Nissan to scrap 370Z, replace with shock SUV - Motoring
Nissan will abandon its powerful, rear-wheel drive 370Z coupe with a small sporty SUV, according to a report published last night by British magazine, Autocar. Said to be unveiled as early as next month at the Frankfurt motor show, the new Z-badged SUV follows well-publicised plans to downsize the 370Z to a cheaper, simpler turbocharged four-cylinder coupe, possibly based on the iDx coupe that was... Nissan has not yet confirmed the news it will replace the 370Z with a small crossover but earlier this year its chief creative officer announced in an interview that the was ready to rethink a replacement for the Z coupe: “We need to take another... According to the insider, the new Z SUV will be based on the latest Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF B platform and similar size to the Nissan JUKE. Instead of overhauling the current car’s 245kW/363Nm 3. 7-litre V6 the new Z car is expected to be available with the 162kW/260Nm 1. 6-litre turbo that's currently used in the Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy. Like that car it’s expected to come with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic ‘box (this time with all-wheel drive), although the concept car revealed at Frankfurt is more likely to feature an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain. Editorial prices shown are a "price guide" only, based on information provided to us by. Source: www.motoring.com.au
