What is it? Nissan introduced the updated 370Z coupe in February. Now with spring arriving, its convertible time! The 370Z convertible has the same 332-hp, 3.7-liter V6, mated to a choice of a seven-speed automatic or six-speed manual with automatic rev-matching shift. The 370Zs lined soft-top has a larger glass rear-window than the previous version, and it is designed to maintain the sloped rear profile of the hatchback Z. The one-touch power top with a painted hard tonneau can be operated by one of two buttons, on the door or the console. The Z has an increasingly rare touch-screen navigation system.
What is new or notable: Integrated heated and cooled mesh seats make open-air driving more comfortable. Lightweight aluminum hood, door panels, and trunk offset the extra structural weight of the convertible.
When will it be available? Late summer 2009.
Consumer Reports New cars: A to Z
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