AFTER six years and over 10,000 automobiles, the Nissan Warrior by Premcar program is about to just about double manufacturing in 2024, fuelled by the arrival of the up to date Nissan Patrol Warrior.
Primarily based on the lately facelifted MY24 Patrol – which introduces updates together with a brand new infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Hema maps app (with included 30-day free trial), wi-fi system charging, dual-zone local weather management, camera-based rear-view mirror, and centre console cool field – the Premcar-enhanced providing continues to offer the Patrol with the go-anywhere capability already loved by a number of thousand Australian consumers.
The modifications to the Patrol Warrior (from $104,160 plus on-road prices) proceed as per the earlier mannequin, with complete alterations to wheels, suspension, exhaust, entrance and rear bumpers and inside styling.
All Warrior fashions are examined and developed regionally with re-engineering going down at Premcar’s state-of-the-art 6500 sq. metre facility in Epping, Victoria.
“The MY24 Patrol Warrior by Premcar is a triumph of Australian ingenuity,” mentioned Premcar engineering director Bernie Quinn.
“The Patrol Warrior is tailored for Australian situations and has been extensively trialled and examined over a number of the hardest terrain this nation has to supply to make sure it doesn’t simply dwell as much as the badge however units a brand new benchmark for it.
“And the MY24 updates additional that Australian-made story, via partnering with one other Australian-based firm, Directed Applied sciences, for these cabin expertise updates.
As is the case with the donor Patrol, the pinnacle unit (infotainment system) and fascia are produced regionally and fitted to the car as a part of the pre-delivery course of (or as a part of the re-manufacturing course of for Warrior fashions). Prixcar handles the set up for normal Nissan Patrol fashions on the port of entry.
Premcar bought some 2717 Warrior fashions in 2023 and is anticipating that quantity to double in 2024, primarily off the again of latest Patrol gross sales.
The testing of Premcar Warrior fashions is finished solely in Australia, utilising what the producer describes as “arduous terrain and situations” to “prove-out the package deal”.
The automobiles are homologated and permitted via the Premcar secondary-stage manufacturing course of with strict processes and a spotlight to element enabling Premcar to match Nissan guarantee on all Warrior enhancements.
All Warrior-branded automobiles are put via a complete take a look at regime with a spread of efficiency and sturdiness validations for Australian situations. Improvement consists of on- and off-road testing in distant areas of Australia, together with Mount Disappointment (VIC), Massive Desert (VIC), Arkaroola (SA), and the areas surrounding Lake Eyre (SA).
Premcar says Massive Desert is its main testing floor of alternative with the cruel setting emblematic of a number of the hardest situations in Australia, whereas the variety of the surfaces, undulations and tracks packs in all of what this nation has to supply.
The 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior by Premcar is predicated on the Nissan Patrol Ti and continues to supply Nissan’s confirmed 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine producing 298kW of energy and 560Nm of torque. It’s paired with a seven-speed automated transmission and twin vary four-wheel drive system with digital choice and a helical rear restricted slip differential.
Different highlights of the Warrior embody a novel wheel, tyre and suspension package deal, the latter providing a further 50mm of physique carry (29mm from suspension and 21mm from wheel/tyre package deal), retuned Hydraulic Physique Movement Management system, new entrance and rear progressive fee springs, and progressive fee rear bump stops.
The Patrol Warrior by Premcar additional provides a redesigned tow bar which accommodates the mannequin’s bigger spare wheel, a 129kg GVW improve, 2.5mm thick metal purple bash plate, black exterior highlights and decals, and a bi-modal exhaust.
Modifications to the mannequin afford a 40mm wider observe than the donor mannequin, 40.0-degree method angle and 23.3-degree departure angle.
The mannequin is offered in 4 paint colors together with Black Obsidian, Sensible Silver, Gun Metallic, and Moonstone White.
2024 Nissan Patrol pricing*:
Ti (a) | $87,900 |
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Ti-L (a) | $100,600 |
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Warrior (a) | $104,160 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
