2011 Nissan Patrol - unbreakable

the Nissan Patrol is a name synonymous with the rugged off-road, capable of going anywhere, anytime.

Meticulously honed over five decades, the Patrol is Nissan’s flagship large SUV model and enjoys a rich heritage particularly in Africa, back to the 1950’s.

Under the banner of "The Hero Comes Home" the Patrol is back as an all-new seventh generation model, building on its impressive history and at the same time incorporating a new platform, a radical new design direction, significantly enhanced interior comfort and luxury, powerful new V8 engines, a 7-speed automatic transmission and a new 4WD system.

New sophisticated but rugged exterior

After extensive market research, the design team concluded that for the Patrol to beat its main competitors, it needed not only a brand new design direction but class-leading engine performance, greater luxury and comfort, and a smart mix of new technologies that enhanced the total driving experience.

According to the design director, one design element that expresses ’Patrol’ and had to feature strongly was the angled-strut motif front grille. It was meticulously proportioned to deliver a sense of continuity with past models, but give a touch of newness while enhancing the car’s status level.

Focus on a roomier cabin

Featuring generous amounts of leather, polished aluminium and wood grain panelling, the Patrol’s interior too has been significantly upgraded. Given that most customers only go off-road no more than 15% of the time, designers wanted to create a better, higher quality interior for the whole family.
In keeping with the Patrol’s mission to deliver more comfort and more room, the new Patrol delivers seat dimensions that outclass all competition.
Boasting wider, higher and deeper front seats, the Patrol offers over 100mm more legroom for second row passengers, and a roomier third row of seats as well. Employing double the lateral rigidity over the outgoing model, the new Patrol sits on a revised platform that now offers a more robust construction with a low vibration body.
Powerful V8 engine
The new Patrol is now the most powerful vehicle in its class. And the key technology achieving this jump in performance over the predecessor’s 4.8 litre power plant is the newly developed ’VK56VD’ 5.6-litre V8 engine with the VVEL (variable valve event and lift) and DIG (direct injection gasoline) technologies that generate 400hp and 550Nm of torque on the top specification version of this new engine.
Every component has been redesigned for maximum performance and smooth response, while a new 7-speed automatic transmission with a wider range of gear ratios than its predecessor, gives the off-roader the ability to deliver power faster.
Top notch all wheel technology
In a world-first for Nissan, the new Patrol employs a Hydraulic Body Motion Control System (HBMC), which keeps the car flatter with less body roll during lane-changing and cornering, while delivering a comfortable ride in city driving and superb stability on rugged and sandy tracks.