Nissan 350Z

If you were old enough to own a car in the Seventies then chances are you probably fancied a Datsun 240Z. Meet its successor which Nissan is hoping will be every bit as popular. We'd be surprised if it wasn't a big seller because it ticks a lot of boxes that make up a great car - looks, performance, handling, driver involvement, safety and reliability. So what if Nissan normally builds Almeras and Micras? They also built the Skyline GT-R, 300ZX, 200SX and R390 GT1. Changes for 2006 include a power upgrade and better equipment, including the option of factory-fitted satellite navigation.

V6, GT4, GT

Plenty of equipment as standard, GT spec gets better stereo and electrically adjustable heated leather seats. Ultra lightweight forged aluminium wheels are optional. From 2006 the standard car had bi-xenon headlights, LED rear lights, RAYS lightweight alloys and Bluetooth capability. The 2006 GT pack adds the upgraded audio and leather seats as before and Nissan's Birdview 3D satellite navigation.

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