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Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

10 min read

The Nissan Y62 Series 5 Patrol has long been considered a real adventure machine, a large 4WD wagon with a rock-solid rep, and the capability to tackle tough terrain.

It had been in a long-time tussle with the Toyota LandCruiser for large SUV supremacy in Australia’s – but that all changed when the Nissan became a petrol-only proposition with all-round independent suspension and a posh interior. It has since lost a bit of credibility as a tourer and it has also lost a chunk of ground in terms of sales.

The Nissan Patrol has a solid rep as a very capable and comfortable adventure touring wagon.
The Nissan Patrol has a solid rep as a very capable and comfortable adventure touring wagon.
Read the full Nissan Patrol 2020 review: Ti off-road.