Canadian model reference
Nissan
Nissan's two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car, with a twin-turbo V6, a choice of manual or automatic on every trim and Canadian pricing from $49,998 MSRP, according to Nissan Canada. A research reference built around the questions sports car shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The Z is a two-seat sports car with a 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 driving the rear wheels. The 2027 Canadian lineup has three trims: the Sport at $49,998, the Performance at $62,998 and the NISMO at $76,998. The Sport makes 400 hp and 350 lb-ft and the NISMO makes 420 hp and 384 lb-ft. For 2027 every trim can be ordered with a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic at the same price, as the NISMO now offers the manual too. Pricing, specifications and equipment come from Nissan Canada; fuel consumption is Natural Resources Canada's 2026 rating, labelled as such.
Watch the review
Their review of the current Z, from its 2023 launch.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, November 2, 2022, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
MSRP from Nissan Canada, July 21, 2026, which lists $2,200 freight and PDI. Fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.
Data reference, October 24, 2026
| Question | SportManual or automatic$49,998 | PerformanceManual or automatic$62,998 | NISMOManual or automatic$76,998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriceTrims and MSRPNissan Canada 2027 Z pricing. | Sport $49,998 | Performance $62,998 | NISMO $76,998 |
| PerformanceEngineNissan Canada 2027 Z press kit; the Performance shares the Sport's engine figures. | 3.0 L twin-turbo V6, 400 hp, 350 lb-ft | 3.0 L twin-turbo V6, 420 hp, 384 lb-ft | |
| TransmissionNissan Canada 2027 Z pricing and press kit. | Six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic, same price | ||
| DriveNissan Canada 2027 Z press kit. | Rear-wheel drive | ||
| EquipmentHighlightsNissan Canada 2027 Z pricing release. | New Z badge on the nose and a body-colour bar across the grille | Redesigned forged 19-inch wheels, larger shock absorbers, tan upholstery available; Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic with a Super Black roof available | Manual newly available for 2027; lighter two-piece iron-aluminum brake rotors derived from the GT-R |
| FuelFuel consumption (city / highway / combined)Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings. NISMO manual not rated in the sources used. Premium fuel recommended (Nissan Canada). | Automatic: 12.3 L/100 km (19 mpg US) / 8.6 L/100 km (27 mpg US) / 10.6 L/100 km (22 mpg US) Manual: 13.4 L/100 km (18 mpg US) / 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US) / 11.9 L/100 km (20 mpg US) | Automatic: 14.1 L/100 km (17 mpg US) / 9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) / 12.2 L/100 km (19 mpg US) | |
| PracticalitySeatingNissan Canada 2027 Z press kit. | Two seats | ||
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 54 Z comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 16 comments. The 2027 Z starts at $49,998 for the Sport, $1,000 less than the previous model year according to Nissan Canada, with the Performance at $62,998 and the NISMO at $76,998. For some viewers it is the clear pick at its price: "For the money I think I'd get the new Nissan Z."
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and compare the Sport and Performance equipment line by line.
Engine and power come up in 14 comments. Every Z uses a 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 driving the rear wheels: 400 hp and 350 lb-ft in the Sport and Performance, and 420 hp and 384 lb-ft in the NISMO.
Drive the Sport and the NISMO back to back if you can, and notice where the extra 20 hp and the NISMO tuning show up.
For 2027 every trim can be ordered with a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic at the same price, according to Nissan Canada. The NISMO manual is new, with a shorter shift lever ratio and an upgraded clutch.
Try both transmissions on the same route, including stop-and-go traffic, before you choose.
The Sport gets a new Z badge and a body-colour bar across the grille. The Performance adds redesigned forged 19-inch wheels and larger shock absorbers, and offers Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic with a Super Black roof. The NISMO adds 20 hp and lighter two-piece brake rotors derived from the GT-R. NISMO owners are happy with the choice: "I bought the 2024 Nismo Z and I love it."
Decide how often you will drive it hard, then ask the dealer to walk you through what each step up adds.
Styling is discussed in 13 Z comments, and colour choice gets attention too. One viewer wrote: "The new Z looks great in black, white, and gray, but it's nice to see yellow, red, and blue available too, great job Nissan."
See it in daylight, in the colour you want, before you decide.
The Z seats two. For 2027 the Performance is newly offered with tan upholstery, according to Nissan Canada.
Bring your usual weekly load, such as a gym bag or groceries, and check how it fits in the trunk.
Winter driving comes up in 5 comments. The Z is rear-wheel drive, so tires make the biggest difference in a Canadian winter.
Ask the dealer for a price on a set of winter tires and wheels for the trim you want, and where to store the summer set.
Nissan Canada recommends premium fuel. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 Z with the manual at 13.4 L/100 km (18 mpg US) city, 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US) highway and 11.9 L/100 km (20 mpg US) combined, and with the automatic at 10.6 L/100 km (22 mpg US) combined.
Ask for the fuel ratings of the exact trim and transmission you want, and budget for premium fuel.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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