Nissan Officially Introduces Seventh Generation Patrol, Performance Is More Powerful

Nissan Patrol is the latest generation. (Doc. Nissan Global)

JAKARTA - Japan's auto brand, Nissan has officially introduced the latest generation of full-size Patrol SUVs for the Middle East market with a number of significant changes from previous models.

Nissan Motor President and CEO Makoto Uchida said the latest patrol is one of the brand's commitments to empowering its global business plan, called The Arc and claiming this model is the most advanced in the history of the series.

"The seventh Generation is a bold leap forward, combining unmatched performance, cutting-edge technology, and a strong presence to redefine what is meant by SUV," Uchida said on Nissan's official website, Wednesday, September 4.

In terms of design, the latest Patrol maintains tough lines typical of full-size SUVs. In addition, the front is decorated by a Grill V-Motion that has become the hallmark of Nissan with a wider and more authoritative look.

The grip section is flanked by a Double C patterned headlights along with Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) technology to gain optimal visibility when in the dark.

The tough impression on this car is getting tougher with the presence of 22-inch rims not only increasing the driving ability on the highway, but also optimizing ground clearance for off-road performance.

The seventh generation patrol or called Y63 owns the Pump Lamp, which is active automatically when passengers approach vehicles with a key fob or when unlocking the vehicle doors.

Not only tough, Patrol also offers luxury and comfort to the interior by being equipped with various cutting-edge technologies. The cabinet is decorated with a new layered leather seat with details inspired by the traditional Japanese handicraft, Kumiko.

The chair has a massage function with eight-way adjustments, providing better comfort and ergonomic position in its class.

In the dashboard, the latest Patrol is supported by a 28.6-inch Monolith Horizontal screen that displays a 14.3-inch twin screen providing navigation, infotainment, and comprehensive information on vehicle technical conditions.

Then, the back seat is also equipped with a 12.8-inch double screen to provide entertainment for other vehicle users when traveling long distances via Miracast, HDMI, or USB.

The features available in the large SUV with standard panoramic sunsets, the first and second row seats are equipped with back support bone technology inspired by NASA, as well as 64-color ambient lighting.

Just like other Nissan models, Patrol is also equipped with ProPilot technology which includes adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance systems.

To support tough performance, this model is armed with a 3.5 liter V6 twin-turbo engine that can emit 425 dk of power and 700 Nm of torque, an increase of 7 percent compared to existing V8 machines in the previous generation.

The manufacturer from the country of sunrise also provides a 3.8 liter naturally assisted V6 engine which has 316 dk of power and 386 Nm of torque.

Nissan opened a period of bookings for markets in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle Eastern regions at prices ranging from US$65.000 (Rp1 billion).