Nissan GT-R

In published reviews,
critics awarded this
vehicle an average
overall score of:

91
Priced From $81,790
MPG 18.0
Styles Reviewed
CoupeCoupe

Popular Science

10/17/09
2009-10-17
96
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Mike Spinelli Mike Spinelli Score Pending 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

By any measure the GT-R is a technical masterwork. It combines a 480-horsepower, 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine with a chassis engineered for maximum balance and stability, underpinning a ultramodern body shape that registers a drag coefficient of 0.27. That’s just slightly more than a Prius.

Wall Street Journal

10/24/08
2008-10-24
96
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Jeff Sabatini Jeff Sabatini 8.1 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

If these sound like the silly ramblings of a gasoline-addicted reviewer in love with a sports car — well, look, the GT-R is not just any halo car, but one fit for an archangel.

DriverSide.com

11/10/08
2008-11-10
96
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Jon Alain Guzik Jon Alain Guzik 6.0 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

The GT-R is an impressive effort from a company not recently connected with supercar performance. We feel, for the money, there is nothing better out there.

AutoBlog.com

07/27/09
2009-07-27
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Jonny Lieberman Jonny Lieberman 6.2 out of 10 2010 Nissan GT-R Coupe

Italian exhausts sound a thousand times better, but the Nissan GT-R is simply the better supercar. You’ll be continually shocked at what such a heavy, civilized and inexpensive car is capable of.

CNET.com

06/27/08
2008-06-27
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Wayne Cunningham Wayne Cunningham 6.2 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

The 2009 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. But we would have a hard time with the GT-R as an everyday driver.

LeftLane News

09/17/08
2008-09-17
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Mark Elias Mark Elias 7.2 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

The Skyline should sell for nearly twice the price, and has performance that is better than most other exotic cars available today.

Roadfly.com

04/22/08
2008-04-22
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Charlie Romero Charlie Romero 7.1 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

What most people don’t realize or don’t choose to focus on with this newsworthy vehicle, is that the GT-R, in addition to being a supercar, was also designed for usability.

Motor Trend

11/21/08
2008-11-21
93
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Ron Kiino Ron Kiino 7.6 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

No Nissan has ever been as formidable or as awesome as the GT-R. No other 2009 contender crushes our criteria. For that, it wholeheartedly deserves Car of the Year honors.

NADAguides.com

02/11/09
2009-02-11
93
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Jeff Glucker Jeff Glucker 5.8 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

I can get all the performance of a supercar with comfort and every day livability in the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Not only that I can do it for $80,090 (as equipped).

AutoBlog.com

07/23/08
2008-07-23
92
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Michael Harley Michael Harley 6.7 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

Nissan engineers have successfully delivered a nauseatingly fast vehicle that devours acceleration and track records. Its handling belies its weight, and its cabin is deceptively comfortable.

Automobile Magazine

08/14/08
2008-08-14
92
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Joe DeMatio Joe DeMatio Score Pending 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

The level of performance is astounding for the price. All of the fuss you’ve seen from the automotive media is justified; the Nissan GT-R is one of the great performance stories of our time.

Times Online

06/19/08
2008-06-19
92
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Jeremy Clarkson Jeremy Clarkson 7.1 out of 10 2009 Nissan GT-R Coupe

If Michael Schumacher were to find himself in the eye of an Arctic blizzard, escaping from an exploding volcano, he might discover 10% of the Nissan GT-R’s abilities. But you? Me? Forget it.

MotorMouths Newsletter

Get the latest reviews,
buying advice, deals &
more. Sent once a month.