The special Z was just launched in the United States
by Billy Caluag
Getting the transmission it always deserved
The automatic transmission has come a long way. No longer the slush boxes that give poorer fuel economy, today's automatic is quick-shifting and posts better fuel efficiency. The thing is, there's always something a little bit more special about
Too hot to handle
Living in Laguna means having access to lots of open roads and twisties. So whenever assistant managing editor Leandre or I get test units-especially performance cars-we try to enjoy them responsibly as much as possible.We wake up early for
As if it needed more of it
Liberty Walk has correctly surmised that what the V6, rear-drive Nissan Z needs is a large dose of 'angry'.A very large dose, because it's taken an almost factory-fresh example and subjected it to a savage 'Works' body kit.
Leaner, meaner, and more focused
During last year's Philippine International Motor Show, Nissan Philippines previewed four models we could soon expect in local showrooms. One of them was the Nissan Z Nismo, and they promised that it'll be officially launched by January 2025.Well, they
Looks insane
Students from the Nissan Technical College in Kyoto might have just created the ultimate family car for Nissan lovers. Dubbed the Nissan Z Lealia, the car is actually a modified Nissan Stagea, a station wagon that was produced from the mid-'90s
by Billy Caluag
There's a twin-turbo V6 under the hood
The new Nissan Z Nismo has officially debuted here at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show-promising a classic sports car experience with a few modern tech upgrades.Sporting a nine-speed automatic transmission, the Z Nismo is designed to push drivers
It’s a packed show, for sure
The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is finally back and this year's running comes out swinging. Opening its doors on October 24, there's a whole deluge of new cars and concepts that will be displayed at the World Trade Center
Additional stocks are set to arrive in September
The all-new Nissan Z has been in the market for nearly a year as of this writing, but we don't see a lot of them on the road yet because, well, stocks. That's about to change, though, as Nissan
It’s called the Nissan Z Heritage Edition
This very orange Nissan Z Heritage Edition is a very cool nod to the original 1969 Datsun 240Z.The retro-fashioned special edition (read: a few fetching stickers and decals) is a Nissan Z in Performance trim, producing 394 horsies from its
by Cat Dow
Owned any of these?
Last December 2023, Nissan reached a major milestone. That's because the company turned 90 years old. Along the way, it has made iconic and memorable models, sold both here and abroad.To commemorate that major achievement, we at Top Gear Philippines
Much like this small team that you might be familiar with
Many people call my job at Top Gear Philippines a 'dream job.' We get to drive the newest cars, ride some of the best bikes, and travel the world for what others might not see as 'work.' But it isn't all
Bought any of these?
In the world of local motoring, one can describe 2023 as the year of revenge launches. It seemed that every month, there was one major launch after another. Not that we're complaining, of course, or else we wouldn't have jobs.
Who says sports cars can’t kick up some dust?
When it comes to rallying, Nissan isn't exactly the first brand that comes to mind. However, it may surprise some folks that the company has a rich heritage when it comes to the sport. In fact, the company joined rallies as
Trust us, it drives as well as it looks
I will admit that the Nissan Z car is something I never really lusted after. For me, it's a car that's always been overshadowed by Skyline GT-R, and later on, the GT-R. I do have a lot of
Let’s see how it does in the long run
You're probably familiar with this situation by now. Every time a hyped and much anticipated car gets launched in the Philippines, it's guaranteed that some scalpers will their hands on it and sell it for a million (or two) more
Guaranteed standout
When it comes to triggering purists, Liberty Walk is one company that sends them hysterical. The Japanese custom car shop has been known for its wild builds that involve, um, hacking a bit of a car's bodywork. It doesn't matter
Icon versus icon
In case you missed it, Nissan Philippines (NPI) finally launched its much-anticipated Z sports car. Of course, it's now only natural that we compare it to its closest two-seater rival: the Toyota Supra.For this spec-sheet brawl, we'
A bargain by sports car standards
It could be said that there has never been a better time to be in the performance car market in the Philippines. You've got fun small coupes and roadsters, convertibles, hot hatchbacks, muscle cars, and sports cars from different manufacturers these
Both manual and automatic gearboxes are available
Towards the end of August, we learned that the new Nissan GT-R had quietly arrived in our market. It appears Nissan Philippines (NPI) had other plans for a not-so-quiet reveal, though, and little did we know that Godzilla was
