Model Year | 2009 |
Model | GT-R |
Trim | Base |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Homelink. | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
Rear disc brakes. | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | |
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
Cargo Management | |
Usually part of an overhead console. | |
Climate Control | |
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |
Drivetrain | |
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |
Exterior | |
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | |
Infotainment | |
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |
Screen-based navigation system. | |
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | |
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Front row reading lights. | |
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
Reports engine speed. | |
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |
Transmission | |
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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