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Nissan Z Review, Interior, News & For Sale

Introduced back to 1969, the Z is one of Nissan’s oldest models still in continuous production.

As you’d expect, it has undergone several evolutions since then, but has always stayed true to its heritage as a budget-friendly two-door sports coupe.

Today, the Nissan Z provides more power and driver satisfaction than ever, whilst borrowing design cues from iconic generations of years passed.

The line-up currently starts at $75,800 for the Z (base) and ranges through to $94,000 for the range-topping Z Nismo.

Nissan Z Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Nissan Z varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $75,800 and going to $94,000 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Coupe 3.0L, —, 9 SP AUTO $75,800 $94,000
2023 Coupe 3.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $68,860 $101,090
2022 Coupe 3.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $67,430 $85,360
See All Nissan Z Pricing and Specs

Nissan Z Colours

The Nissan Z is available in the following colours: Rosewood Metallic, Gun Metallic, Brilliant Silver with Super Black Roof and Diamond Black Metallic, while the Z Nismo only comes in the following combinations: Brilliant Silver with Super Black Roof, Slate Grey with Super Black Roof and Diamond Black Metallic.

Sadly, Nissan has discontinued some of the more interesting colours, such as Seiran Blue, Ikazuchi Yellow, Passion Red, Everest White and Boulder Grey.

  • Diamond Black Metallic
  • Slate Grey
  • Brilliant Silver
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Nissan Z Interior

The Nissan Z might be a bit tricky to get into even though it has long doors, but once inside, most people should find it a spacious and accommodating two-seater coupe with a great driving position, plenty of storage, excellent ventilation and a supportive pair of front seats.

Tellingly, it also features a retro interior treatment that melds old-school Datsun 240Z era and contemporary design elements.

Falling into the former category are a dashtop featuring a trio of dials as per most Z cars throughout history, a manual hand brake, a three-spoke steering wheel, manual seat base angle adjusters and – especially – the series’ signature sloping roof and rising window line.

Behind the front seats is a long, wide and flat luggage area that is bisected by a large body brace – as per the preceding 370Z and 350Z before that.

Nissan Z Interior

Nissan Z Speed

The Nissan Z can sprint from standstill to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in 4.5 seconds, on the way to a top speed of about 250km/h.

Nissan Z Engine

The Z employs a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, making 298kW of power at 6400rpm and 475Nm of torque between 1600rpm and 5600rpm. It channels drive to the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual gearbox or a nine-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

Switching to the Z Nismo, power jumps 11kW to 309kW at 6400rpm and 45Nm to 520Nm between 2000rpm and 5200rpm.

Nissan Z Engine

Nissan Z Dimensions

The dimensions of the Nissan Z Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Coupe 1315x1845x4380 mm 124 mm
2023 Coupe 1315x1845x4380 mm 125 mm
2022 Coupe 1315x1845x4380 mm 125 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Nissan Z Dimensions

Nissan Z Seats

The Nissan Z is a two-seater three-door coupe.

The Nismo is fitted with a pair of sports seats from Recaro that are more-heavily bolstered for added bracing through fast corners and during high G forces, and differ from the standard bucket seats by having seat-height and cushion-angle adjusters.

Additionally, they are manually operated rather than electrically actuated, and also lack heating elements that are included in all other Zs.

Nissan Z Seats

Nissan Z Accessories

All Nissan Z cars come with dual-zone climate control, heated seats with electric adjustment, keyless entry/start, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, surround-view reverse camera, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, Bose premium audio with eight speakers, active noise cancellation tech, an artificially amplified exhaust note and 19-inch alloy wheels.

But don’t bother searching for a smartphone charge pad or a spare wheel, as just a tyre-repair kit is fitted.

The performance-enhanced Z Nismo, meanwhile, brings a body kit, leather/Alcantara-clad upholstery, Recaro sports bucket seats, more-comprehensive digital instrumentation and steering wheel, additional drive modes and red trim highlights. You’ll also find more power, a faster-shifting automatic transmission, track-focused chassis upgrades, bigger brakes and lighter yet wider alloy wheels.

Note, though that the Nismo loses the seat heating and electric adjustment.

Nissan Z Accessories

Nissan Z Wheel Size

The Nissan Z has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x40 R19 for Coupe in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Coupe 255x40 R19 275x35 R19
2023 Coupe 255x40 R19 275x35 R19
2022 Coupe 255x40 R19 275x35 R19
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Nissan Z Wheel Sizes

Nissan Z Fuel Consumption

The Nissan Z is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.8L/100km for Coupe /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Coupe 9.8L/100km 3.0L 9 SP AUTO
2023 Coupe 9.8L/100km 3.0L 9 SP AUTO
2023 Coupe 10.8L/100km 3.0L PULP 6 SP MAN
2022 Coupe 10.8L/100km 3.0L PULP 6 SP MAN
* Combined fuel consumption See All Nissan Z Pricing and Specs for 2024

Nissan Z Range

The Nissan Z averages 10.8L/100km on the combined cycle in manual form, and 9.8L/100km with the auto. In Z Nismo auto-only guise, this jumps to 10.4L/100km.

Note that all models need more-expensive 98 RON premium unleaded petrol. Fitted with a 62-litre tank, expect a range of about 600km.

Nissan Z Range

Nissan Z Boot Space

The Nissan Z has a boot capacity of 242 litres.

Nissan Z Boot space Nissan Z Boot space