The Nissan Z is one of the last 2-seat sports cars from a non-luxury brand. It’s true to form with rear-wheel drive (RWD), an available manual transmission, and a potent turbocharged V6 engine making up to 420 horsepower. We also love the styling, striking a just-right balance of modern design with retro inspiration.
The Nissan Z competes with sports cars like the Toyota GR Supra, Ford Mustang, and Subaru BRZ. The top-of-the-line NISMO model is competitive with luxury sports coupes like the BMW M2 and Porsche 718 Cayman.
What’s New:
The Proto Spec trim is gone this year, and a new NISMO trim serves as the top performance model in the Z lineup. Also, the Performance and NISMO trims now come with Amazon Alexa connectivity.
Our Recommendation:
It’s hard to find fault in the base Nissan Z Sport, which we think is the best value. However, the performance, interior, and tech upgrades in the Performance model are worth the extra cost if budget allows. The NISMO is the ultimate Nissan Z, but at a price.
Z Sport
- Starts at $42,210 | See listings
- Turbocharged V6 with 400 hp
- Automatic or manual transmission
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic climate control
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
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Z Performance
- Starts at $52,210 | See listings
- Mechanical limited-slip differential
- Nissan performance brakes
- 19-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels
- Heated leather seats
- 9-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wi-Fi hot spot
- Navigation
- Alexa connectivity
- Bose 8-speaker audio system
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Z NISMO
- Starts at $64,990 | See listings
- Turbocharged V6 with 420 hp
- NISMO-tuned suspension, steering, brakes, and launch control
- NISMO-enhanced engine oil cooler
- NISMO appearance package
- NISMO-exclusive 19-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Recaro manual seats with fixed headrests
- Alcantara steering wheel
- Sport+ drive mode
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2024 Nissan Z Sport: $42,210
The base Sport trim is the most affordable way to get behind the wheel of the excellent Nissan Z. Power comes from a turbocharged V6 engine, rated at 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via your choice of a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmission. Either transmission can be had at the same cost.
Standard features in the 2024 Nissan Z Sport include vented disc brakes, dual exhaust, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, black woven seat cloth, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, push-button start, and automatic climate control. The standard infotainment system has an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Siri Eyes Free, and a 6-speaker audio system.
Standard safety tech includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and parking sensors.
Other than paint, there are no factory options for the Z. Two-tone paint is available for $895, and premium two-tone paint costs $1,295 (unless you get Passion Red TriCoat for $1,695).
With the $1,095 destination fee, the 2024 Nissan Z Sport comes to $43,305. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment is $817. See 2024 Nissan Z Sport models for sale near you
2024 Nissan Z Sport includes:
400-hp turbo V6 — The satisfying base engine in the Nissan Z makes it a blast to drive. You can get it with a manual or an automatic transmission.
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — These smartphone connectivity features make it simple to bring your maps, music, and texts from your phone to the screen in your car.
Modern safety tech — Standard safety features in the Nissan Z include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.
2024 Nissan Z Performance: $52,210
As its name implies, the Performance trim adds some sporty features to the Z, improving driving engagement. These include a mechanical limited-slip differential, Nissan performance brakes, and SyncroRev Match with the manual transmission or paddle shifters with the auto. You also get a sportier appearance with 19-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels and front and rear spoilers.
Additional standard features with the midrange Nissan Z Performance trim include heated mirrors, heated and power-adjustable leather seats, suede door trim, a premium leather steering wheel, aluminum performance pedals, and a universal garage door opener. You also get an upgraded infotainment system with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hot spot, navigation, Alexa connectivity, and a Bose 8-speaker audio system.
The Z Performance has the same paint options as the Z Sport.
With the $1,095 destination fee, the 2024 Nissan Z Performance comes to $53,305. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment is $1,006. See 2024 Nissan Z Performance models for sale near you
2024 Nissan Z Performance includes:
19-inch RAYS wheels — These stylish wheels make the Nissan Z look even more upscale.
Heated leather seats — The Performance trim brings premium leather seats, heated and power-adjustable, to the Z.
Upgraded infotainment system — Complementing the 9-inch touchscreen with navigation are wireless Apple CarPlay and a Bose 8-speaker premium audio system.
2024 Nissan Z NISMO: $64,990
The NISMO model is at the top of the Nissan Z model range. The sportiest version of the Z has an upgraded turbo V6 engine with 420 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. It’s still RWD and comes exclusively with a 9-speed automatic transmission tuned for quicker upshifts and downshifts.
It also has NISMO-tuned upgrades to the suspension, steering, and brakes (with bigger front rotors), plus a launch control system and engine oil cooler. Naturally, it’s accompanied by a NISMO appearance package that includes unique RAYS 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
The inside is also full of NISMO upgrades. You’ll find Recaro manual seats with fixed headrests inside the NISMO Z, along with NISMO embroidery, red accent stitching, an Alcantara steering wheel, a Sport+ drive mode, and NISMO branding throughout.
With the $1,095 destination fee, the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO comes to $66,085. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment is $1,247. See 2024 Nissan Z NISMO models for sale near you
2024 Nissan Z NISMO includes:
420-hp turbo V6 — The upgraded turbo V6 in the Z NISMO pumps out 420 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque, making a great sports car even better.
NISMO performance upgrades — Besides the engine upgrade and better cooling, the NISMO Z gets a NISMO-tuned transmission, suspension, steering, and brakes.
Recaro seats — The sporty Recaro seats, with “NISMO” embroidery, have fixed headrests and generous bolstering. But they are comfortable enough for daily driving.
