2027 Nissan Z
2027 Nissan
Z
Like the Datsun 240Z that came before it (going back almost 60 years), the current generation of the Nissan Z has had plenty of hardcore devotees. They relish its power, classic two-seater looks, and performance-related upgrades. But if there was one thing missing in recent years that brought a tear to the eye of the most serious driving purist, it was the inability to get a manual transmission on the highest Z trim, the NISMO. At last, Nissan has seen the light and corrected that issue for model year 2027: Z buyers can now shift their own gears on any of the three trim grades and not just the Sport and Performance.
In less earth-shattering changes for ’27, the two lower trims show off a revised front end with a more slim-lined fascia and an accent bar in body color; the mid-grade Performance also gets a fresh design for its wheels. The Performance and NISMO now have wireless smartphone charging, SiriusXM traffic and weather, plus over-the-air updates. A NISMO-tuned Akebono system with four-piston front calipers and 15-inch two-piece drilled rotors (derived from the GT-R) has been added to its namesake trim.
How we describe this model: high-performance, sultry, fast
Shop this vehicle against: BMW Z4, Toyota GR Supra
Z Highlights
- light refresh for 2027
- 6-speed manual transmission now offered on every trim, including NISMO
- 12.3-inch reconfigurable LCD gauge cluster
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Z Powertrain
- Sport and Performance trims: twin-turbo 3-liter V6 (output: 400 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque)
- NISMO: specially tuned twin-turbo 3-liter V6 (output: 420 hp and 384 lb.-ft. of torque)
- standard 6-speed manual transmission (MT), available 9-speed automatic transmission (AT)
- rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- 3-liter V6 EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway with MT, 19 city/28 highway with AT
- NISMO-tuned EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 16 city/21 highway with MT, 17 city/24 highway with AT
- suspension: independent double wishbone front, coil springs over shocks, stabilizer bar/independent multi-link rear, coil springs over shocks, stabilizer bar
- speed-sensitive electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- two-piston front/one-piston rear brake calipers on Sport; Akebono four-piston front/two-piston rear brake calipers on Performance and NISMO
Sport Interior
Fabric upholstery, manually adjustable seats, push-button start, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 12.3-inch LCD gauge cluster (customizable), auto-dimming rearview mirror, two USB ports, two 12-volt DC outlets
Sport Exterior
Nissan Intelligent Key keyless entry, LED headlights, daytime running lights, power-adjustable side-view mirrors with integrated turn indicators, side sill spoilers, body-color grille, power trunk, summer performance tires, 18-inch grey-painted aluminum-alloy wheels
Sport Safety
Front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection mitigation and prevention, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, brake assist, hill start assist, traction control (ABS, driveline), vehicle dynamic control
Sport Infotainment
8-inch NissanConnect touchscreen, Siri Eyes Free voice recognition, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth wireless phone and audio streaming, SiriusXM satellite radio, six speakers
Sport Major Options
9-speed automatic transmission, front chin spoiler, rear spoiler
Performance
Contents of Sport plus:
- heated seats with simulated suede and leather-appointed upholstery
- eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with manual lumbar support
- mechanical limited-slip differential
- Akebono four-piston front/two-piston rear brake calipers
- heated power-adjustable side-view mirrors with integrated turn indicators
- front chin and rear spoilers
- 19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels
- wireless smartphone charging
- 9-inch NissanConnect touchscreen
- Bose Premium sound system with eight speakers
- wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- NissanConnect onboard navigation with voice activation and over-the-air updates
- real-time traffic and weather display (SiriusXM Traffic)
- NissanConnect Services (Wi-Fi hotspot, emergency SOS, vehicle tracker, restricted driving) and MyNISSAN mobile app access
- HomeLink universal transceiver
- eligible for 9-speed automatic transmission
NISMO
Contents of Performance plus:
- trim-specific aerodynamic body design
- NISMO-tuned 3-liter twin-turbo V6 (output: 420 hp, 384 lb.-ft. of torque)
- launch control
- NISMO Akebono four-piston front/two-piston rear brake calipers
- high-capacity pressure plate for clutch (MT)
- Recaro Alcantara and leather performance seats (delete heated seats and power adjustability)
- Alcantara simulated suede-wrapped steering wheel
- eligible for 9-speed automatic transmission, NISMO-tuned suspension upgrades, various wheel upgrades
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