Upon its debut, the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo did not receive universal acclaim. It boasts added weight and minimal power increase, which does not bode well for its competition with the 2024 Toyota GR Supra. The situation may worsen with reports suggesting that the Nismo Z could bear a price tag almost equivalent to that of the base 2024 Chevrolet Corvette.
A posted pricing outline on the New Nissan Z forum revealed the pricing details for the full range of 2024 Z models. The entry-level models are purportedly set to commence at $43,305 inclusive of delivery, which undercuts the base four-cylinder Supra. Moving up, the Performance variant sees a $1,220 increment to $53,305—still less expensive than the six-cylinder Toyota. Nevertheless, the Nismo might prove to be too costly, with an anticipated starting price of $66,085 with delivery fees. To add perspective, the base 2024 Corvette initiates at $67,895 including delivery, merely $1,810 more. Even for enthusiasts of Japanese automobiles, it is clear which option provides better value for money.
2024 Nissan Z Nismo. Nissan
Nissan refrained from providing a comment when The Drive sought their response regarding the alleged pricing.
This Nissan model is not the preferred choice for everyone compared to its Toyota adversary, mainly due to the noticeable superiority of the Supra’s chassis. The Nismo’s inadequacies are exacerbated by its unimpressive enhancements, offering merely 20 additional horsepower, eliminating the manual transmission option, and introducing extra mass. While it does feature enhanced rigidity, recalibrated suspension, practical aerodynamics, larger brakes, Recaro sport seats, and an oil cooling system, it falls short of the significant advancement that many had anticipated.
At the speculated price, it becomes a challenging proposition, especially considering that the most expensive 2024 Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition retails slightly cheaper. Moreover, the Toyota has a more robust aftermarket support and is easier to obtain due to the Z’s slow production pace. Additionally, the Supra now offers a manual transmission, which was previously a major point of contention when compared with the Z’s launch back in 2021.
2024 Nissan Z Nismo. Nissan
Furthermore, there is the issue of the value proposition concerning the Z’s performance. For a sum less than $1,000, an ECU re-flash can boost the 3.0-liter, twin-turbo VR30DDTT V6 engine by 100 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque. Contrarily, spending nearly $23,000 more to step up to the Nismo variant—over 50% pricier than the base Z—only yields a modest increase of 20 hp. If speed is the goal, the most cost-effective route is evident. And for those open to alternatives beyond Nissan, compelling options cannot be overlooked.
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