Nissan has been selling the model we all know as the Infiniti Q50 sedan under the Nissan Skyline name since the beginning of the year in Japan. There, it's available in two flavors, either powered by a 3.5-liter hybrid drivetrain developed by the Japanese or a downsized 2-liter turbo engine built under license from Mercedes.
Earlier today, the automaker announced that on select models, the Skyline will be available with a new steering system it calls "direct adaptive steering". Seems even the tech-savvy Japanese have had enough of fly-by-wire numbness!
The adaptive steering is going to be available as an optional extra on only two trim levels, the 200 GT-t Type P and the 200 GT-t Type SP. In both cases, it costs 324,000 yen or about $3,000 extra. The system is said to more direct and provide the driver with feedback. It can also be set up in four different ways in order to suit the driver's preference. Just like on rival German models, the steering system changes at speeds of over 70 km/h or more to allow for more precise adjustments of the driving line on highways and motorways.
Also added into the optional package is Nissan's Active Lane Control. This system uses a camera mounted behind the mirror to detect white lines on the road and make fine adjustments to keep you within them.
As a reminder, the Nissan Skyline is a rear-wheel drive premium sedan built in Japan and sold in Europe and America as the Infiniti Q50. The 200 GT-t model boasts a 2-liter turbo rated at 211 PS and 350 Nm of torque between 1,250-3,500 rpm. Here's what it looks like in detail:
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