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Nissan adds manual Nismo Z, GT-R-derived brakes for 2026

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First reported by AutoTalk Australia · 23 July at 12:23 pm

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AutoTalk Australia·Industry trade·23 July at 12:23 pm

Nissan adds manual Nismo Z, GT-R-derived brakes for 2026

Nissan has updated its Z sports car for 2026, headlined by the Australian debut of a six-speed manual Nismo variant and a range of styling, chassis and equipment upgrades. The manual Nismo joins the…

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Chasing Cars·Motoring press·23 July at 11:00 am

Nissan Z: Nismo version gets a manual at last as evergreen sports car upgraded

Nissan has delivered two blasts from the past with its updated Z sports car; the standard model gets retro styling, while the Z Nismo gains a long-demanded manual. The regular Z produces an unchanged…

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Nissan Australia·OEM newsrooms·23 July at 11:00 am

An icon, elevated: Nissan Z gets fresh design, handling improvements and a manual NISMO

New in Australia for 2026, the Nissan Z gains its first manual NISMO, a redesigned Coupe front end, a new Unryu Green hero colour plus a series of equipment and chassis upgrades across the range.

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The quick read

  • Nissan has updated its Z sports car for 2026 with a manual Nismo variant and styling, chassis and equipment upgrades
  • The manual Nismo joins the existing lineup in Australia
  • The updates include GT-R-derived brakes
  • The 2026 Nissan Z range is expected to attract enthusiast buyers

For dealers: Australian dealers can expect increased interest in the Nissan Z range with the addition of the manual Nismo variant, particularly from driving enthusiasts

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The arrival of the manual Nismo Z is a significant opportunity for Nissan dealers to attract a new wave of enthusiasts to their showrooms, particularly those who have been waiting for a more engaging driving experience

What it means for the order bank

The manual Nismo variant is likely to be a high-demand model, and dealers should be prepared to manage a potentially long order bank, with some customers potentially willing to wait for the perfect specification

Nissan's decision to add GT-R-derived brakes to the Z range is a clear indication that the brand is committed to delivering a high-performance driving experience, which will resonate with buyers who value handling and braking capability

Competitor response

The updated Nissan Z range will likely put pressure on other sports car manufacturers, such as Toyota and Subaru, to review their own model lineups and consider adding more engaging variants to remain competitive

The addition of the manual Nismo Z to the Australian market will also give Nissan dealers a unique selling proposition, allowing them to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract buyers who are looking for a more exclusive driving experience

Action plan

Dealers should review their current inventory and ordering processes to ensure they are prepared to meet the expected demand for the manual Nismo Z, and consider allocating additional resources to marketing and promoting the new variant to enthusiast buyers, such as hosting driving events or partnering with local car clubs