A couple reviews I've read has said it's got every bit as much character as a ZR-1 or ANY super sports car in the world. I guess the project manager was a bit pissed with how the first R35 was criticized as being to "video-game" like and devoid of personality. He said that THIS version of the car is the one he wanted to release initially.
Every review thus far I've read says the car is better in every way from the original. And the extra power is amazing.
For me, this is a car I aspire to own. I'll do whatever I can to own a 2012 GT-R someday, since this is about as high up on the supercar wrung I'll be able to likely afford without being in the poor house...