain damage to curb your little ego.
And if you're this bitter at 25, you've got a long life ahead of you...
Michael 2:50PM (10/29/2008)
Hah.
I'm 18, and I'm getting one in about a year. I love stereotypes.
Gerald 5:44AM (10/30/2008)
"A nice car for its target demographic; middle-aged balding midlife crisis sufferers who would never drive it the way it was meant to be driven."
That's sports cars in general.
Preus 9:46AM (10/29/2008)
Oh my, what have they done! The 350Z was well-designed, but this is horrible. Messed up. Do I dare say it, it reminds me a bit of the B#$!?* Z3 Coupe...
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JDMlover 10:47AM (10/29/2008)
+1
:(
Phil Perman 12:19PM (10/29/2008)
I don't know about that. I saw a Z3M Coupé a couple days ago and it looked great. I remember not being too fond of them the first time i saw one in the flesh but they've definitely grown on me. Much like the Z4 really.
That said, I do agree that the 370Z doesn't look the best, the 350Z is a lot nicer.
T_R_J 1:11PM (10/29/2008)
I'm in complete agreement. The interior is a step up on my 350z but the exterior is just shamefully bland.
makes me sad.
meshies 12:50PM (10/29/2008)
I guarantee this is one of those cars you have to see in front of you to appreciate the styling. Because i can tell it looks good, but im still scratching my head at the 2d pics.
Gregor 12:52PM (10/29/2008)
Overall, the shape and lines of the car are beautiful. The execution of the details, however, is cause for concern because those details detract from the design - case in point, that headlight/tailight combo. The sheer size of the headlights and taillights is just plain distracting; they're huge. I don't particularly mind the L-shaped-ness, but for heaven's sake whittle those things down a little. They're excessively massive. The bottom of the headlights need to end where the hood does, and the top needs to end at the front of the wheel arch. The taillights need to be a good bit thinner and sharpened up a little. The only other detail that really bothers me is the B-pillar and rear window. Again, the shape is great; I love it - very Datsunesque. But where there really should be more of a window, it's just blacked out because the interior doesn't allow for a window of the size that the exterior wants. A nice tint job should cure this ailment - at least on the outside, so no biggie I guess.
Hopefully when the 370Z goes under the knife for its mid-cycle facelift, these issues will be addressed. Until then, I'm afraid I'll have to look the other way when I hear this monster coming down the road because it pains me to see it like this, really. So close to magnificence, yet so unusually far away.
Get well soon.
dewuser 2:38PM (10/29/2008)
****** NISSAN, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? ******
Let me start out by saying that I'm a Nissan fan, but what a mess!
The 370Z is suffering from inconsistent design lines. The front, the cabin and the rear, seem to come from different design departments. What's up with the front bumper inlets & the headlights?
I prefer the 350Z instead.
The only thing aesthetically pleasing in the 370Z, is the much improved interior. It looks refined and well appointed.
Nissan should of payed as much attention to the exterior as they did on the interior.
- my 2 cents.
Jeff 9:48AM (10/29/2008)
lol the front looks like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:The_Scream.jpg
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Ron 9:50AM (10/29/2008)
Can't decide whether it is ugly or hideous..
The old one looked much nicer..
Is Nissan now going to use that headlight design on every single one of their new cars?
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