R35 GT-R
's interior has steadily improved over the years. Build quality has always been decent, though some owners criticise early cars for feeling too plasticky next to the likes of Porsche or Audi. They are durable, though, and the R35 has four seats so children can squeeze into the back. There's also a boot of 315 litres, which is enough for a couple of suitcases and some soft bags. The Black Edition has black leather and Pearlsuede upholstery with red leather highlights.
These are your important buttons inside!
Early GT-Rs did not have satellite navigation as standard and they used a lower resolution display screen. In September 2009, sat-nav became standard on all GT-Rs and it included an upgraded stereo with 40GB hard disc drive. Also in late 2009, the
Spec V model
arrived in limited numbers with only two Recaro seats. These carbon fibre bucket seats are trimmed in black leather, while carbon fibre is used as well for the instrument panel and around the rear Bose speakers.
In late 2010, Nissan fitted magnesium paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. Chrome rings were added to centre console controls and the heater controls have a carbon fibre panel. This round of revisions also brought an upgrades stereo, iPod and Bluetooth connections, and individual climate control for the front seat passengers.
More interior changes came in late 2011 that included blue lighting for the rev counter and uprating the stereo to a Bose Surround Sound System.
The dashboard back lighting in earlier GT-Rs has been known to fail, which is annoying and expensive to remedy as the whole dash has to be removed to gain access to the lighting.
Few owners use the rear seats for anything other than additional storage, while the boot is a reasonable size for this type of car. Check the water gutters in the boot surround are not blocked as they can flood the boot if they become clogged.
PHer's view:
"I wished that the car had tried less to provide some sort of luxury and comfort inside to the owner and more of a sports orientated feel and drive from the start."
Oliver Jones