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Review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport

2009 Nissan 370Z Sport

Price Range $29,930 to $39,130

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

18
City MPG

26
Hwy MPG

2 Seats
1 Rows
0 Latch Connectors
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Interior

Not to be outdone, the 370Z’s interior is notably unique. Digital readouts abound, from a dotted fuel gauge that glows orange when the tank is full to the odd placement of three gauges above the center stack, you really do get a cockpit feel. Plus, push-button start and a leather-wrapped gearshift knob add a little sporty fun to your initial approach.

Although the 370Z sits very low to the ground — making getting in and out awkward for anyone taller than 3 feet — I was comfy once I was in the driver’s seat. The seat was fairly adjustable, with crank-style controls, and very supportive … but not heated. Darn! I’m almost as addicted to heated seats as I am to my morning cup of coffee or tea. (For about $4,500 extra, though, Z lovers can move up to the Touring trim, which gets heated leather seats with power adjustments.)

There aren’t any lower-anchor Latch connectors on the passenger side, but there was a top-tether anchor behind the seat. Obviously, the Z wasn’t built with kids in mind — a fact I’m OK with. Getting out and driving on your own, especially in a car like the Z, is as healthy as shopping and girls’ night out combined, as far as I’m concerned.

Another passenger-side issue I noticed was that, if you do place a younger child (say, around 7) in the front seat, they’re in for a really boring ride, as their view will be limited to the glove compartment and door. Like I said, the seats are very, very low.

Storage inside the 370Z is extremely limited. I did find some joy in a tiny cubby over the radio controls, though, and if you absolutely had to hit the grocery store in the Z, there’s room for a few bags in the cargo area. The front passenger seat could handle the overflow.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Puny

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key interior: Features

    ● Passive entry
    ● Locking glove box
    ● Front sport seats

available interior: Colors

  • Black

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