Nissan Patrol Station Wagon (W260) 3.2 D (110 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.4 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.5 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Nissan Patrol:

The Nissan Patrol is a series of off-road vehicles and full-size SUVs manufactured by Nissan in Japan since 1951 and sold throughout the world. It is Nissan's longest running series of models.
The Patrol has been available as either a short-wheelbase three-door or a long-wheelbase five-door chassis since 1951. The LWB version has been offered in pickup truck and cab chassis variants. Between 1988 and 1994, Ford Australia marketed the Patrol as the Ford Maverick. In some European countries, such as Spain, the Patrol was marketed by Ebro as the Ebro Patrol. In 1980 in Japan, it was rebadged and alternately sold at Nissan Prince Store locations as the Nissan Safari....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Station Wagon (W260) Overview:

Nissan Patrol (Station Wagon (W260)). A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

3.2 D (110 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

A naturally aspirated diesel offering robust, albeit modest, power suitable for heavy-duty tasks and off-road crawling, prioritizing torque over speed.

Fuel Economy

Typical for a large, heavy, naturally aspirated diesel SUV of its era; expect moderate fuel consumption, especially under load or off-road.

Best Use Case: Heavy-duty off-roading, towing, agricultural work, long-distance overland travel where reliability is paramount.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional off-road capability
  • • Legendary reliability and durability
  • • Simple, robust mechanicals for easy maintenance
  • • Spacious interior and cargo capacity
  • • Strong towing performance

Cons:

  • • Dated safety features by modern standards
  • • Basic interior comfort and amenities
  • • High fuel consumption for daily driving
  • • Sluggish on-road performance
  • • Prone to rust in older models

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hardtop (K160): 1983 - 1988).

General:
Brand:Nissan
Model:Patrol
Generation:Station Wagon (W260)
Modification (Engine):3.2 D (110 Hp)
Start of production:1986
End of production:1990
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Off-road vehicle, Station wagon (estate)
Engine:
Power:110 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Diesel

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