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Limited to 500 units, the Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition Patrol is available now.

7 May 2012

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In the run up to a new generation Patrol, Nissan is offering the special edition current model to commemorate the first successful vehicular crossing of the Simpson Desert.

The Nissan Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition Patrol marks Reg Sprigg's historic crossing of the Simpson in a G60 Patrol. Nissan is also re-enacting the momentous feat this July with a restored G60, finishing with a celebration in Birdsville, Queensland.

Limited to 500 units, the Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition Patrol is available now. Based on the new Series 8 ST grade, the Simpson Patrol has $8,500 of extra value but at the same MSRP of $56,990 for manual and $59,990 for auto.

Extras include satellite navigation, reversing camera, newly designed alloy bullbar, driving lights, roof bars, kick plates, bonnet protector, air guide, a branded stainless steel wheel cover, a 41-litre branded cool box and more.

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4. The Nissan Micra is making a comeback: Little hatchback to be reborn as electric car to rival the Volkswagen ID.2, MG4 and BYD Dolphin.

5. Carmakers turned bigger profits last year, but who was the winner? Most and least profitable car companies including GWM, Toyota and Ferrari revealed - report

6. The future of electric cars revealed: New Chinese car is the first to use "solid state batteries" to trump Toyota, BYD and Tesla

7. Price cut for premium electric car: Genesis slashes the cost of its GV60 electric car rival to Mercedes-Benz EQC and electric Porsche Macan

8. Honda slashes drive-away pricing of 2024 HR-V range while lopping a little off the top of lower level ZR-V and CR-V grades

9. Is this China's new Toyota RAV4 fighter? Haval's latest answer to the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage prepares for battle

10. Attention Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol buyers: The latest on the missing GWM Tank 500 diesel, PHEV plug-in hybrid and twin-turbo V6 for Australia and NZ

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