Nissan Patrol 2017 pricing and spec confirmed

Nissan Australia introduced its facelifted Patrol last week, with the large SUV line-up picking up a new exterior look, upgraded equipment and a $2000 price rise.

Y62-series Patrol prices now start from $71,990 before on-road costs for the entry-level Ti variant, while the flagship Ti-L checks in from $88,990.

Changes to the Japanese model's front-end include redesigned fog lamp housings and a restyled grille with horizontal metallic bars. Meanwhile, it also adds a fresh set of 18-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, range-wide upgrades extend to an updated 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system and two USB charging ports at the rear of the centre console, while the Ti-L also receives two larger 8.0-inch screens for second-row passengers.

Furthermore, by doubling the number of parking sensors from two to four at the front- and rear-end, manoeuvring the 5140mm-long, 1995mm-wide Patrol will now be easier. This addition accentuates the carry-over inclusion of 360-degree cameras.

Standard equipment levels continue to include satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, keyless start, climate control, a full-size spare alloy wheel and six airbags.

The Ti-L further adds a 13-speaker Bose sound system, xenon headlights, power tailgate and heated/cooled front seats.

Safety and driver assistance features exclusive to the flagship Patrol include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, lane departure warning and lane keep assist among others.

There no changes to the Patrol's 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine, which produces 298kW of power at 5800rpm and 560Nm of torque at 4000rpm.

Drinking a claimed 14.5L/100km on the combined cycle test, the SUV's carbon dioxide emissions have been tested at 343g/km.

Both Patrol variants are exclusively paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission and an 'All-Mode' four-wheel-drive system, which features a low-range transfer case that is controlled via a shift switch.

Patrol sales have been on the decline this year, with 711 examples sold to the end of September, representing a 50.6 per cent decrease over the 1440 units Nissan managed during the same period in 2016.

This 2017 tally places the Patrol behind the segment-leading Toyota LandCruiser, which has moved 9575 vehicles through the first nine months of the year.

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