Sharper, faster, louder and edgier, but also better? (Nissan Z Nismo 2024 review)

With the Nismo GT-R now a distant memory, Nissan's motorsport maestros have focused their talents on a Nismo-modified Z - the most powerful Nissan Z car ever produced.

An extra 18 grand buys an extra 11kW and 45Nm, though it also gets you a bespoke bodykit, full retuned suspension, a mechanical LSD, lightweight RAYS alloys, a sportier exhaust, race-ready ready bucket seats and an extensively recalibrated transmission ... which is a nine-speed automatic. Against expectation, the Z Nismo won't be available with a manual transmission, though Nismo claims the auto now shifts twice as quickly...

We sent along former MOTOR performance-car editor Dylan Campbell to give the new Z Nismo the full Chasing Cars review treatment. And he reported back with a surprisingly big grin on his face!

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Styling & hardware changes
2:57 - Rear styling
3:40 - Interior
5:03 - Boot
5:32 - Driving
6:08 - Engine
6:38 - Handling and steering
7:34 - Suspension changes
8:10 - Transmission
8:53 - Seats & traction
9:14 - Dynamics
10:24 - Criticisms
13:12 - Fuel consumption
13:52 - Final thoughts
14:50 - Ride quality
15:31 - Verdict

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