2020 NISSAN PATROL UPGRADES

Nissan_Patrol_frontNissan extra-large Patrol 4WD has been given a facelift, revised suspensions and a range of Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety technologies added as standard equipment.

Patrol Ti and the Patrol Ti-L have a created sleeker look The Ti has what Nissan says is a, “sporty front end design”. The Patrol Ti-L front bumper, “showcases a more premium look. (Not sure we have ever used the words ‘sleek’ or ‘sporty’ in a Patrol story before…).

Across both grades there have been changes to the bonnet and fender panels, front grille and the front bumper. The rear bumper is upright and angular.

Colours choices now include Moonlight White, Galaxy Gold and Hermosa Blue, and new design 18-inch alloy wheels have been add to the package.

Added safety is provided by LED front lights.The front and rear LED lights are significantly improved, with 52 LEDs in the front headlight and there’s a total of 44 LEDs in the rear.

The rear of the Patrol has new boomerang-shaped LED taillights and a larger chrome nameplate.

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In addition to these technologies, both Patrol grades get outside power folding mirrors with auto-folding function.

While the Patrol Ti now has an auto anti-dazzle rear view mirror, the Ti-L continues to have the Intelligent Rear View Monitor. This enables the driver to see traffic conditions behind the car through the clear video imagery, as well as use the rear view mirror to check on passengers and pets in the rear.

Nissan Patrol’s air conditioning system has been updated, providing improved airflow – particularly for rear-seat passengers. Increased air flow for faster cooling is a feature of the front seats, as well larger heating mat in the seat.

Very much a genuine off-road vehicle, the Nissan Patrol features an electronic rear diff lock, Hill Descent Control with on/off switch, Hill Start Assist and an Off-road monitor.

Patrol comes with an intelligent key with remote keyless entry, push button start, tri-zone climate air conditioning, cruise control, sat nav with 3D mapping, an 8-inch colour touch screen display, and heated door mirrors.

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All Patrols are powered by a 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine with 298kW of power and 560Nm of torque. The seven-speed automatic offers a manual mode and Adaptive Shift Control.

Both Patrol models have the following updated technologies as standard:
Intelligent Emergency Braking
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The following are already standard on the Patrol Ti-L, the Patrol Ti now has also these technologies:
Intelligent Cruise Control
Lane Departure Warning
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Blind Spot Warning
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention

MODEL RANGE
Patrol Ti $75,990
Patrol Ti-L $91,990
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Nissan dealer for drive-away prices.

About Ewan Kennedy

Ewan Kennedy, a long-time car enthusiast, was Technical Research Librarian with the NRMA from 1970 until 1985. He worked part-time as a freelance motoring journalist from 1977 until 1985, when he took a full-time position as Technical Editor with Modern Motor magazine. Late in 1987 he left to set up a full-time business as a freelance motoring journalist. Ewan is an associate member of the Society of Automotive Engineers - International. An economy driving expert, he set the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled in a standard road vehicle on a single fuel fill. He lists his hobbies as stage acting, travelling, boating and reading.
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