Nissan GT-R (R35, 2009 - 2022) review – MPG and running costs
Be in no doubt, any GT-R will be expensive to run. Not just on fuel but also insurance and maintenance. This is a pricier car to buy and run, than the average Nissan.
Official stats for the Nissan GT-R were 16.6 mpg in the city and 32.1mpg motorway, with an official combined figure of 23.9mpg. In reality, we normally see high 20s on lengthy motorway cruises, but any serious driving and you're well into the teens.
Running costs will be in excess of £3000 per year including tyres if using official Nissan dealerships and that excludes insurance. Don't for a second think this will be as cheap as a conventional Nissan to run. This is a proper ultra-high performance car and brings the expected costs with it.
Using quality independents like Litchfield Imports will help bring costs down, but major services that require things like brake or transmission fluid replacement will still be expensive. You also might want to factor in the costs of upgrades, as the R35 GT-R is highly modifiable.
The GT-R being the complex beast that it is also has its fair share of issues. As mentioned earlier in our review, listen out for bellhousing rattle and pay close attention to how an example's gearbox and differentials operate during low-speed maneuvering. There are common failure points throughout the driveline, though later cars are stronger in this respect.
