Nissan 350Z Roadster

Nissan's made its most desirable model that bit more special by adding this roadster to the line-up. It keeps the coupé's key ingredients - eye-catching looks, a punchy, sweet-sounding engine and lashings of standard equipment. And as the 350Z was designed to be a drop-top as well as a coupé from the start, the body is almost as rigid as the coupé, with little body flexing which gives it a great drive. It should be on the list of any buyer considering an Audi TT, Chrysler Crossfire or BMW Z4. Changes for 2006 include a power upgrade and better equipment, including the option of factory-fitted satellite navigation.

V6, GT

Every 350Z roadster has ESP (electronic stability programme), an electric-folding black soft-top, electrically-adjustable seats, 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, front and side airbags, a trip computer, xenon headlamps and washers, radio/cassette player with 6 in-dash CD autochanger and four speakers and climate control. Options include ultra lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels and metallic paint. The GT pack adds heated and electrically-adjustable charcoal leather seats, cruise control and a premium BOSE audio system with seven speakers. Options with the GT pack include 18-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels, orange leather net seats, and a blue soft top. Dealer fit satellite navigation as available in 2005. From 2006 the standard car has 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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