Spy Shots: 2010 Nissan Patrol
UPDATE: Images removed at request of Nissan.
Spy shots of what appears to be the next Nissan Patrol have just popped up from the Middle East. The Patrol is a Toyota Land Cruiser competitor that has until now only been sold in markets outside of North America. It is believed, however, that Nissan may consider bringing this 2010 version of the Patrol to the States to fill some of the holes left by the cancellation of the Armada and Infiniti QX56. Adopting design cues like a cantilevered roof from the 2007 Nissan Terranaut Concept, the 2010 Patrol also looks a bit like a passenger version of the new NV2500 light commercial vehicle we showed you last week.
It is expected that the new Patrol will remain body-on-frame, and that it will pick up a 4.8L V8 for the engine bay. Other engine options will likely include a 4.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 diesel (co-developed with Renault) that is rumored to produce 265 hp and 405 ft-lbs of torque. Thanks for the tip, Eb!
[Source: Almotornews.com]
Spy shots of what appears to be the next Nissan Patrol have just popped up from the Middle East. The Patrol is a Toyota Land Cruiser competitor that has until now only been sold in markets outside of North America. It is believed, however, that Nissan may consider bringing this 2010 version of the Patrol to the States to fill some of the holes left by the cancellation of the Armada and Infiniti QX56. Adopting design cues like a cantilevered roof from the 2007 Nissan Terranaut Concept, the 2010 Patrol also looks a bit like a passenger version of the new NV2500 light commercial vehicle we showed you last week.
It is expected that the new Patrol will remain body-on-frame, and that it will pick up a 4.8L V8 for the engine bay. Other engine options will likely include a 4.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 diesel (co-developed with Renault) that is rumored to produce 265 hp and 405 ft-lbs of torque. Thanks for the tip, Eb!
[Source: Almotornews.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Beat-it-nerd 11:37AM (12/17/2008)
Fail.
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moyoi 12:31PM (12/17/2008)
epically
Alex Keyes 1:00PM (12/17/2008)
Awesome truck! Those of us who actually HAVE been abroad and seen the truck, think very highly of it. Based on sales, reputation, anecdotal evidence. It's an indestructible machine.
Of course those who's never ventured outside of USA would denigrate it, because they have no clue whatsoever.
I hope Nissan brings it here...
BoneHeadOtto 1:01PM (12/17/2008)
Agreed. A better name would be the Nissan Petrol. It properly informs the purchaser.
Melvin 1:56PM (12/17/2008)
Ugh.. It looks like a cheap Chinese knock-off.
I love my Land Cruiser.
Beat-it-nerd 2:42PM (12/17/2008)
Hey Alex Keyes, how do you like those side vents? Pretty...cough, cough...sharp.
Yaroukh 11:39AM (12/17/2008)
more like 2005
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That One Person 5:17PM (12/17/2008)
I wouldn't say it's a dated design...just bland. Get rid of the 05 style vents, add some body lines to break up that sea of blandness called the sides and it would look great. Actually, a lot of companies need to start doing that...
cxv 11:42AM (12/17/2008)
A coworker had a '00 model Patrol in the UK and that car was very rustic but unbeatable and with the diesel engine decent fuel economy. This new Patrol looks more refined and luxurious. Maybe farmers and UN workers got tired of the vinyl seats.
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Mehul 11:42AM (12/17/2008)
Sure its not the best looking SUV but its still better looking than the QX and Armada its replacing.
I dont know though, I'm looking at a '09 Pilot right outside my window. That might be distorting my perception =)
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garlinski 11:45AM (12/17/2008)
looks like if they brought it here it wouild be an Infiniti... too plush on the interior... not enough cheap plastic parts to be a Nissan...
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BigMcLargeHuge 12:04PM (12/17/2008)
The interior looks like it could have come straight from the Murano.
Torrent 11:48AM (12/17/2008)
Nissan went out and made a Toyota
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ebm14 2:02PM (12/17/2008)
Nicer than than the QX45 and Amada and defiantly better quality.
I don't think it is worth making Japanese cars here in the US since the big 2.5 are in trouble Nissan's plants in the US stink.
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Sofa King Fast! 12:00PM (12/17/2008)
I like this much more than the Armada body. It is a lean looking design as opposed the armada's flashy, overstuffed look.
Without a doubt it was inspired by the Toyota LC but that is one of the world's most popular trucks. There are a handful of old LC's still driving around my Town. Love the diesel option.
Please do this Nissan. I will pick one up if you offer the diesel.
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Jj 3:02PM (12/17/2008)
Sidevents can and have been done to good effect, mainly on high end cars. The problem is a recent trend of putting cheap plastic side vents that do not complement the lines of the car.
Jj 3:04PM (12/17/2008)
Sorry, that was supposed to be a reply to Stingers, below. That keeps happening to me.
Kaveh 12:05PM (12/17/2008)
Nice, my grandfather had one since 78, those things are monsters.
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Stingers 12:04PM (12/17/2008)
Goddamn side vents.
That is all/
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MikeofLA 1:31PM (12/17/2008)
Agreed. What is up with this craze?