An icon, elevated: Nissan Z gets fresh design, handling improvements and a manual NISMO

Nissan Z gains manual NISMO, redesigned coupe styling and Unryu Green^# for 2026

Melbourne – New in Australia for 2026, the Nissan Z gains its first manual NISMO, a redesigned Coupe front end, a new Unryu Green^# hero colour plus a series of equipment and chassis upgrades across the range.

A manual NISMO joins the range

The headline change for 2026 is the arrival in Australia of a six-speed manual NISMO model. It is the first time Nissan’s most focused Z has been offered with a manual transmission Down Under. It joins the existing automatic NISMO, taking the Z line-up to four grades: Coupe manual, Coupe automatic, NISMO automatic and the new NISMO manual.

The NISMO manual uses a short-stroke six-speed gearbox with an exclusively tuned drive mode. In NISMO form, the Z delivers 309kW and 520Nm, an increase of 11kW and 45Nm over the standard Z coupe.

GT‑R-derived brakes and chassis upgrades

For 2026, the Nissan Z NISMO models also adopt new two-piece front brake rotors derived from the GT‑R, paired with a new brake caliper colour. The new components reduce unsprung mass by around 9kg.

Redesigned Coupe styling and new colours

The 2026 Z Coupe wears a redesigned front bumper and grille and a new 19-inch alloy wheel design. In addition, both manual and automatic variants feature upgraded NISMO monotube dampers for improved handling and ride comfort.

Leading the Coupe’s colour palette is a new hero shade, ‘Unryu Green’ ^#, joined by the return of a Boulder Gray two-tone with a black roof ^#.

Cabin and equipment updates

Inside, all Z models feature a new wireless smartphone charger^{^} and a new no-cost tan interior is optional on the coupe. Other detailed upgrades include a frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a new start-up animation and a new intelligent-key design.

Availability

The 2026 Nissan Z range, including the new manual NISMO, will be available for order from this month with first customer arrivals expected in September 2026.

“The Z is a Nissan icon. It has always been about the connection between driver and car, so bringing a manual to the NISMO and genuine GT‑R-derived hardware doubles down on our promise to our most committed enthusiasts,” said Steve Milette, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania.

“Add the Coupe’s fresh new face, the heritage-inspired Unryu Green^#, and 2026 is a milestone year for Z.”

All Z variants will be backed by Nissan's 10-year/300,000km* Nissan MORE warranty, which includes up to 10 years/300,000km of Roadside Assistance^%, when serviced at authorised Nissan dealers. The Nissan MORE program also sees the 2026 Z enjoy flat price servicing cost of $499 for the first five years^Ω, which combined with longer service intervals, offers a notable saving for owners.

2026 Z prices (MSRP^ø):

Prices are manufacturer’s recommended list price and exclude premium paint, statutory charges and on-road costs. The tan interior is a no-cost option on the Z Coupe.

Grade	Australia (MSRP)ø
Z Coupe (manual or automatic)	$76,800
Z NISMO (automatic)	$95,000
Z NISMO (manual) — new	$95,000

DISCLAIMERS

^# Indicates premium paint available at extra cost.

^{^} Compatible device required.

* Whichever occurs first, when servicing at authorised Nissan dealers. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be serviced at Nissan, additional years will not be added so 10 year/300,000km warranty (whichever occurs first) may not apply. Warranty protection will remain 5 year/unlimited km warranty, plus any additional service activated years added under the Plan. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/warranty.

^% When servicing at authorised Nissan dealers. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be serviced at Nissan, additional years will not be added, so 10 year/300,000km roadside assist (whichever occurs first) may not apply. Roadside assist duration will remain as 1 year/unlimited kilometre roadside assist, plus any service activated years added under the Plan. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/roadsideassistance

^Ω Ask your Nissan Dealer to explain exactly what items are covered in each Scheduled Service. Applies for the first 5 services or 5 years, whichever occurs first. Some exclusions apply. Ask your Nissan Dealer or view full terms at Nissan.com.au/service.

^ø Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) are provided for media purposes only and do not include premium paint, statutory charges, or other on-road costs.

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