It’s straightforward to poke enjoyable at Toyota for its absurdly lengthy product lifecycles with autos just like the Tundra, Sequoia, and Tacoma, however Nissan is likely one of the largest offenders. The Frontier had been on sale with no important replace for a decade earlier than its current overhaul, and the GT-R has been round even longer, solely receiving tech and slight look updates since its introduction in 2009. The 2024 mannequin carries on with that custom, nevertheless it’s getting a more-than-$4,000 value hike and can be offered in tremendous restricted numbers.
The 2024 GT-R will begin at $120,990 when it hits sellers’ heaps this spring. The midrange T-spec trim begins at $140,990, and the highest NISMO mannequin will get a staggering $220,990 beginning value. Although the automotive isn’t drastically totally different from the yr earlier than, Nissan mentioned it up to date the entrance and rear fascias, rear wing, and different physique elements for higher aerodynamics and downforce.
Although ridiculously costly, the 2024 GT-R will get just a few distinctive touches that will assist justify its price ticket – a minimum of to diehard followers. Two unique colours for the T-spec trim can be found: Millenium Jade and the legendary Midnight Purple coloration first seen on the R34 GT-R V-Spec.
Right this moment’s loopy automobile costs make the GT-R’s six-figure base MSRP appear considerably affordable for the efficiency, however a glance again on the pricing within the late 2000s is an effective actuality verify. The GT-R used to start out at lower than $70,000, however a 2009 value improve drove the bottom quantity nearer to $80,000. It’s been a wild trip since then, as costs have steadily elevated to the sky-high numbers we see right this moment.
Having mentioned that, the time to purchase a GT-R is operating out. Nissan discontinued the automotive in Europe and skipped the 2022 mannequin yr in the USA. The automaker has categorical plans to go electrical, and the GT-R is extensively anticipated to observe swimsuit for the upcoming R36 era, so the possibility to get the twin-turbo V6-powered Godzilla is slipping away rapidly.