Things are pretty darn spiffy for Japanese sports car fans in 2022. The and twins are in their second generation, the is the best it's ever been, Acura is resurrecting the , Honda is readying the next and Toyota is bringing a hot GR Corolla to the States. And now, after more than a decade of the 370Z soldiering on in showrooms, Nissan is finally rolling out a new 2023 Z with sweet styling, a host of performance improvements and a much-needed tech injection.

Retro style

While the 370Z had a more defined look than the 350Z it replaced, the 2023 Z goes a step further. Traditional sports car proportions remain with a long hood and short deck. Strong character lines, most notably on the hood and rear haunches, give the new Z a more buttoned-up appearance. The side view draws from the first-generation Z, while the taillights borrow from the 300ZX. The gaping mouth in the front may put some people off, but it is purposeful.

In the Z's cabin, you're met with a fresh layout, built from much nicer materials. The addition of a telescoping steering wheel should make the interior much more comfortable for drivers of all statures. There are nods to the Z's past in here, too, with a trio of analog gauges atop the dash and a steering wheel with a small-diameter center. Eagle-eyed observers will pick up on some 370Z carryover bits like the door handles and climate controls, which is fine in an otherwise refreshing cabin.