--- title: "The Nissan Skyline Will Become an Electric SUV: Report" description: "The historic Nissan Skyline sedan will apparently become a relative of the Ariya EV, and be sold in the US as an Infiniti." date: "2023-07-18" modified: "2023-07-18" authors: - name: "James Gilboy" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/james-gilboy" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-nissan-skyline-will-become-an-electric-suv-report" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Nissan News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Nissan" - "Skyline" - "suv/crossover" --- # The Nissan Skyline Will Become an Electric SUV: Report ![]() *2023 Nissan Ariya E-4orce \James GIlboy\* The [Nissan Skyline]() is one of the oldest nameplates in the automotive world, dating back to 1957—before it was even a [Nissan](). The world's changed a lot since then, and the Skyline with it. But soon, it could see its biggest, most controversial change yet: The Nissan Skyline could become an electric crossover SUV. So says Japanese outlet *[Best Car]()*, which indicates development of the Skyline sedan has been "frozen." Instead, Nissan is reportedly developing its next generation of Skyline on the basis of the electric [Ariya]() crossover (or its CMF-EV platform), with its debut planned for 2025. It will reportedly make more than 450 horsepower with multi-motor all-wheel drive, though whether it'll be twin- or quad-motor was lost in translation. ![2023 Nissan Ariya E-4orce]() *2023 Nissan Ariya E-4orce. *James Gilboy** The Skyline EV will reportedly be sold in the United States but will be restyled as an [Infiniti]() to suit its upmarket status. That'd make it identical to previous Skylines sold in the U.S. since 2001, from the G35 to the G37 and [Q50]() of today. As you would imagine, there was no word on a GT-R performance model. (The nameplate's future is murky, but it's expected to remain a standalone model [with some form of electrification]().) [Nissan]() wouldn't be the first Japanese automaker to reapply a classic nameplate to a crossover. [The Toyota Crown will soon adopt new body styles that include an SUV](). The reasons are obvious: SUVs are hot-selling premium products, and fit the positioning of cars like the premium Crown and Skyline. That way, the likes of Nissan and [Toyota]() can capitalize on both market trends and mainstream brand cachet. With enthusiasts, that's a different story, but we're the vocal minority—the more profitable majority will be glad to go with the flow, no matter where it leads them. *Got a tip or question for the author? You can reach them here: james@thedrive.com* ## Author James is a former staff writer for The Drive. He has changed the conversation around electrification, debunked misinformation online, and become a prominent hunter of what he calls "automotive cryptids." ### Author social links [Instagram]()