2021 Nissan GT-R Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$113,540 to $215,690

Original MSRP

7.3
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4.7

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7.3
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Look & feel
8/10
Technology
6/10
Performance
9/10
Safety
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Form & function
8/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
2021 Nissan GT-R Test Drive Review summaryImage

Nissan’s 2021 GT-R is a sport coupe that turns heads and bends necks.

Nissan’s hottest model returns for 2021 breathing fire, burning asphalt, and soothing souls. The 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium not only romps, but it also cruises. Capable of blistering acceleration and awe-inspiring cornering, the GT-R can also be calm, composed, and actually comfortable—not descriptors that would have been applied to earlier generations of the sports car nicknamed "Godzilla."
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The GT-R claims roots back to the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a Japanese-market model that was produced between 1969 and 1973, and again from 1989 to 2002. The Skyline GT-R was a legend in the Japanese Touring Car Championship series. Nissan resurrected the GT-R name for a new vehicle that arrived in the US as a 2009 model, and it has undergone evolutionary upgrades and facelifts since then.

At first glance, the GT-R doesn’t have the supercar “wow” factor. But first impressions can be deceiving. Drive the GT-R, and then look at it again, and it looks better. In fact, it looks great. Because it has a traditional layout—front-engine/all-wheel drive (AWD)—it looks more like a muscle car than a supercar, with a long hood, two doors, and a fast roofline that ends in a short trunk deck. A tasteful, yet beefy, wing adorns the trunk lid. Four big, round taillights dress the rear, subtly mirrored by four big tailpipe openings in the lower rear fascia. The more you look, the more the details stand out, like the way the inbound taillights are notched into the trunk lid, or the way the pop-out door handles are frenched into the doors. The GT-R has a confident stance, bold but not blustery.

Inside, the cabin is all business. Leather, carbon fibre, and real metal construction feel like they were fitted by master craftspeople. The design is functional, not particularly beautiful, but purpose-built. Surprisingly roomy in the front row, the seats are supportive and comfortable enough for all-day driving. The second row, while attractive, is very tight, especially with a tall driver behind the wheel. The GT-R should be considered a 2+2, with the second row reserved for occasional, short-hop use.

Jason Fogelson
Published Nov 10, 2021 by Jason Fogelson
Jason Fogelson has reviewed hundreds of cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles and ATVs for websites, magazines and newspapers. He is based in the Detroit area.

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by Chrisitan W
Jul 08, 2023
I love my car, its fun, but its only about as useful as i make it.Jul 08, 2023
by Alex C
Apr 02, 2022
Couple years ago I drove a FBO 2015 GTR. This year I decided to go with a low mileage 2019. Best decision of the year so far. The 2017+ are more comfortable for daily driving. Its a great car. I looked at gen2 NSX, but was worried about finding parts as the car ages. Parts are easy to find for GTR because its been in production for so many years. Apr 02, 2022
by Sing Y
Jun 02, 2021
This is Not my favorite color and it is overpriced!Jun 02, 2021

2021 Nissan GT-R Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brake width: 1.28 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 3 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: accent · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Steering

Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: NissanConnect · Smart device app function: maintenance status

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: accent · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Movie Listing · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Steering

Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: NissanConnect · Smart device app function: maintenance status

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: suede

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: accent · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Stocks · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: Recaro · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: two-tone · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: NissanConnect · Smart device app function: maintenance status

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: suede

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: accent · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: NissanConnect · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: Recaro · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: two-tone · Upholstery accents: faux suede

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.4

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: NissanConnect · Smart device app function: vehicle location

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse