2023 Nissan Z: Can you catch some z's in it?
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The 2023 Nissan Z comes with a twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. This tester comes with a six-speed manual transmission and a price tag in the mid $50,000 range. It’s a blast to drive, and seems like it was worth the wait. But can you sleep in it? The obvious answer is no. There is no reason that you would choose to take this vehicle camping or on a long road trip with the purpose of sleeping in it. But what if you are on what you thought would be a short 5-hour drive back home from vacation when suddenly your eyes get heavy and the need to take a nap just hits you? Is it possible to catch some z's comfortably? Let’s find out. No one has looked at a two-seat sports car and immediately thought, wow, that’s a lot of cargo space.
The C7, though surprisingly spacious, may be the exception that proves the rule. With only 6.9 cubic feet of cargo space, the 2023 Nissan Z has less than half the space of the Corvette. That said, when I picked this car up from the airport, my wife and I were easily able to both fit our luggage in the back. Two personal items and two carry-ons should be no problem, but a large, hardside checked luggage bag will leave you wondering how you’re going to get home.
As far as space for occupants, the Z is similarly challenged. At 5’7” and 145 pounds on a good day, even I felt large in the driver's seat. The seat leans back a good amount, though nowhere near flat, and if I put my feet behind the clutch and brake pedal, I could muster up what some might refer to as comfort. The heavy bolstering on the seats, something that I thought might make sitting uncomfortable, actually helped me here.
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