The Australian online configurator for the all-new Nissan Z went live in May, and we had some great fun playing around with the various colors and options available for the non-Proto Spec cars.
The US configurator was not live yet, but it is now. So prepare to take a few minutes off from whatever you're doing and play around with the configurator for one of the most highly anticipated performance sports cars of 2022.
We're still staggered by the entry-level pricing. For less than $40,000, you get a 400-horsepower sports car with a six-speed manual and RWD. That's less than what Toyota charges you for the turbocharged four-pot GR Supra. At least the manual GR Supra can rightfully claim to be a bargain.
Nissan charges the same price for the various trim levels, whether you opt for the nine-speed automatic or the six-speed manual. We respect Nissan for not exploiting those who want to row their own gears, and now it just needs to keep an eye out on the nefarious dealer markups we've already come across.
But we digress. Back to the configurator and how much you can spend on a new Z. We'll start with the entry-level Sport manual, simply because it's the most alluring.
First off, the exterior color options. Gun Metallic, Black Diamond Pearl, and Rosewood Metallic are no-cost options. The rest are all two-tone options coupled with Super Black. Boulder Gray and Silver Metallic go for $895 each, while Ikazuchi Yellow TriCoat, Passion Red TriCoat, Everest White TriCoat, and Seiran Blue TriCoat cost $1,295 extra. We went for Passion Red, but only because we're already so used to yellow and blue by now.
The only interior option available on the base model is Graphite Cloth.
The same color palette applies to the mid-spec Performance model. The interior is upgraded to a combination of leather and synthetic suede. All three options are no-cost and include black-on-black, red leather with black suede or blue leather with black suede.
When it comes to accessories, there are several available, including underbody lighting, a camera that can record your drives, and some racing stripes. The prices aren't quoted on the website yet, which is frustrating. Instead, you're asked to make contact with a dealer.
The limited edition Proto Spec is only available in Ikazuchi Yellow TriCoat with a set of beautiful bronze alloys. It also has a model-specific interior and all the toys you want. Only 240 Proto Spec models will come to the USA, and you better hurry if you want one as they should disappear quickly. The first batch arrived in the USA less than a month ago and will hit dealer floors shortly.
