2010 Nissan 370Z Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$30,410 to $40,870

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It seems Nissan can do no wrong with its Z series of late. With the 370Z replacing the widely successful 350Z last year, the vehicle gained power, lost weight, and even seemed to gain some room inside. This year, a Roadster version joins the team, offering open-air fun for the Z in the form of a power soft-top with heated rear glass.

The 2010 Nissan 370Z is a rear-wheel-drive two-seater, with what Nissan calls a front mid-engine layout. This configuration places the engine behind the front axle and as close to the firewall as possible, allowing the front wheels to be moved to the extreme corners, relieving stress on the front suspension, as well as bringing front-to-back weight distribution close to a 50:50 ratio.

Available in Base and Touring trims for Coupe and Roadster alike, the 370Z comes with a 3.7-liter V6 - the same found in the Infiniti G37 - good for 332 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, with your choice of a seven-speed automatic or a six-speed manual with a synchronized downshift rev-matching system, a first. While the clutch has been praised for its smoothness in the six-speed, the shifter has been described as “notchy.” The seven-speed automatic has received similar praise for its smooth operation, but its reluctance to downshift has led many to thank Nissan for its inclusion of paddle shifters, a welcome addition that helps combat the issue nicely.

With its double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, the 370Z has handling that's been described as “class leading,” rivaling that of vehicles well out of the Nissan’s price range. With standard 18-inch wheels and Brembo brakes, the ride and stopping power of the 370Z are quite impressive, although owners and testers have commented on excessive noise from the tires, magnified with the 19-inch wheels that come with the optional Sport Package. That option also adds a limited-slip differential, front and rear spoilers, and even larger Brembo brakes with even better pedal feel.

Nissan made a special effort with the 370Z to improve the interior of the vehicle over that of its predecessor, with special regard to both dimensions and overall quality. The interior materials were a significant improvement according to owners and testers, with many padded surfaces, including knee rests for both driver and passenger - a necessary addition thanks to a relatively low seating position that can leave some feeling claustrophobic. Otherwise, drivers should be impressed with a relatively spacious interior, especially for a vehicle whose wheelbase actually shortened in comparison to the 350Z's, with only taller drivers feeling any want. The 370Z boasts 6.9 cubic feet of space in the trunk, but this seems unlikely, or at least unusable, with obtrusive wheel wells and a high liftover that make whatever space is available inconvenient at best. That said, it’s still an improvement over the 350Z, whose trunk-mounted support member intruded on rear cargo space even more.

Although not often considered as such, the 370Z is a strong contender to rival such American icons as the Mustang and Camaro, with performance that supersedes both at a price that should be much higher. Too much attention goes to front- and all-wheel-drive vehicles these days, when the tried-and-true formula of allowing the front wheels to do the steering and the rear wheels to do the motivating still has nothing wrong with it. The 2010 Nissan 370Z is the latest, and perhaps most stunning, example of just that.

Michael Perkins
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
A CarGurus contributor since 2008, Michael started his career writing about cars with the SCCA - winning awards during his time as editor of Top End magazine. Since then, his journalistic travels have taken him from NY to Boston to CA, completing a cross-country tour on a restored vintage Suzuki. While his preference is for fine German automobiles - and the extra leg room they so often afford - his first automobile memories center around impromptu Mustang vs. Corvette races down the local highway, in the backseat of his father's latest acquisition.

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by Brezee M
Dec 17, 2024
We Ended up buying a different Nissan 370 Z from another dealership and love the car but , The black one in question-was possibly the worst car I’ve ever seen for $10,000. Its paint was as if somebody sprayed it out of rattle can and none of the panels had the proper gap. The rear bumper had a fresh scuff from somebody hitting it in their parking lot. The dash was completely cracked up. It looked like somebody shattered with it a hammer a dozen times over from the heat of the sun, and they didn’t bother fixing it. pretty much every light on the dash was on and the tires were totally bald. I see why after thoroughly reviewing the stats on this car it has sat in their car lot for three years. It shouldn’t be in the car lot. It should be in the junkyard because the only redeeming quality it had was a decent running engine and it had a manual gearbox . I know theses cars hold their value, but damn this one was clapped out and had about another week of life left in the way the salesman drove it, as if he had stolen it. God help whoever buys that car because you better have deep pockets to fix all the flaws of it.Dec 17, 2024
by grant h
Jul 23, 2023
If youre a z fan any z you see is one you want. I bought a 2020 z today and I missed the experience of driving the legend. Jul 23, 2023
by Carl H
Jun 13, 2023
A 13 year old car that was lovingly taken care of. Only 54K miles. It seems new and it so very fast. Interior is small but, thats the only drawback. Perfect for an empty nester. Jun 13, 2023

2010 Nissan 370Z Pricing

Original MSRP
$30,410 to $40,870
Price range
$15,227 to $16,283
Average price on CG
$15,708
YoY price change
$15,986 to $15,708

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Parking brake trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.35

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 240 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Parking brake trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.69

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: manual leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Parking brake trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.69 · Limited slip differential: rear

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: manual leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: embroidered

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: manual leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

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