The 14th generation of the Nissan Skyline, V38, will be unveiled in December 2026. The model, which will replace the V37 produced since 2013, is being developed as a performance-oriented sporty sedan with an internal-combustion engine.
Nissan has reduced development time from an average of 55 months to 26 months using generative AI and digital tools. CEO Ivan Espinosa announced that this AI-focused approach is targeted for use in approximately 90% of future Nissan projects.
The V38’s engine displacement, cylinder count, transmission and drivetrain architecture have not yet been disclosed. Expectations that the model will serve as the basis for a possible successor to the Infiniti Q50 have not been confirmed by Nissan.
Why it matters
This development shows that Nissan is transforming its development methods while continuing its internal-combustion, performance-oriented sedan line under the Skyline name. Reducing the timeline from 55 months to 26 months reveals that generative AI is planned for use not only in this project but also in most of the company’s future work. For this reason, the news is important both for those following traditional sporty sedans and for those monitoring AI-assisted design and engineering processes in the automotive industry. However, uncertainty remains over what kind of engine, transmission and drivetrain layout the V38 will use; the model’s connection to a possible successor to the Infiniti Q50 has also not been confirmed. These gaps leave fundamental questions open about the new model’s technical character and position in Nissan’s product plan.
Background
Nissan is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 2 news stories mentioning the name in the last 90 days; the most recent is dated September 12, 2026.