2017 Nissan GT-R Most Likely To Be Launched In Australia This September

The Nissan GT-R has been drastically upgraded for the 2017 model. The car was initially

launched in the year 2007, but now it is going to receive the most significant upgrades

that include a new interior, meticulous exterior updates and a 15 kW rise in power.

From September 2016, Australia will be obtaining this premium edition and Nismo-

tuned track edition.

The 2017 Nissan GT-R receives a bigger grille opening towards the front to aid cooling.

A newly designed bonnet and a remoulded front bar render the large Nissan a more

aggressive front look, all while adding to aerodynamic downforce.

The most evident alterations are seen in the interiors. A fully new ‘horizontal flow’

instrument panel and driver oriented console render a more advanced and simplified

instrument layout.

It has an all new 8-inch touch screen and the console-mounted control mechanism,

which drives the modified infotainment and vehicle management software. The shift

paddles mounted on the steering column were often criticised in the GT-R and it has

been modified; now, they are fixed to the wheel.

What’s beneath the bonnet is the power from the twin-turbo V6, which is increased by

15 kW and torque is raised by 4 Nm, which now stands at 419 kW of power and 632 Nm

of torque respectively. The output refinements come from improved boost through the

turbos and enhanced ignition timing control.

The 6-speed dual clutch transmission has also been upgraded to render quicker and smoother gear shifts with less of that ‘truck-like’ idle sound for which the GT-R is known for. To aid the 2017 Nissan GT-R to sound the same way as it looks, it has been upgraded with new titanium mufflers and a sound simulation system (ASE: Active Sound Enhancement).

With new suspension, rigidity improvements, and new 20-inch Y-spoke wheels, all functioning to render the renowned tarmac-chewing GT-R performance, you get better and superior handling.

Hiroshi Tamura, the Chief Product Specialist of the Nissan GT-R says, “We have

continued to drive its performance limits to the outer boundaries”. Without a doubt, it is

now more powerful than before; simultaneously, more fine-tuning has been performed

to take the whole driving experience to a completely new level. We’re happy to bring

you what we believe is the ultimate GT that has a breathtaking performance, newfound

courtesy and a strong history of racing.

During the launch, it seems like Nissan doesn’t anticipate a price rise from the outgoing

range’s $172,000 (on-road costs extra), which makes the All-New Nissan GTR 2017

even more tempting.