Revolutionist or icon – you decide?

The Nissan Patrol was launched seven decades ago and well, 70 years later, it is still “as much a revolutionist and icon in its class as it was when it was first introduced to the world” says Nissan.

Over the past seven decades, six generations of the vehicle have launched into the market.

Each generation has kept true to the old-school ruggedness that has made the Patrol popular in its class while continuing to improve safety and technology features.

It also has continuously evolved with its premium comfort and all-around design offering.

The newest Patrol was unveiled in March 2021.

From its first launch in 1951, the Nissan Patrol has spoken for its reputation and history-making heritage across the world.

“The Patrol was the first vehicle to cross the treacherous Simpson Desert in Australia, which contains the longest parallel sand dunes in the world,” said Stefan Haasbroek, marketing director of Nissan South Africa.

“This is just one example of what has made this vehicle the best in its class. The fact that, 70 years later, we continue to inspire enthusiastic fans and create excited anticipation with every new release is testament to its icon status.”

The vehicle has a long list of “firsts” in its class that have made it a formidable feature in the SUV category.

In 2013, a Guinness World Record was achieved by a Patrol pulling a 170-tonne cargo plane.

In 2015, it set another record for the fastest ascension of a 100m sand dune.

It also earned several medals over the years at the Dakar Rally.

The Patrol is as restless as its owners and even with its new technology attributes, that restlessness is infinite.

Haasbroek concludes, “As we celebrate the rich history of the Patrol that started it all in 1951, we also look forward to its future. The new Patrol brings a suite of technological features under Nissan Intelligent Mobility – firmly retaining the Patrol’s reputation as the most technologically advanced SUV in its class.”

Source: MotorPress