2023 Nissan Patrol Platinum: The King of Full-Size SUVs
The 2023 Nissan Patrol is a highly sought after full size SUV in the Middle East region, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates as well as other Gulf Cooperative Council nations. With its legendary V8 engine performance and spacious interior, the Nissan Patrol is the quintessential family, luxury and off-road 4×4 vehicle.8 2004 Nissan Patrol
Designed with its striking appearance, generous interior space and packed with technology, the Patrol can go head-to-head with some of the best SUVs on the market today like the Toyota Land Cruiser, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Ford Expedition. Here’s a rundown of everything there is to know about the 2023 Nissan Patrol.
Exterior Design
The 2023 Nissan patrol has an aggressive and upmarket appearance to match its tough nature. You’ll find a prominent chrome-finished V-Motion grille up front that lends the obvious presence to the road. You get clear and sharp LED DRLs integrated with LED headlights as a standard.
The muscular hood, curvy lines of the body and the high ground clearance all point to the toughness of the Patrol. Chrome embellishments surrounding the windows and at the door handles give it a better upscale impression and the large alloy wheels the final touch to the appearance.
Impressive LED lights in the rear; roof spoiler and a bumper in chrome are the details that provide a neat and refined appearance to the SUV. Buyers may opt for either 20 or 8 inch alloy wheels and a wide selection of eye-catching exterior colors.
Interior and Comfort
Cabinet: the 2023 Nissan Patrol features luxurious and roomy lounge for comfortable longer seating. This lounge is finished with leather trims, woodgrain detail, metallic accents and soft-touch plastics splendor makes up, airiness.
The Patrol seats 8 passengers and has the full amount of headroom and legroom in all three rows. The front seats are electronic adjustable and in the higher models are heated and cooled.
Second and third row seatingComfortable riding for 3 adults in the second row and 2-3 short or average sized adults in the third (kid-friendly) row. Seats fold down for additional cargo room.
He has a multi-function leather wrapped steering wheel, large instrument cluster and good outward visibility. The cabin is full of storage spaces, cup holders, USB charging ports and auto climate control makes the cabin family friendly.
Performance and Engine
The news on the 2023 Nissan Patrol is a powerful 5.6 liter V8, NGTI petrol engine which generates around 400 horsepower and 560 Nm torque. The engine is mated to a 7-step automated gearbox.
Yet despite the size of these vehicles, the V8 provides plenty of shove, whether passing on the freeway or the cars powering up a challenging hill.
The Intelligent 4WD system equipped on these vehicles from Nissan allows the driver to switch between various mode based on the condition of the road. They include following terrains:
- Sand
- Rock
- Snow
- On-road
The independent suspension option gives a smooth ride over the worst of roads with good stability at high speeds. During certain variants, Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC) enhances ride comfort and suppression of body roll when cornering.
Engine Specifications
The engine used in this diesel vehicle is a 5.6 litted number, V8 HDi, naturally aspirated. The V8 powered engine has a swept volume of 5,552 cc. Powered by a naturally aspirated engine, 400 hp power and 560 Nm torque has been achieved.
The power is distributed via a seven-speed auto transmission, car feels seamless and refined under acceleration. In terms of grip, stability and handling, a state of the art Intelligent 4WD technology holds the vehicle ridgid in different conditions and terrains.
If you enjoy long drives there is a sizable 140 litre petrol tank so no need to worry about petrol stops too often.
On the performance side of things, this car can do 0- 100 km/h in only on a 6.6 seconds, with a maximum speed of about 210 km/h, you have a very practical car, but with the real driving fun.
Technology
The new in 2023 Patrol:-is providing all the Entertainment and Comfort technology.
Depending on the trim level, the SUV includes:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Navigation system
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Voice recognition
- Wireless charging
- Multiple USB ports
- Premium Bose audio 13 speaker system
- Digital driver information display
- Rear entertainment screens (higher trims)
Safety Features
One of the pillars of the Patrol has always been safety. Nissan has added many additional safety features to this SUV in order to provide safety to pedestrians and automobile occupants.
Key safety features include:
- Intelligent Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Warning
- Blind Spot Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Intelligent Around View Monitor (Camera from every angle)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Multiple Airbags
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
Fuel Economy
Considering its V8 engine and the tall size, the Patrol provides fairly good fuel economy for its class.
Average fuel consumption ranges between:
7 to 8 km/L in the town;
9-10 km/L on highways
Actual fuel efficiency may vary due to driving habits and road conditions and load.
Pros and Cons
pros
- Powerful and reliable V8 engine
- Outstanding off-road capability
- Spacious three-row cabin
- Premium interior quality
- Comfortable highway ride
- High resale values in middle east markets
- Excellent towing capability
- Advanced safety features
Cons
- High fuel consumption
- Big area makes them hard to manage.
- The third row puts passengers a bit closer together than some competitors.
- More expensive to run than smaller SUVs
