Derek Fung
Nissan Z Nismo manual revealed, facelift timing confirmed
The Nissan Z Nismo finally gains a manual transmission, and will make its official debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon in early 2026.
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2025 Nissan Z
3.0 L, 6-speed manual, Coupe, Petrol, RWD
From $76,160
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2025 Mazda MX-5
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, RWD
From $42,140
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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
—
Body type
Coupe
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
298kW / 475Nm
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
574km
662km
Warranty
10 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
3
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
6cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
574km
662km
Power
298kW at 6400 rpm
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Torque
475Nm at 1600 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
14.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
8.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
250g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
Warranty
10 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4380 mm
Length
3915 mm
Height
1315 mm
Height
1230 mm
Width
1845 mm
Width
1735 mm
Ground clearance unladen
125 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Front track
1555 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Rear track
1565 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Boot space
241 L
Boot space
130 L
Kerb weight
3527 kg
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1890 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1561 kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
255/40 R19 94W
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front rims
9.5x19
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
275/35 R19 96W
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear rims
10.0x19
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
4
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
8
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Suede
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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