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2009 Nissan 370Z Sport |
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Price Range $29,930 to $39,130 |
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Safety
While no crash-test ratings are available, I was surprised by the laundry list of safety features the 370Z comes with; antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system are all standard. Side-impact and side curtain airbags are also standard.
The main safety issue moms should know about the 370Z is that it’s an absolute no-no for rear-facing infant seats and small children. Why? Because it doesn’t have a manual “off” switch for the passenger’s side airbag. Without that switch, you cannot put a rear-facing infant seat in the passenger seat, so there’s no Latch connector to do so. Even though the 370Z has built-in sensors to detect a child-safety seat, safety engineers at Nissan say rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in two-seat vehicles like the Z — and really, children under 12 shouldn’t ride in the front seat of any vehicle. Sorry gals, this car should be reserved for date-nights only.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: No rear seat for installing child-safety seats.
In School: No rear seat and poor visibility from the front passenger seat make this a no-go for older, school-aged kids.
Teens: Only as a passenger from time to time, but there’s too much under the hood for a new driver.
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