Taken from Nissan Press Release:
Following the total redesign of the iconic Z® for the 2009 model year, changes for 2010 are minimal – an enhanced Nissan Navigation Package with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and automatic phonebook download (select phones), 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System. The 2010 370Z Coupe also receives standard heated mirrors and in-cabin microfilter, along with one new exterior color.
Revisions for 2010 include:
- Standard heated outside mirrors
- Standard in-cabin microfilter
- Navigation Package adds Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and automatic phonebook download (select phones)
- iPod® connectivity is changed to USB connectivity
- Black Cherry exterior color replaces Chicane Yellow
The most interesting part of this for some of you is the color change. The Chicane Yellow was never a very popular color for most of the people that I have spoken to since the car was released. It seems that now Nissan agrees. Even better is that they have replaced it with Black Cherry. Everyone loves the look of the Anniversary 350Zs with a similar color. Now is your chance to get the 370z in the color of your dreams!!
On to the Roaster info and pricing.
Nissan Press Release:
The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster is offered in four models. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) start at $36,970 USD for the 370Z Roadster 6MT and $38,270 USD for the 370Z Roadster 7AT. Also offered are two Touring models, which add a 6CD Bose® audio system, XM® Satellite Radio (XM®Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, aluminum-trimmed pedals and power leather-appointed heated and cooled ventilated net seats. The 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT is priced at $40,520 USD and the $370Z Touring Roadster 7AT is $41,820 USD.
Two option packages are offered (Touring model only): the Sport Package, with 19-inch RAYS forged wheels and Bridgestone Potenza tires, Nissan Sport Brakes, SynchroRev Match (6-speed manual transmission only) and Viscous Limited Slip Differential; and the Navigation Package, with Hard Drive-based Nissan Navigation System, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and USB connectivity. subscription required, sold separately),
So it looks like a Touring Roaster is going to cost just about the price of a NISMO?!? is that crazy to anyone else? Do you remember why the Z went away in 1996 for the USDM? Outrageous pricing. I know the new Z is a HUGE improvement over just about anything else on the market today but I would hate to see such a great car disappear again because no one can afford it.
What do you think? Am I overly critical of the pricing? We’ll have to wait and see how many they sell I guess. (Let me know if you want to see the sales numbers, I have access to them)
Source: NissanNews