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Nissan Bringing Host Of New Models To 2021 Chicago Auto Show, Including Z Proto

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Nissan will bring a plethora of models to this week’s Chicago Auto Show being held from July 15 through to July 19 at McCormick Place’s West Building.

Featured at the Nissan booth will be the 2021 Armada, 2021 Rogue, 2021 Kicks, 2022 Pathfinder, 2022 Frontier, 2022 Ariya, and the striking Z Proto which will soon spawn a production model.

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“After nearly two years of introducing products virtually, we are celebrating the chance to show these new vehicles on stage in Chicagoland,” regional vice president of Nissan’s Midwest Region, Craig Keeys said in a statement. “Sure these vehicles look great on your computer screen, but there is nothing like opening the door, inhaling that new-car smell, and seeing and feeling all of the quality and thoughtful design that Nissan is bringing to market these days. The just-introduced 2022 Pathfinder and 2022 Frontier are must-sees for any family considering a new SUV or truck.”

The all-new Pathfinder was unveiled in February and started to arrive at dealerships across the United States in June. It is priced from $34,560 including destination and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 284 hp and 259 lb-ft (351 Nm) of torque. This engine is coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission that can be optioned with a four-wheel drive system.

The Nissan Z Proto will certainly be a crowd favorite and the Chicago Auto Show could prove to be the final auto show that it is shown at as the production-ready car will be officially unveiled on August 17 at a special event in New York City.

Production Nissan Z Coupe Revealed By Patent Office And It’s Nearly Identical To Z Proto Concept

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Nissan unveiled the Z Proto last fall and now the trademark office in Australia has revealed the production model in a series of patent photos.

Looking virtually identical to the concept, the road-going model has a slightly revised grille with a sensor unit tucked between two horizontal accents.

Additional changes are limited, but the production model has a rear lock and reflectors behind the rear wheels. The liftgate also looks different, but this appears to be an optical illusion as the Z Proto had a black roof which visually expanded the glass area.

Also Read: Nissan Z Proto Combines Retro Styling With Twin-Turbo V6 And Six-Speed Manual

The changes are pretty minor and mean the production model will remain almost identical to the Z Proto. That’s a good thing as the concept was well-received.

Given the similarities between the exteriors, it’s likely the interior will mirror the concept as well. This means we can expect a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a modern infotainment system and gauge pods on the dashboard.

Nissan has been tight-lipped about performance specifications, but the Z Proto featured a twin-turbo V6 that was connected to six-speed manual transmission. It’s expected to carryover from the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400, where the engine develops 400 hp (298 kW / 406 PS) and 350 lb-ft (474 Nm) of torque.

That remains unconfirmed, but Nissan has already hinted the next Z will have more power than its predecessor. As a reminder, the current 370Z has a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 332 hp (248 kW / 337 PS) and 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) of torque. The 370Z Nismo kicks that up to 350 hp (261 kW / 355 PS) and 276 lb-ft (374 Nm).

H/T to Car Advice

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