Nissan Z Retains Pricing, Gains GT-R Color for 2025

Nissan has unveiled details for the 2025 Z sports coupe, listing a handful of changes to the lineup, including trim availability and color options. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the price, starting at $44,110 with delivery, same as last year.

The Sport grade remains the Z’s entry point, with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission available at the same cost. The next step remains the Z Performance, leaping up to $54,110 with either transmission, followed by the Z NISMO, an auto-only model, at a range-topping $66,890. Those interested in the 2024 Heritage Edition will have to look for left over or second hand units, as press materials indicate that this throwback trim is being left in ‘24.

Unfortunately, the Z loses a few color options, including its distinct Ikazuchi Yellow TriCoat, but two new shades join the palette: Solid Red, paired with a Super Black roof, and Bayside Blue, a carry over from Nissan’s GT-R supercar. Returning for the new year are five shades, Black Diamond Pearl, Gun Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Brilliant Silver and Stealth Gray, the latter two topped by a black roof.

Everything under the hood, from A to Z, remains the same. All grades are powered by a twin-turbo V6 with 3.0 liters of displacement, rated at 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque on Sport and Performance Grades; the NISMO ticks that up to 420 HP and 384 lb-ft. The NISMO wears its own aero work and wheels, backed by trim-specific chassis refinements. Those not quite jiving with the NISMO’s red accents or higher price tag may consider the Performance trim, which includes 19-inch RAYS wheels wrapped by Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires, performance brakes and a mechanical limited-slip diff, among other amenities.

When we first tested the 2023 Nissan Z, we concluded that it didn’t necessarily break any ground, but it found a way to encapsulate the Z car spirit and refine it with modern performance; and in a time where two-door sports cars are less popular, the Z stays true to its roots. Even the Z NISMO which we tested a year later, while a notable uptick in performance that put the Z’s capabilities closer to where we wanted to see them to begin with, retains that feel. And that niche, perhaps, is the Z’s greatest asset.