Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T & Non-GTR Series — Import to Australia
Import a non-GTR Nissan Skyline R34 from Japan. Australian stock is generally better value — Japanese examples are price on enquiry.
Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T & Non-GTR Series
The R34 Skyline was offered as more than the GT-R. Nissan sold rear-wheel-drive turbocharged GT-T versions, naturally aspirated six-cylinder models and selected four-wheel-drive variants, in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan configurations. Each offers a different balance of performance, equipment and price. We can source original Japanese examples and investigate their history, but we recommend comparing Australian vehicles first: importing a non-GTR R34 from Japan is generally not the cheaper option today.
Production history
- May 1998: R34 Skyline range introduced in Japan.
- August 2000: Facelift with updated grille and front bumper, new interior trim, sports pedals and silver-toned instrumentation/console treatment on relevant models, plus GT-T manual peak torque increase from 343Nm to 363Nm. Distinctive metallic colours were also expanded in this period.
- 2002: Later-build cars remain short of Australia’s rolling 25-year pathway as of November 2026.
R34 – Nissan Skyline GT-T & Non-GTR
Approved for Import to Australia
SEV-000768 covers the R34 series, with RB25DE, RB25DET and RB26DETT in the SEVS entry. The currently identified Model Report MRE-000331 specifically describes ER34 RB25DET 2.5L turbo and BNR34 RB26DETT, with a 05/1998–08/2002 build range. This non-GTR guide only relies on ER34 turbo under that MRE. Naturally aspirated RB25DE is not treated as approved under MRE-000331.
25-year-old pathway: A qualifying original R34 can instead be assessed under Australia’s rolling 25-year older-vehicle pathway, subject to the individual build date and applicable conditions. As of November 2026, 2002-built vehicles have not yet reached 25 years.
GT-R is separate: The twin-turbo BNR34 GT-R has its own Prestige Car Imports guide. This page focuses on non-GTR R34 models.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| GT-T / 25GT Turbo | RB25DET NEO 2.5L turbo; ER34; RWD; factory five-speed manual or electronically controlled four-speed automatic (M-ATx) |
| 25GT / 25GT-V / 25GT-X | RB25DE NEO 2.5L naturally aspirated; ER34; RWD; manual or automatic by grade/body |
| GT / GT Special Edition | RB20DE 2.0L naturally aspirated; HR34; RWD; 5MT or 4AT by body/grade |
| 25GT FOUR / 25GT-X FOUR | RB25DE 2.5L naturally aspirated; ENR34; AWD; transmission varies by grade |
| Transmission note | Five-speed manual and electronically controlled four-speed automatic were factory choices on designated grades. A manual swap on a car originally built as an automatic is not equivalent to a factory-manual example. |
Estimated Landed & Complied Pricing
Import costs depend on the individual vehicle, its condition and the arrangements required. Contact us for a personalised estimate.
Price on enquiry
Factory Grades & Equipment
The non-GTR R34 range included naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions, with different engines, transmissions and equipment. The GT-T was the performance-focused turbo model, while GT, 25GT and related grades offered other specifications.
| Grade | Best for | Key differences |
|---|---|---|
| 25GT TURBO / GT-T | Performance-focused turbo non-GTR | RB25DET; 5MT or M-ATx; August 2000 raised manual peak torque from 343Nm to 363Nm — earlier cars retain the 343Nm figure |
| 25GT-V | Sportier naturally aspirated 2.5L | RB25DE; MT and M-ATx listed in 2000 range |
| 25GT-X | Higher-comfort NA sedan | RB25DE; August 2000 range lists M-ATx; not a turbo GT-T |
| 25GT | Straightforward NA 2.5L | RB25DE; transmission follows Japanese grade and body |
| GT / GT Special Edition | 2.0L RB20DE models | Sedan GT MT/AT and GT Special Edition AT listed in August 2000; coupe GT automatic in that range |
| 25GT FOUR / 25GT-X FOUR | Naturally aspirated AWD | ENR34; neither GT-T turbo nor GT-R |
Australian Market Pricing
For GT-T and naturally aspirated R34 Skylines, Australian stock is generally the more economical choice at present. Prices for genuinely good Japanese examples have risen substantially. To source a well-presented Japanese R34 with authentic kilometres, desirable factory specification and strong history, a buyer may need at least the budget of a higher-end Australian example, and sometimes more.
We can still help with rare combinations, collector-grade condition, original manual cars and particular factory colours. If budget is the priority, we recommend inspecting good Australian stock first.
No numerical import savings claim is made on this guide. Price for a specific Japanese sourcing brief is available on enquiry.
Sources: ROVER / SEVS · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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