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Thursday <strong>October</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 11 New Nissan Z pays homage to its history A NEW and long overdue version one of Japan’s most iconic sport coupes, the Nissan Z, is keeping the torch burning for these models, at time when many car makers are hitting the delete button on them. This is a Nissan with a colourful history, dated back 54 years to 1969, when the great granddad of today’s Z, the Datsun 240Z, made its world debut. The new seventhgeneration Z dropped its numerical prefix and in the process a little bit of the car’s heritage. The new Z adopts a traditional www.drivesouth.co.nz Motoring with Bob Nettleton rear-wheel drive sports car design, with a long bonnet, lower rear end stance and a silhouette that pays homage to the firstgeneration Z. All models run a high-energy 3.0-litre V6 twin turbo engine with the choice of a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox complete or a 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Both wear the same $84,990 price tag. The test vehicle was an auto, which most buyers are expected to opt for. The motor features variable valve timing, force-fed by small-diameter turbochargers, regulated for maximum spooling speed to balance power output and throttleresponse time. These enhancements improve the vehicle’s power to weight ratio by over Incorporating best motorbuys <strong>12</strong> per cent and deliver sharper acceleration compared to its impressive predecessor, the 370Z, and it was no slouch. Peak power and torque rise in the new engine to 298kW and 475Nm – the latter being 31 per cent higher than its predecessor. With its strong, almost turbine-like power delivery there are few other sixcylinder coupes that provide the exhilarating acceleration of this one for its asking price. It even knocks the performance spots off a number of more expensive rivals. The new 9-speed automatic offers direct and rapid gear changes that are executed with pinpoint precision. It gave the test a car an extra lively feel thanks to its wide gear ratios and standard launch control system. Designed to fit the driver and passenger like a glove, the snug cabin seamlessly blends modern technology with vintage Z touches. The centre stack uses a three-zone approach, placing three analogue pod gauges on the instrument panel (boost, turbo speed, volt) and all within the driver’s gaze. Comfy black woven cloth seats, with an 8-way manual driver’s seat, are a great place to enjoy all this iconic sport car has to offer. A full range of convenience technology includes Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start, Intelligent Cruise Control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Rearview Monitor, two <strong>12</strong>-volt power points, and two USB points (Type-A and Type-C). There’s a modest 8.0-inch touch screen, a lot smaller than you would expect in a car costing this much. There’s been a worthwhile rejig of the suspension. The front and rear dampers have switched to a new mono tube shock absorber design with a larger diameter than the outgoing 370Z. The upshot is an estimated 20 per cent reduction in dampening force to help minimise impact shock over uneven surfaces, and unleash better handling stability. The front doublewishbone aluminum suspension features uprated geometry with mathematical wizardry improving the vehicle’s straightline stability. A two-point front Ratings out of 10: Performance 8; Handling 8; Styling 7; Comfort 6; Fit and Finish 8; Avg fuel consumption on road test 6.2L/100km; Value for money 7; Safety – Five Star ANCAP crash rating. Possible clean car fee of $3248 and $6900 Overall points out of 10: 7.5 strut tower brace is standard. The rear independent multi-link aluminum suspension has also been reconfigured with new settings. The low speed ride in finest Z traditions is almost as still as a British upper lip in low speed town driving, particularly over the worst badly worn road surfaces. The road holding is simply superb. Whether it a long sweeping corner or a tight and unforgiving one, the test car navigated them with consummate ease. Its low-slung stance and the huge footprint of the meaty tyres have the excellent grip required to take charge on bumpy undulating surfaces, with plenty of adhesion in reserve if needed. EST 1973 Opposite Uprising Rock Climbing CAR CITY 196 FERRY ROAD! Ph (03) 379 4254 FROM NO DEPOSIT NOW $19,990 FROM NO DEPOSIT NOW $11,990 FROM NO DEPOSIT NOW $8,990 FROM NO DEPOSIT NOW $11,990 5 sPeed 2010 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 3 litre, diesel/turbo, reverse camera, hi-low. 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