Crewch’s vision for next-generation Nissan GT-R R36 is about to come true

The concept’s creators wanted to imbue the GT-R with supercar looks and match its performance

Nissan has been through a lot of financial turmoil recently, sparking talk of a possible merger with Honda — an idea dramatic enough to steal the spotlight from next-gen GT-R news. While we don’t expect the R36 to show up anytime soon, Japanese tuner Crewch has created a unique build in an attempt to imagine the nameplate’s next chapter.

The Crewch GT-R356C made its debut last weekend at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the 2013 R35 GT-R donor car, the concept features a completely redesigned look that blends influences from Nissan’s Hyper Force concept and Italdesign’s limited-production GT-R50.

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Crewch owner Kuruuchi explained that while the R35 GT-R is known for its supercar-level performance, its design language leans more toward a traditional sports car. This realization led him to create a vehicle that not only It seems and Feel Like a real supercar, but also channeling the playful energy of his childhood.

The transformation started with detailed sketches and then evolved into the GT-R356C we see today. The concept is noticeably wider and lower than the original R35, achieved through a chopped greenhouse and aggressive suspension. A set of massive 24-inch alloy wheels anchor the design, filling in the flared arches and exaggerating its aggressive stance.

Crutchie and Tokyo Auto Salon/X

The front of the GT-R356C features oversized bumper air intakes and F1-inspired nose ducts. Interestingly, the tuner chose to retain the original R35 headlights and taillights, but reshaped them to blend seamlessly into the heavily reworked body panels. The rear, meanwhile, is dominated by aggressive air vents, a prominent diffuser and a rear spoiler that stretches the car’s silhouette.

The GT-R356C’s factory interior makes it clear that this radical concept is firmly rooted in the R35 GT-R’s foundation. While the exterior has been extensively redesigned, the interior remains unchanged. Kuruuchi revealed that he briefly considered basing the project on a Honda NSX, given its inherently low profile, but ultimately dismissed the idea as “disrespectful” to Nissan.

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Mechanically, the car is still powered by the factory-spec twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine. While Krutsch has yet to reveal performance upgrades, the chassis does feature aggressive suspension settings and a widened track to match its wider proportions.

The GT-R356C was created as an independent design study, so it’s safe to assume it will remain a one-off. In addition to the concept car that won this year’s Excellence Award at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Crewch’s booth also included a manual-tuned version of the R35 GT-R and the Skyline 400R sedan.

As for Nissan’s actual R36 GT-R, much of its future may depend on the company’s potential merger with Honda. Regardless, we’re unlikely to see this new model before 2027. Additionally, it’s unclear whether Nissan will commit to an all-electric powertrain, as some officials have suggested, or stick with a hybrid system.