Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.MSRP: From ~$43,705Use the table of contents to jump to a sectionOverviewThe 2027 Nissan Z sports coupe returns subtly refreshed, and, after the demise of the Toyota GR Supra and BMW Z4, it's one of the few affordable sports cars left on the market. With 400 or 420 hp from a twin-turbo V6, RWD, and a standard 6-speed manual, it's a car for the true enthusiast.2027 Nissan Z Performance in Shinkai Green PearlNissanWhat's New for 2027The 2027 Z NISMO finally gets access to a 6-speed manual transmission, and now comes with the front brakes of the Nissan GT-R (below left), saving 19 pounds of weight. It also gets sharper steering and revised front suspension.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Sport and Performance get a subtler, angled grille with a body-color horizontal bar bisecting it, along with a new paint color called Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic (below center), which is exclusively paired with a black roof. A new style of 19-inch alloy wheel (below center) and a Z badge on the hood replacing the Nissan logo conclude the exterior cosmetic changes. Inside, the Performance gets access to a new tan interior color (below right). The optional 15-watt wireless device charger is updated with a cooling fan and a magnet to keep the device in place.Other improvements include new dampers to improve ride and handling and a new fuel tank design to stabilize fuel levels around the fuel pump during high-G cornering, enhancing track performance.2027 Nissan Z NISMO in Stealth Gray front wheel w/ GT-R brakesNissanView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleExteriorThe subtle update comes with a new bumper and grille, but the other vintage Z styling cues remain, like the long hood and short deck akin to the OG 240Z. A Z nose badge replaces the Nissan logo, and redesigned 19-inch wheels appear on the Performance.2027 Nissan Z Performance in Shinkai Green PearlNissanView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleInteriorAll trims get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and Nissan's three classic dash gauges for boost, turbine speed, and volts. The Sport has an 8.0-inch touchscreen with wired phone connectivity and six speakers. Other trims get a 9.0-inch display, wireless Apple CarPlay, a cooled wireless charger, heated power seats, 8-speaker Bose audio, and more.2027 Nissan Z Performance tan interiorNissanView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articlePrice Range and Best Value TrimThe 2027 Nissan Z's price list has not been announced, so these estimates are based on the latest available information and exclude destination:TrimPriceBase trim: Sport~$43,705Top trim: NISMO~$67,000Best value trim: Performance~$55,000The Performance is likely to be the best value again, adding leather upholstery, heated power seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, 8-speaker Bose audio, a bigger 9.0-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, Wi-Fi, a wireless charging pad, 19-inch wheels, front and rear spoilers, better brakes, and more for around $11K over the Sport.2027 Nissan Z Key SpecsPowertrain OptionsEngineHorsepowerTorqueTransmissionDrivetrain3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 (Sport, Performance)400 hp350 lb-ft6-speed manual or 9-speed autoRWD3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 (NISMO)420 hp384 lb-ft6-speed manual or 9-speed autoRWDPerformance and 0-60 MPHThe 400-hp Sport and Performance trims with a competent driver on board should reach 60 MPH in a hair under 5.0 seconds with the 6-speed stick shift, but that time drops to around 4.3 - 4.5 seconds with the 9-speed auto. The 420-hp NISMO with the stick shift should come in around 4.7 - 4.8 seconds, or 3.9 - 4.2 seconds with the 9-speed auto.Fuel Economy (MPG)The 2027 numbers were not available at the time of writing, but the 2026 EPA figures should still apply, which is to say 19/28/22 MPG city/highway/combined with the auto and 18/24/20 MPG with the manual. The NISMO auto is considerably worse at 17/24/19 MPGe, and we don't expect the new NISMO manual to beat 18 MPG combined.DimensionsMeasurementValueLength173.2 inchesWidth w/o mirrors72.6 inches (73.6 NISMO)Height51.8 inchesWheelbase100.4 inchesInterior SpaceMeasurementFrontLegroom42.9 inchesHeadroom38.2 inchesCargo SpaceCargo space is very limited, with a total of only 6.9 cu-ft available, which is around half of what you'd get in a Mustang fastback, and will accommodate only two small suitcases.Ground ClearanceGround clearance is marginal at 4.8 - 4.9 inches, so the Z is made for smooth pavement only; speed bumps and steep driveways should be approached with circumspection.WarrantyCoverageTermBasic3 years / 36,000 milesPowertrain5 years / 60,000 milesComplimentary maintenance2 years / 24,000 milesPros and ConsPros:AdvertisementAdvertisementRWD 2-seat purityStandard manualNew NISMO manual with GT-R brakesStrong twin-turbo V6Retro-modern styleCons:Official pricing and MPG not yet publishedTight cargoThirsty when pushedLimited availability reportedVerdictThe Nissan Z sticks to its proven formula of pairing a turbocharged V6 to a manual gearbox and RWD, making it an enthusiast's sports car that's more concerned with analog thrills than spec-sheet numbers. The new manual NISMO with its GT-R brakes and chassis tweaks is a worthy top model, but the Performance is the best value at the midway mark, with the most important performance upgrades and a better feature count.2027 Nissan Z NISMO in Stealth GrayNissanCompetitorsChevrolet Corvette StingrayFord MustangLotus EmiraBMW M2Dodge Charger CoupeShop the Car MarketplaceThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Cars section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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