Car Statistics: Nissan - 370Z Series 09 (4 stars)

Styling (4 stars)

The macho take on the 350's profile really works. We like the the sharply tapered headlights which give the 370 real presence on the road.

Handling (4 stars)

It understeers safely, if a little too easily, but will kick its tail out happily if you give the throttle a judicious prod. Very entertaining.

Comfort (3 stars)

Can bounce around a bit on rough surfaces and the larger 19 inch wheels make this worse. Seats are deep and cosseting though.

Quality (4 stars)

Seems well screwed together and Nissan has an excellent reputation for reliability. The cabin plastics, dial and switchgear design could be smarter to bring the Z right to the top of the class.

Performance (5 stars)

Strong power delivery and impressive urge in all gears mean the 370Z should be fast enough to keep most enthusiastic drivers smiling.

Roominess (4 stars)

For a two-seater, it's not bad. The boot's pretty big although not very deep and there are clever cubbyholes around the cabin. There's also a glovebox, which the 350 didn't have.

Costs (3 stars)

About average for a modern sports car - you're unlikely to see much beyond 25mpg regularly in real world driving.

Value (4 stars)

The Z is competitively priced against its key rival the Porsche Cayman, undercutting it by a significant margin. It?s generously equipped too, but doesn?t have the badge prestige of key rivals.

Stereo (5 stars)

A first rate sat nav and a bespoke and lightweight Bose sound system are available as options.