The Nissan GT-R isn't quite dead and buried… it's being resurrected
- Nissan will replace the GT-R
- It’s probably going to be electric
- There’s no deadline yet
Published on Mar 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 07, 2025 at 5:47 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The new Nissan CEO said the Nissan GT-R will be replaced with a new model.
Nissan retired its most iconic sports car just a few weeks ago and, at first, it looked like it wasn’t going to be replaced.
But the Japanese brand has a new CEO now, and his idea is a bit different.
We’re certainly glad to hear that.
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A new GT-R is coming
Nissan, the world-famous Japanese car manufacturer, isn’t doing as well as it once was.
The company recently replaced its CEO, probably because, among other reasons, of the awkward situation with the proposed, and failed, merger with Honda.
Either way, there’s a new boss now, and he has a plan.
In the space of a few weeks, the CEO announced 13 new models, including a totally redesigned Leaf based on the Ariya and, crucially, a new GT-R.
Nissan discontinued the GT-R after a long and decorated career, and everyone assumed that would be the end of it.
But, fortunately, that’s not the case.
What the new Nissan GT-R could look like
Nissan already said it was going to replace the old GT-R with a new electric model years ago, but that never materialized.
We don’t know whether the new one will indeed be electric, but it is very likely.
With a bit of luck, the new GT-R will be inspired by the Hyper Force, above, a concept car that produces over 1,300HP.
With even more luck, it will use some form of internal combustion along with its electric powertrain.
We don’t know, but we do know it’s on Nissan’s Bingo card and that’s good enough for us.
Speaking at the launch event for the aforementioned 13 new cars, Ivan Espinosa, the newly-appointed Nissan CEO, said a new GT-R will come.
“It’s in our DNA. I can’t tell you when or how, but the GT-R name will exist in the future,” he said.
Music to our ears.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
