Nissan Confirms New GT‑R
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that a new GT‑R is already in development and hinted the company may pursue more sports cars. (motor1.com) The comment came during post‑show coverage of the 2026 New York Auto Show, which featured nine different reveals even as some major brands skipped the event. (carbuzz.com)
Nissan says a new GT‑R is already in development, ending months of uncertainty after the last R35 left the line in August 2025. (motor1.com) Chief Executive Officer Ivan Espinosa told Motor1 that the next GT‑R is in the works, and he told The Drive, “Yes, we are actually working already on the GT‑R.” He also said the car has to arrive with the “credibility” and “credentials” expected of the badge. (motor1.com) (thedrive.com) Espinosa made the comments during post-show interviews tied to the 2026 New York International Auto Show, where media outlets counted nine reveals despite no-shows from brands including Honda, Audi, Lexus, and Mazda. (carbuzz.com) (designnews.com) The timing matters because Nissan formally ended R35 GT‑R production on August 26, 2025, after an 18-year run and about 48,000 units. Nissan said at the time that the final sales region was Japan and that it was committed to reimagining a future GT‑R. (global.nissannews.com) That left a gap between Nissan’s promise and any concrete product plan. Espinosa’s latest comments move the company from a vague future pledge to an active development program. (global.nissannews.com) (motor1.com) Espinosa has also signaled that Nissan may not stop at one halo car. Motor1 reported that he raised the prospect of additional sports cars, and CarBuzz reported that he is considering a revival of the Silvia coupe as part of a broader enthusiast push. (motor1.com) (carbuzz.com) The GT‑R decision lands in the middle of a larger turnaround. Espinosa became Nissan’s chief executive officer in April 2025, and Nissan said he launched a recovery plan called Re:Nissan after taking the top job. (global.nissannews.com) (nissan-global.com) Nissan’s recent financial updates show why any new performance car will be watched closely. The company reported a 27.7 billion yen operating loss and a 221.9 billion yen net loss for the first half ended September 30, 2025, then said third-quarter results showed a return to positive operating profit. (global.nissannews.com 1) (global.nissannews.com 2) For now, Nissan has not given a launch date, powertrain, or market timing for the next GT‑R. What it has done is put the nameplate back on the product map, with Espinosa saying the car is no longer just a rumor. (motor1.com) (thedrive.com)
