The Nissan Skyline (also known to us as the Infiniti Q50) has been given a facelift, and this is it. Aside from a rather noticeable update to the styling, the sedan also debuts the company’s new ProPILOT 2.0 technology, and will go on sale in Japan later this fall.
Styling-wise, it appears Nissan decided to graft the face of its flagship sports car – the GT-R – onto the Skyline, with the similarities going as far as to include a thick bar that separates the upper V-motion portion from the lower intake. The new nose is now higher than on the pre-facelift car, and is accompanied by revised fog lamp sections at the edges of the bumper.
With the new front end comes some changes to vehicle dimensions, as the new car is now 20 mm longer (4,810 mm), with everything else remaining as is – width (1,820 mm), height (1,440 to 1,450 mm) and wheelbase (2,850 mm).
Not a whole lot has changed along the sides, as you’ll still find identical lines as before, including the distinctive kink of the window line near the C-pillar. As for the rear, the wraparound taillights sport circular lighting graphics within them, which is reminiscent of classic Skyline models. Further down, there’s a more dynamic diffuser design for the restyled bumper, along with dual tailpipes.
As for the interior, it remains similar to the outgoing model, with a familiar dashboard layout that sees two screens placed on top of one another on the centre stack. The flowing centre console, steering wheel and switchgear are all carried over from before.
New additions include a full-colour head-up display, while cars with the ProPILOT 2.0 system gain a seven-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display in the instrument cluster in place of the standard analogue/digital display combo. There’s also an updated NissanConnect infotainment system that supports over-the-air (OTA) updates and in-car Wi-Fi access.
We’ve already detailed Nissan’s ProPILOT 2.0 system in the past, but for a quick recap, the system uses a suite of sensors to allow for hands-off driving while cruising in a single lane. However, drivers will still need to keep their eyes on the road and be prepared to take over when needed, with a driver monitor ensuring as such.
To enable the system, drivers must first set their destination in the navigation system, and when the car enters the highway, the feature is available for activation. The system will even suggest a lane change if vehicle approaches a road divide, or when passing a slower vehicle is possible.
For engines, the Skyline comes with a VR30DDTT 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine that serves up 304 PS at 6,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 5,200 rpm. This engine is used for the GT, GT Type P and GT Type SP grades in Japan, and drive goes to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission.
A more powerful version of the V6 is exclusive to the 400R grade, whereby the mill is tuned to make 405 PS at 6,400 rpm and 475 Nm from 1,600 to 5,200 rpm. For those who prioritise efficiency, a hybrid powertrain is also offered with rear- and all-wheel drive.
Following the same grade structure as the 304 PS V6 variant, the hybrid versions of the Skyline use a VQ35HR 3.0 litre naturally-aspirated V6 that is augmented with a HM34 electric motor (68 PS and 290 Nm) for a total system output of 306 PS and 350 Nm. A hybrid-specific seven-speed automatic gearbox is used here.
Other drive-related items include an updated Intelligent Dynamic Suspension (IDS) system, with Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) remaining present. Pricing for the new Skyline in Japan starts from 4,274,640 yen (RM162,637).
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Although Nissan Skyline New FL has lots of safety features, I don’t know why Nissan designers are very lazy to design and just rebadge logo for New FL Nissan Skyline? As well as for New FL Nissan Skyline interior design looks dated as well just like New FL Nissan X-Trail that currently sells in Malaysia. By right, Nissan designers should have just redesign a bit for New FL Nissan Models
Stunning design and most importantly, this sedan has a GT-R DNA design. This will be a game changing sedan for sure especially if it comes here. So Wilson, when will Proton upgrade the game over Perdana?
Same dud that claims his Myvi is better than A Class & 1Series. My spleen laughs at his stupid comments.
There was a time where skyline used to be GTR
No. There was a time when a GTR used to be a Skyline. Now its a Skyline trying to be a GTR.
In 10-15 yrs time these engine would be top in halfcut choice for convertion to turbo engine by many car boys.
A GTR had an accident with Mazda 6.
Better to combine both cars as before and revive the Skyline GTR naming. Nissan bodoh , ini pun tak tau.
as before? when? before also have skyline v35 (normal) and r35 (gtr).
this is considered normal skyline.
get your fact right
R32 GTR
R33 GTR
R34 GTR
All not Skyline? Get your facts right my friend, before asking that from others.
Infiniti Q50 used Benz M270 engine though.
and Benz A-Class used Nissan 1.33 engine.
Q50 sales not goood than change name to skyline..?
Made even uglier.
instead of changing the ugly Hyundai rear lights, they change the sleek front, might as well buy the Nissan Altima.
also hasn’t this car been facelifted before? this car is pretty old, 5 years only facelift, do they plan to sell this model for 10 years?
This nissan model just made the Skyline name cheap….Sigh
I feel like when people in the comments here hear the word “Skyline”, they only think of the GTR model then say that this car breaks tradition. The Skyline lineup has always had a normal, decent 4 door counterpart. The GTR was just the faster, coupe version, like what the GTi models are to VW’s normal Golf and Polo hatches
almost forgot this car exists
7-speed GB? Not CVT? Good. Another proof that CVT is cheaper (and thus for poor people). Say no to CVT. At least Nissan and Toyota offer proper GB (not CVT) in the expensive models, unlike Subaru, semua dia bantai guna CVT.