The updated 2026 Nissan Z Coupe range is set to arrive in Australia from September this year, with a range of improvements and upgrades first seen in international markets.

The biggest change to the line-up is the addition of a manual transmission option for the flagship Z Nismo. While the Z’s 370Z Nismo predecessor offered a manual option, the six-speed manual makes its first appearance in the turbocharged Z Nismo.

Other changes to the Z Nismo see it equipped with new two-piece cross-drilled brake rotors derived from the Nissan GT-R, claimed to reduce unsprung mass by 9kg. The new braking package also includes Akebono-supplied calipers.

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The revised Nissan Z line-up now grows to four variants with the addition of the Z manual, with a choice of nine-speed automatic or six-speed manual offered on the regular Z Coupe and Z Nismo.

Pricing has risen slightly with the Z Coupe priced from $76,800 (up $640) with either a manual or automatic transmission, while the Z Nismo starts from $95,000 (up $395), with manual and automatic variants priced the same.

Power outputs for the Z Coupe remain unchanged at 298kW and 475Nm, or 309kW/520Nm for the Z Nismo, both based on the 3.0-litre VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6, first seen in Australia in cars like the Infiniti Q50 and Q60 range.

As with the Z Nismo automatic, the Nismo manual will offer a Sport+ driving mode in addition to the Standard and Sport modes of the Z Coupe. Manual models also offer automated rev matching.

Visual upgrades for the 2026 Z Coupe include a redesigned front bumper featuring a wider lower intake and body-coloured centre bar, in place of the controversial rectangular design on the pre-update Z. The Z Nismo continues with its existing specific bumpers and lower body styling kit.

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New 19-inch wheels have also been fitted, and Unryu Green joins the range of available exterior shades as a new hero colour, along with the return of Boulder Gray two-tone with a black roof.

Interior revisions include a new wireless charger with faster Qi 2 compatibility, device cooling, and fastening via magnetic alignment, a frameless interior rear view mirror, a new start-up animation that shows previous generations of Z car on the digital instrument cluster, and a no-cost tan interior option for the Z Coupe.

The Z Nismo carries over red and black Recaro front seats with Alcantara and leather trim and manual adjustment instead of the Z Coupe’s electric adjustment.

Order books are now open for the 2026 Nissan Z range with customer deliveries expected to commence in September.

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2026 Nissan Z pricing (excluding on-road costs)

Z Coupe manual$76,800
Z Coupe automatic$76,800
Z Nismo manual$95,000
Z Nismo automatic$95,000