REVIEW:

This sleek coupe has sold over 160,000 units since its launch in 2003, the Nissan 350Z is a true success story.

With key rivals launching some competition this year, Nissan have had to revise the Z, this is not as easy as you might think since Nissan wouldn't want to change what has proved to be a winning formula.

Fortunately Nissan have only improved the bits that were lacking previously and left the good bits alone. The 350Z is now more desireable than ever.

One motoring secret that was not so well kept back in 2005 was the 350Z's 35th Anniversary special edition models upgrade from 276bhp to 296bhp.

Nissan have seriously looked at the improvements and have invested heavily in redesigning the intake duct and developing new pistons as well as tweaking the cams, intake manifold, timing chain and oil pump, they have also added an electronic exhaust valve timing control unit.

As for the styling, changes have been kept very subtle so as not to affect the excellent residual values of the existing 350Z's, but to be fair to Nissan, not much really needed to change.

We cant be quite so kind about the interior though. If anything needed to be rethought on this car, it was the interior, especially the quality of the materials used. Again, Nissan have got this just right and now have soft-feel materials for the centre console and more luxurious door trims.

The 350Z has a great look, resembling an Audi TT on steroids it packs a punch in both styling and performance.

If you want a sports car but don't want to forsake cabin comfort, the Nissan 350Z would not disappoint.