2026 Nissan Z
2026 Nissan
Z
There’s still demand for the two-seater sports car, and Nissan’s contribution to that niche is the Z, which has a strong legacy behind it. It began as the Datsun 240Z in 1969 (as a 1970 model), and while there have been a couple of hiatuses over the decades, all that matters now is that there’s a Z in the Nissan lineup to delight its enthusiasts. Better still, a manual transmission is still offered – although not on the high-grade NISMO. The Heritage Edition package joins the offerings for this model year, marking the 30th anniversary fourth-generation 300ZX. It’s available on the Performance trim to add legendary Midnight Purple paint, bronze wheels, and a carbon-fiber spoiler punctuating the rear.
How we describe this model: fun, responsive, balanced, agile, high-performance
Shop this vehicle against: Toyota GR Supra, Ford Mustang, BMW M240i
Z Highlights
- standard automatic climate control and LED exterior lighting
- signature double-ring 3-D taillights
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- full suite of driver-assist tech
- available Bose audio
Z Mechanical Specs
- standard twin-turbocharged 400 hp (350 lb.-ft. of torque) 3.0-liter V6 (all but NISMO)
- NISMO upgrades to twin-turbocharged 420. hp (384 lb.-ft. of torque) 3.0-liter V6 engine (NISMO only)
- rear-wheel drive
- standard 6-speed manual or available 9-speed automatic (a no-cost option)
- fuel economy: 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway (manual), 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway (automatic)
- fuel economy (NISMO): 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway (automatic)
- double-wishbone suspension with coil springs over shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Sport Interior
Automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, sport-style seats, 12.3-inch configurable digital gauge cluster, push-button start, triple-pod gauges, tilt/telescopic steering column, center console with hidden beverage holder and side knee pads, dual USB ports, 12-volt DC power outlet, leather-wrapped surfaces (steering wheel, shifter knob, and emergency brake handle), auto-dimming rearview mirror
Sport Exterior
Proximity keyless entry, LED lighting with auto on/off, power mirrors with integrated turn indicators, summer performance tires on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Sport Safety
Suite of advanced driver assistance systems (intelligent cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, , blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning), driver alertness monitor, parking sensors (front and rear), high beam assist, rearview monitor, hill start assist, Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags
Sport Infotainment
8-inch touchscreen, Siri Eyes Free voice recognition, hands-free text messaging, USB-connected Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, sound system with six speakers
Sport Major Options
Various NISMO wheel packages
Performance
Contents of Sport plus:
- GT-R-style paddle shifters (automatic)
- Akebono brake calipers
- larger vented disc brakes
- mechanical limited-slip differential
- 19-inch forged-alloy RAYS wheels
- launch control
- chin and rear spoilers
- active noise cancellation
- aluminum-trimmed pedals
- leather upholstery
- heated power-adjustable (four-way) seats
- heated power exterior mirrors with built-in turn indicators
- 9-inch infotainment touchscreen (for music, maps, phone calls, etc.)
- voice-activated navigation
- access to NissanConnect Services
- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- wireless Apple CarPlay (Android Auto requires USB connection)
- Bose sound system with eight speakers
- universal garage door opener
- major edition: Heritage Edition package (Midnight Purple exterior paint, 19-inch bronze-finished wheels, carbon-fiber rear spoiler with Twin Turbo badge, “Heritage Edition” decals on C-pillars, special illuminated kick plates and carpeted floor mats)
NISMO
Contents of Performance plus:
- twin-turbocharged 420 hp (384 lb.-ft. of torque) 3.0-liter V6
- NISMO aerodynamic body (reinforced)
- NISMO-tuned nine-speed automatic transmission (not eligible for manual transmission)
- NISMO-tuned suspension and steering
- drive mode selector
- sport-style muffler
- 19-inch NISMO RAYS forged-alloy wheels
- manually adjustable Recaro leather/Alcantara-trimmed seats (not heated)
- steering wheel wrapped with Alcantara suede
- NISMO aerodynamic elements (front and rear fasciae, side sills, and rear spoiler)
- upgraded brake rotors
- NISMO/Akebono brake calipers painted red
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