The 2023 Nissan Patrol has made its debut in the Middle East, boasting a range of technological and cosmetic upgrades.
It isn’t a revamp from the wheels up, but the latest version of the UAE’s favourite road beast makes its presence felt from first glance, with a reworked V-motion chrome grille and 20-inch alloy wheels.
The signature chrome bodywork stylings are still a feature, but a new touch comes in the shape of a branded side-bumper badge.
The manufacturer’s innovative digital platform, a first for the region, spearheads the main technical upgrade.
Known as NissanConnect, the system comprises a vehicle-installed device that communicates with a mobile application, allowing drivers a dozen new features.
Remote locking and unlocking is now possible, as is starting the engine to cool the cabin ahead of departure. There are also customisable smart alerts for speed and location.
As has been the case in the Patrol’s predecessors, automotive grunt is still a key feature — two engines are available for the new arrival.
Nissan Patrol through the ages - in pictures
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A sixth-generation Nissan Patrol
Drivers can choose between a 4-litre V6 that will produce 275 horsepower and 394Nm of torque, or the beefier 5.6-litre V8, which ups the power levels to 400hp and 560Nm.
The V8 engine's direct injection system comes fitted with a dedicated Eco mode for improved efficiency, with both drivetrains being mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission, while allowing drivers to shuffle through gears manually if they so choose.
The dashboard’s main feature is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, with passengers in the rear getting their 10.1-inch versions.
The Patrol made its first appearance in the Gulf in 1956 (the vehicle was launched in its home country five years earlier) and it has been a hallmark of the region ever since.
Serious off-roaders can still choose the Super Safari model, which got its own range of upgrades last year.
The 2023 Patrol is available to order now, with prices starting at Dh210,000.
Nissan Patrol special edition unveiled at Expo 2020 Dubai
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The 2022 70th Anniversary edition of the Nissan Patrol is unveiled at Expo 2020 Dubai on December 6. All photos: Nissan -
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Nissan’s chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta. -
The event was held under Al Wasl dome. -
The Joji Hirota Taiko Drummers. -
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder on display at Expo 2020. -
A 70th-anniversary poster for the Patrol. -
Light projections at Al Wasl Plaza. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai. -
A first generation Nissan Patrol, dating back to the 1950s. -
The latest Patrol undergoes a test in the UAE desert. -
A group of 180 Patrols break a world record in Dubai in 2018 for the largest synchronised car dance. -
A Patrol takes on tough terrain in the UAE. -
A stretch version of a Patrol. -
The special edition Patrol Nismo was launched in the UAE in March 2021. -
A Patrol Super Safari gets a workout in the UAE in 2017. -
The Super Safari, Nismo, and standard Patrol sit together to promote Patrol Legends.
