New vehicle launches are still disrupted by ongoing supply chain problems.
Nissan has revealed pricing details for the 2023 Z in Japan. Japan is Nissan’s home market. The announcement does not come without some bad news. A footnote in the press release states that Nissan will delay the Japanese launch of the Z in Japan. It was originally supposed to launch in June.
A spokesperson for Nissan confirmed to Motor1.com the fact that the US will also have to wait for the launch of the car. It will be available for purchase in the US sometime this summer. The 2023Z was promised by Nissan that it would be available at US dealers in the spring. This year, summer is on June 21st.
The Z will go on sale in Japan at Y=5,241,500 (41,081), all US prices at current exchange rates. This will get you the Fairlady Z entry-level spec, with either the 6-speed manual or the 9-speed auto gearbox. The top two specs, Version ST and Proto-Spec, are priced at Y=6,462,500 to Y=6,966,300 (50,650 and $54,599, respectively), regardless of which gearbox is used. Only the Version S and T have a price difference in Japan. It starts at Y=6,063,200 ($47.521). Version T is available with an auto transmission and costs Y=5,687,000 ($44.572). Both are mid-range trims. Although Nissan has not yet announced the pricing of the US version, the company previously stated that it would start at $40,000 in the US. We don’t know the exact breakdown of Nissan’s trims. However, a leaked order guidance from January gives a good indication of what to expect.
The 2023 Z will be equipped with a twin-turbocharged, V6 with 400 horsepower (298 kilowatts), and 350 pound-feet (475 Newton meters) of torque. This coupe can reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in just five seconds, which is more than the 370Z. The company noted that Japan’s Z pricing was delayed by Nissan’s announcement. The company also noted that the release schedule might change due to supply problems, which have affected the industry for more than two years since the outbreak of the pandemic.