Production Of The Nissan Z Will Now Be Produced To Order

The Nissan Z ended 2025 as a real hit, with almost 5,500 units delivered and a sales growth of as much as 74 percent, the model far surpassed the competing Toyota Supra. But instead of capitalizing on the momentum and ramping up production, Nissan is going in the exact opposite direction for the 2027 model year.

The Japanese manufacturer has decided to switch to a model of production exclusively by order, which means that the cars will only be created when there is a known buyer. The news first appeared on the NissanZClub forum and was later confirmed by Nissan itself. Dealerships have already been warned to expect drastically reduced availability—according to some reports, some dealers could get only two to three examples of the standard model Z for the entire model year.

The reason for this decision lies in the experience of 2024, when overproduction resulted in unsold inventory and expensive incentives to sell cars at all. Nissan now wants to avoid a situation where showrooms fill vehicles with unpopular color and equipment combinations. The goal is simple: fewer cars, but each one with a known owner before it leaves the factory.

A special story is the Nismo models with manual transmission, which have been a dream for enthusiasts for years. Previously, the Nismo came exclusively with an automatic transmission, so the manual version was long-awaited. However, according to internal information, those models make up less than 10 percent of the total production, and all copies intended for the American market are allegedly already reserved. In some order systems, Nismo with a manual transmission is no longer even available as an option.

Such an outcome almost certainly leads to one outcome—the increase in prices at dealers. The Nissan Z has already been the target of significant premiums above RRP in the past, and the combination of minimal supply and high demand for the Nismo three-pedal version creates ideal conditions for a repeat of the same story. While some dealers will probably keep the official prices, others will use the situation to make extra money—and buyers who want that particular model will hardly have much choice.

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