2024 Nissan Z Performance

The 2024 Z is Nissan's dedicated two-seat sports coupe, the modern successor to the long-running Z-car line. It's a proper driver's car, with sharp steering and a lively rear-drive chassis that rewards an enthusiastic right foot. The cabin is snug but well laid out, with supportive seats and a straightforward control layout that puts driving first. Expect typical sports-car running costs: premium fuel, higher insurance, and tires that won't last forever. Stepping up to the Performance trim from the Sport adds the mechanical limited-slip differential, bigger brakes, and the SynchroRev Match system that blips the throttle on downshifts. The 3.0L V6 makes 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, and with the six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive, you get a sharp, engaging sports car that returns 20 mpg combined. The Performance trim also comes with RAYS forged wheels and a Bose audio system as standard, so you don't have to hunt for the good stuff in the options list.