My home at the end of 2018

At the end of last year, my daughters and I went home to my parents' house for a week, during which time my husband was free to go out by himself in his car and go touring. Actually, this was aThis is our family's customary way of spending time at the end of the year and during major holidays.I can take a break from childcare and housework at my parents' house, my husband is free to go touring on his own as he did when he was single, the children can play and have fun with their grandparents as much as they want, and the grandparents are happy to spend time with their beloved grandchildren.

This way of spending time may seem unusual to the general public, but for our family, this is the best way so far, as it allows everyone to spend time together in a happy manner.

And my husband even had the opportunity to test drive a friend's GT-R at Ashiu Driveway during this time.

Yes, it is.

About GT-R

She told her husband, "GT-R is a Nissan?I asked.(I'm ashamed to admit that I don't know much about cars other than Porsche.)

Yes, Nissan's luxury sports car. It was reported that the GT-R set the fastest time for a production car at that time in a driving test conducted at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany a long time ago. The time was faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo, or something..."
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I was told that. Oh, really? Looking at Nissan's "GT-R" website, the price is from about 10 million yen. Wow...a luxury sports car indeed! I took another serious look at the GT-R design on the website, and it is true that I have seen cars with this kind of back view in the city from time to time.

By the way, my husband was allowed to test drive the2018 Nissan GT-R Black EditionThe VR38DETT engine, exclusive to the GT-R, has a maximum output of 419 kW (570 PS) and maximum torque of 637 N-m.

So, as usual, I asked my husband what he thought of the test drive.

GT-R Test Drive Review

Scent in the car

To open the door, you have to push in the indented part and pop up the lever. When I grabbed the door handle and entered the car, I smelled a nostalgic aroma. It was the smell of a Japanese car, different from any of the imported cars.

My husband said. Popping up the lever, I think it was the same with the Lamborghini Uracan that I had a ride before.(At first, I didn't know how to do it at all and was in a hurry. By the way, this is a good example.)

When people say "the smell of a Japanese car," my image of the smell of a Japanese car is.The strong smell of my grandfather's car, a mixture of air freshener, pomade, and various other things that he used to take me for rides when I was a child.I only have a "I've got a Prius"... and my parents' Prius doesn't smell much... I want to smell the scent of a pure domestic car once properly.

Cockpit/Driver's seat

The cockpit is more like a super high performance car.Impression of a somewhat calm atmosphereThe front of the car is very tight in both directions, so the front view is very good. It was a little tight in both directions, so the right amount of envelopment was comfortable, and the front view was very good.The Recaro seats hold up well and do not make driving for long periods of time a chore.I did.

And.

I see...it certainly looks a bit different from the interior you might imagine when you hear the words "luxury sports car" that costs more than 10 million yen, but it gives a calm impression.

Press the start button.Engine wakes quietly, no particular overdirection.Right. At this point, he thought it was "kind of like driving a regular sports car," but once he got the car running, he said he quickly realized that it was something else entirely.

transmission

The GT-R's transmission is the same format as Porsche's PDK, etc., "dual clutch transmission".

There was no shift shock, and I found myself shifting up and up and up. I operated the paddles, downshifted, and tried to rev up the engine, but the shifting speed was not that fast or slow.We did enough for our needs.
As the rpm increases, you can hear the mechanical noise of the gears and moving parts increase, and you can feel the torque gush out, but because it is a modern turbo engine, there are no sudden torque fluctuations like in older cars.I have the impression that it always produces enough torque from the bottom to the top.I did it.

I see. He also said, "Compared to the Panamera Turbo's engine, the GT-R's torque seemed to be more flat in terms of experience. In the case of the Panamera Turbo, the torque seems to be proportional to the RPM".

handling

He was also very impressed with the handling of the car.

I don't know, I haven't driven the circuit.I felt that the handling was very straightforward and honest when driving on winding general roads.I'm not sure how to describe it. There is no gimmick that enhances the response of the car in a dramatic way, and the car turns only when the steering wheel is turned at the right moment.
But compared to imported cars in general.The steering wheel, brake, and gas pedal are so light that it feels like you're driving a car with a much lighter body.I was very satisfied with the quality of the car. However, there was none of the flimsy or unstable feeling of a typical Japanese car, so I think you can rest assured about that.

He said.

4WD Driving

Although the GT-R is a 4WD vehicle, it does not feel like a 4WD vehicle in the slightest, and it is very easy to drive, regardless of whether the speed is a little too fast or too slow, and regardless of whether there is a load on the car or not.This is an amazing car that anyone can drive fast.The strongest impression he had was that "the

The more GT3, the more "You can run faster and faster.It doesn't feel like the car is pestering you to "get out of the way. Nor does it have the boldness, heft, and duality of a Panamera Turbo, as if it were carving up the ground. That said, it's nothing like a Ferrari or Lamborghini. Nor does it have the terrifying handling precision of a McLaren.

And. ."Well, then, what is it all about? (-_-)I asked.

It's hard to describe, but it's a kind of "ah-ha" that doesn't show the intense or passionate side of the artist, but is still a "hoot."It's cool and crazy fast.I think the expression "the" is closer to "the. In comparative terms, I'd say "The exuberance of the GT3 and the mild handling of the McLaren.Mild". But "mild" does not mean "slow.
Also, the engine and exhaust note are very quiet for a car of this class of power, and honestly, I don't hear much of it when I'm concentrating on driving. So.What did the GT-R sound like?" I am at a loss to answer.

I'm not sure if that's true or not. Is that so? After all, my husband is usually the one who says, "I'm not aAudible engine soundI wonder if I feel docile in comparison because I am often in a car with a "Mere Old Man".

stability

He says he can't give an accurate review because this test drive was only for a short time and because he didn't drive on the highway.I think the stability is at a very high level.He said.

I don't feel much speed even if I pick up the pace a little on the straightaway. I don't feel like I'm going too fast.Able to talk at 300 km/hI don't know if the claim that the car is "stable" is true or not, because I haven't been able to test it, but I am sure that it is more than stable enough. As for the ride quality, I was so engrossed in the ride that I don't remember much, but I think it was good at all. I felt a little pitching on bad road surfaces, but nothing unpleasant at all.

He said.

Ease of use in daily life

What else impressed me was the "Very good view and visibility while drivingThe driver's eye point is quite high, which makes it easy to see the road surface and very easy to drive. Although the car itself is not very high, the eye point of the driver's seat is quite high, making it easy to see the road surface and very easy to drive. He said that he thinks this is an outstanding advantage over any supersports car.

The daily life and usability of the product are also well considered.The trunk is designed to be very spacious.The owner of the company said, "I'm not sure what to expect. According to the owner, "Can fit 2 golf bags.My husband said, "That's just like a car from a country that offers hospitality. My husband said, "As expected of a car from a country that is known for its hospitality.

Also, it seems you can park your car in a parking lot with little concern.It could be used as a normal daily footwear.He said that this is the case.

It's a sports car, fun to drive, can carry a lot of cargo, and yet it's so well built that you don't even have to worry about the height of the car!

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So, my husband's general comments are as follows.

I had the opportunity to test drive the 2018 Nissan GT-R Black Edition and it was even better than I had imagined. If ...If you ask me to choose a car in the same class, other than a Porsche, it will definitely be in my consideration.I thought it was a good idea. There are some areas where I would like to see a little more effort put into the quality of the interior, but personally, I find it acceptable. I was more attracted by the high driving performance.
."It is an all-weather, ultra-high-performance sports car, but is also perfectly suitable for daily use.I think I personally like this contradiction. If I have a chance, I would like to drive NISMO GT-R once.

The husband was very pleased with the car. Listening to him, I could clearly see that this was a car that suited my husband's tastes.

I know almost nothing about the GT-R, and I'm not a "An image that the wife, who knows nothing about it, perceives only from a quick first impression.It's just a "I don't know," but somehow the GT-R is a "I don't know," and it's a "I don't know.Scribbler bouncing up and down the mountain passI get the impression that "I'm not a fan of the GT-R". So if my husband said "I'll buy a GT-R", I don't think I'd drive it much... ^^..;(I know nothing about the GT-R, and I'm really sorry for saying this based on a mere image.)

So, that was my husband's GT-R test drive review.