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4 October, 2023
Nissan Patrol beefed up
THE V8-powered Nissan Patrol four-wheel-drive wagon has been beefed up.
It has received the Warrior treatment by Premcar like the Navara and becomes the Patrol flagship.
Premcar engineering director Bernie Quinn said the Patrol Warrior was the result of real-world market feedback that had helped create a vehicle that had been tailor-made for Australian conditions.
“Australia is a unique country, with unique conditions and many highly informed new-car buyers who demand a 4WD that’s engineered for our vast and rugged landscape,” he said.
“The Patrol Warrior by Premcar has been developed specifically for Australian conditions and is the product of some of Australia’s leading carmaking know-how.
“It’s been developed after thousands of hours of intensive research by our dedicated team of automotive industry engineering and manufacturing specialists, and we’re incredibly proud to launch the latest addition to the Warrior range.”
Premcar has been Nissan’s engineering partner since the launch of the much-lauded Warrior program in 2019, with vehicles re-engineered in Victoria to create tough flagship models suited to local conditions.
This new addition to the Patrol line-up delivers key mechanical upgrades, as well as interior and exterior changes, that enhance the capability of the already highly regarded Patrol.
The Patrol Warrior has been engineered to ensure no compromise to the Patrol’s base vehicle design characteristics whilst enhancing capability to suit Australian conditions.
Development work focused on four key pillars, each of which broadens the Patrol’s already legendary capability.
The Patrol’s off-road capability is enhanced by the Warrior’s increased ground clearance, larger all terrain tyres, redesigned towbar to support the Warrior’s full-size spare, and key improvements to its suspension and weight.
Others include styling, a new bi-modal exhaust system and enhanced suspension.
It is based on the Patrol Ti, with standard features including satellite navigation, electric front seats, blind spot warning, Around-View Monitor, emergency braking, and leather-accented seats.
It is priced from $101,160 before on-road costs.
