New Nissan Xterra 4WD and Skyline sedan confirmed to tackle 2026 Toyota Prado and four door performance cars

Nissan has officially teased two new vehicles following the reveal of the new-generation X-Trail and Juke EV.

These new vehicles are a new-generation Nissan Skyline sedan and Xterra body-on-frame Toyota Prado-smashing SUV. These models will be focused at the Japanese and North American markets, respectively. This therefore makes an Australian launch for both unclear.

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Despite the very brief teaser video, this new Xterra appears to be a different beast altogether. We only get a brief look at the grille which has ‘Nissan’ scripture and three slashes.

Power will come from a V6 or V6 hybrid. The displacement, or exact power and torque figures haven't been detailed yet.

Nissan has made a point of saying it’s reducing its model count and is strategically grouping model families together to reduce complexity and costs. This therefore opens the door for more variations of vehicles, meaning more body-on-frame vehicles based on the Xterra are likely.

Similarly with the new-generation Skyline, it’s understood an Infiniti version will be offered in due course.

According to the short teaser video, this new Skyline will have design touches that are inspired by the original model. This includes ‘Skyline’ badging on the rear three quarter panel, as well as quad circular tail-lights.

It’s worth noting this new Skyline is unrelated to the GT-R and will likely remain a four-door sedan.

The current-generation Skyline sedan hasn’t been offered locally as a Nissan model but it was as the plusher Infiniti Q50 from 2014 to 2020.

Nissan has confirmed there is a new GT-R in the works but what form it will take and when it will launch is still up in the air.

No further details on the new-gen Skyline have been confirmed yet, however it’s expected the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine from the current model will carry over.

More information on both the new Skyline and Xterra, including when they will be fully revealed, will be announced in due course.