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Nissan Patrol V 3-door (Y61, facelift 2004) 4.2 TD (160 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
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)
V 3-door (Y61, facelift 2004) Overview:
Nissan Patrol (V 3-door (Y61, facelift 2004)). With 331 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2320 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 145 km/h. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.2 TD (160 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4-speed automatic transmission complements the engine's torque, providing smooth power delivery suitable for off-road crawling and relaxed cruising, though it can feel sluggish on-road.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is high, especially in urban settings, typical for a heavy 4x4 with an older automatic transmission. Extra-urban figures are more tolerable.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary off-road capability
- • Highly reliable TD42 engine
- • Robust and durable construction
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Excellent towing capacity
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption
- • Lacks modern safety features
- • Unrefined on-road dynamics
- • Basic interior comfort compared to modern SUVs
- • Slow acceleration
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V 5-door (Y61): 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Patrol |
| Generation: | V 3-door (Y61, facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.2 TD (160 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 3600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 38.4 Hp/l [570mm less] |
| Torque: | 331 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | TD42Ti More details about the engine TD42Ti |
| Engine displacement: | 4169 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.5 l |
| Coolant: | 14.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 96 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 20 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 145 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.5 kg/Hp, 69 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 142.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2320 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 605 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4440 mm mm [570mm less] |
| Width: | 1930 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1850 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [570mm less] |
| Front track: | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 265/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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