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2024 Nissan GT-R Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

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　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　The Nissan GT-R is commonly nicknamed Godzilla and, like that fictional lizard, the GT-R is seemingly immortal. The GT-R first came to the States in 2009 and hasn't received a full redesign in the 15 years since. We fully expected that it would be discontinued for 2024, but to our surprise, it's back. Going that long without a redesign is unheard of for sports cars, though the GT-R has received numerous updates. It remains a solid performer, but its age has been showing for quite some time in regard to technology and design.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Nissan GT-R Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　GT-R Premium

　　Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM) (Most Popular) - $120,990 MSRPT-spec 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM) - $140,990 MSRPNISMO 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM) - $220,990 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The GT-R's performance

With as much as 600 horsepower being distributed to all four wheels, the Nissan GT-R still has the goods to keep up with much newer sports cars. It can rip from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, and stout brakes and physics-defying handling help round out the GT-R's capabilities. Not only that, but the GT-R is unusually easy to drive near its limits thanks to clever electronic vehicle dynamics tuning.

　　

Competitors to consider

The 2024 Nissan GT-R is in league with some serious sports cars. The Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 cost less to start, and for similar money you can upgrade to the Z06 or Carrera S that can meet or beat the GT-R's performance. The Vette, 911 and BMW M8 are all excellent alternatives that surpass the GT-R's aging platform. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for more detail.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the GT-R drive? The GT-R delivers astounding acceleration, while the all-wheel-drive system allows novices to pilot this sports car with surprising ease. The throttle tip-in is lazy. It makes acceleration easy to manage at all speeds, but the engine should be more responsive when you push the pedal. The transmission is slow to respond to inputs unless you're shifting manually.

　　Launch control acceleration is explosive — a 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds makes the GT-R one of the quickest cars we've ever tested. Stopping from 60 mph takes 109 feet, which is decent but a few feet longer than the competition.

　　

Comfort

6.5/10

　　How comfortable is the GT-R? The adaptive suspension works well to eliminate bumpiness from poorly paved roads. The ride is firm yet acceptable with the dampers in their normal setting. Switch to Comfort and the ride is no rougher than in a sporty Audi. The seats lack adjustment, and their aggressive lumbar support might be a deal-breaker.

　　The GT-R's powertrain noise might appeal to those who want to be reminded they are driving a machine, but it comes off as unrefined. The climate system is a bit finicky too. Our test car blew cold air at high fan speeds when set at 78 on a 70-degree day. Manual control is best here.

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