Nissan introduces new Skyline in Japan

Nissan introduces new Skyline in Japan

Nissan introduced the new 12th generation Skyline yesterday in Japan. In Japan, the name Skyline has a history which dates all the way back to 1957, when the first Nissan Prince Skyline was introduced. Since then, Nissan has introduced steady parade of Skyline models through the decades. Skyline is more than just those sports models. The name has graced family sedans, coupes, wagons, and hatchbacks as well as said power-mad GTs, giving it a prominent spot in Japan’s automobile industry. Skyline models have been sold in the US since 2003 by the name Infinity.

The 12th generation Skyline features all-new exterior and interior designs, the next generation FR-L platform and newly developed VQ35HR V6 engine. The concept ”attraction, sophistication and high-performance driving” was behind the development of the new skyline model.

Retail price of the new Skyline will be from 2,793,000 yen to 3,801,000 yen nationwide. Nissan expects to sell atleast 1,000 units of this new car per month. The new line-up comes in a choice of seven body colors including three all-new colors – Blade Silver, Stratosphere Blue, and Crimson Red.

The new Nissan Skyline 3.5 liter V6 version generates 315 horsepower and 36.5kgm of torque while the 2.5 liter V6 version generates 225 horsepower with 26.8kgm of torque. Drivers will have the choice of a five-speed automatic with adaptive shift control, allowing the driver to be in full control of the power generated by the new engine.

Nissan’s engineers focused on three key areas – superior balance of driving performance, accommodating increased engine power, and comfort as well as environmental friendliness and safety. The Skyline is a certified super low emission vehicle (SU-LEV ), with a significant 75% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide and Non-Methane Hydrocarbon emissions compared to 2005 Japanese emission regulations.