V8 NISSAN Patrol lovers shall be dismayed to be taught the 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine within the present 14-year-old Y62 mannequin has been consigned to historical past after the new-gen Y63 sequence Patrol was introduced at a worldwide reveal in Abu Dhabi, UAE this week working solely V6 petrol energy.
The seventh era Patrol sits on a brand new platform that’s 35mm longer (5205mm), 35mm wider (2030mm) and rides on the identical 3075mm wheelbase because the outgoing mannequin.
Changing the large alloy lump beneath the bonnet is a selection of two petrol V6s: a 3.5-litre twin turbo and three.8-litre naturally aspirated spec’ with nary an electrical help motor and related battery to be seen.
Not confirmed however extremely probably the one selection for Down Below is the three.5-litre twin turbo that’s good for 317kW and 700Nm output, a big enhance over the previous bent-eight naturally aspirated VK56 K1 unit that put out 298kW and 560Nm.
Countering that is the extra weight of the brand new Y63 accentuated by its intensive normal tools throughout luxurious, security and functionality.
The three.8-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V6, tipped as unlikely for Australia, produces 236kW and 386Nm.
The brand new mannequin’s arrival in a couple of years spells an finish to one of many large points of interest of the present mannequin – its fruity, rumbling exhaust word, usually enhanced by an aftermarket muffler system, coupled with a straightforward, loping energy supply that makes the Y62 a favorite with off-road lovers, round Australia lappers and individuals who tow trailers and vans.
Many consumers couldn’t ignore the value pitched at hundreds of {dollars} lower than Patrol’s important competitor, Toyota’s LandCruiser 300 Sequence with the Y62 listed from $88,900 and the 300 Sequence from $96,991, each excluding on roads.
On the worldwide launch, Nissan signalled its intention to take Patrol upmarket to compete in loftier territory probably with the likes of Vary Rover and different premium off roaders.
This was evident from the design, options and specification of the displayed new mannequin and bolstered by Nissan executives on the rostrum, the mannequin scoring a bunch of latest applied sciences beneath the trendy pores and skin to excite potential consumers.
Does all of it imply a $290,000 (Vary Rover’s entry worth) Patrol?
Hardly, however a giant worth soar is to be anticipated, most likely mirroring the 300 Sequence schedule … and line up.
Given its probably working atmosphere and supposed makes use of, the brand new Patrol’s engine cooling has been upgraded, changing the dual belt-driven cooling followers with twin electrical items in affiliation with what Nissan says is the most important cooling system but fitted to a Nissan product.
Energy goes full time to all 4 wheels through a nine-speed computerized transmission with excessive and low vary and rear diff’ lock.
Steering is hydraulic with a lane-centring operate, however off-road specs weren’t out there on the launch. Nissan stated enhancements have been made to method and departure angles with the air suspension additional bettering off-road functionality.
A number of terrain modes present: Rock, Sand, Mud, Customary, Eco and Sport. A supple and stage (Vary Rover-esque) experience is nearly assured with air suspension offering as much as 70mm experience top variation as normal tools coupled with a wading depth of 700mm.
Among the many extra fascinating options is NissanConnect suite of features, an infrared biometric local weather management system masking all three seat rows and twin 14.3-inch touchscreens combining for an expansive 28.6-inch show within the sprint.
Additionally including to luxurious are pneumatic therapeutic massage seats and head-up show, whereas the brand new infotainment system has a set of Google options together with: Google Maps (displayed on the HUD) and Google Assistant with cloud-based voice recognition for speech interpretation.
The brand new mannequin beneficial properties paddle shifters and quite a few cameras to enhance visibility together with entrance and rear cross-traffic alert that pairs with a front-mounted digital camera and is able to seeing round intersections.
Info gleaned from the Patrol launch tells us the large SUV’s mass has elevated (undisclosed), however the GVM hasn’t, translating right into a decrease payload. However braked towing capability is anticipated to stay at 3500kg.
New Patrol shall be out there in a seven-colour palette together with Forest Inexperienced, Pearl White, Mineral Black, Gray, Grand Blue and Silver metallic finishes.
On the new Patrol launch, Makoto Uchida, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., stated: “The all-new Patrol is a major instance of the thrilling and empowering fashions we’re delivering beneath our world marketing strategy, ‘The Arc’.
“The seventh era is a daring leap ahead, mixing unparalleled efficiency, cutting-edge know-how and a commanding presence to redefine what an SUV may be.
“With its historical past of greater than 70 years, the Patrol completely embodies our company goal of ‘Driving innovation to complement individuals’s lives’.”
Potential consumers should wait a very long time for his or her new Patrol as orders shall be taken from late 2026 for 2027 supply. This can be because of the Aussie spec’ Patrol being the primary globally with right-hand drive as left hook markets dominate for the mannequin.
Within the meantime, there’s at all times the trusty previous Y62 Patrol with old fashioned V8 energy.
