Originally Posted by takemorepills

My Q60 drives live a buttoned-down Buick. Really, it fits the type of car that it is. But, I agree it doesn't feel very lively from behind the wheel. Q60 is longer and weighs at least 650 pounds more than a comparable Z. And, AWD like my car has makes the Q60 even worse, unless it is raining/snowing. Then it is better than any Subaru! That's why I bought mine!

The new Q60 has EPS on some models, and regular hydraulic steering on others. I have heard nothing but bad things about the EPS. I have a VERY BAD FEELING that EPS is going to be on every new Z. Modern cars rely on EPS for lane keep assist and that crap, which I think the Z will come with. Let's hope that either Nissan makes good EPS, or they continue to have Z models that have hydraulic steering.



My opinions:
The new Z and the refreshed Q60 will be available with Nissan's new 9AT. The 9AT has already replaced the 7AT in 2 existing Nissan models. The FM coupes, Armada and QX80 are next.

The RS engine has the turbine speed sensors, but the 300HP VR doesn't, so we'll see what gauge Nissan uses in the trio gauges for the 300HP models.

I don't think the headlights are completely finished. The Proto Z headlights had aftermarket white LED clearance lights used in place of high beams that were a different shade of white than the main beam. We have those exact same white LED clearance lights on our work trucks. Headlights are very expensive to make and likely weren't ready for the Proto unveil, I think the actual production units will be much different as far as the main and high beams go. I think the LED running light and actual shape are obviously finished.

The Z Proto appears to ditch the movable gauge cluster.


I'm overall excited about the new Z. I actually really like the current 370Z, Nissan using the VR motor, interior updates and classic styling cues really does it for me!