Motor Trend article - Mini-Z
 

Motor Trend - Nissan working on Mini-Z to target FR-S/BRZ

I like the first picture (wouldn't mind seeing a future Z incorporate some of the design features) but the other pictures (probably the production route) should not be be considered a "mini-Z"

interesting...... i like nissans thinking with the economy in mind.. ppl may not have the money for a regular Z so this is a good way for Z lovers to get a sports car AND save money

Front wheel drive? Seriously?

yah, i dont mind the miniaturization, actually. it wont replace my Z, but something small and fun is always welcome.

yah, that's fine with me if it's a dd.

yeahm they lost me there. Id pick up the scion first.

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How in the hell can this FWD hatchback even be considered as anything related to the Z car.

I've been watching Honda go downhill for the last 5-6 years... now Nissan???!

Come on. :shakes head:

lol FWD is cheaper, more dd'able. I'm ok with any drivetrain as long as it's competitively priced for the performance.

The Scion is almost too slow for the drivetrain to matter :roflpuke2:

im not sure but i think the theme here is budget 'fun car' not 'rwd car.'

FF cars can be a lot of fun. boring cars (altima, camry, malibu, etc) are FF so we automatically assume that they suck... MINI's are fun to drive and i bet Abarth is fun to drive as well.

For those wondering.
This is going to China first, the US is not even considered yet. Also, they are basically taking the Juke and making a car version of it. Which is a FWD & AWD platform.

GTI, MS3, and I'm sure the Focus ST are fun as well.

And if it goes AWD, it'll probably be even more of a hoot.

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never mind everything i said.

Mini Z? Hardly. More like a Juke turned into a 2 door coupe.

The theme is something that will likely not make it to the US. And if it does it will compete with Fiat and Mini's more directly and not the FRS/BRZ.

190hp, front wheel drive? yuck. Why would you get that over a FR-s/BRZ?

Because this one will have a turbo.