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2015 Nissan GT-R Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Like an artist who just can’t seem to put down the brush and say “Finished,” Nissan chief creative officer Shirō Nakamura keeps returning to the GT-R year after year with another tweak, another adjustment, another addition. Model year 2015 is no different. Yes, another round of changes come to the GT-R, and this may just be the year the Japanese technological titan finally compromises.
Godzilla compromise? Tell that to Tokyo. But giant monster mayhem aside, Nissan has definitely made efforts to make the GT-R more livable. The active suspension gets updated spring rates, new bushings, some reworked valving in the shocks and even a new antiroll bar, all in the interest of a smoother ride when you’re venturing off the track. And lest the company start building a reputation of getting too soft, Nissan now offers a new staggered tire package of 20-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GTs—255/40 in the front and 265/35 in the rear—both with stiffer sidewalls. Combining those with the suspension adjustments delivers what Nissan is calling a “more sophisticated ride and better road holding.” As long as it no longer inadvertently removes fillings, I’d say it's on the right track.
Likewise, adjustments have been made to the braking and steering systems to make them more predictably responsive for everyday use. Whereas previously the brakes had a distinctly digital nature at anything near legal speeds and the steering required some time in the gym to handle appropriately around parking lots, a new steering pump and some recalibration of the brakes for a more linear response promises more forgiving operation.
But low speeds aren’t the only times things have gotten a little scaly in the GT-R. Spend any time in the cockpit, and you’ll notice a direct relationship between accelerator-pedal depression and noise. Even Nissan acknowledged this, forcing buyers to sign documents at the dealership preparing them for the avalanche of clunks and clatter that welcomed them upon driving off the lot.
At least this year, Nissan's addressing the issue directly instead of just warning its customers. Sadly, rather than actually dampening some of the rattling and buzzing, Nissan has taken the antidote du jour and installed an 11-speaker Bose Active Noise Cancellation audio system. It’s the next best thing to actually fixing the problem! Thankfully there's also an additional 22 pounds of insulation to muffle the noisy driveline at least—that's great, since the Bose system is an option rather than standard.
Still, the experience of less noise is almost as good as the reality, and I’m sure most will welcome the Bose system’s inclusion. Out front, you’ll also notice a new headlight package with adaptive, high-intensity LEDs complemented by LED accents. These headlights not only follow you around curves, but will illuminate further down the road as you build speed, and that’s a change we can all appreciate. The dotted rings surrounding the rear lights are now continuous lines, which does a lot to change the rear view while actually changing very little. Additional changes include a new accent on the side vents, additional stitching on the shifter and seats, and a new exterior color named Gold Flake Red Pearl, which features gold-tinted glass flakes that shine in the sunlight. If you want to really stretch the limits of class, a pale ivory interior stands ready to go the distance, and a Black Trim package gets you a dry carbon rear wing and a carbon trunk that saves even more weight over the standard aluminum lid.
No changes to the power profile, for regular or Nismo variants. For the non-Nismo GT-R variants, that means a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V6 delivering 545 hp and 463 lb-ft of torque, whether you go with standard, Black or Track. The paddle-shifted, 6-speed dual-clutch transmission responds remarkably like a manual. The Black Edition gets unique wheels, a red-and-black interior, Recaro seats and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler. The Track Edition adds more aggressive suspension tuning and brakes, a carbon-fiber trunk lid and competition-style seats.
However, none of them come close to touching the Nismo, which gets the full 600-hp treatment, along with 481 lb-ft of torque thanks to bigger turbos, a larger fuel pump and some revised ignition timing. The job of delivering all that power has been handed to a race suspension that has been reworked through every unsprung element and supported through additional body stiffness. Even the wheel-hub bolts are the good stuff. But that alone wouldn’t be enough to keep things from getting chirpy, so aero enhancements front and back manage to add an additional 220 pounds of downforce when bumping up against the top speed. Avoiding liftoff is desirable in a high-end car, I hear. Put it all together, and reports indicate a 2-second 0-to-60 time. Monstrous. And just to make sure you can hang on while experiencing that sort of power, you’ll find Alcantara covering the vast expanses of the interior, from the carbon-backed Recaros to the chunkier steering wheel.
Nissan knows what it's released onto the world and is working hard to make sure it’s as manageable a beast as possible. After all, killing your customers is a wholly poor business plan. Think of it as Godzilla in a bowtie. Sure, you can bring it to parties, but it’s still going to knock over the dessert cart.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
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May 14, 2015
This car is truly a super car at a reasonable price. The power and handling are phenomenal and the car just makes it look easy. I love the styling of the car and it attracts a lot of attention everywhere I go. You will have to own a GTR-35 to really appreciate the fact that it is a race car that can be used daily and take the kids to school and go grocery shopping as not only does it have two back seats but a large trunk. Another amazing feature is the sound system! It is the best I have ever owned and factory equipped. We often go for drives just to listen to our music.May 14, 2015
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2015 Nissan GT-R Pricing
Original MSRP
$101,770 to $149,990Price range
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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 · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11
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
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: rear 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 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: 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 · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front
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 · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11
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
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Multi-function remote: trunk release · 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: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: cornering · 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 · 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 · Upholstery: premium leather
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · 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 · USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11
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
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · 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: paddle shifter · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: 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
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: premium leather
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · 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 · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11
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
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: leather · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · 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: phone · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: carbon fiber · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: 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: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
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: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: front