The 2015 NISMO is just a quickie stop-gap for the 2016. They addressed some some minor complaints the generic masses had about the exterior (huge front lip scrapping stuff; massive spoiler blocking rear view) and threw in navigation and auto-tran to herd more sheep.
If this is the last model of the Z34, and 2016 brings the Z35, the redesigned exterior might count as a final farewell touch. People are still pushing rumors of an RS version of the NISMO Z34 for 2016 (this time with actual engine modification). Would make sense if Nissan needs more time for the Z35, but it's still too early to tell. Personally, I'm one of those who doubt it will happen... well know in a year or so.
Either way... the age of the Z34 has long since passed. Everyone -- from the experts to casuals -- is waiting for the NEXT generation to release. This is just Nissan try to squeeze what little juice is left in the bottle. It should be pretty obvious to everyone, and Nissan has never tried to hide that fact. I think their official term for it is, "twilight years."
Last edited by Nargrakhan; 09-04-2014 at 09:46 AM.
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