Nissan Skyline (14th-generation)

The Skyline Gets a Fourteenth Generation

Nissan will reveal the next Skyline in December 2026, ending years of uncertainty around one of its best-known Japanese nameplates. Internally called V38, the new car succeeds a V37 generation that launched in 2013. Nissan has confirmed it as a combustion-powered sports sedan, keeping the Skyline identity tied to a traditional car shape rather than moving the badge onto a crossover.

Developed in Roughly Half the Time

Nissan says the V38's development cycle was cut to about 26 months, roughly half the time required for its predecessor. Generative AI and other digital tools helped accelerate that work. CEO Ivan Espinosa has framed the Skyline as the first proof point for a broader plan to reduce development times across much of Nissan's future lineup. That makes the car important as both a performance model and a test of how the company intends to build vehicles faster.

The Hardware Waits for the Reveal

Nissan has not disclosed the engine, cylinder count, transmission, or driven wheels. A V6, manual gearbox, and rear-wheel-drive layout have all appeared in enthusiast speculation, but none belongs on the specification sheet yet. The December reveal should show how Nissan balances Skyline heritage with a turnaround strategy built around quicker decisions. Until then, the firm date and sports-sedan format are the solid reasons to watch.