14th generation new “Skyline” full model change What kind of model is the V38 type? BEV model Nissan’s business plan “The Arc” sneak peek

Nissan will be fully redesigning its new Skyline sports sedan (V38 model) and releasing it around 2025. On March 25, 2024, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced a new management plan called “The Arc” to improve the company’s value and competitiveness. A series of 30 new models are expected to be released over the next three years, and the Skyline is clearly visible among them.

Nissan’s business plan “The Arc” revealed in video

• Infiniti “Vision Qe” concept at the beginning of Nissan’s business plan “The Arc”
• Among the 30 models in the lineup is the Skyline’s distinctive four-light round taillights.

To give you a sneak peek at some of the highlights in this video, first of all, at around 0:16 in the opening video, there are a number of videos of Nissan models that have been related in the past, but in the bottom right corner you can see the Infiniti “Vision Qe” concept. The other models are production cars, but they are related to the 30 cars that are being introduced. The Infiniti “Vision Qe” concept is said to be the next Skyline, so this is a hint.

Furthermore, various car models are displayed, but the Skyline’s distinctive four-lamp round taillights are also shown, making it clear that the next-generation Skyline is included in the lineup.

This means that if Nissan’s plans are correct, it will be released within the next three years.

Nissan’s new Skyline full model change exterior

• Nissan Infiniti’s new design language
• A sleek, low and wide form

Judging from the Infiniti Vision Qe concept, it has a sleek, low and wide form, combined with a digital piano key light and striking machined-finish wheels, making it a very cutting-edge design.

EV concept car “Vision Qe”

The Infiniti Vision Qe Concept shows the design direction of Infiniti’s first EV, which will be produced at the Canton plant in the U.S. The concept combines a sleek, low and wide form with digital piano key lighting and striking machined-finish wheels.

At the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019, the electric vehicle (EV) concept model ” NISSAN ARIYA CONCEPT ” was unveiled for the first time in the world, but in the case of the Ariya, it has been released on the market with a design that is almost identical to the concept model, so there is a high possibility that the “Skyline” will also be released with a similar design.

Nissan’s new Skyline undergoes full model change, adopting a newly developed EV-specific platform (CMF-EV).

• Adopts the newly developed CMF-EV platform, a platform exclusively for EVs

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors Alliance plans to use the newly developed CMF-EV platform, a platform exclusively for EVs, in more than 15 vehicle models by 2030, with annual production of up to 1.5 million units. This platform achieves a flat and spacious floor, and the air conditioning unit, which was previously located inside the vehicle, is now located in the motor compartment, ensuring a spacious interior that is one size larger than the conventional body size. Furthermore, the slim-design zero gravity seats and the generous use of sound-insulating materials, which are already low-noise EVs, achieve an unprecedented level of quietness.

Nissan’s new Skyline full model change interior

• Two 12.3-inch displays side by side
• Equipped with Amazon Alexa, a voice service provided by Amazon

The interior features two 12.3-inch displays, similar to those used in the Ariya , and the wood-grain instrument panel does not have any physical switches like in the past. Instead, when the car is turned on, control switch icons for the air conditioning and other controls appear. These are not simple touch sensors, but haptic switches that vibrate so that the driver can feel the operation even while driving.

The center display, which shows maps and music information, can be swiped, and the two displays are seamlessly connected, with navigation routes and other information displayed on the meter display. Air conditioning and navigation can also be controlled by voice, and the hybrid voice recognition function, which allows for natural language operation, supports the driver by saying “Hello Nissan.” Connecting to the Internet enables voice recognition in even more natural language. The Ariya also comes equipped with Amazon Alexa, a voice service provided by Amazon , which allows for music playback, checking the weather forecast, calling family and friends, and controlling smart home devices, all using just your voice.

The wide center console can be electrically moved back and forth to suit the driver’s seat position. Above it is a newly designed shift knob with “Advanced Ambient Lighting,” and the center console is equipped with a Qi standard wireless charger.

Nissan’s new Skyline undergoes full model change, adopting advanced driver assistance systems such as ProPilot 3.0

• Advanced driving assistance system “ProPilot 3.0”
• “ProPilot Remote Parking”

It is equipped with Nissan’s advanced driver assistance systems “ProPilot 3.0” and “ProPilot Remote Parking.” Like the Leaf, it is equipped with “ProPilot Parking.”

Since the Skyline equipped with ProPilot 2.0, which is equivalent to Level 2 autonomous driving technology, was released in 2019, it is highly likely that ProPilot 3.0, which is equivalent to Level 3 autonomous driving technology, will also be introduced in the new Skyline.

ProPilot 2.0

ProPilot 2.0 uses seven onboard cameras, five radars, and 12 sonar sensors to detect lane lines, signs, and surrounding vehicles. It also uses the navigation system and high-precision 3D map data to monitor road conditions, including speed limits. As long as the driver remains focused on the road ahead and is ready to immediately adjust the steering wheel to suit road, traffic, and vehicle conditions, it enables hands-off driving within the same lane, ensuring safe and smooth driving. It also receives high-precision positioning information from the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System and other sources, enabling it to accurately determine the vehicle’s position. The instrument panel and head-up display display the driver’s operating status in real time, allowing intuitive understanding of the driver assistance system. Advanced Ambient Lighting is linked to ProPilot’s operating status, changing color from white under normal conditions to green when hands are on and blue when hands are off. A driver monitor camera mounted on the steering column monitors whether the driver is looking ahead, and if it determines that the driver is not, it sounds an audible warning. Also, if the condition persists during hands-off driving, the vehicle will be stopped immediately with the hazard lights activated.

“ProPilot Parking” automatically detects available parking spaces and assists with the operations required for parking. It supports forward parking, reverse parking, and parallel parking in three simple steps, reducing the stress of parking for the driver. It also comes equipped with “ProPilot Remote Parking,” a function that allows parking to be controlled from outside the vehicle .

Nissan’s new Skyline undergoes a full model change, featuring a newly developed EV powertrain

• Adopts a newly developed EV powertrain

The newly developed EV powertrain will use the motor and battery installed in the Ariya. With a total battery capacity of 65kWh and a maximum output of 250kW and maximum torque of 560Nm, or a total battery capacity of 90kWh and a maximum output of 290kW and maximum torque of 600Nm, it will be equivalent in power to the previous Skyline and will surpass it in 0-100km/h acceleration. The fastest acceleration in the history of the Skyline is the Skyline 400R, which has a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds (Nissan official), so the Ariya, with a total battery capacity of 90kWh and a maximum output of 290kW, will undoubtedly be the fastest ever.

summary

I have been thinking about a full model change for the Skyline, and currently Nissan has a sedan body type remaining for its electric vehicle models, along with the minicar Sakura, the compact car Leaf, and the crossover SUV Ariya. However, I believe that Skyline, which has the most history and is the most important name for Nissan, is the most suitable. Furthermore, since sedans are not popular in the market, if the Skyline lineup continues as a gasoline model, sales will undoubtedly decline. As a revival of the Skyline, the 14th generation is expected to be a BEV.

About Skyline

• The Skyline is Nissan’s flagship car.
• There are many die-hard fans both in Japan and overseas.

The Skyline began production as a flagship model by Prince Motor Company, and the name continued even after Prince merged with Nissan Motor Company in 1966. To this day, it is the only model in Nissan’s lineup that has been continuously produced since the Prince era. It is one of Japan’s most famous cars, and has a loyal following both in Japan and overseas.

The GT-R is a high-performance grade of the Skyline developed primarily for use on the circuit, and was available in the third (C10) and fourth (C110) generations, as well as the eighth (R32) through the tenth (R34) generations. The GT-R Skyline was discontinued with the R34 model, but was released on the market in 2007 as the Nissan GT-R, a separate model.

About the 13th generation V37 Nissan Skyline

The new Infiniti Q50 was announced in North America in September 2013. It was announced in Japan as the 13th-generation V37 Skyline on November 11, 2013, and released on February 26, 2014. The first hybrid model in the Skyline series was added. It combines impressive acceleration with a maximum system output of 268kW (364ps) and class-leading fuel economy of 18.4km/L (JC08 mode). The world’s first steering system, Direct Adaptive Steering, converts steering movements into electrical signals to steer the tires, providing the driver with sharp handling without response delay, allowing for “direct control” driving, and high straight-line stability for peace of mind. Safety features, such as radar for detecting the vehicle’s surroundings, have also been enhanced. The Q50 features the Infiniti emblem, a design used on luxury cars overseas. When driving at speeds of 70 km/h or more, a camera detects the vehicle’s orientation relative to the lane line (white lines) and fine-tunes the tire angle and steering reaction force. This, combined with the world’s first technology “Active Lane Control,” further improves straight-line stability at high speeds.

In September 2019, a minor change was made to the exterior, with changes to the front grille and front bumper. The Nissan emblem and V-motion grille replace the Infiniti emblem, and a new design for the four round LED rear combination lamps is adopted . A communication unit (TCU) is installed that enables the in-car internet connection service ” docomo in Car Connect .” Wi-Fi using LTE high-speed data communication is available inside the car. ProPilot 2.0 is also installed. In addition, it is equipped with pedal misapplication prevention assist . Pedestrian detection is now possible with the emergency brake . The second-generation steer-by-wire system “Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS)” installed in the Infiniti Q60 and the new system “Dynamic Digital Suspension (DDS)” are standard equipment.

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine has been discontinued. Two engine models have been added to the lineup : a 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo engine (VR30DDTT) for the 400R grade (maximum output 298kW (405PS) / 6,400rpm, 475Nm (48.4kgfm) / 1,600-5,200rpm) and a 7-speed automatic transmission for the GT, GT Type SP, and GT Type P grades (maximum output 224kW (304PS) / 6,400rpm, maximum torque 400Nm (40.8kgfm) / 1,600-5,200rpm). The transmission is 7-speed automatic and the drive system is 2WD.

The “400R” grade comes standard with the “IDS (Intelligent Dynamic Suspension)”, which is being used for the first time in a Nissan vehicle. It is an optional feature for the “GT Type SP” grade. The “400R” grade features specially designed 19-inch wheels, red-painted brake calipers, and black door mirrors on the exterior, and quilted seats and red stitching on the interior.

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