Swansong 2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec here next month

The upgraded 2022 Nissan GT-R supercar range – including the new T-Spec variant and a new NISMO SV flagship – has been locked in for release in Australia next month.

However, Nissan Australia has confirmed the MY22 Godzilla range will be the final iteration of the current-generation R35 GT-R available Down Under, where the Japanese supercar will not meet federal side-impact regulations in place from November 2021.

Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson confirmed the expanded five-variant MY22 GT-R range, including the two new limited-editions, will be the final R35 models to be offered locally, where fewer than 50 MY22 GT-R vehicles in total will arrive from October.

“The GT-R has earned its place at the pinnacle of performance around the world, acting as a true automotive icon for more than 50 years,” said Paterson in a press release today.

“This isn’t the end of the GT-R story in Australia, but it will mark the closure of this chapter for this generation vehicle. And there is surely no more fitting a send-off for this performance hero than with an expanded range offering that includes not one but two thrilling special-editions.”

There’s no change at the bottom end of the 2022 Nissan GT-R range, with the Premium variant continuing to open the line-up at $193,800 plus on-road costs and the Premium Luxury priced at $199,800 plus ORCs.

But at $256,700 plus ORCs, the new T-Spec variant will bridge the gap to the carryover GT-R NISMO (unchanged at $378,000 plus ORCs), while the new NISMO SV will top the range at a cool $393,800 plus ORCs.

Nissan’s epic hand-built VR38DETT 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 and six-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle continue to power the GT-R range, producing 419kW/632Nm in standard trim and 441kW/652Nm for NISMO variants.

Based on the GT-R Premium, T-Spec models are distinguished primarily by gold forged 20-inch alloy wheels (rather than RAYS forged alloys) measuring the same 20x9.5 up front and 20x10.5 at rear and fitted with the same Dunlop SP Sport Maxx high-performance tyres.

They also score bigger carbon-ceramic brake rotors from NISMO models, measuring 410mm at the front and 390mm at the rear (up from 390/380mm) and a carbon-fibre rear spoiler.

Inside, the T-Spec brings quilted Alcantara headlining and suede A-pillar trim, plus exclusive kick plate finishers and a dark green finish for the seats, steering wheel, gear shifter and dashboard.

Australia’s top-spec MY22 Nissan GT-R NISMO SV tops the range with a clear-coated carbon-fibre bonnet, red exterior accents and 20-inch RAYS forged alloys.

Standard features across the GT-R range continue to include a carbon-fibre engine chassis brace and carbon-composite front cross member, blue titanium exhaust outlets, leather-accented seat trim, heated front seats, an 8.0-inch infotainment touch-screen with navigation, 11-speaker Bose premium audio and Intelligent Key with push-button ignition.

In addition, Premium Luxury variants score hand-stitched semi-aniline leather-accented trim for the seats, steering wheel, gearshift, dashboard and door panels.

How much does the 2022 Nissan GT-R cost?
Premium – $193,800
Premium Luxury – $199,800
T-Spec – $256,700 (new)
NISMO – $378,000
NISMO SV – $393,800 (new)
* Prices exclude on-road costs