What is the Nissan Z?
The Nissan Z is a two-seat sports coupe and a distinctive part of the company’s range. Its low roof and driver-focused layout set it apart from Nissan’s everyday family cars. The current model carries the simple Z name, continuing a sports-car line that began with the Fairlady Z.
The current car is the seventh-generation Z, code RZ34. It is listed in the United States and Canada from 2023 onward, and had a European Union registration entry in 2024.
Generation, engine and power
The RZ34 is the seventh-generation Z. Listed US and Canadian versions use a 3.0 L petrol engine. The European Union entry identifies a 3.0 L petrol version producing 298 kW (405 PS). North American listings include multiple versions; the EU entry is for a single version.
The Z’s low coupe body and petrol engine give it a focused sports-car character within Nissan’s range. Its layout puts the driver at the centre of the experience.
How economical is the Nissan Z?
The best listed combined US rating is 22 MPG on the EPA test, equivalent to 10.7 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 10.6 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The methods differ: the United States uses EPA testing, Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure, and Europe uses WLTP or NEDC.
The European Union recorded 12 registrations in 2024 for the listed 3.0 L petrol version. Registration figures count cars registered in that market and year; they are separate from fuel consumption test results.
Questions and answers
Which generation is the current Nissan Z?
The RZ34 is the seventh generation, listed in the US and Canada from 2023 onward.
What engine is listed for the Z in the US and Canada?
The North American listings show a 3.0 L petrol engine.
What is the best combined EPA rating?
The best listed EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, or 10.7 L/100 km.
How many EU registrations were recorded in 2024?
There were 12 registrations for the listed 3.0 L petrol version.