Nissan reveals new Patrol

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The long-awaited new-generation Nissan Patrol has been shown in Abu Dhabi, but there’s a long wait for a right-hand drive version.

The new Y63 Patrol is the first new version in 14 years. The 5.6-litre four-cam V8 engine used in the current Y62 will be replaced by a choice of V6 engines.

A 3.5-litre 317kW/700Nm turbocharged petrol V6 is confirmed as the engine fitted to versions of the Y63 coming to Australasian markets.

There will also be a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre V6 producing 236kW and 386Nm of torque for some markets.

The Y63 Patrol will use a Jatco-sourced nine-speed torque converter auto paired with the familiar full-time 4WD system.

The Patrol will ride on a new platform underpinning a 35mm longer (5202mm) and 35mm wider (2030mm) vehicle riding on the same wheelbase (3075mm) as the Y62. Its all-new customisable adaptive air suspension uses e-damper technology, which automatically adjusts damper settings, to provide a comfortable and seamless transitions between on and off-road driving. Its suspension is capable of providing 70mm of ride height adjustment.

The transmission features six drive modes – standard, sand, rock, mud, eco and sport – as well as a 4WD transfer mode interlock system. In addition, the Patrol has Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Inside, the higher grades get dual 14.3-inch digital displays and dual 12.3-inch media screens for row-two occupants. Other key interior features include a combined nine litres of storage across the glove and console box; Biometric Cooling tech, that can detect body temperatures and adjust settings accordingly; clever ‘EZ flex’ seats, which allows access to the third row without removing a child seat; a third-row power-fold function, which can fold and return the third-row seats via a touchscreen control; USB Type-C ports in every row; a wireless phone charger pad in the front centre console; and a panoramic sunroof is standard across the range.

The Y63 Patrol is equipped with seven airbags including a driver’s knee airbag; a 3D around view monitor; smart rear view mirror; rear zoom view; automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, predictive forward collision warning; and rear automatic emergency braking.

The Y63 will make its showroom debut in the Middle East this year. While Australia and thus New Zealand will become the first right-hand-drive markets to offer the Y63 Patrol, production of RHD versions is only scheduled for 2026.

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