The refreshed Z arrived with the one thing enthusiasts have been asking for since the seventh generation debuted: a manual gearbox for the track-focused NISMO grade. It’s not a carryover part, either. Nissan engineered the transmission specifically for the NISMO, then backed it up with GT-R-derived front brakes, retuned suspension, and reworked steering to match.
The rest of the lineup gets attention, too. Z Sport and Performance wear a restyled nose inspired by classic Nissan sports cars, and a new Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic paint option nods to the original S30 while looking distinctly modern in the sun.
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Z Performance buyers finally get an alternative to black. The new tan upholstery covers the seating surfaces, lower door panels, center console, and dashboard, warming up a cabin that has always leaned dark and driver-focused.
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For NISMO buyers choosing the six-speed manual, the most important interior component is the one in your right hand. A revised shift lever ratio shortens the stroke considerably, and the upgraded clutch is unique to the NISMO grade.
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Nissan retuned both Active Sound Enhancement and Active Noise Cancellation specifically for the manual car. In Sport mode, the system dramatically amplifies intake and exhaust tones — useful when you’re picking your own rev-matching moments.
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Available on Performance and NISMO, the new wireless charger uses magnetic alignment to hold compatible phones in place and a dedicated cooling fan to manage heat. Maximum output is 15 watts, now supported by a wider range of devices.
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Nissan didn’t reinvent the cabin here. The Z retains its familiar layout, including the trio of pod gauges atop the dash that have been part of the formula since the 240Z.
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The 2027 Z Sport and Performance grades wear a restyled front bumper and grille that pull directly from classic Nissan sports cars. It’s the most visible change to the car since the seventh generation launched.
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A body-color bar now bisects the grille opening on Sport and Performance, breaking up what was previously a single dark expanse. It’s a small detail that changes the car’s expression considerably.
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Every 2027 Z drops the Nissan badge up front in favor of a new “Z” emblem. A confident move, and one that suggests Nissan knows which name carries more weight with this particular audience.
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The reshaped bumper, grille, and internal ducting aren’t purely cosmetic. Nissan says the revised geometry optimizes cooling airflow while cutting both aerodynamic lift and drag.
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Z Performance gets redesigned forged 19-inch wheels with black spokes and a machined-finish rim. The two-tone treatment adds visual depth without straying into aftermarket territory.
