Articles about Nissan Patrol

In these parts, it’s all about comfort

Grandeur. It's not a term I throw around lightly-at least not without the word 'delusions' preceding it. Yet it echoes in my mind as we coast through the United Arab Emirates in the refreshed Nissan Patrol. I consider myself lucky

It costs almost P4 million locally

A vehicle with a P4 million price tag better have a lot to offer. For that kind of moolah? You should be getting one hell of a car both in terms of capability and comfort.The Nissan Patrol, which costs P3,988,

The current one was launched in 2014

Yesterday's big news? Put on a party hat and pop out that champagne, because Nissan is working on an all-new Z car. Yes, people, the sports car isn't dead.But wait a second. Lost in all the noise following

The standout choice

I distinctly remember the great Japanese SUV wars of the '90s. At the time, flooding was rampant, Mount Pinatubo had just erupted, and the Toyota Tamaraw FX was king in the middle-class segment.In the premium category, it was a crazy

Ten years on, is it still a good choice?

For decades, the Nissan Patrol has served as a potent symbol of power and authority. It is favored by military brass and UN peacekeepers for its ruggedness and durability, thanks mainly to its heavy-duty live axles and undercarriage. And while Philippine

These two icons go head-to-head

It may not seem like a great idea to compare two vehicles that have at least half a million pesos between them, we know. But if you think about it, the most fitting matchup for the Nissan Patrol would be none other

Nissan PH gives it the push it deserves

Another month, another driving event. The formula is the same: early call time, briefing over breakfast, event shirt that probably won't fit, and driving in a convoy. But there were two things different with this motoring event: 1) I have never

The current model was first launched in 2010

What are you doing with El Chapo's car?It's true the Nissan Patrol has a whiff (or snort) of the white powdery stuff about it. No idea why. Maybe we've just watched too many episodes of Narcos, in which

The Sahara Desert was our playground

North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. That's four different regions in just two days. No, we weren't busy jet-setting across continents. The busy churn (and, more important, meager budget) of a humble motoring journalist would never

We find out in Morocco

Whoa!Yeah, that was roughly my reaction to the Armada Mountain Patrol, too. Revealed last May at the Overland Expo in Flagstaff, Arizona, it's a one-off based on Nissan's US-market Armada, and kitted out for something called 'overlanding.'

Should he go secondhand?

Hi Top Gear Philippines!My dad wants to buy a new SUV. The options are a brand-new Mitsubishi Pajero or a low-mileage 2017 Nissan Patrol Safari diesel variant. Their prices are most likely the same.AnonymousHello!It is tough choosing

The 'Snow Patrol' looks fun, too

Yes, we know it doesn't snow here in the Philippines. But that doesn't make what Nissan's done to its cars here any less awesome. The two vehicles you see before you are the extreme, 'winterized' versions of the 370Z

Starting the year off with a bang

Ever since the calender hit 2018, each carmaker has made adjustments to its sales plan. Some minor, some major, but they've all had to adjust, thanks in no small part to the government's Tax Reform for Inclusion and Acceleration (TRAIN)

A fitting tribute to an iconic SUV

It's been one wild, memorable ride. But after nearly two decades of traversing rough terrain and escorting undeserving VIPs, the fifth-generation Nissan Patrol is saying goodbye.As a tribute to the iconic SUV, Nissan Philippines is selling a 'Legend Edition'

Only 38 units are allotted for PH

The Nissan Patrol Super Safari has been around for quite a while now-a whopping 38 years, to be precise. That's nearly four decades of the legendary 4x4 plowing through mud, sand and inhospitable terrain which would leave most vehicles crippled.

Rugged classics

In the 4WD off-roading world, a classic 4WD is a vehicle that has maintained key characteristic components, even through decades of model changes. Furthermore, its current model has to have said components that it had in the first model, the ones

The Middle East gearheads sure love their Patrols

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.Last year, we showed you a car that Toyota dubbed the Land Speed Cruiser. It was a Toyota Land Cruiser with 2,000hp and

The Dakar legend returns

Thirty years ago, Nissan fielded a Patrol 4x4 in the grueling 1987 Paris-Dakar Rally. The SUV went on to win the competition's diesel category and became the first-ever diesel-fed car to make it to the top 10, taking

It helps guard against poachers

Earlier this month, the World Wildlife Fund announced that giant pandas are officially off the endangered list. It's a major win for conservation efforts, but mankind still has a long way to go before it makes up for all harm it'

Find out which vehicles are affected

Looks like the Takata airbag saga is far from over. Nissan Philippines is recalling several of its vehicle models due to possible airbag defects.The recall, which the company is calling a preventive service campaign, will assess the cars' airbags and perform