Pros: High-tech supercar performance; tenacious all-wheel drive; one-of-a-kind personality
Cons: Stiff ride; can feel clunky and cantankerous in everyday driving; pricing has been creeping upward; traditional manual transmission is not available
CG Says: For 2016, Nissan GT-R adds a 45th Anniversary Gold Edition to commemorate 45 years of production. This special edition features gold paint and a special plaque. Fewer than 30 copies will be sold in the U.S. There is also a new 20-spoke wheel design for the Premium model. Quirkier than most rivals, the GT-R offers impressive acceleration, a comfortable and well-appointed interior, and decent luggage space. Base GT-R models have have 545 horsepower, while the GT-R NISMO has 600. NISMO also has enhanced aerodynamics, suspension refinements, and an exclusive optional titanium exhaust system. For those who prefer a transmission that doesn’t have a clutch pedal–and can accept one that isn’t particularly well behaved in everyday driving–GT-R is an exotic performance car that still isn’t quite priced like one.
| Class | Premium Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | Premium: $101,770 45th Anniversary Gold Edition: $102,770 Black Edition: $111,510 NISMO: $149,990 |
| Base Engine twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 545 (600 in NISMO) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 22 |
