Nissan coupe cars are defined by more than just the number of doors or seating. These beauties also boast a sporting fun-to-drive nature and thrilling handling, but also their cramped interiors and poor cargo capacity. There are several 2-door Nissan coupes to choose from in the USA, though do they live up to the legend of the Skyline GT-R?
This is a price list of the Nissan coupe models currently sold in the US:
Model | Power | Engine | Base Price |
---|---|---|---|
Nissan 350Z Coupe | 306 hp | 3.5L V6 Gas | $28,510 |
Nissan 370Z Coupe | 332 hp | 3.7L V6 Gas | $30,090 |
Nissan Altima Coupe | 175 hp | 2.5L Inline-4 Gas | $25,230 |
Nissan GT-R | 565 hp | 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas | $116,040 |
Nissan Z | 400 hp | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas | $40,990 |
Nissan 370Z NISMO | 350 hp | 3.7L V6 Gas | $45,790 |
Nissan GT-R NISMO | 600 hp | 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas | $215,740 |
Nissan Z Nismo | 420 hp | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas | $64,990 |
American buyers are not strapped for choice when it comes to 2-door sports coupes, and so they expect a lot from an automaker to gain their loyalty. What exactly makes Nissan coupe cars worth your time, and what are some of the shortcomings you should be prepared for should you buy one?