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2009 Nissan GT-R Full Review
Date Published: 7/23/08
2009 Nissan GT-R Review
The 2009 Nissan GT-R is this Japanese automaker's new flagship sports car. Long known as the Skyline GT-R in Japan, the 2009 GT-R marks the first time this 2-door coupe will be offered for sale outside Nissan's home market. GT-R is Nissan's most powerful vehicle with a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 480 hp. The engine teams with a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel shift paddles for manual operation. All-wheel drive is standard as are a sport suspension and 20-inch wheels with run-flat tires. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Available features include a navigation system, a hard drive for storing digital music files, and a wireless cell phone link. We have not yet tested the 2009 Nissan GT-R.
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2009 Nissan GT-R Road Test
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration

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Fuel Economy

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Ride Quality

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Steering/Handling/Braking

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Quietness

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Controls

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Details

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Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

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Room/Comfort (rear)

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Cargo Room

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Value within Class

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Total Score

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Scores for all Premium Sporty/performance Cars

Low Score
40
Average Score
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High Score
67
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2009 Nissan GT-R Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/16/2008
Trim Name Retail Price Dealer Invoice Destination Charge
Base 2-door coupe $69,850 $65,744 $625
Premium 2-door coupe $71,900 $67,672 $625
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker. Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options. The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
3.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, navigation system, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather/alcantara upholstery, 6-way power front bucket seats, aluminum interior trim, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keyless access and starting, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, hard drive, satellite radio, wireless cell phone link, tachometer, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear spoiler, xenon headlights, automatic and driver adjustable suspension, 255/40ZR20 front and 285/35ZR20 rear run-flat tires, alloy wheels.
Premium adds to Base:
Safety
Curtain side airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated front seats, Bose sound system.
Optional Equipment
Comfort and Convenience Features
Retail Price
Invoice Price
iPod adapter
Base, Premium
$360
$265
Floormats
Base, Premium
$280
$200
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Special paint
Base, Premium
$3,000
$2,602
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2009 Nissan GT-R Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification Nissan GT-R 2-door coupe
Wheelbase, in. 109.5
Overall Length, in. 183.4
Overall Width, in. 74.7
Overall Height, in. 54.0
Curb Weight, lbs. 3836
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 8.8
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 16.9
Seating Capacity 4
Front Head Room, in. 38.1
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 44.6
Rear Head Room, in. 33.5
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. --
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
  Turbocharged dohc V6
Size, liters/cu. in. 3.8 /232
Horsepower @ rpm. 480 @ 6400
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 430 @ 3200
Availability Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
 
6-speed automatic 16/21
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test Nissan GT-R 2-door coupe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built in: Japan
Drivewheels: all-wheel drive
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