2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe Review
Price
RM385,650
Installment
RM3,678/mth
2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe at a glance
Never mind the non-premium Nissan badge, practicality, running costs or the environment—the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe is all about driving and accomplishing that in a highly entertaining, thrilling yet stylish way.
2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe quick specs
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Class | Sports/GT |
| Assembled | - |
| Engine Range | - |
| Fuel Options | - |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe ratings (overall rating : 3.5/5.0)
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| Handling | |
| Comfort | |
| Quality + Reliability | |
| Performance |
| Roominess | |
| Running Costs | |
| Value for Money | |
| Equipment | |
| Environment |
Styling
If nothing else, the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe is certainly great to look at. The subtly aggressive styling cleverly combines classic sports car proportions with modern detailing. The attractive exterior is complemented by an appealing cabin, although the Audi TT's cabin still appears classier.
Handling
Benchmarked against the original Porsche Boxster, the Nissan 350Z Coupe comes alive when given a series of bends. While it still lacks the handling finesse of the Boxster and the agility of certain rivals, the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe is still highly entertaining to drive with loads of grip, brilliant body control and a steering that is well-weighted and detailed on feedback.
Comfort
The ride is firm but supple over rougher roads. Do not however expect quietness when driving the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe at speed; plenty of road noise and even more engine roar intrude into the cabin. The driver-oriented cabin provides a perfect driving position, supportive seats and well-placed primary driving controls for an optimal driving environment. The dashboard is simply laid out as not to distract from the main task of driving.
Quality + Reliability
The 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe's cabin is nicely designed and impeccably constructed, but the materials chosen still lack the quality and tactility compared to those in the Audi TT. The Nissan brand has a reputation for producing reliable cars, and the 350Z Coupe can be expected to remain trouble-free even under hard use.
Performance
Tremendous whether at the low-end, mid-range or top-end, the 3.5-litre V6 is flexible and strong in equal parts. With a maximum of 306 bhp and 363 Nm, the V6 powerplant propels the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe from standstill to 100 km/h in under six seconds. Either a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic gearbox is available, but the manual gearbox is our preferred mode of sampling the performance.
Roominess
The 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe is a strict two-seater, with no lack of head- and leg-room for the driver and passenger. The lack of rear seats makes the Nissan 350Z Coupe seem less practical than the Audi TT, when in actual fact, the two rear seats in the TT are next to useless for carrying humans. The boot is decently sized by class standards.
Running Costs
The rated fuel economy of 8.8 km/litre will only materialise under reasonable use. But how many Nissan 350Zs are actually driven gently? Servicing and repairs are nowhere as costly as for premium rivals. The Nissan 350Z Coupe is a very desirable and popular sports car, thus ensuring strong residual values on the resale market.
Value for Money
Never mind the non-premium Nissan badge, practicality, running costs or the environment—the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe is all about driving: it is highly entertaining to drive and goes with plenty of oomph. Add to the already compelling package style, decent comfort, a quality cabin and there are few reasons not to fall in love with the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe.
Equipment
The 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe is well-equipped as standard, including items such as 18" alloy wheels, xenon headlamps, power windows, remote central locking, climate control, leather upholstery and multi-CD/radio audio system. Safety equipment includes front, side and curtain airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and stability control system.
Environment
Carbon dioxide emissions of 280 grams/km plus the potentially (and likely) heavy fuel consumption combine to make the 2010 Nissan 350Z Coupe a very polluting sports car. Rivals such as the Audi TT, BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLK are cleaner and more efficient to run.
Live Life Drive Verdict
Great looks
Highly entertaining drive
Tremendous V6 engine
Limited practicality
High running costs
Rivals are premium-badged
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