Nissan Z Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Nissan Z is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Nissan Z is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
Nissan Z Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2027 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2027 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2027 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 18 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 3.0L | 20 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Nissan Z Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Nissan Z front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Nissan Z is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Nissan Z come with AWD or 4WD?
The Nissan Z is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.