Nissan Australia has announced the arrival of an extremely limited special edition Z-cut to celebrate the seven generations of the nameplate while paying homage to one of Japan’s legendary performance icons.
Just 10 examples of this 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition arrive in Australia all painted in Midnight Purple – a color change finish best known for the Skyline GT-R – and fitted with RAYS 19-inch bronze forged alloy wheels.
Price at $77,410 before on-road costsThe Heritage Edition only requires a small surcharge compared to the basic Z on which it is based. It is available with either automatic or manual transmission.
It’s worth noting that the Heritage Edition treatment was applied to the current pre-facelift Z Small facelift is coming later this year.
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The Z line began in 1969 with the introduction of the Datsun 240Z, also known as the Fairlady Z in Japan. It was designed as a stylish, affordable six-cylinder alternative to the European sports cars of the time, with its sleek two-door proportions later distinguishing all Z cars.
This was followed by the 260Z, 280ZX, 300ZX (Z31 and Z32), 350Z and 370Z, with the current Z, launched in Australia in 2023, representing the seventh generation of the Z car range.
The use of Midnight Purple on the Heritage Edition honors a separate part of Nissan’s performance heritage. With a primarily purple base that changes to reveal hidden hues in different lighting conditions and viewing angles, the finish is best known for its use on the Skyline GT-R.
It first appeared on the “R33” Skyline GT-R in 1995 and went through two further “II” and “III” iterations leading up to the “R34” GT-R. The last “R35” GT-R, which rolled off the assembly line in 2025, was also painted in Midnight Purple.
Aside from the new paint and new wheels, the Heritage Edition is identical to the base Z Coupe. This means it is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine producing 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque, with drive sent to the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
The standard equipment of the Nissan Z includes:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high beam
- Mechanical limited slip differential
- Start control
- Active noise protection
- Active sound improvement
- Heated seats
- 4-way electrically adjustable front seats
- Leather accented upholstery
- Leather-covered steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Bose sound system with 8 speakers
Unlike the flagship Z Nismo, the Heritage Edition lacks features such as larger front brake discs, sport bucket seats, Nismo-tuned launch control, and Nismo-specific design changes inside and out.
Pricing for the 2026 Nissan Z is as follows:
| Model | Price before delivery |
|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Z | $76,160 |
| 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition | $77,410 |
| 2026 Nissan Z Nismo | $94,065 |
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