in 20 months, along with top-sellers like Sentra and Rogue, and innovative new models like the all-electric Ariya crossover. Z Proto is one of 10 new vehicles that Nissan is showing for the U.S. That's why we're so excited today to be able to say to them: Yes, the next one is coming!' 'Ever since the first generation, it has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts all over the world. 'The Z represents the joy of driving in its purest form and has helped shape Nissan's DNA as a passionate, innovative challenger,' said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida. At the same time, it's a thoroughly modern sports car.

In Franklin, just south of Nashville, hundreds of Z owners and enthusiasts watched the Z Proto's Yokohama debut on big screens from their vehicles in a socially distanced event– part of a weeklong schedule of activities during the 33rd annual International Z Convention (ZCON).įirst hinted at in a brand teaser video, 'Nissan A-Z,' shown in May, the Nissan Z Proto pays full respect to 50 years of Z heritage. Shown at an event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, Japan, the prototype features new design inside and out, as well as an upgraded powertrain with a manual transmission. Nissan has unveiled the Z Proto, signalling the company's intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car.

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