Nissan Patrol Safari

Overview

A thoroughbred SUV that people in middle east love and this is mainly because of its unmatched capabilities in the segment without compromising on the comfort front. Yes, we are talking about the much acclaimed Nissan Patrol Safari, the SUV which can be spotted frequently conquering sand dunes with ease. It is rugged and does exactly what it is meant to do - off-roading. With more stuff, it is the first choice of the customers who believe in taking frequent adventure rides in their SUVs. What makes it even better is its powerful engine that gives enough torque for an adrenaline rush. So, to make you aware more about it, here we have described what you will get with the currently available version of the Patrol Safari in the local market.

Interior

It offers more room to stretch your arms and legs while encouraging the soul to explore new levels of comfort. To store your drinks, it comprises plenty of handy cup holders positioned throughout the interior, increasing utility. Other comfort facets include double sun visors for both driver and front passenger, electronically controlled power steering ensuring effortless control at low speeds, auto-dimming rearview camera, and manual air conditioning system, which regulates the cabin’s temperature. Meanwhile, the interior keeps everything you expect, while offering a more interesting ride.

The Station Wagon trim employs 650-liter of boot space, which is extendable if you have applied the foldable functionalities at the rear seats. Comprising plenty cup holders throughout the cabin increases the convenience factor of the SUV in an effective manner.

Exterior

With its tough and sporty appearance, this SUV is best depicted as a muscular off-roader. It has a conventional body style, that makes this vehicle to stand out from the crowd. Its bold lines flowing on its aerodynamic body and extensive stance defines its weighty presence, no matter where it stands. The re-designed in-built fog lamps offer clearer vision under extreme fog conditions. Alongside, its appealing honeycomb radiator grille well-finished with chrome detailing exudes elegance and authority and elevated front bumper increases the snazzy touch of this vehicle. Accentuating its aerodynamic structure, it has a re-worked front spoiler for additional sporty appeal. Wide and robust alloy wheels, along with flared wheels arches give Safari a formidable facade. Also, the chrome finished exterior mirrors and body-colored side mirrors enhance the side profile of this sporty SUV. This full-size SUV is made available with a spare wheel on the tailgate that reflects the contemporary styling of a proper SUV. Its superior all-terrain prowess is highlighted with advanced engineering, letting you escape the ordinary and explore new possibilities.

The Patrol Safari is made available in two body styles Hardtop and Station wagon which depicts different exterior dimensions measures as 4460-5080 mm x 1840-1940 mm x 1840-1855 mm (LxWxH). The wheelbase of this sporty vehicle ranges from 2400mm to 2970mm.

Engine Performance

All its variants including the Station Wagon and Hardtop are powered with the same 4.8-litre engine which proposes unmatched off-road capability as well as on-road handling. Providing exceptional power and torque, the engine is employed with Variable Timing Control (VTC) and Nissan Induction Control System (NICS) that delivers excellent off-road performance and impressive maximum speed on highways. This petrol engine has the capacity of producing 280 hp of maximum power output along with a peak torque of about 451 Nm. It is coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, which offers a sporty response in all driving conditions. As it is a big machine with enough load to carry, expecting a good fuel economy will not be a wise thought. You can expect a mileage of 6 kmpl on road with an improvement of 2 to 3 units on the highways.

Braking Safety

When it comes to vehicle’s dynamism, Nissan has employed all the variants with ventilated disc brakes for both front and rear pair of wheels. Further accentuating its braking system, this SUV comes fitted with Anti-lock Braking System preventing wheels from locking up at the event of sudden braking. Talking about the suspension, the front axle is appointed with 3-link coil type suspension, whereas the rear axle is employed with 5-link coil type suspension for efficient handling.

With the detailed analysis of actual accidents, the company engineers have focused on boosting the “Real World Safety” for its consumers. This amazing SUV comes fitted with a number of aspects which are related to information safety, control safety, and impact safety. To ensure control of the vehicle, it comes fitted with ABS, which maintains the tractive contact with the road surface, by preventing wheels from locking up, while sudden braking. For reducing the impact of an accident, it is provided with dual SRS front airbags, which deploys instantaneously to safeguard both the driver and front seat passenger. Furthermore, its body is significantly designed to increase the safety by incorporating crush-able zones which reduce shock by absorbing impact energy.