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2009 Nissan GT-R Features Review

September 9, 2008

FEATURES | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Display screen a “must-see feature
Cars.com

Standard features include “Bluetooth, keyless entry/start…XM
Edmunds

Premium adds “Bose audio system with two subwoofers
Edmunds

The 2009 Nissan GT-R fleshes out its supercar credentials with features that play up its track abilities—and some that make casual driving sessions a bit more enjoyable.

The GT-R comes in two different versions, Base and Premium, which differ only in equipment and options. The base version, Edmunds says, “comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, Brembo brakes, a rear spoiler, an electronically adjustable suspension, leather upholstery, power front seats, aluminum-trimmed pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Bluetooth, keyless entry/start, automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system, XM Satellite Radio, a multifunction driver-configurable information monitor, an in-dash Compact Flash card reader and a navigation system with a 30-gigabyte hard drive, 9.4 gigabytes of which can be used for audio storage."

The Premium version, they report, “adds higher-performance tires, an 11-speaker Bose audio system with two subwoofers, heated front seats, front passenger side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Notably, side and side curtain airbags are not available on the base model.” In Premium form, the GT-R is better equipped than nearly every supercar researched by TheCarConnection.com.

The GT-R’s navigation and gauges deserve special notice. A “must-see feature,” according to Cars.com, the navigation screen hosts “a total of 11 screens” that “give more information than I've ever seen in a production car, starting with the mundane oil temperature and pressure, turbo boost gauge and fuel economy, and ranging up to steering angle, acceleration and braking in percent, AWD torque distribution, and lateral, acceleration and braking g-force.” The GT-R’s display allows users to customize those screens; Nissan wisely hired the designers (Polyphony Digital) who worked on the Sony PlayStation's Gran Turismo game to design the interface, they add.

Conclusion

The 2009 Nissan GT-R Premium is stacked with luxury features—and some fun toys for the road-and-track crowd.

FEATURES | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Display screen a “must-see featureCars.comStandard features include “Bluetooth, keyless entry/start…XMEdmundsPremium adds “Bose audio system with two subwoofersEdmunds The 2009 Nissan GT-R fleshes out its supercar credentials with features that play up its track abilities—and some that make casual driving sessions a bit more enjoyable. The GT-R comes in two different versions, Base and Premium, which differ only in equipment and options. The base version, Edmunds says, “comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, Brembo brakes, a rear spoiler, an electronically adjustable suspension, leather upholstery, power front seats, aluminum-trimmed pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Bluetooth, keyless entry/start, automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system, XM Satellite Radio, a multifunction driver-configurable information monitor, an in-dash Compact Flash card reader and a navigation system with a 30-gigabyte hard drive, 9.4 gigabytes of which can be used for audio storage." The Premium version, they report, “adds higher-performance tires, an 11-speaker Bose audio system with two subwoofers, heated front seats, front passenger side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Notably, side and side curtain airbags are not available on the base model.” In Premium form, the GT-R is better equipped than nearly every supercar researched by TheCarConnection.com. The GT-R’s navigation and gauges deserve special notice. A “must-see feature,” according to Cars.com, the navigation screen hosts “a total of 11 screens” that “give more information than I've ever seen in a production car, starting with the mundane oil temperature and pressure, turbo boost gauge and fuel economy, and ranging up to steering angle, acceleration and braking in percent, AWD torque distribution, and lateral, acceleration and braking g-force.” The GT-R’s display allows users to customize those screens; Nissan wisely hired the designers (Polyphony Digital) who worked on the Sony PlayStation's Gran Turismo game to design the interface, they add. ConclusionThe 2009 Nissan GT-R Premium is stacked with luxury features—and some fun toys for the road-and-track crowd. 2009 NISSAN GT-R STYLING | [8 out of 10] Los Angeles Times: “sure does look menacing in person” Car and Driver: “Japanese cars have never been this exotic from the factory” Cars.com: “doesn't compare to the best of the Germans and Italians” The 2009 Nissan GT-R makes an indelible ...

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Other Choices:

Like some vice-presidential picks, the GT-R has laid low some well-thought-out plans for world domination with its scorching power and deft handling. The most attuned competitors are the new 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Porsche 911 Turbo. The ZR1's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 will push it to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, 0.3 second faster than the Corvette Z06, according to GM; it'll hit 100 mph in 7.0 seconds, turn in quarter-mile times of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph, and charge to a claimed top speed of 205 mph, all for a price tag some $20,000 higher than the GT-R—and minus two seats. The 911 Turbo punches out 480 horsepower for $125,000—and offers itself in convertible trim for buyers who want the top-down driving experience at nearly 200 mph.

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Comments (5 total)

  1. By santed #1, Posted: 12/25/2008

    GT-R

    This car is still european, Renault owns a very large portion of Nissan and hence the injection of so much into Nissan, and Renaults are very famous for turbocharging. Renault ELF has also been very popular and powerful in formula 1 for a very long time.

  2. By Glen Morris #2, Posted: 6/2/2009

    They're calling the gtr big,do you no ferrari 599 is 183.7 long 77.2 inch wide? Compare to gtr 183.3/74.6 but i guess it ok for ferrari you called the gtr huge.I honestly don't no why they're comparing gtr and zr1 when the car don't go together. The zo6 can't get the job done so let ter zr1. Zr1 638hp Gtr480 zr1 604lbs gtr434 zr1 205per hour gtr 196. They're different car if thats how gm wanna say they have the faster car tell it to babys.

  3. By Mik Carroll #3, Posted: 7/29/2009

    This is a posers car.Do you honestly know anyone that would like to be seen in a Nissan? All this car says is Hi, my name is d-bag, I couldn't afford a Ferrari so I bought a NISSAN,lol

  4. By  werso #4, Posted: 10/7/2009

    This is a posers car.

  5. By nissan lover #5, Posted: 10/9/2009

    the best car in the world. I went 201 mph in germany. 1.97g and 24.6mph max(for me with good driving)

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