Stepping into any 2024 Z, it becomes obvious that this is not an entirely new platform. Many of the hard points are carried over from the outgoing 370Z – even from the 350Z before it. That being said, Nissan has pulled out all the stops to make this cabin feel modern with a nine-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are plenty of physical buttons and knobs too.
Drivers look past the Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel toward a 12.3-inch customizable gauge cluster. Normal Mode shows a traditional speedometer and tachometer, while Sport Mode puts the tach front and center, making it more visible for track driving. As a small change for the Nismo variant, the tach is finished red to be more prominent.
The rest of the cabin is mostly the same as the standard Z, aside from a red start button and drive mode switch. The Nismo does get more aggressive Recaro seats than the regular Z, and these are softer than the ones from the 370Z Nismo. They are far from luxurious, but we could spend a few hours in them without being uncomfortable. It’s worth noting that the Recaro seats lose power adjustment and heating functions found in the Z Performance trim.