2027 Nissan Z Facelift Brings Retro Nose and Nismo Manual
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Key Points:
- Nissan has unveiled an early refresh of the 2027 Nissan Z at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, featuring a sharper front design, heritage-inspired elements, and subtle mechanical upgrades.
- The facelift emphasizes classic Fairlady Z styling with a new two-piece grille, Unryu Green paint inspired by Grand Prix Green, updated 19-inch wheels, and a tan leather interior that shifts the car’s character toward a modern-retro grand tourer.
- The Z Nismo variant now offers a six-speed manual transmission, retuned ECU and throttle mapping, upgraded dampers, and GT-R-derived brakes, while retaining the core 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.
- Nissan aims to maintain the Z’s analog
