2026 Nissan Z Exterior Design & Dimensions
The 2026 Nissan Z is a high-performance sports coupe with two doors and a retro-inspired body. It has a raised hood bulge with sharp creases, twin crescent-shaped LED running lights, and an elongated oval-shaped front grille.
Exterior design details remain limited for all trims. We know the Sport and Performance trims will get a newly available two-tone Boulder Gray paint with a black roof. The Heritage Edition will come in an exclusive Midnight Purple with twin-turbo body badges and unique door kick plates.
The NISMO gets a restyled grille with a thinner honeycomb mesh, a taller and wider three-piece rear spoiler, canards at the front corners, red accents, and an exclusive Stealth Gray paint.
The new Nissan Z should continue offering most paint options from last year, with select availability per trim:
- Bayside Blue QuadCoat
- Black Diamond Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Rosewood Metallic
- Two-tone Brilliant Silver Metallic/Super Black
- Two-tone Pearl White TriCoat/Super Black
- Two-tone Solid Red/Super Black
- Two-tone Stealth Gray/Super Black
As a carryover model, it should have the same
exterior dimensions as last year's at 172.4" L x 72.6" W x 51.8" H with a 4.8" ground clearance for all trims.
2026 Nissan Z Interior Design & Features
The 2026 Nissan Z interior can fit up to two people, has sport bucket seats, and a cockpit layout as a high-performance sports coupe. Standard infotainment features include a 12.3" multi-function information display, wireless Bluetooth audio/phone connectivity, Apple CarPlay integration, and Android Auto compatibility.
Standard infotainment features include a 12.3" multi-function information display, wireless Bluetooth audio/phone connectivity, Apple CarPlay integration, and Android Auto compatibility.
The base-level Sport has an 8" NissanConnect touchscreen, while the rest of the lineup has a 9" touchscreen. All trims get a standard eight-speaker Bose premium audio system, except the Sport, with a six-speaker Nissan audio system.
As a carryover model, it should have the same interior dimensions as last year's for all trims:
- Leg Room: 42.9"
- Head Room: 38.2"
- Hip Room: 54.6"
- Shoulder Room: 54.2"
- Passenger Volume: 51.4 cu.-ft.
- Cargo Capacity: 6.9 cu.-ft.
A small tray in front of the gear level, a center console, cupholders, small bins, and an additional glovebox provide storage for your items. A cargo stabilizer system and cargo shade are available.
Cabin colors aren't confirmed for the new Nissan Z. We expect most options to be offered from last year, with select availability per trim. These were Graphite Cloth, Graphite Leather/Synthetic Suede, Graphite Red Leather Appointments/Alcantara with Red Accents, and Red Leather Appointments/Synthetic Suede.
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The 2026 Nissan Z engine is a front 3.0 L twin-turbocharged V-6 paired with a six-speed manual transmission, producing up to 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. The Sport and Performance trims have an available nine-speed automatic transmission with the same powertrain specs.
The NISMO gets an exclusive-tuned version of the same engine and standard nine-speed unit, producing up to 420hp and 384 lb.-ft. of torque.
We may likely see a hybrid variant in the 2026 Nissan Z lineup. The Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira,
suggested that it has to adapt to tightening emissions and fuel economy ratings, and the best way to do that is by going hybrid.
The new Nissan Z MPG ratings aren't available, but should remain the same as last year's, varying per trim level and configuration:
| TRIM & CONFIGURATION | MPG RATINGS |
| Sport | 18 MPG city/24 MPG highway/20 MPG combined |
| Performance | 18 MPG city/24 MPG highway/20 MPG combined |
| Performance (Automatic) | 19 MPG city/20 MPG highway/22 MPG combined |
| NISMO | 17 MPG city/24 MPG highway/19 MPG combined |
| Heritage Edition | Currently Unavailable |
According to the 2025 Nissan Z testing, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with the manual transmission, 4.3 seconds with the automatic, and in 3.9 seconds for the NISMO. We may see a slight improvement in acceleration times for the 2026 Z NISMO.
The three selectable drive modes are:- Standard: Default drive mode for daily driving
- Sport: Increased throttle response and steering
- Sport+: Enhanced throttle response and quicker downshifts (NISMO-exclusive)
2026 Nissan Z Safety Ratings & Technology
The 2026 Nissan Z safety ratings aren't available until release, and last year's models still haven't been tested. We'll update this once more details are shared.
Its standard safety and driver assistance features include:- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Blind spot warning
- Hill start assist
- Intelligent cruise control
- Lane departure warning
2026 Nissan Z Reviews: Should You Shop the Newest High-Performance Sports Car Model?
The 2026 Nissan Z is perfect for sports car enthusiasts who want a high-performance vehicle with new offerings that weren't available before.
As a carryover model with high ratings from last year, we expect this to continue into 2026.
Car and Driver ranked the 2025 Z in their top 10 Best 2025 Sports Cars for its strong powertrain, handsome styling, and accessible pricing compared to competitors.
U.S. News & World Report also ranked the 2025 Z in their Best Sports Cars for 2025 for its packed features, highly capable performance, and shared that it's a "blast to drive thanks to its dialed-in handling."
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Get a glimpse with a test drive of the 2025 Z at Nissan of Silsbee or contact us with reservation questions today!
2026 Nissan Z FAQs:
The 2026 Nissan Z Sport is the entry-level trim, with pricing starting at $42,970 MSRP.
