FEBRUARY 7 - 13 | 2020
Ŷ REMAINING ROBUST: Touches of modern styling have not detracted from Patrol’s traditional bold stance
Small change for big-money people mover IT'S been a long journey for the Nissan Patrol since its inception, almost 70 years ago, taking it up to the big boys of the 4x4 market, especially the Toyota Land Cruiser. Now the rugged Nissan continues along the slip road to a quieter life with its MY20 model. In 2013, the Patrol took on the role of a flagship with a big brother in the shape of ST-L, Ti and Ti-L variants. Last year, the ST-L was retired, leaving the two petrol-only options carrying the load. For 2020, the remaining pair have been given a new look, plus a range of Nissan intelligent active safety features as standard equipment for an extra $3000 apiece, up to respective prices of $75,990 and $91,990, plus on-road costs. Never one to aspire to the softer sports utility vehicle ethos, both the Nissan Ti (the
By DEREK OGDEN test car) and Ti-L, have retained the robust tradition of the Patrol, that of a genuine offroader / tough tow truck.
visibility at night. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels have also been updated and wrapped in tall 265 / 70 tyres, giving the ability to iron out surface defects on the bitumen.
STYLING A modern makeover front and back has given a sleeker look to both Ti and Ti-L, the former has gone sporty (sell sort-of sporty) up front, while the latter, through the bumper, takes on a premium character. Both feature new fender panels, front grille and LED lamps. LED lights front and back have been brightened – 52 LEDs per headlight, plus LED foglamps, and a total of 44 out back. New boomerang shaped tail-lights and chrome nameplate are designed to improve
INTERIOR Touted as having seating for eight in leather seats, the third row offered a tight fit for grown-ups. Up front is unashamed comfort with driver and front passenger positions having eight-way electric adjustment and heating / cooling. The driver's seat also has memory pre-sets. There is a deep centre console cool box, a boon on hot summer holiday journeys, taking up space where you find an electric parking brake on many of the latest vehicles. Here instead is an old-school foot-operated pedal.
INFOTAINMENT Features across the new Patrol range include Bluetooth hands-free phone, large format front DVD player, 2GB music server with six speakers, iPod connectivity, steering wheel audio controls, intelligent key access. New to Patrol is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto access. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS A direct-injected, 5.6-litre, naturally aspirated alloy V8 petrol engine delivers 298 kW of power at 5800 rpm and 560 Nm of peak torque, the latter available from 1600 revs. It's mated with a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode.
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