Nissan says farewell with the Skyline 400R Limited - 400 units with VR30 V6 - while a rear-wheel-drive Infiniti Q50 successor slated for 2027 with up to 450 hp.
2025-10-27T19:57:25+03:00
2025-10-27T19:57:25+03:00
2025-10-27T19:57:25+03:00
Nissan has refreshed the storied Skyline, which remains on sale in Japan as the counterpart to the discontinued Infiniti Q50. The special Skyline 400R Limited, capped at 400 units, serves as the final act for the current generation. It adds 19-inch Dunlop wheels, a strengthened suspension, upgraded brake pads, and carbon-fiber touches for the mirrors and rear spoiler. Under the hood sits the familiar 3.0-liter twin-turbo VR30DDTT V6 with 400 hp. Pricing is set at 6.93 million yen (about $45,400).Alongside this farewell edition, the brand also sketched out the Skyline’s future: in 2027 a new rear-wheel-drive Infiniti sedan will arrive as the spiritual successor to the Q50. According to Infiniti Americas vice president Tiago Castro, early indications suggest it will use the same platform as the Skyline and adopt a revised Nissan Z engine with up to 450 hp.Notably, an Infiniti representative did not rule out a manual transmission for the newcomer. For a brand shifting toward SUVs and confronting softer sales, that move reads as a clear bid to re-engage enthusiasts.The return of a rear-drive Infiniti feels like a rare moment when a carmaker truly listens to its fans. In a market saturated with crossovers, a sedan of this stripe could be the dose of fresh air the badge has been missing.
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2025
Michael Powers
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Farewell to the Nissan Skyline 400R Limited, and a RWD Infiniti returns in 2027
Nissan says farewell with the Skyline 400R Limited - 400 units with VR30 V6 - while a rear-wheel-drive Infiniti Q50 successor slated for 2027 with up to 450 hp.
Michael Powers, Editor
Nissan has refreshed the storied Skyline, which remains on sale in Japan as the counterpart to the discontinued Infiniti Q50. The special Skyline 400R Limited, capped at 400 units, serves as the final act for the current generation. It adds 19-inch Dunlop wheels, a strengthened suspension, upgraded brake pads, and carbon-fiber touches for the mirrors and rear spoiler. Under the hood sits the familiar 3.0-liter twin-turbo VR30DDTT V6 with 400 hp. Pricing is set at 6.93 million yen (about $45,400).
Alongside this farewell edition, the brand also sketched out the Skyline’s future: in 2027 a new rear-wheel-drive Infiniti sedan will arrive as the spiritual successor to the Q50. According to Infiniti Americas vice president Tiago Castro, early indications suggest it will use the same platform as the Skyline and adopt a revised Nissan Z engine with up to 450 hp.
Notably, an Infiniti representative did not rule out a manual transmission for the newcomer. For a brand shifting toward SUVs and confronting softer sales, that move reads as a clear bid to re-engage enthusiasts.
The return of a rear-drive Infiniti feels like a rare moment when a carmaker truly listens to its fans. In a market saturated with crossovers, a sedan of this stripe could be the dose of fresh air the badge has been missing.
