REVIEW & Price list NiSSAN GT-R COUPE (2016 - )

The driving experience remains as intoxicating as ever, and it is still worthy of a place in the garage fantasies anyone.

It almost seems unbelievable GT-R has been there since 2007. Because so ahead of its time in terms of performance and technology, for many years it takes little more than an upgrade of electricity gradually, refined chassis tweaks and enhanced interior treatment to keep pace with opposition newer. The driving experience remains as intoxicating as ever, with incredible straight-line speed and great cornering grip, make sure the GT-R holds its own against all but the most exotic supercars. It's still worth a place in the garage fantasies anyone.

Performance-grade weapon

Cut price supercar

Surprisingly practical

Excessive road noise

rear visibility surprise

great thirst

If you buy a GT-R, you will get definitely see.

Nissan's supercar still very rare sight on Britain's roads than the likes of the Porsche 911 and Audi R8, so if you buy a GT-R, you will get definitely see. It's not just the scarcity value that sets the GT-R apart, either. The body panels look like they have been laid out by a butcher knife, and pipelines sized exhaust pipes, large boot mounted wing, large air intakes at the front, 20-inch alloy smoking and massively wide tires all contribute to the serious attitude aggressive GT- R ,

Our interior Rating 3/5

The interior of the GT-R has no doubt beginning to look a wee bit dated.

Body work may still look space age, and upgrade the latest cabin might have gone someway to lift it, but the GT-R's interior is undoubtedly starting to look a wee bit dated. While some interesting touches remain (including the bright red starter button next to the gear-stick, and a trio of toggle switches that turn everything into a crazy 'R' mode), some plastics are hard and scratchy to the touch, and the lack of quality of the Porsche 911. The driving positions may prove a bit high for higher driver, but the front seats are wide, comfortable and supportive in all the right places. forward visibility is decent enough, but look behind significantly hampered by the chunky C-pillars and large rear wing. At least shift paddles have been transferred from the column to the steering wheel, making mid-corner shifting more intuitive. The usefulness of a touchscreen infotainment menu and sat-nav is now much easier to use than the previous car, thanks to the additional rotary controller.

Our practicality rating 3/5

Supercars and convenience rarely go hand-in-hand, but thanks to a substantial dimension, the GT-R is a bit better than most in carrying luggage and passengers. Even so, the rear seats are strictly for occasional use. steep sloping roofline eats into headroom, and if the driver anywhere close to six feet, hind legs is at a real premium. Front seat replica of the race also makes getting in and out of the rear seat is quite complicated. Once you've squeezed in the back, the rear view is very limited. GT-R's trump card is booting benefits that could take up to 315-liter gear. That's enough room for two small suitcases or golf club a few soft bags in a squeeze. However, the opening is quite tight and you have to lift your bags over the high lip and hokey things around to get everything in.

Our ride and handling rating 5/5

Given the brutal performance, it comes as something of a surprise that the wheel of the GT-R is so smooth.

There is no denying, at 1750kgs, the GT-R has feathers. It's wide enough trustworthy friend too, but it rarely feels heavy or work. Given the brutal performance, it comes as something of a surprise that the GT-R steering wheel is so smooth, but also very fast and deadly accurate, allowing you to place it in the street with millimeter precision. Moreover, although the softest of the three modes damper is completely flexible, still allowing rapid turn-in and a very flat cornering attitude. Limpet-like traction also means the car is able to brilliantly in wet or slippery conditions and on bumpy roads. Ability to drive with impunity, at a fast rate like that, it means just a matter of the GT-R is the addictiveness of adrenaline caused and the threat of a long spell at the pleasure of his majesty.

Performance Our rating 5/5

We could rabbit on forever about the GT-R's myriad dashboard read-out, the trick system of four-wheel-drive, calibration transmission switchable, various suspension settings and improved aerodynamics, but what really makes the muscle car seminal Nissan so truly epic his is a hand-built twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine. Now produces 562bhp and 470lb ft. Torque, power is a result of the outpouring of gut-spinning acceleration, with launch control helped 0-62mph time of 2.7 seconds, and top speed of 196mph. Equally, there are few, if any machine that has accumulated on revs with ease as leaving, as the piston race to challenge the 7000rpm red line explosion-preventing. However, while the state-of-the-art not so long ago, in the days of the super-soft, flexible unfeasibly transmission, the GT-R's shifter-mounted rear-axle now seems a bit old-fashioned. While the most recent software upgrade has been improved up-shift quality, low-speed downshifts can still hear and feel clanking away. In the unlikely event you find the standard GT-R is too slow for your needs, Nismo edition raises the stakes even higher. Using the same basic engine, but with a whole host of internal modification that increases power to 591bhp with a corresponding reduction in acceleration times.

Running costs Our rating 2/5

Predictably, the price you pay for ballistic performance in the GT-R is that it will be very expensive to run.

Predictably, the price you pay for ballistic performance in the GT-R is that it will be very expensive to run. Rivals such as the Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8 and more exotic McLaren 570S may all cost much more to buy from Nissan and provide the same speed, but the operating costs GT-R will be at least as devastating as they are. The latest 911 Turbo can be persuaded to return more than 30mpg, but you'll be lucky if you get over the high teens in the GT-R. Official figures combined 23.9mpg and CO2 output colossal 275g / km place in the highest brackets for road tax, the first showroom and benefits-in-kind tax. The tires are very expensive to replace, shorter service intervals, and insurance premiums are steep and expensive spare parts all add full wallet-emptying experience.

Reliability Our rating 5/5

The owners are worried about potentially costly complications of an engine failure or the gremlins in the four wheel drive system can be assured, as the transmission in the GT-R is known for both its durability and ability to withstand tuning. Ranked in Warranty Direct Reliability Index reflects this, with few engine problems were reported, and most of the problems associated with electricity. While the GT-R was given rating is relatively poor, it is to sacrifice any improvements made, rather than the frequency. On the plus side, the car has been in production for a long time, all the initial problems have been ironed out. owner reviews on our website reflects this, too, with almost all reported faultless reliability, with only a warning for possession be a short service intervals of six months, and the cost of fuel and tires.

Safety Our rating 4/5

There is a wide variety of electronic systems to keep you safe and secure when driving the GT-R you.

There is a wide variety of electronic systems to keep you safe and secure while driving your GT-R, with a sophisticated system of traction control, stability control, and a locking rear differential. aids performance / security, along with the large brakes, should be enough to keep you on the straight and narrow, but there is also protection of six standard airbags, seatbelt tensioners and super-stiff chassis. GT-R has not been crash-tested by Euro NCAP, and do not miss the latest safety systems such as autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitor. Security should be a top notch, however, with a Thatcham-approved alarm and deadlocks as standard.

Equipment Our rating 5/5

Unlike many cars in this price - and especially what to wear the Porsche badge - no need to bump the cost with a long list of options. Each GT-R is equipped with sports seats are heated and electrically adjustable, LED lights, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, cruise control and automatic lights and wipers. Standard infotainment system is also equipped with almost everything you could want or need, including a hard drive for storing music, color reversing camera, sat-nav, DVD playback capability, and a thumping Bose stereo system with 11 speakers dotted around the interior. It was obviously quite a long list, but if you want to upgrade, you have the option to add luxuries such as premium leather seats and carbon-backed chair on the Nismo.

Why buy? Our rating 4/5

Having one should definitely be on your bucket list.

At £ 80-90K, the GT-R can no longer be regarded as a blue-collar supercar killer, but even in this kind of money, it still offers a surprising amount of bangs for your bucks. Having one should definitely be on your bucket list. It looks, walks, grips and sound like no other coupe on the road, and surprisingly versatile cabin, reliability, and relaxing nature makes daily driver is brilliant - as long as you can stomach a significant operational cost and robust.

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