Has it been 55 years since Nissan released the Datsun 240Z, capturing the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide? Seven generations later, we now have the 2025 Nissan Z, which is still one of our favorite sports cars. Nissan has let its performance arm, Nismo, take the Z to new heights, adding about $20,000 to the price and positioning it against rivals like the Toyota GR Supra, Ford Mustang V8, and BMW M240i, all of which are also fan favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 Nissan Z Nismo is worth the extra cost. Nismo, short for Nissan Motorsport, is to Nissan what AMG is to Mercedes and HSV was to Holden, making it a name Australians love. Last year, the first 100 limited-edition Nismo Z cars sold out in under an hour. The Nismo Z is now more permanently available, starting from $94,000 before on-road costs. While it may lack the exclusivity of the limited edition, it still offers the Nismo body kit, cabin treatments, enhanced performance, and track-focused chassis upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/h2>
What Sets the 2025 Nismo Z Apart?<\/a><\/li>
Performance and Driving Experience<\/a><\/li>
Interior and Comfort<\/a><\/li>
On the Road<\/a><\/li>
Is the Nismo Z Worth the Extra $20K?<\/a><\/li>
2025 Nissan Z Nismo Overview <\/a><\/li>
General Characteristics of the 2025 Nissan Z Nismo <\/a><\/li>
Technical Specifications of 2025 Nissan Z Specs<\/a><\/li>
Driver-Centric Cockpit Design<\/a><\/li>
The Purest Connection between Driver and Vehicle<\/a><\/li>
Smart Storage<\/a><\/li>
Center console<\/a><\/li>
Technology for Connection<\/a><\/li>
Digital Board<\/a>
Security Elements are alert and ready to Respond.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection<\/a><\/li>
Designed to dominate the road and the track<\/a><\/li>
Shaped by the will to win<\/a><\/li>
Making Air an Ally<\/a><\/li>
Designed for visceral excitement<\/a><\/li>
Intimately Connected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n
What Sets the 2025 Nismo Z Apart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Nismo version features more robust performance, sharper steering, beefier suspension, and GTR-spec wider wheels than the regular Z. You’ll also find Recaro sports seats, Nismo-branded digital instrumentation, a steering wheel with additional driving modes, and red trim highlights. However, some comforts are sacrificed: the Nismo ditches electric seat adjustment, seat warmers, and the spare wheel, leaving you with just a tire repair kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The design retains its retro charm with a cab-backward silhouette, long nose, and short wheelbase, successfully capturing the spirit of previous Z generations without appearing like a mishmash. The 240Z was Japan’s first breakthrough sports car, even appearing. The Nismo version includes design elements inspired by the 240Z, such as the more extended bumper spoiler and diffuser, which improve air intake, aerodynamics, and high-speed stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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