Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan’s Nissan Motor Co, has launched its much-awaited flagship sports car Nissan GT-R has in India. The latest edition, the 2017 model, comes with a price tag of Rs 1.99 crore (ex-showroom New Delhi).
Nissan had unveiled the new 2017 GT-R at the New York International Auto Show in March this year.
“The GT-R is a special car for Nissan and we are delighted to add it to our Indian line-up for the first time in its history. It is the epitome of Nissan’s technology and design, and demonstrates our brand promise of 'Innovation and Excitement',” said Guillaume Sicard, President–Nissan India Operations.
The model sports Nissan’s latest design language and comes with a signature V-Motion grille, precision-crafted powertrain and upgraded interiors.
The 2017 Nissan GT-R is produced at Nissan’s plant in Tochigi, Japan, and will be brought to India as a Completely Built-up Unit. It will be through the Nissan Dealership in Noida, National Capital Region (NCR).
Nissan had started taking orders for the GT-R in India in September this year and deliveries to customers, who have already booked, will be among the first lucky group to receive one.
The key to the first vehicle was received by Bollywood actor and Nissan Brand Ambassador John Abraham.
“India is a new market for the GT-R and we’re proud to bring what we feel is the ‘ultimate GT’, possessing amazing performance, comfort and a rich racing heritage,” Hiroshi Tamura, Nissan Motor Corporation’s Chief Product Specialist for the GT-R, said.