All new Nissan Patrol for 2011

[haven]

Autoblog has an article about the 2011 Nissan Patrol. It's been thoroughly
redesigned for the 2011 model year.

The Patrol follows the path taken by the Toyota Land Cruiser. The new
model is larger, more luxurious, and more comfortable. Front suspension
is now independent. Traction aids are electronic.

The good news is that the Patrol is scheduled to be sold in USA as an Infiniti
model, replacing the current SUV based on the Nissan Armada. Power will be
provided by a 5.6-liter gas V8 (400 hp and 405 ft-lbs).

I like the looks of the new Patrol more than the current Land Cruiser, which looks too
much like a Highlander for my taste. Time for Overland Journal to start working
to schedule a comparison test between these vehicles.

Read the Autoblog article here
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/13/all-new-nissan-patrol-unveiled-in-the-uae/

 

[getlost4x4]

looks just like the ford flex

 

[Root Moose]

Good Dog that's fugly!

 

[hattrik21]

Quote from the article...

"The truck rides on a new four-wheel independent suspension"

Blah!!

 

[fishy_frontier]

I don't like the silly side vents on the front fenders.

 

[Root Moose]

There's irony in the fact that Nissan didn't bother bringing this vehicle to North America until after they neutered it.

 

[EricBirk]

There's irony in the fact that Nissan didn't bother bringing this vehicle to North America until after they neutered it.

hahaha I was thinking exactly the same thing...
This thing sucks...

 

[Alpine Spirit]

And then fell the ongoing legend of a patrol in the 4x4 world.

 

[adrenaline503]

Watch them bring it to the US now. Jerks. Way to ruin my favorite 4x4.

 

[winkosmosis]

There's irony in the fact that Nissan didn't bother bringing this vehicle to North America until after they neutered it.

They know what Americans like. Maybe more specifically, what American women like.

 

[haven]

Here are a few more details about the Nissan Patrol model that will
be sold in USA as the 2011 Infiniti QX56

based on the new Nissan Patrol
built in newly renovated Kyushu, Japan factory
USA introduction at NY Auto Show in April
available late 2010, maybe early 2011 as 2011 model
no pricing has been announced

Engine -- 5.6L DOHC 32-valve gas V-8, variable valve timing
Power rating -- 400-hp, 413-lb-ft (560 Nm)
Transmission: -- 7-speed automatic
(2010 Land Cruiser -- 5.7L V8, 381 hp, 401 ft-lbs, 6 speed automatic)

Curb weight -- 6150 lb.
Length x width x height -- 202 x 79 x 76 in
(2010 Land Cruiser -- 5688 lbs, 195 x 78 x 74 in.)
(2010 Chevrolet Suburban 3/4 ton -- 6237 lbs, 222 x 79 x 77 in)

EPA fuel economy -- maybe 13 mpg
four wheel independent suspension
(2010 Land Cruiser -- 13/18 mpg, 4 wheel independent suspension)

QX56 Traction aids

All-Mode 4x4:
Driver can set it to Auto, or lock in 4 Hi or 4Lo
Terrain settings for pavement, sand, rocks, snow
controls wheel slip electronically
rear locking differential is an option

Hydraulic Body Motion Control
similar to Toyota Land Cruiser's KDSS, but does away with
stabilizer bars altogether
a hydraulic cylinder at each wheel is connected by pipes to a pair of fluid reservoirs
the cockpit terrain setting dials up variable roll stiffness

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist


Safety features

Lane Departure Warning and Prevention system
adaptive cruise control maintains distance to vehicle ahead
forward collision warning system
Intelligent Brake Assist
parking assist from four cameras

Navigation system with Hard disk
8 inch touch screen
Multi-DVD entertainment system
dual zone climate control
bluetooth hands-free phone system
center console refrigerated storage box

 

[haven]

Here's a great blog post that describes the Patrol/QX56 suspension in detail, with lots of photos. Included is the Hydraulic Body Motion Control, which replaces the steel roll bars on models with the Deluxe Touring Package.

http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2010/10/2011-infiniti-qx56-suspension-walkaround.html

 

[LeoLR]

Those are some cute bellows.

 

[DexGtr]

those fender vents looks like those you could buy at Autozone for $15

 

[4WD School]

I saw them at the local Nissan dealership in Kuwait. They are massive. :Wow1:

Very luxurious... I guess that's why they'll be sold as an Infiniti model.

Yes, they have IFS and IRS. They are not really designed to go off road.

More of a luxury land yacht.