Looking for a large, premium SUV? Well, look no further because a used Nissan Patrol may just be what you need. This vehicle has earned its stripes in all areas, having been around for nearly 70-years, the Japanese have had plenty of time to refine this offering to what it is today. What’s even better for you is that there are a few generations to choose from when looking for a pre owned Nissan Patrol. It all comes down to preference and your pocket.
The Patrol is Nissan’s flagship vehicle, and they pride themselves in this behemoth for many reasons. We're going to take you through all the reasons why you would want to buy a used Nissan Patrol. Firstly, from a design perspective, the Patrol has a presence like no other and simply put – it commands respect. Its design isn’t flamboyant, on the contrary, it's simple and functional. Nissan’s V-motion grille takes residency on the Patrol’s prow and is flanked by a pair of Xenon or LED headlamps depending on the vehicle’s year model. These both do a good job at illuminating the way even on the darkest of days.
Step inside and it feels like you’ve entered a large luxury dwelling. The Patrol has been likened to a house on wheels on many occasions, and for good reason. The interior space is furnished with large sofa-like seats, covered in plush leather. These seats are impressive in size and offer the Patrol’s passengers comfortable occupancy, regardless of which part of the large SUV they find themselves in. Three rows of seating are on offer in this ‘house’, bringing the total number of seating space to seven with room to spare. Since this is a luxurious space, it’s been finished in not only the best cows hide but with wood veneer trimmings all around. A Bose audio system is on board to keep your ears occupied when you’re not listening to the gentle hum of the 5.6-litre V8 engine.
With a vehicle as large as the Patrol, nothing less than a V8 will do and the unit on duty here does a great job. Coupled with the air suspension, it keeps the Patrol feel light on its feet, regardless of the number of occupants on board. To support the large engine and ensure you spend more time on the road than at the fuel station, Nissan has equipped the Patrol with an impressive 140-litre fuel tank. With this much capacity, you fill up once and forget about the pumps for a while. 298kW and 560Nm give the Patrol enough grunt to tow up to 3.5 tons whatever your heart desires.
Buying a Nissan Patrol second hand will not only save you on cash but will also give you the ability to go anywhere – literally. You see this SUV is capable of tackling any terrain, be it smoothly paved city streets or the rugged outdoors. Equipped with a 4-wheel-drive system which has functions like 4H and 4LO as well as a transfer case, there isn't a place in Africa where the Nissan would not be able to patrol. Safety has also been taken very seriously here, which is why Nissan has fitted the latest generation Patrol with Nissan Intelligent Mobility. This package includes features like Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and a function which can detect fatigue in the driver and alert them.
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