The 2017 Nissan GT-R | Chris Harris Drives | Top Gear

[@scottkent2915]

I must have watched this video dozens of times. It was when my wife saw a tear come to my eye that she finally said, just get one already. So I went and sought out a 2017 GT-R. I got lucky and found one with only 5200 miles on it. I have had it now for just under 2 years and love it. Thanks Chris Harris and Top Gear for the beautiful footage of this amazing car.

[@lightskinantics4200]

Nice 👍

[@m.haslam8495]

Congratulations 🎊. Just need to convince my young wife that I would like to buy a Nissan GT-R.

[@bigchapaxe8267]

U had to ask your wife to buy a car?🤣🤣 U absolute loser simp biatch

[@BigJeezie]

Same but in 2024. Love my new GT-R!

[@BlackBirds93]

Look at this guy, has a wife and a GT-R, geez leave some for the rest of us

[@vqpwr]

Chris Harris is seriously the only reason I watch these videos. Don't mess this up Top Gear. He is probably your biggest asset to top gear since the original trio

[@caribbeangtr8077]

Yea, but he's all business, and he knows his business very well. However, the TG Trio mixed it up with humor and all the things Chris is giving us too. It's called entertainment.

[@CarlosRamirez-wh6ou]

vqpwr I quite agree with your comment very much..... 🤙🏼

[@itstherealmccoy9737]

vqpwr i mean I didnt even know they kept the show going without them

[@rayreddington5894]

I concur.

[@roscoswayze9152]

Chris Harris is a legend! Best pure driver reviewer of them all......are you not entertained???!

[@onebell7107]

The greatest thing about Chris Harris is that he understands cars at a fundamental level. A lot of lesser journalists abruptly end many reviews by saying "I just don't get what this car is about" and uses that as a con, but Chris never does that.

[@kresimircosic6158]

One Bell Because among the jokers, and I like Grand Tour and Top Gear, he is actually a professional driver, rest are wannabies.

[@SS_LFC]

The ken miles of car reviews

[@Hello_there_obi]

He does with suvs but then again, no one knows what theyre about aside from posing and a feeling of elevated self importance

[@Captn_Slow]

The drifting slowmo with all the leaves is simply epic.

[@motormusique]

I know, right? So beautiful

[@MarioSantana1335]

@@CmdrTobs Go drive your Honda civic buddy.

[@SamotLS7]

@@MarioSantana1335 a civic is to generous, he's driving a van or something

[@damienmcmurray9786]

samot 81 a conversion van

[@jimgoodwin6294]

@@CmdrTobs You're clueless and have never driver one......!

[@joekerry123]

Chris Harris is the only one to film the R35 at and over the limit and explain/show what its trying to do in that situation, am I wrong? Films like these are why he's the best.

[@danielboyd7810]

Joe Kerry Agreed. Only time I have heard the car reviewed like this. Usually it's MASSIVE ACCELERATION, OUTSTANDING GRIP, HEAVY, Too electronic, blah blah blah. Feel like I've been hearing the same review for 8 years. Chris Harris just gave us a glimpse of the cars soul.

[@ravenks1sr15]

Joe Kerry down to earth with the details is where it's at 😊

[@insioni]

havent watched him much lately but this reminded me of why chris harris is chris harris. absolute joy

[@digi051669]

Joe Kerry spot on indeed

[@SmallBlogV8]

It seems so. He also gave it a good hooning in 2012 in a /DRIVE video where he compared it to an M5.

[@Bones12x2]

I'm so glad Chris filmed this the way he did. Pretty much since these cars came out, people have complained about the GTR being "soulless" and being boring because it "drives itself", and it's too easy to go fast. I used to assume people were right until after they had been about for a while. I finally got to a few opportunities over the years to drive a couple of them on the track and ride in a couple others with skilled drivers. Now when I hear people say those things, I know the either they have never touched a GTR, or simply are not skilled enough to actually experience what the car can do. This car will be a blast and be capable of scaring the crap out of you in the right hands. Yet, at the same time, the car is soo good, if you feel like the car is doing all the work for you, that's because it is. But not because it's boring, but simply because you can't drive well enough to find its limits. Now that being said, that is not easy to do, so I'm not trying to act like I'm some great driver. I'm just tired of hearing people call the car boring when the truth is that the driver is the problem.

[@lokironin6934]

I wipe my tears watching this. Who else feels nostalgic and remembers the good old times of "Chris Harris on Cars"?

[@cam_121]

Loki Ronin yes, he didn't have a big budget but still produced the best pieces of motor journalism ever, some of his pieces were better than his top gear pieces.

[@c.i.a.4618]

One of the *Best* GT-R Video *EVER!*

[@TroBudden]

Loki Ronin his p1 review at abu dhabi was the single greatest car review ever. his driving is so damn good.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Loki Ronin What are you talking about?? This is exactly that.

[@J0lker]

Yeah i think he meant tears of happiness kind of... that it's back to his old style that we all i suppose missed ;)

[@Jamalogo10]

@9:09 this has to be one of my all time favorite shots. Well done, Chris. We're witnessing our generations most legendary automotive journalist.

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

that slide through the leaves is going to become an iconic shot over the years. like that yellow bird RUF siding through the 'Ring.

[@rcfrenzy]

The slow motion shots are incredible!

[@lockhrt999]

Nissan GT-R isn't old. It's just that, the rest of the world had 8 years for the catching up with the godzilla.

[@amirmucic1809]

lockhrt999 hahahaha ma boi is right

[@1stGoRide]

lockhrt999 Wow. Fanboy much?

[@SLiX-thatguy11m-]

lockhrt999 honestly love the GT-R above anything but fanboys like you make everyone who truly loved it for what is (despite the flaws and the fact its being overrun by other models) make loving the car seem dumb. zz

[@akshaydeenoo]

True . Godzillaaaaa powerrr

[@1IRoyle]

Its kinda old dude lol. It hurts to say cause that means im getting old but i realized something today, ive learned everything there is to know about that darn car. So why am i here? Cause i have some weird man crush on Chris harris. That man makes remarkable videos even when hes talking about stuff that i have heard a hundred times. "oh the gtr is a nissan? Who knew? tell me more..."

[@untitledmystery5035]

I believe that the Nissan GT-R is the best and certainly my most favourite car ever to me it is never old it will always be an outstanding car to me

[@Gibla2077]

Untitled Mystery same here. Don’t think there’s anything like it.

[@god3554]

It’s a life goal to own one of these

[@SamyTheSheep]

I'm in love now as I was before

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Possibly my favourite car...

[@dreadnought3039]

@David Zambrano mate its a personal thing you moron 😆

[@bruhwth]

@@dreadnought3039 I think it’s an alright car, not the best, but not the worst

[@Urik187]

Drove this and a Porsche GT2 on a track day. Thought I was going to like the Porsche more. Nope. Had more fun in the GTR

[@michaelelkouby8723]

Owned the car for 4 years and I can tell you it’s a great car but certainly for the price today you can get a lot more amenities and luxury

[@RajabNaqshbndiMjddiMahdviEsvi]

Mine's also

[@anoopmathew82]

That cockpit view looking out is what really shows the speed he's carrying into these corners and how he's got that pro race driver that has no consciousness and doesn't do "what if" scenarios in his brain. Amazing level of driving/focus, loved seeing that view!

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Such an amazingly rich description of what it's like to drive this car.

[@shabirbhatti11147]

That's the difference between a professional and a master.

[@andrelima5124]

This car now may be "old" but he's the reason that a lot called supercars today got better and driveable on the streets That "small V6" with dual clutch and AWD with short 6 gears ratio set up the level of supercars. And still today amazes me.

[@shadowchrome_]

André Lima i dont understand how 3.8 V6 is “small”

[@stefan_4508]

Well comparing to all the na v12 lambos and the twin turbo v8 amgs and ferraris it destroys, it is a comparably small engine

[@adityavisvanathan38]

@@stefan_4508 The AMG V8s are 4.0L. The McLaren V8s are 3.8 and 4.0L. The Ferrari 488 has a 3.9L V8. It's only the strictly naturally aspirated supercars that have bigger engines. So yes, it isn't small in any way compared to it's competition.

[@milanmilan1925]

They can call it old or outdated or a dinosaur but its the only car just like the R34 that will stay relevant for many many years to come! When Nissan decides to change and move onto an R36 they'll probably make it just as good! Nissan has never failed when its come to its R series's

[@jalecoproductions3355]

MH United if the r36 is a nsx copy and they don't sell r35 anymore ok then

[@josuke874]

MH United r32 GT-R made the gtr famous .

[@wildxv8125]

Sam Madaraa correction, the 32 made the GTR relevant. It went up from there, amazing car.

[@arsyadidris2919]

Milan The Lad agreed. It came out way back in 2008 n it took other carmakers a good 8-9 years for them to make something as good for the same price bracket. An £80,000 GT that can do 0-100 in under 3 sec. completing the TG track time in under 1;20. fastestlaps.com/tracks/top-gear-track N just take a look at this list of all the cars thats done 1;20 or less. Most of em r pricier, r supercars, or track-cars.

[@Modi_]

How is the r34 relevant? It was slower around a track than the nsx-r's, evos and sti's of its time anyways

[@hannahwilton7943]

I drove one of these at the same track he is on. The bend he slides out of at the end is great fun and know exactly what he means as he punches it out onto the straight - followed by a tight chicane. I passed a lambo down that straight. Absolutely amazing car..

[@vickolous]

Nissan GTR is still a stunning car imo

[@DariusHammond]

Vickolous Especially from the rear.

[@vickolous]

and especially in that colour

[@Acc0rd79]

agreed:)

[@legend2533]

I like this car but I will probably hate it when kids going to buy this Sexy GTR lol

[@totenblok]

I think it looks pretty nice, but just a bit boring for the price at this point. No hate, just an observation.

[@Do_Not_Comply_V]

Chris Harris was ALWAYS the best thing about Top Gear and before that his own channel was great.

[@TheCynicalOptimist88]

Love the POV from back seat really gives you a great sense of the speed and level of skill that Chris drives the car, amazing. Need more shots like this on all car reviews..

[@fairygodbrother]

There is no German car I would pick at the same price over a GTR.

[@dragospahontu]

There are better cars 911 for example, but this is just so cool looking and rare

[@davidjennings2665]

Depends on what you’re doing with it. When it comes to the track, this car will dominate at it’s price point and significantly higher. The 911 does have comfort I believe though I can’t think of anything else to be honest but I would love to know if you do.

[@dragospahontu]

@@davidjennings2665 yeah but the gtr has a cool factor because you don't see them as much as 911's

[@davidjennings2665]

Yeah I totally agree the GTR is actually my most favorite car of all time and beats the 911 in every aspect except for maybe comfort. Other than that it dominates supercars at a fraction of the price, the GTR is still Godzilla lol

[@dragospahontu]

@@davidjennings2665 I don't think it's better than a lot of cars, but it's definitely at the top of my list and I would choose over many cars including 911 just because of its looks and cool factor alone.

[@Fractal379]

This was SO well done.

[@chitrakchatterjee7495]

He seriously has great balls to slide that FAST Nissan GT-R with such speed around those corners... Possibly one of THE BEST GTR drivers I've seen and he's so passionate about driving that car... It's like he's known that vehicle for ages and Mastered most of it, If not all.

[@monrowetoussaint8438]

This vehicle is commendable. This car has forced auto makers to invent a new segment in super car history, and that is the hyper car. This new 2017 model has brought it two steps closer to perfection, and from what i understand Nissan is going to make the Gtr into a Hyper car in the near future. This car will be the hyper car destroyer.

[@PursuedByAMemory]

This is probably the one of the best things i have ever seen on KZbin.

[@SidNorth]

Can't go wrong with some GT-R Skids!! 👌🏽🏁

[@sethcourt3304]

Sideways Sid hb,j m erb m fb

[@cptskellern]

@TopGear I'd be more happier, if you kept that camera view at the 5.07 mark, for the whole of the review!

[@jay_b..]

The R35 G-TR is a classic in that it still challenges most of the super cars on the road even today. Simply Amazing.

[@saleemhaq1427]

Epic car - the slide he manages towards the end is just awesome - wonder how many cars could pull that off and still maintain the speed

[@messydaisy9884]

Yes sir!! I felt so alive watching this. Thank you Chris👏

[@kubicakotikac4166]

Last time I was this early, it was still cool to hate on the new top gear.

[@kristiankyllingmark4552]

kubica kotikac was youtube existing then?

[@kubicakotikac4166]

smee160 true

[@MichaelBCooper]

smee160 I grew up with Clarkson, no one's ever gonna fill his shoes for me

[@jobic4207]

smee160 yeah bringing politics into this is definitely the solution smh

[@BiIlDipperIy]

Jonas Bichara shut up liberal

[@rnevarezc]

I just realized that at the end of the video i was smiling all the time. That's what a great car Godzilla is, it can make you smile even watching someone else driving it in youtube.

[@willc9222]

I was totally doing the same thing! At times I wanna trade her in... but then this made me remember she is special...

[@dishiedog]

What a brilliant driver and commentator!

[@cybergornstartrooper2157]

Welcome to the KZbin rabbit hole that is Chris Harris.

[@clintwhatley7981]

Yep

[@Sprint4serbia]

I have a 2015 GTR and cannot get enough of it. Such a great car. I don't think I'll ever make the switch to any other daily.

[@PwnageJ]

its time for R36

[@Janjetina]

You have VW Passat :)

[@Bestjdmcar]

FRANE ZUBČIĆ XD

[@blondybeharovic8823]

I love the passat :D

[@ralphsaad8637]

DeAd I agree. While it's still brilliant, we need a new one which will out the new generation super cars back to their place just like the R35 did when it came out.

[@rockzs74r]

@@ralphsaad8637 fast forward to 2019. There is still no plan for R36. Looks like GT-R R35 and Z34 370Z will still be offered in 2025

[@legolas5684]

No ambulance and broken neck. This feels wrong!

[@johnsantiago7671]

Is it just me, or the GTR actually does exit corners like lightning? Those corner exits looked damned fast.

[@AWA-jv6rt]

AWD bro :)

[@kumainu425]

AWS (all-wheel steering), too.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

This is the Best Nissan GT-R commercial i ve ever seen if i had the money id buy this Car now.

[@popcornn00]

Chris is like Gordon Ramsey when cooking but on cars.

[@popcornn00]

TheKincognito yeah but gordon is calm when he's cooking.

[@speedometer111]

Don't compare Chris to that son of a bitch.

[@improbro1124]

Bryan calm . Watch hell kitchen

[@Sultan-bm7ey]

His cooking the roads

[@Outland9000]

Does that make Harry Metcalf the Marco Pierre White of cars?

[@gixxr88]

This segment probably one of the best I have watched. 2 legend's, none other than the Godzilla and Chris Harris, the passion excuding at the end of the segment was amazing, absoletely poetic

[@kevinhibbard320]

I love that shot from the back seaat, looking out the front. Really give you a sense of the speed and grip.

[@buxel6707]

I don't know why, but every time I watch this video, my anxiety disappears. Thank you for that!

[@TheTexican05]

The scene at the end with the leaves is pure automotive art… what a special moment captured in time! 🙌 ❤ 🇯🇵 🤤 Both the GTR and Chris Harris are national treasures worthy of protection… 🍻

[@hallstein1]

The GT-R is my dream car, has been for years. I actually got a little emotional watching this.

[@TheMakina]

you're brilliant Chris!

[@hmackprotection1]

The Makina, UNDERSTATEMENT

[@chitrakchatterjee7495]

True man... He's just an incredible driver and analyst.

[@RuTube981]

Top gear is just a new Chris Harris on Cars with better camerawork and a bit more production. I'll take it.

[@abdelhameedbarqawi2907]

Chris harris - top gear's most valuable asset today .. what a video and what an amazing driver + vehicle .

[@teinspringz]

Abdelhameed Barqawi I agree man! The Chris has brought Top Gear back to what it should have been for the last 10 years, top quality enthusiast driving cars skillfully. The old team relied heavily on stunt drivers and geriatric Jackass antics almost every week... ad nauseum... so glad those guys have their own show and no longer putrify Top Gear.

[@abdelhameedbarqawi2907]

teinspringz true indeed

[@nasa_trades_2619]

You made me fall in love with the GTR again. I love how passioante you were and how this entire video gave me an experince that made me feel like i was there with you bro. Thank you for making a video about the GTR with great sense of care . This car means a lot to me and you are the perfect charactor to showcase the driving characters the GTRs have. Buy one and KZbin your own bro.

[@scottpreston4021]

This driver is awesome. Very composed while driving the hell out of awesome vehicle.

[@JensensHus]

I think chris harris is amazing on top gear.

[@BigJeezie]

Just bought a 2024 and all this is still true. Amazing machine.

[@123Comrade]

Harris is the only reason I keep coming back to this channel :(

[@thuthuka1181]

when you fall in love with a Car thank you nissan

[@danrg26]

Damn those japanese know what's up with their cars

[@fread51]

You mean one car

[@Ripcode2233891]

No I think he/she meant several

[@danrg26]

joyfulvulture yeah thats why nobody buy honda especially the civic

[@zegzbrutal]

they always make decent cars, remember the 90s? Is just at the early 2000s when the strict environmental controls and post-economic recession forced Japanese manufacturers to make boring cars.

[@boatymcboatface666]

danrg26 actually they the biggest selling passenger vehicles in the States

[@samconduct1356]

I absolutely love the interior shots looking down from the back of the car. It makes you feel like you're in the car as it hurtles along the straights. Magnificent.

[@entreguesaosbichos]

This car is so gorgeous. Ilove the fact it looks almost like a familly sedan and if you don't know the car, you'll be fooled by it's looks and never guess how much of a beast it really is...

[@MrManuel1329]

This is why I love Chris Harris he can find the good in any car and really describe it in amazing detail.

[@brendanyam6298]

He just can't stop drifting every single car he gets his hands on can he?😂

[@Rc_Rev]

The best car video i have ever watched.. the best capture, the best driver... he is not showing off.. he is not trying to show something about himself. He is just doing his job perfectly. Well Done My Friend. As a Turkish men, i am proud of you. !!

[@shanebovell6733]

The best review of this car I've ever seen and as my dream car I've seen alot. He is the only person I've ever seen drift this car so easily during a review. His passion and admiration is evident and pretty much encapsulates why this car is every young boy's dream.

[@willc9222]

But did he have to turn off the traction control? 🤔

[@sainiverse]

And the 2024 Takumi edition might be the last r35... Such a beauty.

[@milzar]

9:12 This part is so beautiful it makes me cry .

[@MrManuel1329]

Chris review's are so honest and raw he says things that no other journalist says like little sounds and clunks a car makes or how he describeds the chassis dynamics. He describeds everything with such detail but without boring you I don't know how he does it!

[@turbo311]

I truly enjoyed this video. I'm not a huge R35 fan, but this gave me a new appreciation for it. Magazines have bemoaned the updated GT-R for being too soft and understeering, but Chris found the joy of it all. I really hope to drive one on track someday.

[@maxpowers6768]

Did anyone else get a Gran truismo 4 intro vibe from the autumn leaves, felt so nostalgic, I want to go back in time 😭

[@gaspererjavec7108]

The only thing i watch from the new top gear. You should just make your own show. if you want to anyway

[@Heinz19946]

he already has, "chris on cars"

[@projectevo1]

Chris Harris and Ben Collins are the dog's bollocks at driving and presenting. They should team up.

[@terencedsouza2885]

omg the differential is brilliant while cornering

[@windwalkerrangerdm]

That drift over the withered leaves, such poetic, much wow.

[@westsenkovec]

When this thing came out it was futuristic. It had a bunch of info on center screen and advanced electronic aids. Now it seems rather simple and old fashioned compared to newer cars

[@rockzs74r]

West Senkovec well its competitor already having a successor. Corvette C6, Ferrari 458, Audi R8, Mclaren mp4-12c, SLS AMG, Lexus LFA, and etc are all replaced by new car. Mclaren even already 2 generation newer than the GT-R. So the R35 godzilla outlive all of its competitor

[@JesusIsGod222]

Chris Harris is the reason i watch this Top Gear episodes to be honest .

[@abcdLeeXY]

Car doesn’t feel or look old...you know this will be a classic collectors item in 20 years

[@AngelSkilll]

It’s old

[@waynearmstrong6194]

The shots of the slowmo slides in the leafs are absolutely brilliant, the leafs and the bronze of the car match so perfect

[@bossnian5615]

Shivers down my spine the whole time. Amazing commentary and description, cinematography and editing - blowing those leaves in the godly bronze!. The GTR is truly my dream car (i’m also being humble)

[@wmurray003]

I have heard a GT-R drive by... it does "change the molecular structure" of the air. It sounds beautiful.

[@Matucks]

Finally a review where someone appreciates this amazing machine

[@brtnspn]

THIS IS the Chris Harris I enjoy watching! ON THE LIMIT & explaining - NOT the one who whispers in friggin voiceover! Great work.

[@sharfdeen2746]

Those slow-motion drift was superb.Nice shot

[@brent1835]

That last shot when he gets on it outta the corner epic wheelie up by the car lol

[@HeriEystberg]

I first fell in love with the GT-R, Nismo and Nissan as a whole when playing Drive Club when it first came out. I absolutely love the sound it makes!

[@manveersingh927]

Absolutely Loved this video... camera shots and background music is awesome... hats off chris harris. Kinda looks like farewell video to the legendary Nissan "The Godzilla" GTR (R35). And that slow motion in the end is just..... Amazing.

[@mr.drifter86]

THIS CAR IS AMAZING!!!

[@florianwolf9380]

The blaze of colour when the bronze-orange GT-R slides thru the autumn leaves creates some very beautiful shots ! One of the few almost esthetic car videos !

[@hishamdahud]

Someone PLEASE identify the music in the intro. Been searching since they featured it in the Chiron video.

[@caraudiojoe3813]

Chris, That was amazing! I seriously teared up seeing that slow-mo bit with the leaves blowing. Nissan has truly built my dream car. Even if I never have a chance to own one. I'm on the hunt to drive one for a day or 2. Cheers!

[@esr686]

Speechless, that was an amazing classic Chris Harris film.

[@alenseven11]

And after all these years, this looks fantastic! 🔝👌🏼 YT algo strangely worked this time. 😄

[@n00baublitz]

Wow. I'm impressed with the new Top Gear. Never thought I'd say that.

[@anmol.007]

Chris slides the car so smoothly. 👌👌👌 video !!

[@reynanjohnson]

best car reviewer.... shows his passion for driving all cars

[@tomralston6166]

Had 3 of these cars now. They are just superb

[@spyros9756]

Chris you just sold me another car.. again ;-) I wonder how many more times this will happen.. Perfect capture of the essence and soul of the GTR!

[@Stryke607]

The wide angle view from behind the seats is absolutely stunning!

[@neckray1872]

love the music! any links or names please?

[@speedometer111]

darude sandstorm

[@poundstone1000]

please, if anyone knows the background music, lemme know :D

[@coolbeatguy]

Neck Ray !

[@andynguyen3955]

I am also looking the title of the background music. Anyone know, please let me know. Thx

[@ricardoespiritu8843]

When you have the answer let me know.

[@sithjohn80]

Haven't watched Top Gear since the trio left, but I gotta say, this guy's review was amazing. Entertaining, thorough, and you can see the passion he haves for the car while driving.

[@sithjohn80]

Has

[@Lucas-ck1po]

Yes... Chris Harris On Cars!

[@NaveedAli-vr5qw]

Old is gold, the Gtr is a monster of a car

[@kevinfromsales6842]

I love how it leans through corners and squats during acceleration.

[@childshcalrisian]

I come back and watch this video all the time. Just so well done! Haven't seen anyone drive the GTR quite like this!

[@joolsthesteam]

Chris Harris = Legend!!