The Car Connection Expert Review
Likes
- Ferocious acceleration
- Snappy gearbox
- Unflappable grip
- Reasonably utilitarian
Dislikes
- Rivals are more polished
- Over-the-top style
- Old-school tech
- Not the value it once was
Buying tip
features & specs
Distinctly dated, the 2024 Nissan GT-R nonetheless delivers a remarkable driving experience.
The GT-R is a legend in its own time, the most unabashedly performance-oriented car in the Nissan lineup and one of the top performers around.
What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Nissan GT-R? What does it compare to?
It’s a two-door high-performance coupe, so shop it against the Chevy Corvette, Porsche 911, and Audi R8.
Is the 2024 Nissan GT-R a good car?
The GT-R remains a beast of a sports car, with brutal acceleration and otherworldly grip easily trumping its cramped interior and lack of modern tech, not to mention abysmal fuel economy. It’s a 5.8 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What's new for the 2024 Nissan GT-R?
Freshened styling and a new special edition bring the GT-R into the 2024 model year. Impressive as this machine is, its basic bones first went into production in late 2007.
Still, the GT-R looks and drives like nothing else on the market. It’s unabashedly high-performance in every way, from its tacked-on (but functional) body kit to its huge rear wing.
New front and rear bumpers give the GT-R a marginally cleaner look, which Nissan says improves downforce without sacrificing aerodynamics.
The all-business cabin wears upscale leather, but it’s not a high-tech place compared to, say, the Corvette or Porsche 911.
More critical is the 565-hp 3.8-liter V-6, which boasts two turbos and directs power to all four, wide, performance rubber-shod wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. It’s basically a race car for the road, with astounding grip, heavy but precise steering, and unflappable poise. While not all that refined, the GT-R nonetheless chews up miles in reasonable comfort.
Nissan also offers a 600-hp NISMO version with an uptick in power, an engine remap that helps it accelerate quicker, and carbon-ceramic brakes. It's a supercar, but it’s also priced like one. A new T-spec trim level pairs the NISMO’s brakes and tires with the standard powertrain.
The GT-R shows its age in its lack of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance tech, though. It includes little more than what the federal government requires.
How much does the 2024 Nissan GT-R cost?
The GT-R is no longer the value play it once was. Prices start at more than $120,000 and vault to more than $220,000 with the NISMO edition.
Where is the 2024 Nissan GT-R made?
In Japan.
2024 Nissan GT-R Styling
Never subtle, the 2024 Nissan GT-R can be properly over-the-top in NISMO guise.
We score the GT-R an 8 out of 10. It’s an icon. However…
Is the Nissan GT-R a good-looking car?
It’s no classic beauty, but the GT-R does its JDM-style thing well enough. Its basic proportions are more like a late-1990s coupe than a sports car, with a long hood, a somewhat boxy profile, and a conventional trunk.
Base cars have a hefty body kit and a big wing. NISMO versions go for broke—literally, since they cost so much.
This year’s new front end helps the GT-R look a little fresher, but you’ll need to be a pro to spot the differences.
The interior is sporty and simple, with soft leather trim but a somewhat spartan feel overall. Nissan offers some fun upholstery hues to liven things up.
2024 Nissan GT-R Performance
Ready for the track but capable on a road trip, the 2024 Nissan GT-R defies its aged design.
The 2024 Nissan GT-R thrills with its rapid-fire control inputs and agile handling. It’s decent enough around town or on the open road, too. It’s a perfect 10 on our scale.
Is the Nissan GT-R 4WD?
Yes, and it’s quite a system. The GT-R’s rear-mounted transaxle transfers up to 50 percent of power forward, though it can also deliver every bit to the rear wheels.
How fast is the Nissan GT-R?
It’s even faster than its power output suggests thanks to a race-grade 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Base versions are rated at 565 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque, while the NISMO version ups the ante to 600 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque. NISMO versions have different tuning and race-grade turbochargers that give them even faster responses, too. Either way, Nissan says they hit 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds.
Snappy steering and unflappable grip make the GT-R a joy to hustle, though these cars are somewhat big and bulky. They’re called “Godzilla” for a reason, after all. That heft can make them a challenge on a tight road course, but it’s an asset on a long trip. The suspension is firm but remarkably composed. Even at speed the GT-R is fairly quiet inside.
Braking power matches the GT-R’s brilliant acceleration. If you plan to track your GT-R regularly, the T-spec may make the most sense thanks to its Nismo-sourced carbon ceramic brakes.
2024 Nissan GT-R Comfort & Quality
The 2024 Nissan GT-R is comfortable, if not exactly modern, inside.
Nissan drapes the GT-R’s cabin in soft nappa leather, which it offers in several hues. The seats offer terrific support and do a good job of balancing track-ready bolstering with everyday comfort.
However, the rear seats are for storage only and the 8.8-cubic-foot trunk won’t swallow more than a couple of small suitcases. The GT-R is a 5 out of 10 for its comfort and quality.
Frankly, that’s still better than most sporty coupes. With active noise cancellation, the GT-R is even tolerable for longer distances—so long as you stop often for fuel, that is.
2024 Nissan GT-R Safety
The 2024 Nissan GT-R lacks any advanced driver-assistance tech.
How safe is the Nissan GT-R?
It has yet to be crash tested by either the NHTSA or the IIHS, so we can’t assign a score here.
If we did, the 2024 Nissan GT-R would start off poorly. It includes airbags and stability control, but that’s about it. Don’t look for adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, or even blind-spot monitors. Parking sensors are included, though.
2024 Nissan GT-R Features
You’re paying for power and performance, not luxuries, when you sign up for a 2024 Nissan GT-R.
At more than $120,000 the GT-R is a vehicle with limited appeal.
Its value lies in its performance not its features. It’s a 5 on the TCC scale thanks to a decent infotainment system, but that’s it.
All models have an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, navigation, and a Bose audio system. You’ll also find nappa leather with power-adjustable and heated front seats. After that, just about every feature is related to performance, such as 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance rubber, adaptive dampers, and Brembo brakes.
The 3-year/36,000-mile warranty that Nissan includes is pretty basic.
Which Nissan GT-R should I buy?
The base car is good enough for most, though the T-spec adds the NISMO’s uprated carbon-ceramic brakes and its special Dunlop tires. It also comes with green leather, which we rather like.
How much is a fully loaded Nissan GT-R?
The NISMO tops $220,000. Its engine isn’t that much more powerful, but its race-ready turbochargers help it feel even more responsive than the base car. It also includes carbon fiber exterior panels and Recaro bucket front seats, plus a host of aero features outside.
2024 Nissan GT-R Fuel Economy
The 2024 Nissan GT-R guzzles premium unleaded.
Is the Nissan GT-R good on gas?
Not a bit. The EPA has yet to rate the 2024 model, but last year’s car checked in at just 16 mpg city, 22 highway, 18 combined. That’s a 1 on the TCC scale.
