2007 Patrol gains CRD injection

While the tried and tested 4.8-litre petrol engine remains unchanged, the ZD30 3.0-litre turbo diesel has benefited from the fitment of a common-rail fuel injection system. The result is a noticeable improvement in engine refinement and responsiveness which is especially useful off road where flexibility and the smooth delivery of masses of pulling torque at low engine speeds are important ingredients to successful off-road driving. While the maximum power and torque figures remain unchanged, 3.0-litre diesel models equipped with a manual at 118kw and 380Nm respectively, the maximum power is now available from 3200rpm, 400rpm lower than before. Nissan's Patrol wagon diesel line-up remains unchanged with the five-seat DX and seven-seat ST, ST-S, ST-L and Ti variants.

Apart from the updated 3.0-litre diesel, customers also have the choice of the powerful 4.8-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine available on ST-S, ST-L and Ti models. A five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission is available with the ZD30 diesel engine and the TB48 petrol comes with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. Nissan's 2007 Patrol remains as tough and as capable as ever; it will still climb a 39-degree gradient and wade through 700mm of water. Beam axles front and rear allow excellent wheel articulation over the roughest terrain, while the long suspension travel and generous ground clearance all contribute to the Patrol's formidable off-road ability. Pricing of all 2007 model year 3.0-litre diesel Patrols increases by $250.