2010 Nissan GT-R
- 2009 Nissan GT-R
- Used Nissan GT-R
Based on analysis of 17 GT-R reviews and test drives.
Nissan GT-R - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Nissan GT-R ranks 4 out of 8 Super Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 17 published reviews and test drives of the Nissan GT-R, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2010 Nissan GT-R is fast, powerful and agile. Plus, its interior cabin is comfortable, made up of quality materials and features practical cargo room. At this price point, the GT-R is a no-brainer.
Since its introduction in 2009, the GT-R or "Gran Turismo-Racer," has quickly become world-renowned for its combination of raging sports-car performance, functional design and first-rate interior accommodations. "Godzilla is one nickname for the GT-R, and this first U.S. version of Nissan's supercar lives up to the King of All Monsters title," writes Car and Driver . "The GT-R trounces cars costing twice as much in pretty much every area of performance, making it one of the best bargains in history."
Still, the GT-R isn't without its faults. In addition to a useless back seat, its exterior design garners mixed reviews for its looks. Plus, some purists cringe at the fact that the GT-R doesn't come equipped with a traditional manual transmission. However, taken as a whole, these are just minor issues.
If you're in the market for a super luxury sports car, check out the Porsche 911 Carrera, which is Nissan's target competitor for the GT-R. In addition to the exclusivity carried by its nameplate, the 911 features a sleeker, less controversial design, as well as comparable performance abilities. The GT-R, however, features more cargo room -- enhancing its practicality.
The Nissan GT-R is available in two trims, base and premium. Both feature a twin-turbocharged V6 engine.
- "Not only are you in a lot of camera-phone pictures when you drive the GT-R, but another part of the deal is that you end up taking a lot of people for thrill rides." -- Automobile Magazine
- "Legendary in Japan, where the GT-R has been affectionately known as Godzilla for five-generations of supercars, the GT-R has finally crossed the Pacific and hit American highways. It probably flew here." -- Detroit News
- "The GT-R is Nissan's 'look what we can do' car. And they can do a heck of a lot." -- Orlando Sentinel
- "Priced near $80,000, the most expensive vehicle ever to wear a Nissan badge justifies its relatively lofty sticker with the appearance, attitude and, most of all, the ability to handily dispatch many costlier, more exotic foes, from the BMW M6 to the Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo. Only a Corvette ZO6 comes close to matching its price-to-performance index." -- Kelley Blue Book
- "Nissan says the "R" in the name of its new supercar, the GT-R, stands for "racer. After a few hours behind the wheel of the 2009 GT-R, I believe the "R" might actually stand for "righteous. As in: 'This is one righteous car.'" -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- "It's still the baddest supercar bargain on the block." -- Edmunds
GT-R Performance - 9.0 (Excellent)
Test drivers report that the GT-R is not only a rocket ship, but a marvelous handler. According to the Detroit News: "The car's abilities are extreme. It will know you're making a mistake through a turn long before you do. In many cases, it will fix your mistake without you ever noticing it." The GT-R features a 485-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Read More
GT-R Exterior - 8.4 (Very Good)
Not every critic likes the GT-R's exterior design, but it's hard to argue with the functions that its lines and curves serve. "[T]he angular exterior styling isn't for everyone -- but then, when a $70,000 car can get you to 60 mph faster than any Ferrari or Lamborghini currently in production, does it really matter how it looks?," Edmunds asks. Read More
GT-R Interior - 8.1 (Very Good)
Despite its four-seat capacity, reviewers find that the GT-R is better suited for just two. Consumer Guide explains, "In reality, the rear seat area is more suited for carrying a couple small parcels, rather than people." On the plus side, the GT-R features high-quality materials, a long list of modern tech gadgets and usable cargo room. Read More
GT-R Safety - NA
The GT-R has yet to be crash tested, but features a wide array of assuring safety technology -- including roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags and Advanced Vehicle Dynamic Control. Read More
GT-R Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2010 Nissan GT-R reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2010 GT-R features three-year/36,000-mile basic and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties. Read More
