CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto ReviewerAutoCasey@aol.com Too many automakers have tried to update classic designs with a retro flair to put an amber light on their boring product line.
That’s not the case with the 2023 Nissan Z. While design references the original 1970 Z, and the chassis dates to the last Z, absolutely nothing about the driving experience or technology within seems outdated.
It’s as if a little bit of Greg Brady blended with George Jetson, and this is what we got. Nissan’s designers had an epic challenge in updating such an iconic car, but they were clearly up to the challenge.
The design clearly reflects current style, but hearkens back with a wide grille, ovoid headlamps, long power bulge hood and fastback roofline.