Nissan Australia has updated the Patrol for MY22, with increased pricing and revised looks ushered in for the upper-large SUV, the new version of which has just started deliveries.
As before, the Patrol is available in two variants, with the entry-level Ti having become $1000 dearer, at $82,160 plus on-road costs, while the flagship Ti-L has copped the same price rise, at $95,115.
Helping Ti buyers stand out from the crowd are a black grille, redesigned Nissan badging and tweaked front fender vents. Otherwise, the range-opener is unchanged, with images of it yet to be made available.
The Ti-L (pictured above) has even less to separate it from the pack, with it missing out on the new grille and instead retaining its existing chrome alternative.
Of note, local examples of the Patrol still go without the upgraded interior available in other markets. It remains to be seen if the latest design introduced elsewhere with the MY20 facelift will ever head Down Under.
That said, the Patrol continues to make plenty of noise with its unique 298kW/560Nm 5.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol V8 engine, with its archrival, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, instead motivated by a 227kW/700Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6.
The Patrol is mated to a seven-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system with a rear helical limited-slip differential.
For reference, the eight-seat Ti’s carryover standard equipment includes dusk-sensing lights (including LED foglights), 18-inch alloy wheels, power-folding side mirrors with heating, and keyless entry.
Inside, an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation with live traffic, a six-speaker sound system, power-adjustable front seats (eight-way driver/six-way passenger), tri-zone climate control and leather-accented upholstery feature.
Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, hill-descent control, surround-view cameras, front and rear parking sensors, and tyre pressure monitoring.
Meanwhile, the seven-seat Ti-L also gets puddle lights, roof rails, rear privacy glass, a power tailgate, a sunroof, a 13-speaker Bose sound system and a ‘digital’ rearview mirror.
And then there’s a second-row entertainment system (dual 8.0-inch displays with headphones and a remote control), a power-adjustable steering column, heated and cooled front seats, driver memory functionality and a refrigerated central storage bin.
2022 Nissan Patrol pricing before on-road costs
| Variant | Transmission | Cost |
| Ti | automatic | $82,160 (+$1000) |
| Ti-L | automatic | $95,115 (+$1000) |
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