The large and very rectangular front air inlet and new LED lights present a fresh face to the world, but the shape of the lights, the bonnet contours, glasshouse, Z-car badging and wheels are all redolent of Z cars past, as is the prototype’s yellow paint job with black roof. Inspiration for this unabashed retro-ness comes from many of the six previous generations of the Z.
Inside the retro mixes with the hi-tech so that along with a strict two-seat cabin, well bolstered sports seats and a deeply dished steering wheel, you get modern essentials like a 12.3-inch digital display.
“For more than 50 years we have been creating the legend of Z together,” says Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida. "It's a key model in our Nissan Next transformation plan. I'm glad you're with us for the next exciting chapter. The new Z is on its way."
Er, it appears it’s actually not...not if you’re in the UK at least.