The 2027 Nissan Z lands this summer. It’s pricier. But it’s also sharper.
Base price starts at $45,735 including the mandatory $1,245 destination charge. That is $1,510 more than last year. The Z Performance trim climbs to $55,725. The range-topper Z Nismo now asks for $68,505.
Money up. Is it worth it?
Yes. If you care about track days. And manuals.
Why the 2027 Nissan Z Price Increase Matters
Nissan didn’t just raise numbers. They tweaked metal. The front fascia gets a cleaner, more aggressive face. The traditional badge on the nose? Gone. In its place sits a retro-inspired “Z” emblem. There is also a new paint color: Shinkai Green Pearl.
It looks meaner. Like it actually wants to corner.
But the real money went elsewhere. Out of sight. Under the car.
Nissan redesigned the fuel tank. Why? To stop fuel starvation. On a track, hard cornering creates high-G forces. Standard tanks can pull fuel away from the pump. This new design keeps the fluid where the engine needs it. Sustained cornering won’t starve the V6.
Smart fix. Cheap to fix. Huge for drivers.
“The automaker redesigned the sports car’s fuel system, making it better suited for track driving.”
Does the 2027 Nismo Finally Come With a Manual?
Finally. Yes.
For 2027, the Z Nismo joins the club. You can get a six-speed manual. It’s the hottest V6-powered sports car in America and it can be stick-shift.
Most trims keep their choice: standard six-speed manual or nine-speedautomatic. The Nismo was automatic-only before. Now you can lug it downshift. Feel the torque. Suffer the clutch.
Under the hood, nothing fundamentally changed.
The standard engine is Nissan’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. It makes 400 horsepower. The Nismo version pushes 420 horsepower. Same block. Different calibration. More boost. More attitude.
What You Get for the Extra Cash
Performance models get more than just price tags. The Z Performance and Nismo see specific upgrades.
- Larger shock absorbers. Better body control. Improved ride quality.
- New 19-inch forged wheels. Lighter. Stronger.
- Qi2 wireless charger added to the cabin.
- Tan interior option replaces the usual black-only cabin.
Tan inside? Yes. It breaks up the darkness. Looks good with the green paint.
The standard Z Sport keeps it simple. No major mechanical tweaks. Just the new look and the price bump.
Is the 2027 Nissan Z a Buy or a Wait?
Wait? No. The model arrives at U.S. dealerships later this summer. You can’t wait longer if you want one.
Is it better than 2026? Yes.
The fuel tank fix alone makes the 2027 relevant for track enthusiasts. The Nismo manual brings back the analog connection many purists missed. The aesthetic refresh makes it look newer than the competition.
Price is up. But the upgrades are tangible. Not just badge engineering. Real hardware changes.
Who is this for? The driver who wants raw power. A manual gearbox. And a tank that doesn’t quit on apexes.
For everyone else? Maybe look at last year’s inventory. But if you want the full package—the 420hp Nismo with sticks and a track-ready heart—the 2027 is the one.
The streets are calling. You have $45k or more. And you have a summer to wait.
