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Nissan Z Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

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.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Nissan Z Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2027Config 1 of 4Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L22
2027Config 2 of 4Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L19
2027Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L20
2027Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L18
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L19
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L22
2026Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L20
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L22
2025Config 2 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L19
2025Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L20
2024Config 1 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L19
2024Config 2 of 3Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L22
2024Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L20
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S9)6 3.0L22
2023Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.0L20

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 data analysis

How to read this Nissan Z data

This page lists every 2023 through 2027 Nissan Z record we hold for this measurement — 15 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Nissan Z figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan Z record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Z Drivetrain

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.

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