For The performance matches the muscle-car looks, with impressive low- and mid-range grunt. On top of the standard specification, GT models get heated leather and suede seats, a CD changer and cruise control.
Against As you'd expect, this will be a costly car to run. This version is a fair bit more expensive than the entry-level model, but no faster or better to drive.
If you like a bit of pampering with your power, this version will appeal, but for us, the 370Z is a car to be driven, and you get all that's good in that respect in the cheapest model.
Buying a Nissan 370Z won’t give you headaches, because there are so few decisions to make.
For starters, there’s only one engine: a 3.7-litre V6 with 326bhp. That means performance is blistering, but it’ll also mean hefty bills for fuel, insurance and - if you drive it like it should be driven - tyres.
There’s a choice of transmission, though. You get a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, but you can pay extra for a seven-speed automatic ’box. We’d save the cash and stick with the more involving manual.
The last remaining choice is the trim. Whichever version you go for, you’ll get plenty of kit. Even the entry-level car comes with alloy wheels, powered seats, climate control, keyless engine starting, automatic xenon headlamps, Bluetooth and a socket for an MP3 player. Step up to a GT model and you get heated leather and suede seats, a CD changer and cruise control.