Perfect combination of style, luxury, technology and performance

The Patrol is Nissan's premium flagship model aimed at people with a distinctly affluent taste. It's for the sophisticated buyer who requires an SUV that's big on features, big on opulence, big on style and big on exclusivity.

Since 1951, the Nissan Patrol has created a niche in the market for absolute reliability and superlative off-road performance. Its legacy is well-known across Africa and the Patrol is quite rightly considered to be peerless.

Following its international success, Nissan is confident the new Patrol will find a place in Southern Africans' hearts as the new model embraces comfort, extravagance and smart technology without losing its off-road proficiency.

“We are extremely proud of the new Nissan Patrol because it shows off just how advanced Nissan is when it comes to Intelligent Mobility,” said Xavier Gobille, Nissan Group of Africa Managing Director of Marketing and Sales. “This executive SUV has an amazing array of technology that keeps you safe and in premium comfort while re-energising your passion for driving”



NISSAN INTELLIGENT ­MOBILITY

The Patrol is like a superhero with keen powers of perception, thanks to a range of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features that take the guesswork out of driving.

This SUV is the epitome of Nissan's most advanced technology and leads the pack with smart features that include intelligent blind spot intervention, cruise control, distance control, driver awareness, emergency braking, forward collision warning, intelligent lane intervention, ride control, trace control, lane departure warning, smart rear-view mirror, and an around view monitor.

Designed for full-sized family adventures, the Nissan Patrol maintains its 7-passenger utility and has an impressive array of high-tech standard features. As a flagship model, the Patrol's power, premium comfort specification and sophisticated Nissan Intelligent Mobility features are far superior to its direct competitors.

Among the long list of standard features are climate-controlled front seats, heated steering wheel, premium leather seating and a Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system (with microfilter), including 2nd row “curtain” vents to effectively distribute cool air to every seat.

The standard seating configuration includes front 8-way power-adjustable bucket seats with a large centre console, 2nd row fold flat 60/40 split bench seat and 3rd row 60/40-split folding bench seat, which folds flat into the floor for extra cargo carrying flexibility.

The exclusive Bose® audio system features AM/FM/MP3/CD with 13 speakers, a subwoofer and digital amplifier to provide rich acoustics. The Patrol comes standard with the 3D Nissan Navigation System and a multi-screen DVD entertainment system with screens fitted into the headrests of both front seats.



TECHNICAL PROWESS

The Patrol is powered by a robust, high-tech 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine that develops 298kW of power and 560Nm of torque.

This energetic powerhouse is mated to a silky smooth 7-speed automatic gearbox that uses variable valve technology to deliver seamless performance whenever it's needed. It can trundle along quite happily in gridlocked traffic and when the opportunity presents itself, the Patrol will produce a prodigious amount of energy to power its 3.5 tons in a short amount of time.

The Patrol has what it takes to support your larger-than-life adventures with an impressive towing capacity of 3.5 tons and a 140-litre fuel tank.

The 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control and Downshift Rev Matching features a new design that helps enhance fuel efficiency through use of its wider gear ratios and Automatic Transmission Fluid warmer.



ENSCONCED IN SAFETY

In addition to cutting-edge Nissan Intelligent Mobility features, the ­Patrol's safety features include Nissan's Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and front occupant classification sensor; roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for side-impact and rollover head protection in all three rows; front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags; and front seat Active Head Restraints.

The new Nissan Patrol is the perfectly exquisite partner for every adventure – from the hair-raising ones that take you off the beaten track and affirm your individuality to the posh ones where you need to show up in style, and leave in the knowledge that you made a great impression.

Put simply, the Patrol is a sublime SUV made for the distinguished, the non-conformist and the adventurous.

It will transport you in supreme comfort and on the rare occasion that you'd like to get a few splashes of mud on its beautiful body, the Patrol will happily oblige. There is one model on offer – the Patrol Premium – which comes jam-packed with a host of creature comforts in either a tan, or black interior and seven exterior colours.

Optional extras such as a tow bar are available.

The new Nissan Patrol Premium costs around N$1.3 million. The Patrol is backed up by Nissan Assured and has a class-leading 6-year/150,000km warranty, and a comprehensive 3-year/90,000km service plan. – Motorpress.co.za