Nissan reserves its Skyline badge for its most dynamic driver's cars
This one offers an intoxicating blend of a performance V6, hybrid fuel-saving tech and a rear-wheel drive layout
Where each brand has its own ‘way’ of doing things, Nissans often feel more sporty and athletic than the rest.
It’s maintained this status quo with its legendary Nissan Skyline for decades now, having built the sharp and dynamic performance car for well-over 50-years.
Nissan has generally reserved the Skyline badge for high-performance six-cylinder sedans. The 2014 Nissan Skyline Hybrid features a 225kW/350Nm version of Nissan’s VQ35DE V6 engine – as seen in the Nissan 350Z – that’s further augmented by a hybrid system.
Total power output is over 240kW, and it achieves fuel economy figures equal to a small hatchback (offical claim 5.5L/100KM). In the real-world we’ve seen fuel use around 6 litres per 100km, which makes this performance sedan as fuel efficient as a Toyota Corolla.
Its on-board electric motor generates a maximum torque of 290Nm alone. All of that tech is wrapped in a sophisticated rear-wheel drive platform with a double wishbone front end and tidy independent multi-link rear.
It has all the usual mod cons too: electric and heated leather seats, adaptive cruise control, 360-view camera with front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitor and automatic emergency braking.
It’s a clever car that shuns the idea of an SUV for better driving dynamics and hybrid fuel-saving tech instead.
The car pictured – 2014 Nissan Skyline 350GT hybrid Type SP (HV37)
This Nissan Skyline Hybrid was built in February 2014 and is a Type SP model.
That means it’s powered by a 3.5-litre VQ35DE engine with hybrid fuel-saving technology. It features a seven-speed torque-converter automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters and is rear-wheel drive. Fuel use is around 5.5L / 100km.
As Type SP model, it features leather trim, front heated seats with two position memory, keyless entry and start, lane keeping assistance, automatic LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, front + rear parking sensors, 360-view, rear-view and side-view camera, sports suspension, 19-inch wheels, premium stereo system, Bluetooth connectivity and more.
The infotainment and gauge cluster all read in English. This vehicle was purchased was USS Osaka at a Grade 4.0B vehicle in excellent condition with a full service history and two keys.
Quick facts
- 2014 Nissan Skyline 350gt Hybrid Type SP
- 67,432km
- 3.5-litre ‘VQ35DE’ V6 with hybrid system
- Fuel use : 5.5L/100km (manufacturer’s claim)
- Seven-speed torque converter with steering wheel paddle shifters
- Rear-wheel drive
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather trim
- Heated and electric front seats with two-position memory
- Adaptive cruise control, auto LED headlights, auto wipers
- Blind spot monitoring
- Lane keeping assist
- 360-view, Rear-view and side-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Auto emergency braking forward and backward
- Japanese de-registration paperwork and auction paperwork available.
- Vehicle was auction grade 4.0B
- Price includes three months NSW registration
- Price includes Australian compliance
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy
Since its debut in 1957, Skyline has been well received by many customers. The new Skyline is the most premium and dynamic model among successive models. Offering unprecedented driving pleasure, its sensuous design, advanced technology and performance will be new benchmarks.Nissan Japan, launch of all-new NIssan Skyline, November 11, 2013
