Nissan 370Z Review; Styling Impressions

The overall look of the car is also an evolution of the 350Z to maintain continuity of the line.  The 370Z incorporates all of the “signature” Z car design elements that have been part of every Z made—the long nose, aircraft canopy-like cockpit, bulging muscular fenders and the 350Z's vertical door handles. The intense broad-shouldered rear shape is highlighted by the integration of the modern boomerang shaped taillights and wide, flared rear fenders. The overall shape of the exterior sheetmetal gives a sense of taut sheet metal molding itself around the wheels and frame. Other details include the addition of a flashing (repeater lamp) side marker lamp/emblem that incorporates the Z logo. These features give the 370Z's compact body an aggressive presence with a look that is bound to become a classic.

The 370Z's rear end's aggressive bulging fenders evoke images of muscular haunches ready to spring.  Boy that sounds sexy!  The lower bumper is styled to look like a race cars down force producing diffusers.

The 370Z's “boomerang” headlights share design cues with the original 240Z as well as a modern look forward in the Z cars lineage.

The boomerang look is carried over to the tail lights as well.  Some don't like the taillights but we do.

Vertical door handles first found on the 350Z are now a part of the Z car DNA as the 370Z inherited them.