nissan skyline infiniti appears in Nissan's recent product rollout, where the company held an event in Japan and said it will slim global offerings from 61 models to 45.
Nissan described the Skyline as one of its "Heartbeat" models that represent the brand's identity and emotional value, and the automaker said the new car will focus on performance, precision and a driver focused character.
The teaser images and a brief video reveal a markedly retro direction, with clear styling cues drawn from earlier Skyline generations such as the R34 and 1980s models, and even a Hakosuka reference visible in the clip.
The new sedan abandons rounded surfacing for a blockier silhouette, a strong beltline and an upright rear end, while retaining shapely fenders and a quartet of three dimensional round taillights.
The front shows a shark like profile with a strong brow above a slim grille and thin recessed headlights that include two vertical LED elements, and designers have returned a script Skyline badge and an S badge on the rear quarter.
Possible Infiniti Q50 Tie In And Powertrain Details
Although Nissan says the model is for Japan, Car and Driver reported that the sedan will likely reach the United States as the next Infiniti Q50, noting the long history of Skyline models appearing as Infiniti sedans stateside.
Infiniti has confirmed it is working on a new "performance oriented" Q50 for the US market that could use a V6 and may even offer a manual transmission, according to the sources.
Reports suggest the car might use a version of the twin turbo V6 and a manual similar to the Nissan Z, and the outlets noted the Skyline is not the GT R because the two nameplates diverged when the GT R became its own line.
Nissan has released no further technical details, and observers say the new Skyline may closely relate to a forthcoming Infiniti sedan, though specifics about trim, powertrain or final US specifications remain unconfirmed by the automaker.
