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Makes me wonder if we're all missing something here.
That the CV37 (current Q60) is actually "the new Z" and we're all talking about a mythical, never-to-be-produced "Z35" for nothing because "the new Z" already exists..
I say that jokingly but if you think about it, why not consolidate their engineering efforts into the higher classed Infiniti line, forget about the Z, keep the R35 (GTR) as Nissan's halo, and go head to head with Lexus? Engineering wise, the Infiniti already as the VR30DDTT in both "standard" and Red Sport versions.... the engine class that's been suggested "should be in the Z"....
Hmmmm..... makes business sense.
OK, I'm heading back to my real work instead of offering advice to Nissan C-levels. Laff.
The C8 was only formally introduced this month. Consumers won't see any on the ground for some time yet.
Word is it's almost sold out for 2020. The dealership I talked to said there will be a demo at select dealerships even if they sell out. Also, a lot of these early registrations fall through so there should be "some" available.
So, as an insider, I "obtained" the first photos of the new R36 and Z35.....
OK, fine, I'm bullshidding. These are chopped (not just the tops ) by the guy who's name appears on the cars. Dunno where I found this, maybe an FB Z group or somewhere like that (weeks ago).
My reaction? "Ummmm, interesting to try to turn them into crossovers, but no."
Color Code AX8 for reference ( And Post Count for some Forum Creed and perceived knowledge of the Z world )
Hahahaha..... yer cred is good, dude. I have no problem recalling your car because all your photos, are, well, seemingly color saturated. Or is Lake Michigan and its banks just naturally that vibrant?
So...given this is New Years Eve, this is a pretty prophetic statement made December of 2015 by dkmura at the very beginning of this thread. Here we are 2020 four years later....
Both Murano and Rogue are leading the Nissan lineup in sales, as crossovers take the sales lead from sedans by the end of the year. Nissan remains in an enviable position, but knows the market for sportscars continues to erode. The return on investment (ROI) for the millions required to put a new Z into production is also compromised by the need for a new GT-R. Godzilla has taken over as the flagship model, so money spent on a halo model won't be earmarked for the Z. Of course, we've all seen the concept model GripZ, but that's still just testing the market. My guess is the final decision on what the new Z will be is still in the future. How far is that? Well, specs on the 2016 370Z already has its own thread, and those who are hoping for 2017 are just waiting for disappointment. Could Nissan launch a concept Z model in 2018 that leads to production by 2020? It's a long way off, but that's my best guess, what's yours?
If only his guess was correct we would all be happier on this....
Last edited by Jim Stephens; Jan 1, 2020 at 08:04 AM.
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