The 2021 Nissan GT-R has a $113,540 starting price, which is at the higher end of the luxury sports car segment. The price skyrockets to $210,740 for the racier GT-R Nismo trim.
2021 Nissan GT-R Review
The 2021 Nissan GT-R ranks near the bottom of the luxury sports car class. The GT-R offers searing engine performance, planted handling, and an intuitive touch screen, but it’s let down by its unremarkable interior quality, snug back seat, and lack of advanced features.
Pros & Cons
- Rocketlike acceleration
- Surefooted handling
- Few active safety features
- Dated interior
- Cramped rear seats
New for 2021
- 50th Anniversary and Track Editions discontinued
2021 GT-R Photos
Rankings & Research
The 2021 Nissan GT-R's #16 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Sports Cars category. Currently the Nissan GT-R has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 73 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
- #16 in Luxury Sports Cars
Is the Nissan GT-R a Good Car?
Yes, the 2021 Nissan GT-R is a good luxury sports car. The GT-R boasts a monstrous twin-turbo V6 engine and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. This pairing allows the GT-R to accelerate to triple-digit speeds in mere seconds and carve up winding roads with a collectedness that belies its nearly two-ton weight. Its touch-screen infotainment system is easy to use, and, unlike many competitors, the GT-R has a four-seat interior, though the rear seats are better for storing luggage than adult passengers. Its adaptive suspension provides a firm but livable ride quality.
There are a few major compromises though. The GT-R has a thirst for fuel – it gets just 16/22 mpg city/highway – and it’s exceptionally light on amenities and safety features for a car that costs $113,000 and up.
Why You Can Trust Us: 73 Reviews Analyzed
We’ve analyzed 73 Nissan GT-R reviews, as well as data points like horsepower specs and fuel economy estimates, to help you make the best car-buying decision possible.
This 2021 GT-R review incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2009.
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Should I Buy the Nissan GT-R?
While the 2021 Nissan GT-R is worth considering if you’re shopping for a luxury sports car, its aging design and dearth of advanced features keep it from being a top pick. Before you buy, test-drive alternatives in this class like the Chevrolet Corvette, BMW 8 Series, and Porsche 911. Each offers sizzling engine performance, poised handling, and more advanced tech and safety features at a starting price that undercuts the GT-R's.
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Nissan GT-R Premium
The GT-R Premium trim starts at $113,540, and it comes equipped with a 565-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 engine, a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Standard features include an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, satellite radio, an 11-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, and two USB ports.
Other standard features include proximity keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, a Bilstein adaptive suspension, a limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The only option is the $4,280 Premium Interior package, which adds leather upholstery to more interior surfaces.
Nissan GT-R Nismo
The GT-R Nismo has a $210,740 starting price. This trim features a 600-horsepower V6 engine in addition to stiffer springs, carbon ceramic brakes, and an Alcantara leather-wrapped steering wheel. The standard bumpers, side sills, trunk lid, and roof have also been replaced with lighter carbon-fiber components.
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The Final Call
The current-generation Nissan GT-R debuted more than a decade ago, and it upended the luxury sports car status quo with its lightning-fast acceleration, tenacious all-wheel-drive grip, and relatively affordable pricing. It was a force to be reckoned with, and – fast-forward to today – it still offers excellent performance, but years of price increases and minimal updates have soured the GT-R’s overall appeal. Before you buy, consider higher-rated and less expensive alternatives like the Toyota Supra, Porsche Cayman, and Chevrolet Corvette.
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