Although it may seem incredible, 28 years ago, Nissan patrol continues to be produced and sold in countries such as Bolivia or Arab Emirates.
In one Automotive industry marked by Continuous evolutionIn cases where the models are updated every three or four years and technology is the commanding technology, almost incredible (but right) A vehicle released in 1997 continuesHey is selling newly in 2025. We’re talking about Nissan Patrol Y61.
This is a Authentic Legend segment The SUVs that are currently in force “Patrol Safari“In some Middle East and South American Markets. We tell you everything in this article.
Nissan patrol, 30 years solid
During Other manufacturers replace the buttons with screens and combustion engines with hybrid or electrical systems, Nissan patrol y61 is almost intact More than a quarter century.
In fact, your situation is not isolated within the Japanese brand: GT-R, Launched in 2007, it was offered for sale without major changes until recently; And the previous generation border collection remained in production from 2005 to 2021. Safari Patrol takes the crown.
HE Y61 started marketing in 1997 like Nissan Patro Fifth GenerationAlthough LY has already reached the seventh generation (recently presented in Abu Dhabi), this veteran was still in parallel.
Yes really It cannot be found in the most challenging global marketslike Europe or the United StatesHowever, in countries where robustness, reliability and ease of care are valid according to technological luxury. So where can we find the patrol?
Where does the Nissan patrol sell today?
To find a new safari patrol, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, or certain regions South America as Bolivia. There, patrol y61 continues to offer exactly what they promise. 90s: Bodybad, all wheel traction, complicated mechanical and legendary endurance.
This is marketed in markets Three or five -dolor versionsWith five or seven passenger capacity. Despite It took light aesthetic touchesNew headlights, redesigned grill and more muscular wheel covering, The essence of the vehicle remains the same.
HE cabin Moreover Keep your retro mortarWith a brochure of four radio, analog watches and a barely renewed central console. Of course, everything is not outdated, Middle East.
Inside Middle EastFor example, Safari patrol is sold with parking sensorsOr, the rear view camera, Bluetooth connectionLeather upholstery and coatings that simulate wood. South American version is simpler, Steel tires, unpainted buffer and fabric flooring.
No hybrid or electrical technology
HE Safari patrol motor Also today, rarely one SIX ONLINE 4.8 -LITER CYLINDERatmospheric, producing 280 hp power. You can choose between arom Five speed manual transmission or automaticAlso five walks.
His Partial integral traction system With a reducing box, it remains a pure SUV without compromise. And to finish his solid character, Official brochure emphasizes details “A new design hook that is useful for vehicles taken” or a practical like an electric cabin integrated in the front bumper.
The current price of the Nissan patrol
Despite Nissan does not publish official patrol safari prices on the website For the Middle East, a look at those classified in Dubai, 2024 model 230,000 to 255,000 dirhams emirati (some 55.188 to 61.187 Euro existing change). This Places very close to the price of the seventh generation patrol.
A long story …
Inside SpainYou had patrol Related and glorious journeys between 1983-2010. Although many remember this as a national model, the truth is that In 1983, he began to be produced in the free zone of Barcelona.It was already globally third.
During him Golden ageSurprised milestones: 1988– SUV -SOL in the country represented 52%. His popularity was in the way they lived even for a few generations in the privilege holders.
Gr patrol, as it is known in the most modern version here, Sold in Spain in 2010But his legacy remained alive abroad. Today, Modern patrol meter of more than 5.3 metershave to have V6 Biturbo engine up to 425 hp And it offers luxury such as massaged seats or about 30 inches of screens.
Does the Nissan patrol have an expiration date?
HE Patrol Safari has no official expiration date. Rumors and news announced for years, but It still appears in the catalogs, It continues to appear in the privilege holders and above all Still sold.
As patrol brochure itself said, The model may not be “hybrid systems or driver monitoring room”, but ES “is solid, authentic and talented and these features are still very greedy”.
Key Understand the context: inside Markets like Middle EastSUVs with such chassis are still extremely popular. Inside 2023toL patrol was the second best selling car in the United Arab Emirates, Just behind Nissan Sunny.
Inside November 2024, The country’s absolute sales leader. Ease of maintenance of models such as durability, closed capacity and patrol safari is still very valuable for those who need a resistant vehicle and who do not have too many toes.
And even if it looks amazing, Not the longest for sale yet: Toyota Land Cruiser Series 70 (born in 1984), Lada Niva (1977) and even UAZ 469 (1971) continues to resist. And now he Patrol Safari joins the list of models that refuse to disappear.
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