Abu Dhabi is the site for the official unveiling of the seventh generation of the Nissan Patrol. We practically saw the last major face lift of the Patrol in 2004.
Nissan's product design head Taiji Toyota suggests that the current model is more upscale rather than rugged. "Not as edgy and hardcore as its predecessor, the softer new surfaces are beautiful and add a sense of modernity to the design equation, while still maintaining a ruggedness and commanding road presence" he said.
The 2011 model showcases a 5.6 liter V8 ditching the previous 4.8 liter V8. The new V8 produces 550Nm of torque.
The new Patrol gets a new four-wheel independent suspension. Also a Hydraulic Body Motion Control System (HBMC) which keeps the car flatter with less body roll during during lane changing and cornering.
Nissan designers paid special attention to the second row seat passengers by not only significantly expanding legroom, but by also fitting a new multi-screen DVD entertainment system, a first form Nissan. It boasts two rear-facing TVs; one 7-inch monitor embedded into each front seat headrest.
Fitted with six airbags for top grade, the Nissan Patrol also comes with a totally revised climate control system boasting another world-first - the curtain vent. Curtain vent has several small but highly effective vents mounted in the ceiling above each side window to blow a strong current of cool air down forming a curtain of air that acts as a barrier to heat penetrating the cabin.
