- 2010
2009 Nissan GT-R
- Used Nissan GT-R
Nissan GT-R - What the Auto Press Says
In terms of performance, the GT-R is one of the greatest sports car values on the market. Add to that its bold styling, nicely finished cabin, and loads of convenience features and many reviewers say choosing the GT-R is a no-brainer.
2009 marks the first year that Nissan will make the GT-R (Gran Turismo-Racer) available for sale in the U.S. Though the acronym has traditionally been associated with the Skyline badge, it will now stand alone -- as Japanese versions of the Infiniti G35 sedan and G37 coupe will bear that name.
Similar to its Japanese predecessor, critics find that the all-new GT-R combines first rate sports-car performance with a bold and functional look, as well as an interior that's easy to live with -- so long as you're not planning on carting backseat passengers. Consumer Guide writes: "Quirkier than most rivals, the all-wheel-drive Nissan GT-R offers impressive acceleration, a comfortable and well-appointed interior, and decent luggage space. Especially for those who prefer an automatic transmission--and can accept one that isn't particularly well behaved--this is an exotic performance car that isn't priced like one."
If you're in the market for a super luxury sports car, be sure to test drive the Porsche 911 Carrera -- 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 practical appeal.
The Nissan GT-R is available in two trims, base and premium. Both feature a twin-turbocharged V6 engine.
- "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
- "Provided that you can live without a stick, have more than $70K to play with and can find one (it's said that only 1,500 are being allotted for the United States market, and those will no doubt command a hefty premium), the GT-R should be at the top of your sports car shopping list. For the time being, it's probably the most thrilling ride for the money that the automotive marketplace has to offer." -- Edmunds
- "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
GT-R Performance - 9.2 (Excellent)
Test drivers love the GT-R's quick acceleration and superb handling dynamics. "The car is such a kick to drive...that it's hard to find anything not to like about it," writes the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "What I did have to be careful about was going too fast on public highways. It's almost a chore to try to hold the GT-R down to speeds that won't get you in trouble with the traffic cops." The GT-R features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that generates 480 horses of power. Read More
GT-R Exterior - 8.4 (Very Good)
Not all reviewers find the GT-R attractive. Most, however, agree that it's designed appropriately for its function. "Unlikely to be mistaken for any other car, the audacious-looking GT-R is shaped to cheat the wind, to route cooling air where it's needed and to maintain aerodynamic downforce, front and rear," writes Cars.com. "It's constructed of steel, aluminum and carbon fiber to keep weight down -- and to distribute it as evenly as possible over the front and rear wheels." Read More
GT-R Interior - 8.4 (Very Good)
Critics like the GT-R's comfortable front seats, long list of tech gadgets and nicely finished interior design. "The GT-R's intimate but well-finished cabin speaks the same kind of performance design language as its exterior, from user-friendly function controls, a tilt and telescoping steering column and rubber-studded aluminum pedals to well-bolstered front sport buckets that offer nine inches of fore-and-aft travel," writes Kelley Blue Book. Many, however, take issue with its cramped backseat. Read More
GT-R Safety - NA
The 2009 GT-R hasn't been crash tested, but comes equipped with range of assuring safety features -- including dual-stage supplemental front airbags and Advanced Vehicle Dynamic Control. Read More
GT-R Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2009 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). Nissan protects the GT-R with a three-year/36,000-mile basic and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties. Read More
