Nissan has been a prominent car brand in the Middle East for decades. As a result, the brand has been making SUVs that have features exclusive to the region. They have introduced yet another magnificent SUV in their lineup for the UAE market, the Nissan Patrol Nismo. It is said to be an SUV where “elegance meets rugged.”
Nissan Nismo cars lineup are motorcars that have famously participated in major motorsports across the globe. With the new Nissan Patrol Nismo, released in 2017, the car brand has combined the steadiness of the Patrol SUV lineup with the racing DNA of the Nismo.
Here is a complete review of the Nissan Patrol Nismo in terms of its highlighting aspects including exterior, interior design, performance and other specifications.
Design of the Nissan Patrol Nismo
The Nissan Patrol Nismo has been designed with the perception of keeping its features high-end while providing the ruggedness for a sports car. The exterior is sleek while reflecting the confidence that an off-roader should have. From the inside, it is all about comfort and style for its occupants while providing them everything they need.
Let’s discuss the exterior and the interior aspects in focus to judge how distinct they are.
Exterior
Carrying forward the Nissan’s proud heritage, the 2017 Patrol Nismo showcases a sleek design from the outside, while keeping its motorsports aerodynamics and styling at the center.
It is described to be a four-door SUV with an elevated persona from the outside that upholds its off-road credibility. One of the signature feature of this new Nismo are the design marks including body kit with red striping and red highlights on door mirrors, making the Nismo version of Nissan Patrol immediately recognizable.
Some of the add-ons in its exterior allows it to have even more flare and substance. These add-ons include:
- Sunroof with a front tilt and rear slide
- City type front bumper
- Chrome outside door mirrors (with electric adjustments and folding and side turn indicator)
- Automatic headlights (which have become a standard of new models)
- Headlamp washers
- Rear LED lamps
- Puddle lamps
- Rear spoiler
- Roof rail
- Machine cut 22-inch alloy wheels
At the rear, it features a stainless steel twin exhaust system that aids in its more-powerful performance compared to usual SUVs.
Interior
From the inside, the Nissan Patrol Nismo is draped with only the finest material. The seats, door panels and the dashboard showcases a supple leather. One of the distinct features about the leather detail is that it comes in a two-tone for the Nissan Patrol Nismo.
Seats also showcase a Sports Nismo Design on their heads. Other standard features include front power seats with lumbar support and memory for driver, wooden interior Trim, 60/40 split bench for the second row seats while third seats are multi-flexible.
The steering wheel features Alcantara leather for an added kick to the interior’s fine experience while also providing a firm grip. Beneath the driver’s seat features solid, sturdy aluminum pedals to complete the sporty look.
When it comes to the interior capacity, it can accommodate eight people comfortably while leaving ample space for storage. With a wheelbase of 3075 mm, it has allowed a capacious interior for an easy ride.
The Engine Specifications and Performance for an SUV
The Nissan Patrol is equipped with a drivetrain that is fit for the rigors of rough terrain as well as the smooth city roads. Raised from a motorsport heritage, it features superb handling, improved acceleration and sporty driving dynamics for an exciting ride no matter what the road condition.
Some of the specification the 2017 Nissan Patrol Nismo comes with are as follows:
Engine Type: 5.6-litre V8 Intake Manifold / Multi take
Horsepower: 428hp
Torque: 560 Nm
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Mode
Towing Capabilities: 3,500 KG
Top Speed: 200Km/h
Being an off-road SUV, it comes with some defining features including Multi-terrain Selector with Rock-and-Pinion Power-Assisted (hydraulic) steering. Its suspension is an independent double-wishbone, with the Bilstein shock absorbers and coil springs mounted to the wishbone-shaped arms in order to enforce better control over vertical movement.
With its low range transmission, a locking rear differential and hill-descent control along with other features makes its performance as an SUV even better. The V8 engine and the 7 speed automatic transmission has allowed it to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.2-6.4 seconds.
The Nissan Patrol Nismo has a fuel tank capacity of 140 litre, but the engine is designed to give more fuel efficiency than the previous version. Overall, it’s improved aerodynamics and off-road capabilities has allowed it to achieve its impressive performance.
Safety and Technological Features
When it comes to technology for entertainment, convenience and safety, the 2017 Nissan Patrol Nismo is well equipped to cater to all types of users.
The interior is laden with all the essential technology a user would need for a convenient and comfortable ride. For infotainment there is an 8-inch touchscreen wide WVGA through which you can enjoy a personalized entertainment by syncing your mobile devices through Bluetooth etc.
There is also an Arabic-supported HDD navigation, multi-screen DVD entertainment system, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive, Bluetooth, power rear lift gate and keyless start among other exciting features.
In terms of safety features, it contains all the standard as well as exclusive features to the Nismo version of Patrol. Below are some of the worth mentioning:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Warning
- Park Assist
- Satellite Navigation
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Around-view cameras
- Two front airbags and numerous side-curtain airbags
- Stability control
- Automatic Braking System
- Tyre-pressure monitor
- Distance Control Assist
- Intelligent Brake assist
- Blind Spot Warning & Intervention
Verdict and Price of the Nissan Patrol Nismo in the UAE
The 2017 Nissan Patrol Nismo has proved that the Nismo lineup can definitely amalgamate with another car body type to make something sturdy, powerful and amazing. With the ruggedly sculptured exterior and an elegant, comfortable interior with full loaded features, the Nissan Nismo is surely an SUV to own in the UAE.
The new Nissan Patrol Nismo is available in the UAE with the starting price of AED 391,000.
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