The Z is Nissan’s contribution to the sports car segment. This sleek coupe breathes the same rarefied air as cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Chevrolet Corvette, and Toyota Supra.
2025 Nissan Z Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Nissan Z
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Nissan Z
For 2025, Nissan’s sports car carries over unchanged aside from some new exterior color options. The Z features a timeless coupe look with a swoopy roof and perfectly-fitted wheels, a snug cabin built for two, and a tiny trunk. It’s quick and agile, with user-friendly tech, but it’s a niche player in a niche segment.
Design
A combination of a traditional coupe profile and retro styling help the Nissan Z look distinctive in any crowd. It’s reminiscent of the Z line’s entire evolution, thanks to its long hood, stubby greenhouse, and round front lighting. Though some Z cars were available with a roadster option, this version is available exclusively as a coupe. The Nismo version is a bit more aerodynamic with exclusive grille and fascia treatments. The base version comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, and Performance and Nismo versions wear staggered 19-inch Rays wheels that are a half-inch wider in the back.
Powertrain
Nissan equips the Z with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine and rear-wheel drive (RWD), while a limited-slip differential helps maximize traction. It’s rated for 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, though the Nismo version gets an upgraded version of that engine rated for 420 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. While Sport and Performance models are available with the choice of a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission, the Nismo version gets only the automatic. However, automatic models get a launch control feature and paddle shifters. Nismo versions also get a stiffer chassis and suspension, performance brakes, and a Sport+ driving mode.
Interior
There isn’t much room for fluff in the Nissan Z’s cabin, so all tech and comfort features are straight to the point. The Z offers up just enough space for the driver and one passenger. It comes standard with cloth upholstery, but the sport seats are supportive with good bolstering. Options include power adjustments, heated seats, leather upholstery, and Recaro sport seats with leather and synthetic suede upholstery. There’s a scant 6.9 cubic feet of trunk space, but that should be enough for a basic grocery trip.
Technology
The Z comes standard with a basic but functional infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker audio system. Move up from the base trim to get an upgraded infotainment system with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay (though Android Auto is still wired), and a Bose stereo.
Safety
The Nissan Z comes standard with a competitive list of active safety and driver-assistance features. Nissan includes a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights. The Nissan Z has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). That’s common for vehicles like sports cars that sell in low numbers.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2025 Nissan Z is available now. As of this writing, Nissan lists pricing starting at $42,970 for the base Z Sport model, $52,970 for the mid-range Z Performance model, and $65,750 for the performance-oriented Z Nismo version. Manual-transmission versions and automatic-transmission versions are the same price. These prices do not include Nissan’s $1,140 destination charge.
