2017 Nissan 370Z

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Rating6.6

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Compact Coupe
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$29,990 - $49,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Strong resale value

Blind spots from small-scale window and seating position

Remains the same and unchanged for 2017

Sensible price range

Not offered in the AWD package

Dominant engine and swift acceleration

Specs & Features

$31,290

price

332 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Nissan 370Z coupe is a compact coupe offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $29,990. For that price, it mainly competes with the Subaru BRZ, and the Toyota 86, although they compete around the same price and segment, the competitors have a much smaller engine with an Inline-4 cylinder system. Between 4 trims, the Nissan 370Z offers a single powertrain. It is a 3.7L V6 gas engine making 332 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 7-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission.

The Nissan 370Z reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.2 seconds and can manage a combined fuel economy of 21 mpg on both powertrains. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Nissan 370Z comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Nissan 370z is one of the best coupes offered for a reasonable price range for a very powerful engine. The Touring coupe trim is the best trim they can offer out here and definitely worth it if you put on the “aerodynamic kit” which comes with a cool-looking spoiler and front deflector.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

 

 

Engine and Performance
7.0/10


 

Fuel Economy
6.0/10


 

Trims

    Base
    $29,990 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Intelligent high beams
    Sport
    $33,570 onwards
    • 19-inch silver RAYS forged aluminum Wheels
    Sport Tech
    $37,070 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Navigation system
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Touring
    $37,970 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim
    Touring Sport
    $48,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.7L 6cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 332 hp @ 7000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$91,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.44

Horsepower

400 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

302 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

4

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$25,495- $29,695

Gasoline

6.61

205 hp @ 7000 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm

4

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$87,895- $118,795

Gasoline

7

645 hp @ 6200 rpm

600 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

2

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$25,185- $42,695

Gasoline

7.33

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$23,900- $24,100

Gasoline

7.59

205 hp @ 5700 rpm

192 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm

5

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$25,905- $47,905

Gasoline

7.59

275 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$29,990- $49,400

Gasoline

6.57

332 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

2

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$26,995- $90,340

Gasoline

8

305 hp @ 6350 rpm

268 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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2017 Nissan 370Z vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.8 sec13.2 sec-
    3.3 sec11.2 sec-
    4.2 sec--
    5.4 sec13.9 sec144 mph
    5.4 sec13.6 sec-
    6.3 sec14.9 sec156 mph

    2017 Nissan 370Z vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg19 gal.342/494 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg12.4 gal.347.2/471.2 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg13.2 gal.277.2/382.8 mi.
      16 mpg30 mpg23 mpg19 gal.380/570 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/555 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg16 gal.288/432 mi.

      2017 Nissan 370Z vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        167.5 in.72.6 in.51.8 in.5 in.100.4 in.
        197.9 in.75.7 in.57.5 in.5.2 in.116.2 in.
        188.3 in.74.7 in.53.1 in.5 in.110.7 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        177.3 in.70.9 in.54.7 in.6 in.106.3 in.
        175.7 in.76.4 in.49.1 in.5 in.98.8 in.

        2017 Nissan 370Z vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          6.9 cu.ft.51.6 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.
          14.7 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          16.2 cu.ft.93.9 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          11.9 cu.ft.88.6 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.

          2017 Nissan 370Z vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            64.5 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            81.4 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.110 ft.
            82.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            14.7 cu.ft.11.9 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            -5.7 cu.ft.--

            2017 Nissan 370Z vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3292 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3894 lbs.
              --3378 lbs. -
              --3120 lbs.
              -897 lbs.2785 lbs.
              -947 lbs.2889 lbs.

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