New Nissan Patrol

Hi All,

Here in the UK we only get 2 models both 3.0, a S model and a SVE model. The SVE model is loaded with every option available but it is the S model which might be of interest. The S model in the UK is extremely basic, air con and ABS thats it as far as extras go. But it is the new seating which makes this different, i guess the OZ model does not have it as no one has mentioned it, or the old one has it and we are just catching up. The back seat on the S model slides back and forward for more luggage room or leg room depending on what you need, good idea. After reading a road test and other articles which also outlined some other engine changes in addition to the ones mentioned.

1) New injector pums and nozzles
2)Improvements to the friction surfaces inside the engine
3)Revised exhaust with less back pressure.
4)Re-designed seats for better comfort and legroom.

It is a fantastic road test comparing the old model with the new model.

This mag is a big fan of the patrol so almost every month a large article on the patrol. This is a hard core offroad mag and they love the patrol, says a lot for the old bus.

The final conclusion after a weeks drive with both of them.

If you loved the old one you still will love the new one. There is very little to get excited about but a massive relief that Nissan has left the important stuff well alone. Is the new patrol an improvment over the old one? Not that we can see.

Do not know if you get the mag in OZ, but it is for hard core offroad and is well written and tons of stuff on the patrol, if you get the chance have a look at it.

Not exactly legal but if anyone wants a photocopy of the road test i will scan it in and e-mail it to you.

Total Off Road is its name.