Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol is one of the mightiest off-roaders and the perfect school-run machine should you drive off the beaten path. Its powerful engine has enabled it to cover a lot more than 172,000km, maneuvering challenging terrain in all weather conditions or ascending and descending high peaks.

The Nissan Patrol enjoys its reputation for reliability, longevity, and comfort, making it a convenient alternative for long trips or adventures. The go-anywhere, near-indestructible vehicle is purely designed to be driven through the harshest of environments and is popular on most African roads, just as similar to town drive-arounds. Its powerful 3.0-liter intercooled and turbo-charged diesel engine produces 118 kW and 380 Nm, sufficient to have it towed. It is ideal for adventures in extremely remote locations or off-the-beaten-track areas without compromising comfort. It has enough space for both its occupants and cargo on the rear or on the rooftop. It’s best recommended for family adventures or group adventures.

Other features

• The ST 3.0 model provides an alternative to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
• The maximum claimed braked towing capacity for the auto is limited to 2500 kg, while the manual ST 3.0 is 3200 kg.
• Features standard equipment such as air conditioning, dual airbags, a single CD, 17-inch alloy wheels, remote central locking, power windows, and cloth trim.
• Average fuel consumption in a combined cycle for the Nissan Patrol 2004 is 8 to 14.3 liters per 100km.

PROS

• It is tough and dependable.
• Superb off-road ability
• huge road presence
• ideal workhorse
• practically indestructible

CONS

• It is unrefined on-road with heavy steering, spongy brakes, dated inside, and a noisy engine.
• Tends to drive sluggish and heavy on the road.