The Skyline has to be the most well-made GT in Japan

So I borrowed a bright red Nismo (92/1000) and drove it from Tokyo to Kyoto as usual.

The sedan look, with only the lower half of the body gussied up, is already nostalgic; it would never look like this in an SUV. It’s a mischievous old man’s style if you like. It might even look fresh to the younger generation. I’m an old man with an Arakan accent, so it stings a lot. The red colour, which is more intense than Mazda’s cars, also suits this style.

The cockpit atmosphere is already classic nowadays. A design that was already “not new” when it debuted, it has taken two turns to give old car lovers a sense of security. It will look different to those who are used to digital cockpits, but it also has its charm.

Running. The strong launch and thick torque in the mid-range are enough to make you realise the difference between the 400R and the 400R with a single tap on the accelerator. The slightly oversensitive character matches the extreme sedan character. The ‘thump’ at high revs is also pleasant.

The thick tyres grip the ground firmly. Combined with the hardness, the body width feels narrower. In short, for the driver, the body feels reminiscent of the old Skyline sedan. It would be easier to understand if we say that the driver feels the body size is about 34. In any case, the driver does not feel the size of the body, so the Hakosuka feeling is even greater than that of the 400R.

It’s a stunning GT (GranTurismo) at high speeds. The ride feeling is comfortable and stable. There is no vague feeling around the centre and you can cruise with confidence. The Skyline has to be the most well-made GT in Japan.

I played around a bit on the usual winding roads and found it to be arguably the fastest and most fun Skyline sedan ever, apart from the GT-R model.

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