The new Y63-generation Nissan Patrol SUV has finally been revealed, ditching the old naturally aspirated V8 engine in favour of a new twin-turbo V6 motor…
Meet the new Nissan Patrol SUV. Revealed in Abu Dhabi, this Y63-generation model arrives some 14 years after its predecessor was unwrapped. The big news? The old naturally aspirated V8 engine has been ditched in favour of a new twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 motor.
Technically the 7th generation of a heritage that dates all the way back to 1951, the new (again ladder-frame) Patrol is the most powerful iteration yet, with the turbocharged V6 sending 317 kW and 700 Nm to all 4 wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.
As a reminder, that’s more power and torque than offered by the outgoing Y62 model’s free-breathing V8, which makes 298 kW and 560 Nm. It’s also a little more than the Patrol’s closest rival, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 (its twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 petrol mill churns out 305 kW and 650 Nm).
Interestingly, the Y63-generation Patrol 4×4 will also be available in some countries with a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre V6 petrol option, which offers 236 kW and 386 Nm. Whether or not this powertrain will be offered in South Africa – provided the new SUV receives the green light for the local market, that is – remains to be seen.
In the Middle East, the new 3-row Patrol features adaptive air suspension as standard, along with 6 drive modes and a 4WD transfer mode interlock system (which Nissan says allows drivers to “seamlessly switch between modes and tackle challenging landscapes with ease”).
The Japanese firm claims buyers can look forward to a “meticulously crafted interior”, complete with “exquisitely” quilted leather seats and detailing “inspired by the traditional Japanese wood craft, Kumiko”. A panoramic sunroof is standard in the Middle East, too.
Up front, there’s a 28.6-inch horizontal “Monolith” display that comprises twin 14.3-inch screens, while rear passengers enjoy optional dual 12.8-inch displays. A 12-speaker Klipsch Premium Audio system will furthermore be available in some markets.
“The all-new Patrol is a prime example of the exciting and empowering models we are delivering under our global business plan, ‘The Arc’. The 7th generation is a bold leap forward, blending unparalleled performance, cutting-edge technology and a commanding presence to redefine what an SUV can be,” said Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan.
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