Z (6MT)
$76,800 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- Power
- 298 kW
- Fuel use
- 10.8 L/100 km
- Drive
- RWD
Nissan
2026 Nissan Z
Twin-turbo V6 RWD performance coupe
On sale nowPetrol
From $76,800 plus on-road costs
The seventh-generation Z (RZ34) is built on a heavily revised version of the previous 370Z platform with new front and rear subframes and a styling brief that openly references the 240Z and 300ZX.
From$76,800+ORC
Engine3.0L twin-turbo V6
Power298 to 309 kW
Fuel use9.8 to 11.1 L/100 km
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Z yet. On paper, sport on the manual loses adaptive cruise, the trade-off for the third pedal. If you want the Nismo's outright pace you have to commit to the automatic. The GT is the compromise grade that nobody really needs.
Why consider it
- Cheapest way to buy a brand-new twin-turbo V6 rear-drive sports coupe with a manual gearbox in Australia.
- Mechanical limited-slip differential standard across the range, no electronic compromise.
- Retro-modern interior with three analogue dash-top pods (turbo boost, turbo speed, battery voltage).
What to know
- Platform underneath dates back to the 370Z, ride is firm at low speeds.
- Nismo flagship is automatic only with no manual option.
- ANCAP unrated.
Who it suits
Heritage buyers drawn to the 240Z and 300ZX lines reimagined with a modern twin-turbo V6, RWD purists, manual loyalists chasing the six-speed on Sport and GT, and track day fans who want the Nismo's 309 kW and sticky rubber.
Keen drivers
298 to 309 kW on tap
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.3.0L twin-turbo V6
Powertrain
298 to 309 kW, 475 to 520 Nm
9.8 to 11.1 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z (6MT) | $76,800 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 298 kW | 10.8 L/100 km | RWD | |
| Z (9AT) | $76,800 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 298 kW | 9.8 L/100 km | RWD | |
| Z Nismo (9AT) | $95,000 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 309 kW | 10.4 L/100 km | RWD | |
| Z Nismo (6MT) | $95,000 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 309 kW | 11.1 L/100 km | RWD |
Z (9AT)
$76,800 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- Power
- 298 kW
- Fuel use
- 9.8 L/100 km
- Drive
- RWD
Z Nismo (9AT)
$95,000 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- Power
- 309 kW
- Fuel use
- 10.4 L/100 km
- Drive
- RWD
Z Nismo (6MT)
$95,000 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- Power
- 309 kW
- Fuel use
- 11.1 L/100 km
- Drive
- RWD
Practicality and safety
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
RWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want AWD all-weather grip (Golf R, GR Corolla, WRX), V8 over V6 (Mustang GT), or a newer chassis (the Z's underpinnings date back to the 370Z).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Nissan Z in Australia?
Pricing opens at $76,800 plus on-roads for the Z (6MT) and tops out at $95,000 plus on-roads for the Z Nismo (9AT), across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Does the Nissan Z still come with a manual?
Yes, on Sport and GT grades. The Nismo flagship is automatic only.
How fast is the Nissan Z?
Nissan claims a 4.5-second 0 to 100 km/h on the 9-speed automatic with 298 kW combined output. The Nismo at 309 kW is faster again.
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The Nissan Z in full
The seventh-generation Z (RZ34) is built on a heavily revised version of the previous 370Z platform with new front and rear subframes and a styling brief that openly references the 240Z and 300ZX. Power comes from the VR30DDTT 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6, shared with Infiniti's Q60 Red Sport, producing 298 kW and 475 Nm in Sport and GT trim. The Nismo flagship lifts output to 309 kW and 520 Nm. Three grades, rear-wheel drive, mechanical limited-slip differential standard, six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic on Sport and GT, auto-only on Nismo.
From$76,800+ORC
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