Mild nip and tuck for Nissan's 370Z

Published Feb 8, 2012

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Seems like Nissan had trouble deciding whether it wanted to update its 370Z.

Answer to the dilemma? Give it such a subtle facelift that only the keenest of observers will notice the difference.

So here is the 2013 Nissan Z-car, which Nissan will unveil at the Chicago Auto Show today.

The biggest visual alteration is a new front bumper with vertically stacked LED daytime running lights and Nissan has also subtly restyled the rear facia with a red reflector and thrown in a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels for good measure.

Buyers opting for the Sport Package, meanwhile, can look forward to a new set of 19-inch alloys as well as stiffer shocks and red-coloured brake callipers.

Talking colour, Nissan is offering two new colour choices in the form of Magma Red and Midnight Blue.

However the power hungry will be sad to note that Nissan has not done any tinkering under the bonnet, the familiar 245kW/363Nm 3.7-litre V6 continuing in current form, mated to either six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox.

Certain markets, however, do get to indulge in a Nismo option, packing a modified 261kW motor and beefed up suspension.

While it's inevitable that the new 370Z Coupe and Roadster will reach our market, Nissan South Africa's spokesperson says that an announcement on its availability has yet to be made.

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