Motor Trend article - Mini-Z

slumpey · 07-17-2012, 10:31 AM

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"

Nismo89 · 07-17-2012, 10:38 AM

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

cheshirecat · 07-17-2012, 10:39 AM

Front wheel drive? Seriously?

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 10:40 AM

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

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Front wheel drive? Seriously?

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

whoady4shoady · 07-17-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Front wheel drive? Seriously?

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

TypeOne · 07-17-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Front wheel drive? Seriously?

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.

shadoquad · 07-17-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

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

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

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 10:49 AM

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.

theDreamer · 07-17-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Front wheel drive? Seriously?

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.

shadoquad · 07-17-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

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.

kenchan · 07-17-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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.

never mind everything i said.

speedfreek · 07-17-2012, 10:59 AM

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.

vermithrax · 07-17-2012, 11:31 AM

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

theDreamer · 07-17-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vermithrax

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

Because this one will have a turbo.

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07-17-2012, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Front wheel drive? Seriously?

07-17-2012, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i dont mind the miniaturization, actually. it wont replace my Z, but something small and fun is always welcome.

07-17-2012, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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.

07-17-2012, 10:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	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.

07-17-2012, 11:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
vermithrax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 128 Drives: 11 370z/sport silver Rep Power: 13	190hp, front wheel drive? yuck. Why would you get that over a FR-s/BRZ?