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2027( 2026 JDM) Z changes. This info is specific for the Japanese Market but the Manual NISMO and rumored slight front bumper facelift will be global.
The manual NISMO was mentioned at a Las Vegas dealer conference by Nissan exec over the summer but this info is coming from the dealer network in Japan confirming its availability.
Model year changes to the non NISMO include only a small change to the front bumper shape. This is the first time I have heard news of this seems to ne specific to the lower lip area making it more aerodynamic like the NISMO.
The info states there will be no other major interior or equipment changes and Its release in Japan will be Spring 2026.
Production is tentatively scheduled up until July 2026 when new regulations take place. In Japan there is a new regulation being implemented in July of 2026 that limits the decibel level of new cars ( to around 71 decibels as it passes by) The source states it is currently unknown if the Z in Japan will be able to fully adhere to the "phase 3" of the new noise regulations.
Speculation is at least for Japan it could be a short limited model year and like how the Z was when it first was available the Z NISMO will only be their lottery system. Orders for that market are expected to start in November .
The info states that Japan will get a Heritage Edition of its own where as that as been a US marketing thing up the last 2 years.
The manual NISMO was mentioned at a Las Vegas dealer conference by Nissan exec over the summer but this info is coming from the dealer network in Japan confirming its availability.
Model year changes to the non NISMO include only a small change to the front bumper shape. This is the first time I have heard news of this seems to ne specific to the lower lip area making it more aerodynamic like the NISMO.
The info states there will be no other major interior or equipment changes and Its release in Japan will be Spring 2026.
Production is tentatively scheduled up until July 2026 when new regulations take place. In Japan there is a new regulation being implemented in July of 2026 that limits the decibel level of new cars ( to around 71 decibels as it passes by) The source states it is currently unknown if the Z in Japan will be able to fully adhere to the "phase 3" of the new noise regulations.
Speculation is at least for Japan it could be a short limited model year and like how the Z was when it first was available the Z NISMO will only be their lottery system. Orders for that market are expected to start in November .
The info states that Japan will get a Heritage Edition of its own where as that as been a US marketing thing up the last 2 years.
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