Surprise, the Nissan Patrol is back!

Missing for 15 years, the great all-terrain vehicle from Nissan makes its return more faithful than ever to good old thermal engines.

The seventh generation of the Patrol was unveiled in Abu Dhabi at an exclusive event attended by members of the royal family, VIPs, and a wide range of global Nissan leaders. No unnecessary suspense; this big all-terrain vehicle is exclusively reserved for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and secondly, for a broader Middle Eastern region.

Let’s break the clichés right away; few of these new Nissan Patrols will ever venture into the desert. These large all-terrain vehicles, very popular in Gulf countries, are primarily meant to transport their wealthy occupants in absolute comfort and safety. The brand new Patrol receives a new massive and muscular design, aided by impressive 22-inch wheels, a powerful V6 twin-turbo engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and adaptive air suspension. A guarantee of comfort, but also good off-road capabilities in case the opportunity for an escape off the highways arises.

A big concentrate of good ideas

So why talk about it if there is little chance of seeing it in Europe? In the Middle East, a vehicle is much more than just a means of transport. It is an extension of home where the priority is to feel good before thinking about going faster or further. This vehicle features many functionalities that should soon make their way to our European Nissans. Passengers sit in cushioned seats equipped with a massage function. Rear passengers benefit from two 12.8-inch screens from their reclining seats, supporting entertainment on the go via Bluetooth, HDMI, or USB inputs. The ambient lighting with 64 colors offers customizable backgrounds to suit any mood. Finally, the brand new Patrol offers biometric cooling technology. A built-in infrared sensor detects the body temperature of front and rear passengers and automatically adjusts the temperature and airflow settings to meet everyone’s needs.

Its 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo engine with 425 hp currently closes the doors to European markets, but let’s hope Nissan can transfer these technologies born from the demands of Emirati customers to our markets.

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