Nissan Patrol Pickup: Features explained

The Nissan Patrol Pickup variants available in the Middle East include PICKUP S, PICKUP SGL SPECIAL VERSION 1, PICKUP SGL SPECIAL VERSION 2, and PICKUP SGL. The price of the range-topping variant is AED 145,950. 

 

We know that Nissan is more than capable of making some of the finest vehicles that one can buy here in the UAE, and the Patrol Pickup is an example of Nissan’s good work. Following are a few features of the Nissan Patrol Pickup that make it an interesting buy at its price point.

Minimalistic looks

 

Nissan Patrol Pickup has been given a very simple and minimalistic look. Perhaps, this has something to do with the fact that Nissan wanted this vehicle to be as rugged as possible and to get the job done no matter what. The front end gets a couple of simple headlamps and a sturdy-looking bumper. The grille has been done in chrome and is an attractive element of the overall design of the truck. The side and rear ends are similar; simple and minimalistic. There is a thick bumper at the back, that also doubles up as a step to climb up, clearly telling that the Patrol Pickup is a tough vehicle.

Roomy cabin

 

The Nissan Patrol Pickup is available only in a single cab variant. Still, the cabin is pretty generous. There is a lot of space available for the occupants to be comfortable, even on long journeys. The fabric seats are also very well designed for maximum comfort and support, and they can be adjusted by manually sliding forward or backwards. There aren’t any fancy electricals here, but you do get the basic features like manual AC, an audio system with AUX and CD compatibility, a couple of speakers, sun visor, cup holders, etc. The steering wheel comes with an optional leather wrap to add the slightest bit of premiumness. It can also be adjusted for tilt to suit your requirements.

 

Heavy-duty suspension setup

To make the Patrol Pickup ready for unforgiving tasks, Nissan has incorporated a tough suspension setup. At the front, we have got a heavy-duty coil spring suspension with 3-links and at the rear leaf springs take on the duty. This combination allows the Patrol Pickup to perform brilliantly in all kinds of terrains as well as provide superior stability and ride comfort on the tarmac.

Fuel sub-tank

The Nissan Patrol Pickup specs have got an interesting feature that is pretty unconventional these days. It comes with a fuel sub-tank. So, you don’t have one but two fuel tanks that can together hold up to 175-litre of fuel. This makes sure that you don’t need to worry about the fuel on those longer journeys.

Powerful 4.8-litre engine

 

To get things going, the Nissan Patrol Pickup comes equipped with a massive 4.8-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 281 PS and 421 Nm of torque. You can get this engine either with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic unit. The engine and transmission are tuned to deliver great power, acceleration, and fuel efficiency. And the fact that this pickup comes with a 4WD system just make things so much better. The 4WD system really helps the truck to easily tackle unusual terrains.

Load capacity

 

Nissan claims that the Patrol Pickup has a load capacity of 1098 kg, which is quite decent. And to support all that weight we have got the heavy-duty suspension setup, wide tyres with 16-inch alloy wheels, and a powerful engine.

Safety features

 

There aren’t a whole lot of advanced safety features available in the Nissan Patrol Pickup for obvious reasons. We do get a few features that include dual airbags (driver and passenger), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), VDC, B-LSD, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).