Patrol: Nissan's Legendary 4x4 is a pure, uncompromising shift from the ordinary

You live in one of the biggest countries in the world. There are over seven and a half million square kilometres to explore. And when you venture out, this forbidding continent will throw everything it has at you. From scorching deserts to freezing mountaintops Australia's rugged landscapes resist occupation at every turn.

It's little wonder, then, that the Patrol has been an automotive legend for so long. For more than 40 years, Patrol has relentlessly proved its integrity, toughness and durability to survive everything Australian conditions throw at it.

The latest evolution of the Nissan Patrol maintains this icon's legendary status while also providing extraordinary levels of design and some very handy and practical features. After all, if you're going to travel through some of the most rugged areas on earth, you'll appreciate doing it in the comfort of Patrol.

Patrol provides agile performance driven by a variety of petrol and diesel engines.

The 4.8 litre petrol engine smoothly delivers an impressive 180 kW, making it the most powerful in its class. It also offers a massive 3,500 kg braked towing capacity. Add to that a five speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode to give you fuel-efficient high sped cruising in automatic mode while cruising the highways or take full advantage of the Patrol engine's power with the manual mode when you're off-road or towing.

The Patrol is also available with a choice of two powerful, yet economical diesel engines.

There's the 118 kW 3.0 litre DOHC direct injection turbo with intercooler. This engine offers all the fuel efficeinecy you'd expect from the latets diesel technology, combined with the eager engine performance normally attributed to petrol engines.

So much so, the ST 3.0 litre diesel Patrol has been named by the NRMA and RACV as having the lowest weekly operating costs of any large 4WD in this market.

Meanwhile, the 4.2 litre intrercooled turbo diesel has heaps of low down grunt to get you into, and out of, some very tough spots. It also offers plenty of power to provide excellent high speed and overtaking performance.

Whichever you choose, you're guaranteed to have an abundance of the power you need to see whichever parts of Australia you'd like.

Patrol is all about taking the rough with the smooth. Turn off the beaten track and you can shift directly from 2WD to 4WD on the move. The locking front hubs (ST, ST-S, ST-L and Ti) engage automatically when 4WD is chosen. In addition, a dual-range transfer gearbox gives the driver the further option of easily selected high or low range ratios. Low ratio is designed to cope with more demanding terrain - the type where Patrol has earned its long-standing reputation.

A big contributor to the Patrol's handling is the All-Terrain suspension. Heavy duty coil springs provide superior durability and ride comfort on any surface. There are telescopic shock absorbers front and rear as well as a stabiliser bar for improved cornering.

The G-Sensor Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actually detects what sort of surface the Patrol is on and automatically adjusts itself to best handle the situation. It comes standard on the Ti, ST-S and ST-L models.

The construction of the Patrol also greatly influences your enjoyment of the of the Patrol's ride. It has a low centre of gravity, well-proven wheelbase and a tight turning circle. At the same time, the all steel body on a strong, separate ladder chassis keeps occupants very comfortable as well as safe.

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