Nissan Skyline Crossover Announced For Japan Launch this Summer

Nissan Skyline Crossover

Japan's Infiniti EX

By Michael Gauthier
April 16, 2009 1:24 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Nissan

Nissan has announced plans to launch the new Skyline Crossover in Japan this summer.

Essentially a Nissan badged Infiniti EX, the new crossover features Skyline inspired styling with a wagon-like twist. While the exterior is all Skyline, the interior is completely different as it adopts a more luxurious cabin with a unique design and higher quality materials.

Although Nissan failed to provide technical details on the new Skyline Crossover, the press release states that power will be provided by a "VQ37VHR engine with VVEL technology." This engine is already available in Europe for the Infinti EX37 making 310hp while the U.S. EX35 comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 297 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque.

US sales of the Infiniti EX have proved dismal disappointing as American consumers have balked at the crossover's tiny rear seat which only offers 28.5 inches of rear legroom compared to the Infiniti G37 sedan's (Skyline's) 34.7 inches of rear legroom.

Source: Nissan

Press Release (Click to expand)

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of its all-new Skyline Crossover this summer.

The all-new Skyline Crossover makes its foray into the crossover segment with a unique and distinctive design, that arrives from a fusion of a coupe with an SUV. The luxury crossover utilizes smooth, soft-to-the-touch and high-quality materials to provide an elegant and personalized interior space.

Powered by a VQ37VHR engine with VVEL technology, the powertrain delivers high response and high torque for an exhilirating driving experience. The powertain also offers cleaner emissions and good fuel-efficiency. Powerful, seamless and continuous acceleration is realized by mating the powertrain to a 7-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode. Stable handling and supple ride comfort are optimally balanced for a pleasurable drive.

The all-new Skyline Crossover will be showcased at Nissan Galleries nationwide starting April 18, 2009.

Skyline enthusiasts can also visit the pre-launch website (Japanese only) at: http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/CROSSOVER/

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Tags: Nissan Skyline Crossover, Nissan Skyline, Infiniti EX35, Infiniti EX37

Comments

Renegade

April 16, 2009 1:34 PM

It would be easier to send the EX there.I think.

Bristol411S3

April 16, 2009 1:54 PM

Did you read the article?

carbonsigma

April 17, 2009 9:48 AM

Clearly not, just wants to be first on the comments or something.

Scarcliff

April 16, 2009 3:47 PM

the smaller picture of the car makes it look like the new impreza with a higher ride height

alamak

April 16, 2009 5:23 PM

I actually liked this car when it was first introduced in the US, but when I compared it to the G35/37 sedan.....it bugged me that the rear legroom is smaller that the sedan. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this car is based on the sedan platform right? So how the hell can they make it smaller? This is screwed up in Infiniti's part. If the legroom is the same or a bit larger, it would be a major success here....IMHO

Edited by user on April 16, 2009 at 5:24 PM

erc1

September 26, 2009 11:24 PM

I actually purchased my EX35 this past August. Yeah, the rear seat room is tight in back. However you can fold the rear seats down all the way, something that is not even an option on the G37, but should have been an option. I like to go bike riding and the fact that I could not fit my bike in the trunk pretty much took the G37 off my list (heck, I can put my mountain bike in my former car, an 03 Accord coupe). I like the EX35 because of SUV utility with G37 performance. I like the FX 35/50 and would have gotten it if not for the high price tag and low fuel economy. So there are trade offs between EX35 and G37. If you plan to have people in the back seat, but still want SUV utility and can afford the $50K+ price tag (which in today's ecomomy, not too many can), go for the FX 35.

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