Nissan’s classic performance car gets a facelift! The new Skyline is expected to be officially released in December

As Nissan's classic performance car series, Skyline will undergo a major facelift. CEO Ivan Espinosa has confirmed that it will be officially released in December 2026. Through the trailer released by the original manufacturer, Japanese media released a preview of the new generation Skyline, which has a more aggressive shape while retaining classic elements. The power is expected to be equipped with a gasoline-electric hybrid system.

Nissan's new generation Skyline will officially debut in December this year. The picture is an expected picture.

According to the expected images released by Japanese media, the new generation Nissan Skyline still has the layout of a four-door sedan, but the front of the car is lower and sharper, and equipped with a new style of headlights. The arrow-shaped daytime running lights add a sense of technology. The lower bumper is equipped with a large grille and a sporty air intake. The rear is the iconic four round taillights, connected by a black trim panel in the center, and large dual exhaust tailpipes below.

The rear of the car maintains the classic four round taillights. The picture is an expected picture.

The original manufacturer has not yet announced the power specifications, but Japanese media speculate that the rear-wheel drive configuration will still be maintained, and the entry-level version will use a gasoline-electric hybrid system. As for the high-end version, it will continue to use the current 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbocharged gasoline engine, with the output increased to 405 horsepower. Combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, it ensures rich driving pleasure.

The classic Nissan Skyline has a history of nearly 70 years. In the past, it was inseparable from the GT-R. It is a sacred car in the hearts of many JDM fans. The current model debuted in 2014 and has maintained its competitiveness through minor facelifts and annual updates. Now it will finally receive a major facelift after 12 years at the end of this year.