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Used 2018 Nissan GT-R Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sport coupe. It uses a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine (565 hp, 467 pound-feet of torque), a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission and a variable all-wheel-drive system for its propulsion. Pure, the new trim level, is the least expensive way to get a GT-R, but it still has all the essential features. Premium trim cars add luxury options, while the Track Edition adds even more track focus. Finally, the GT-R Nismo ups all performance qualities to the max, including an engine tuned for more power.

The new Pure trim includes 20-inch wheels with summer run-flat tires, LED headlights and running lights, power-folding and heated mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, an adaptive suspension, configurable drive modes, and keyless entry and ignition.

Inside, you get leather upholstery with faux suede inserts, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated eight-way power driver seat (four-way for the front passenger), a manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a rearview camera, an 8-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, voice controls, NissanConnect mobile-app integration, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker Bose audio system with active noise cancellation and enhancement, USB connectivity, and satellite and HD radio.

Going with the Premium adds an active sound enhancement and noise cancellation system, titanium exhaust, and a 11-speaker sound system.

Options for the Pure and Premium are limited to the Cold Weather package, with all-season tires and a unique coolant mixture. Premium models can be equipped with a Premium Interior package, which adds hand-stitched premium leather upholstery; special floor mats; and a few premium paint and interior color schemes.

The GT-R Track Edition is similar but receives the Nismo's suspension, chassis and interior upgrades (see below).

Finally, the limited-production GT-R Nismo comes with a stiffer body structure, a front fascia with more cooling area and downforce, side skirts and rear wing, Recaro seats, lightweight forged alloy wheels, a more aggressive suspension calibration, and an uprated version of the V6 engine good for 600 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque.

Which GT-R trim does Edmunds recommend?

For our money, it's the new Pure model. You get the same mechanical and performance content as the Premium without the fluff of electronic sound control and a heavy audio system. Though you lose the titanium exhaust, the cost savings can help pay for track days and tires.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Spring, TX
Vehicle
GT-R Pure
GT-R Premium
GT-R Track Edition
GT-R NISMO
Vehicle
Premium
3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM
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Track Edition
3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM
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NISMO
3.8L 6cyl Turbo 6AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather/suede
leather/suede
leather
leather/suede
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
565 hp @ 6,800 rpm
565 hp @ 6,800 rpm
565 hp @ 6,800 rpm
600 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Engine torque
467 lb-ft @ 3,300 rpm
467 lb-ft @ 3,300 rpm
467 lb-ft @ 3,300 rpm
481 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
Tire size
255/40R20 (FRONT) 285/35R20 (REAR)
255/40R20 (FRONT) 285/35R20 (REAR)
255/40R20 (FRONT) 285/35R20 (REAR)
255/40R20 (FRONT) 285/35R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
20 X 9.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
20 X 10.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
20 X 10.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
16 / 22 / 18 MPG
16 / 22 / 18 MPG
16 / 22 / 18 MPG
16 / 22 / 18 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
312 / 429 miles
312 / 429 miles
312 / 429 miles
312 / 429 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.6 ft.
36.6 ft.
36.6 ft.
36.6 ft.
Curb weight
3,929 lb.
3,933 lb.
3,915 lb.
3,911 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
Height
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
Length
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
184.6 in.
Wheelbase
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
8.8 cu. ft.
8.8 cu. ft.
8.8 cu. ft.
8.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Front Leg Room
44.6 in.
44.6 in.
44.6 in.
44.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
Rear Head Room
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
26.4 in.
26.4 in.
26.4 in.
26.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
50.0 in.
50.0 in.
50.0 in.
50.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather/suede
Red Amber, premium leather
Rakuda Tan, premium leather
Black, leather/suede
Kuro Night, premium leather
Track Edition, leather
NISMO, leather/suede
Exterior
Solid Red
Super Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Pearl White
Blaze Metallic
Jet Black Pearl
Deep Blue Pearl
Solid Red
Super Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Pearl White
Blaze Metallic
Jet Black Pearl
Deep Blue Pearl
Solid Red
Super Silver Metallic
Pearl White
Blaze Metallic
Jet Black Pearl
Solid Red
Super Silver Metallic
Pearl White
Jet Black Pearl