New Nissan Z Detailed For Australia Where It Launches In Mid-2022

Nissan has announced that the new Z will hit Australian shores in mid-2022 and be offered in two variants.

The 2023 Z replaces the 370Z and continues Nissan’s long lineage of rear-wheel drive sports cars. Australian customers will be able to purchase it in standard Z Coupe guise and, for a limited period after the car’s launch, also in Z Proto Spec form.

The Z Proto Spec model will also be offered in the United States and differs from the standard model thanks to the Ikazuchi Yellow body, 19-inch bronze forged alloy wheels, yellow brake calipers, and a Super Black roof. Its interior is also clad in a combination of black with yellow accents and stitching.

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Nissan Australia has not yet released local specifications for the new Z, but says the standard model offered to customers will be “well-equipped.” No pricing details have been announced and won’t be until closer to the car’s launch.

Driving the new Nissan Z is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 400 hp and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque in North American specification and, in all likelihood, Australian models will have the same horsepower and torque figures. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission or a nine-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Enthusiasts who opt for the six-speed will be pleased to know it features a high-performance clutch from Exedy and uses a carbon fiber composite driveshaft.

“The Z name is an icon in Australia and around the world, and has been for more than half a century,” Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson said. “When it comes to creating a new Z vehicle, that legacy is both a privilege and a responsibility. I’m thrilled that the new Z doesn’t just further the story, it rewrites it. From power to handling, technology to cabin comfort, this is a vehicle designed to delight, and we can’t wait for its Australian fans to get behind the wheel.”