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Introduction

Fate can sometimes throw unbelievable opportunities, and for me, one such opportunity was to be able to experience an out-of-the-ordinary vehicle that has barely yet been seen on the roads - the All-New Nissan Patrol code named Y63.

Many firsts around this experience

This experience is the first of a kind for me in many ways

1. first invitation to be part of a car reception committee outside India
2. one of the first cars of this shade to be delivered in the UAE
3. first time I've unboxed a car ever
4. highest number of pics that I've clicked per unit time
5. largest car that I've sat in after the Dodge Laramie
6. first time I won't be able to post a thread in one shot - as there is so much to showcase

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All-New Patrol and all configurations

The All-New Nissan Patrol comes in various configurations

Engines

1. SE - 3799cc V6 Max Net Power 236kW at 6400rpm, Max Net Torque 386Nm at 4400rpm
2. LE - 3492cc V6 Twin Turbo, 317kW at 5600rpm, 700Nm at 3600rpm

Transmission

9-speed automatic transmission

Variants

1. SE - XE, T2, Titanium, Platinum City

2. LE - T1, T2, Titanium, Titanium+, Platinum City

Exterior

Seven Shades across XE to Titanium+: Forest Green, Mineral Black, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Pearl White, Grand Blue, Radiant White

Platinum City variants also have dual-tone options - Forest Green, Silver, Gray, and Radiant White with a Super Black roof

Upholstery

From black cloth on XE to Leatherette on the mid variants to Genuine Quilted Leather on the Platinum City

Genuine Quilted leather options - Beige, Tan, Burgundy

Pricing - approx.


If twin turbo is the one to choose, I'd go with the encircled option.

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How this ownership story began

A close family member was looking to part with his 2018 BMW X5; the next target car in mind was the All-New Mazda CX-90, and serious considerations were made around this. While this was on, I received a message one evening to state, "Gaadi book kiya"(car's been booked), make and model is the surprise element." After some time, comes another message," Beast of the Middle East, if you can figure out". Although there are many beasts in the Middle East, the most sought after one is what we are talking about, and I guessed right.

Variant selected and reasoning behind that

Moving from a twin turbo set up on the BMW X5, this was not an easy option. However, considering the capital, use case and the oomph, the buyer decided on an SE Platinum City.

Availability

Being the All-New Patrol, there was obviously a large number of bookings, and the only chance of an early delivery was

a) choose an exterior shade that isn't white or black
b) choose an interior shade that isn't white, beige or tan

I was not personally happy with the final choice of a) and b) as brochures and youtube videos showed them not-so-real, but the pic of the car on the opening post should have given you all an idea of how the forest green actually looks - just stunning!!

Fortune smiles

Despite choosing a "not-so-popular" shade, delivery of the vehicle was still a challenge, but suddenly, things started moving with the intervention of a big man viz. the owner of a dealership. Delivery was promised within a month of booking as the shade combination wasn't a popular choice.

Long long ago, I was told by the buyer, " My next car will be received with you in attendance". When the BMW X5 got sold (that was a saga in itself), and delivery of the Patrol was round the corner, I was summoned to be there. Freedom from my work schedule, availability of good tickets, and issuance of the visa - all happened like clockwork.

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D-Day and Some Bonus Sights

My relative and I were finally headed to the showroom, in another city. On reaching the dealership, the car that we were to receive as tucked away inside. What I saw there was something I couldn't afford to ignore - the Nissan Patrol Super Safari (Y61) and the erstwhile Nissan Patrol (Y62) in the V8 avatar. The mighty 8ers are on their way out. Less prose, more pictures around the Y61 and Y62, both built in Japan.

Super Safari(Y61) in pictures

Front Left View


Front Right View


Rear Right View


Since 1951


Rear View


Split Tailgate


Third Row folded


Right door (passenger door) opened




View from driver door


Instrument cluster - old school


Center console


Engine Bay - with the 4800cc TB48DE engine inside


Made In Japan


Certificate of Guzzling


Wheel - 17"


Window Glass by Nippon

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Outgoing Nissan Patrol (Y62) in pictures

Front left view




View from the driver door


You climb into the patrol and sit high


Dash


Gear Controls


Drive modes


Rear door


Second row recline


View from the second row


Legroom in third row; also note the mighty headrests




View from third row


Rear


Boot


Buttons to put the third row back down


Power operated tailgate


Mighty 5.7L V8 aka the outgoing LE


Left side of the engine bay - Air Filter and Master Cylinder


Radiator n Expansion Tank


One kilo 200 grams of Refrigerant


Certificate of Guzzling - much better though than the Y61


Wheel - with 275/60R20 tyres from Bridgestone; these are the D684 II - the same pattern that came with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in India in 2012, but the Sport had 265/65R17 tyres


Window glasses from AGC Automotive

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Receiving the car, first level "unboxing" and first drive

The car was there - all ready, in full plastic. There were just 2 Sales Advisors and two other folks at the showroom. Delivery of the car (or shall I say receiving the car) was an absolutely routine affair - all features were explained by the SA but apart from that, no celebration, no cake, no covers, no drama, nothing. We carried the registration plates with us, which were summarily fitted, and once that was done, I asked for the SA and my relative to pose for a picture. Else, he'd have just taken the keys and driven off.

While driving home from the dealership, we didn't spot a single Y63 Patrol on the roads - in fact, till date, we haven't seen one anywhere. At our pit stop, curious onlookers came and congratulated. Some Y62 Patrol owners were pretty impressed with the shade - both exterior and the upholstery.

Receiving the car


Simple looking key - but can remote start the car (long press the topmost button to start the engine and the AC, get into the car, press brake press engine start stop button for the car to get enabled)



Engine Start Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g6FDr6saHE

Scuff plate on driver side protected


Since 1951 printed on rear windscreen



Since 1951 puddle lamp


Rear end view


Heads Up Display


114kmph at a mere 1400rpm


Blindspot warning (BSW) - orange triangular light turns on when passing a vehicle or if a vehicle overtakes


Invisible Hood - view of the surface below the virtually transparent vehicle body helps to see objects in front/under - this displaywill not be displayed at speeds greater than 20kmph


Invisible hood display in zoom mode on both displays


Looks intimidating??

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Exploring the All-New Patrol

Unboxing is generally done to get to the actual product purchased. In this case, I'd call unboxing the phase where the plastics on the door panels, seats were taken off and more features of the product were explored. Here are a few bits (some are variant specific)

1. 3.8L V6 NA petrol and 3.5L V6 Twin turbo petrol engine options
2. Gear lever done away with - it is now P R N D with M function for paddle shifts
3. 4WD on buttons
4. Exceptionally crafted quilted leather seats - Burgundy seats in the car featured here
5. 28.6" monolith display (two displays of 14.3" each)
6. Klipsch 12 speaker premium audio
7. EZ Flex second row seats
8. Adaptive air suspension (in the LE Titanium and above variants so could not be covered here)
9. Damping Acoustic glass in the front for supreme silence in the cabin
10. Driver Assist
11. Invisible Hood View (covered in the previous post)
12. ProPILOT driving assistant
13. Infrared sensor for biometric climate control
14. Remote door control and remote engine start
15. Massage seats

Some pictures of the inside:

Doorpad with the plastic on


Accessing the third row before "unboxing" (EZ Flex)


In the third row before "unboxing"



Infrared sensor for Biometric cooling - based on who is seated at which seat and if the particular seat belt is in position, air flow to the particular seat is adjusted



Center console - the glossy black is a fingerprint magnet


"Since 1951" inscribed on the trim


Wireless charging


Center console opening covered



Built in Air Compressor port




E-Parking Brake



Memory Seat function


Door lock and unlock button on passenger door too


Klipsch 12 speakers - two in the dash, one in the center, four in the front doors, two in rear doors, two in the third row, one subwoofer next to the boot cargo box


Damping Acoustic Glass


Rear Window


Rear door pad


Armrest out in the second row


Min and max legroom in the slidable second row


Second row recline


Second row seatback down


Second row forward (EZ Flex again)


Second row in position


USBC ports in third row, plus control buttons to move the third row seat back


Panoramic Sunroof




Personal lamp off


Lamp on on a single touch


Lamp on dim mode at second touch


All-New Nissan Patrol catalogue is here - features some of the shades and the beige and burgundy leather upholstery options

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Exploring the All-New Nissan Patrol (Contd.)

Again, less prose, more pictures

Brushed Aluminium weatherstrip top against most other chrome ones


Fender Vents with chrome surrounds


Door sensors


Deep spoiler


Rear wash wiper tucked away behind the spoiler - extremely intelligent design


Double glass (Damping Acoustic Glass in front) - makes the ride extremely silent


Insulator strip - adds to the silent ride


Gun metal finish monogram - chrome avoided


Wheels - with 275/60R20 tyres just like the Y62 Patrol; but these are Yohohama G057 X-CV




Rear Wheel cladding - note the insulating mat type covering


Stanley LEDs at the rear




Koito headlamps


Intimidating when viewed from any angle


All-New Patrol trying to squeeze through the gap between tyres and vehicles at a tyre store


A Y61 Patrol, a Y63 Patrol and the legendary Mitsubishi Pajero all in line - the P A T R O L monogram is in gun metal (chrome avoided)




Outgoing Patrol vs All-new Patrol front compared


Rear - Outgoing Patrol vs All-New Patrol


All-New Patrol vs outgoing Patrol yet again


To be Continued; Stay tuned for Part2

[Aditya]

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[G13BB]

The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear Nissan Patrol:

https://youtu.be/V12C6xuMwmE?si=V8gwD4yhHlLTIcDd

What an absolute beast of a machine! Looks really gorgeous too, one of the very few cars whose newer generation one looks better (IMO) than the previous generation!

[ndnesh]

Fantastically written !the attention to detail from Nissan and yourself is obvious in every photo ! Amazing car and amazing narrative. Felt like I was sitting along with you for the ride! Can't wait for part 2!

[dragracer567]

Nissan has always been more adventurous with the Patrol than Toyota has been with the LC300. While the exterior seems like an evolution, the interior certainly feels a class apart as the previous gen had started getting dated.

Also, haven't seen a showroom fresh super safari in a while!

[aaggoswami]

Excellent images with meticulous details as ever. Nissan took some risk and made new Patrol which is an amalgamation of old school, but more of an evolution. Toyota, on the other hand, took a rather safe route with LC300, though the derivatives are more like a combination of retro and modern touches. Toyota also, in my opinion slightly complicated the Land Cruiser line up with new generation.
Wish to see New Pajero from Mitsubishi, and the trinity of Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero would be complete.

[Aditya]

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[Mustang Sammy]

Very nice and detailed review
Look forward to driving updates as well.

For army brats like me, Nissan holds a special place in our heart, from the rides taken in army Jongas growing up.
The vehicle has truly come a long way.