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2008 Nissan 350Z Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars for passenger side impact; four stars on all other tests
NHTSA

No ratings
IIHS

Traction control is standard on all models
Cars.com

The 2008 Nissan 350Z earns good crash test scores and has a fairly solid array of standard safety equipment.

Crash ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are mostly four stars for front and side impacts in the 350Z; Nissan does get a five-star rating for passenger side impact.

Anti-lock brakes and tire pressure monitors are standard across the 2008 Nissan 350Z lineup, with front-side and side-curtain airbags also standard on the coupe. Side airbags are standard on the roadster.

Stability control is available on the 350Z; Nissan only makes it standard on the Grand Touring model with a standard transmission, Cars.com reports.

The 2008 Nissan 350Z’s shape does cause some problems with visibility. “Around town, rearward visibility is poor,” according to Edmunds.

Conclusion

The 2008 Nissan 350Z gets good crash test ratings, but stability control is an option.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars for passenger side impact; four stars on all other testsNHTSANo ratingsIIHSTraction control is standard on all modelsCars.com The 2008 Nissan 350Z earns good crash test scores and has a fairly solid array of standard safety equipment. Crash ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are mostly four stars for front and side impacts in the 350Z; Nissan does get a five-star rating for passenger side impact. Anti-lock brakes and tire pressure monitors are standard across the 2008 Nissan 350Z lineup, with front-side and side-curtain airbags also standard on the coupe. Side airbags are standard on the roadster. Stability control is available on the 350Z; Nissan only makes it standard on the Grand Touring model with a standard transmission, Cars.com reports. The 2008 Nissan 350Z’s shape does cause some problems with visibility. “Around town, rearward visibility is poor,” according to Edmunds. ConclusionThe 2008 Nissan 350Z gets good crash test ratings, but stability control is an option.  2008 NISSAN 350Z STYLING | [9 out of 10] MyRide.com: "a vehicle to be seen in" Cars.com: "a modern design" Edmunds: "sleekly styled" Car and Driver: "eye-catching" The 2008 Nissan 350Z gets great reviews from around the Web for its edgy styling, according to road tests studied by ...

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Other Choices:

Among rear-drive sportscars with muscle-car-style performance, the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger are obvious choices here. Both come with a range of V-6 and V-8 engines; the Mustang also sports a convertible edition and a choice of manual and automatic transmissions. The BMW Z4 is available as a coupe or roadster with six-cylinder and M-Series power. The Infiniti G37 shares some mechanicals with the Nissan 350Z, but offers two tiny rear seats and a more luxurious interior, not to mention a far superior dealer experience.

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