2023 Nissan GT-R NISMO

　　

2023 Nissan GT-R Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

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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).

　　When the current-generation Nissan GT-R was first released, most were shocked by its mind-bending acceleration, the way it devoured corners and its low price tag for a high-performance sports car. But that was way back in 2009. A lot has changed since then, but the GT-R has mostly stayed the same with the exception of mild updates along the way. As a result, rivals have caught up and surpassed the GT-R in overall performance, technology and drivability.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Nissan GT-R NISMO 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 $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$253/mo  for GT-R NISMO

　　GT-R NISMO

　　NISMO 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM) (Most Popular) - $215,740 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　There's still some appeal to the 2023 Nissan GT-R. It's bonkers fast and easy to drive. The driving experience is also a bit of a throwback to a less tech-oriented age, which is rather ironic given that many people criticized those early GT-Rs for being too techy. But overall we recommend checking out the GT-R's rivals that include the Audi R8, BMW M4, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911. Those high-end sports cars are newer, more refined and deliver just as much, if not more, physics-defying performance. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full review of the GT-R's performance, tech and more.

　　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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