(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, the exclusive importers and distributors of Nissan vehicles in Oman, unveiled the new 14YM Nissan Patrol that has undergone significant styling enhancements to carry the ‘Hero of All Terrain' into the fourth year of its current generation.
Meticulously engineered for over 60 years, the Patrol is Nissan's flagship SUV model with a rich heritage and passionate following in the Middle East that dates back to the 1950s. With refreshed styling enhancements of the region's iconic SUV, the allnew Nissan Patrol adds more style to its already impressive ‘go anywhere' versatility, technology and comfort. ''Nissan Patrol drives forward carrying not just its proud reputation but also a distinct sense of refinement, ground-breaking technology and exceptional comfort. It's the next great advance in 4x4 category,'' said a senior SBA official.
''We are confident that our flagship SUV for Oman will exceed all expectations,'' he added. The all-new Nissan Patrol comes with a new front bumper and new, vigourous and muscular front grille pattern with chrome. New 20'' machining cut alloy wheels, LED headlamps with day time running light and pop-up headlamp washer with new LED rear combination lamp and roof rails add to the range of new features.
The MY2014 Nissan Patrol also possess a third generation Around View Monitor with parking assist display and Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI) which alerts the driver when a moving object is detected behind the vehicle when in reverse mode. Patrol derives power-train efficiency equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode introduced on the XE grade with a combination of leather/wood steering wheel.
The MY2014 Nissan Patrol is now available with new exterior colours - Grey Metallic and Pure White Pearl – as well as a new Tan interior colour. Nissan recently announced that 2013 continues the trend for strong growth in sales of its iconic and popular latest generation Nissan Patrol in the Middle East. More than 15,000 were sold in FY2012 across the Gulf region, an impressive 18 per cent increase versus the same period in FY2011.
Nissan Patrol continues to build on its FY2012 sales success with sales in the Gulf region growing faster than the market. More than 14,000 Nissan Patrols were sold between January and September 2013 across the Gulf region, an impressive 41 per cent increase versus the same period in 2012.
As a consequence, Nissan Patrol registered record market share of 32 per cent in the Gulf market in August, a six-point increase versus the same period last year. Earlier in August 2013, the Nissan Patrol Challenge reached its grand finale with a new Guinness World Record and became the holder of the ‘Heaviest object pulled by any production vehicle', notching up another historic milestone in its illustrious heritage.
The event, held at Sharjah International Airport, UAE, saw an unmodified production Nissan Patrol haul a 170.9-tonne cargo plane, inclusive of weight of the plane, fuel and the cargo for over 50m, smashing the previous record by 15 tonnes. The all-new MY2014 Nissan Patrol is offered in VK56DE – 5.6L V8 Petrol engine and VK56VD - 5.6L V8 Petrol Engine equipped grades with 6-speed manual transmission on XE and SE-T1 grades, 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode on SE-T2, SE-Platinum, SE- Platinum City, and 7-speed manual transmission LE-T1, LE-T2, LEPlatinum and LE-Platinum City grades.
Patrol XE includes:
4L-4H full time 4WD w/ variable 4X4 mode, 18" alloy wheels, remote keyless entry with intelligent key, push engine starter, power door locks with speed-sensing auto lock, power one-touch auto windows - FR&RR, centre console w/ lid and cool box, manual tilt and telescopic adjuster steering wheel, leather shift knob, chrome door handles, front auto dualzone climate control A/C with rear cooler, 2-DIN AM/FM 1CD + AUX input audio system with four speakers, cruise control, trip meter, cargo net hook, dual SRS airbag system with VDC, hill start assist and hill descent control, ABS, EBD and brake assist, rear differential lock, immobiliser with car alarm (vehicle security system),
Patrol SE-T1 (in addition to XE features):
New grille pattern with chrome, LED rear combination lamps, front fog lamps, front and rear parking sensors, welcome light – FR, leather steering wheel, rear view camera, iPod/USB/MP3 connectivity, six speakers, pintle hook.
Patrol SE-T2 (in addition to SET1 features):
LED headlamp with daytime running light, rear fog lamps, pop-up headlamp washer, remote engine starter, power adjustable seat (FR & RR) with power lumber support, onetouch power sunroof, power back door, DVD player on 7'' LCD monitor, audio and bluetooth hands-free phone system with steering switch, flash memory music server, fine-vision meter, crash sensitive automatic unlock system, drive computer with built-in combination meters, automatic hazard lighting system, Bose premium audio with 13 speakers.
Patrol SE-Platinum (in addition to SE-T2 features):
20'' alloy wheels, chrome door mirrors with reverse synchronisation, intelligent key with memory function, synchronised with A/C system, roof rails, welcome light - FR & RR, leather seats, leather and wood combination steering wheel, auto tilt and telescopic adjuster steering wheel, seats and steering position memory function, tan interior colour, front armrest illumination, double stitch door trim, off-road monitor, individual tyre pressure monitoring system, temperature controlled front seats, hands-free HDD navigation system with steering switch, DVD player with memory function, on 8'' LCD monitor, Bose premium audio with 13 speakers, 9.3 GB music box hard drive, splash guard. Family entertainment package: rear independent DVD entertainment System, 7'' rear LCD monitors, VTR jack, remote control and RES front switch control, headphone (x2), parking guide package: third generation ‘Around View Monitor', parking assist guide display on monitor.
Patrol LE-Platinum City (in addition to LE-Platinum features):
20'' machine cut alloy wheels, chrome city bumper, fog light chrome finisher, rain sensor front wiper, third generation ‘Around View Monitor' (AVM) with parking assist guide display on monitor, rear independent DVD entertainment system on 7'' monitor, with VTR jack, remote control and RES front switch control, back up collision intervention (BCI), lane departure warning and prevention (LDP), intelligent cruise control (ICC) steering switch with distance control assist (DCA), Intelligent brake assist (IBA) with forward collision warning (FCW), blind spot war
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