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Overall Ratings
- Off-the-charts performance for the money, but not as comfortable or as opulent as some of its competition.
9.1 / 10
Dynamics
9.5 / 10
Engine Performance- Maybe not the most powerful, but easily the most involving in the segment.
9.0 / 10 Transmission Performance- Probably the best of the auto-manual bunch -- from any manufacturer.
10.0 / 10
Brake Performance- Solid, consistent and capable of providing the shortest stops we've ever measured.
8.0 / 10 Steering Perfomance- Full of feel but occasionally overly heavy -- especially at speed.
9.0 / 10 Handling- Military precision. Hoover grip. Massive cornering speed.
9.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive- Massive piles of dripping fun. Only the lack of powerslides keep it from a top score.
7.0 / 10
Comfort
6.0 / 10
Ride Comfort- Even on the "Comf" setting, the GT-R isn't.
7.0 / 10 Wind Noise- No obtrusive wind noise.
7.0 / 10 Road Noise- Some tire noise, but nothing more than most supercars.
7.5 / 10
Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Easy ingress/egress compared to many cars this capable.
7.5 / 10 Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Embarrassingly small rear seats. But it has them, which is more than can be said for most of it competitors.
7.0 / 10 Driving Position- All controls, but especially those critical to going fast, are within easy reach.
7.0 / 10 Function
8.0 / 10 Headlight Illumination- Xenon HID headlamps improve visibility
7.0 / 10 Visibility- High waistline inhibits perfect sightlines for those of average height.
8.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout- Huge tachometer dominates I.P. Low-resolution (at normal speeds) speedometer is useless most of the time.
7.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Dual climate control offers set-it-and-forget-it flexibility.
6.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- Awkward radio interface isn't as easy to sort out as it should be.
7.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- Most secondary controls offer industry-standard operation
6.5 / 10
Interior Storage- Few bins or pockets within easy reach -- even for a supercar.
7.0 / 10 Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Nine cubic feet is small, but will do for weekend getaways.
7.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)- Fixed rear seats are a product of the GT-R's rigid structure.
7.0 / 10 Cupholders- Two front and one rear cupholder.
7.6 / 10 Design/Build Quality
9.0 / 10 Exterior Design- Stunning lines despite its size.
8.0 / 10 Interior Design- Functional and filled with gadgetry, but certainly not luxurious.
7.0 / 10 Interior Materials- Barely adequate interior materials for a car in this class.
8.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- All switchgear operates with a quality feel.
6.5 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- We did observe one squeak in the GT-R's center stack while moving.
7.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- We did not observe any panel fitment issues on our test car.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2009 Nissan GT-R Consumer Ratings |
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