Test Drive Nissan Patrol LWB since 2004 SUV

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It was in Japan that they made the smallest TV and a clock. As well as a 6-cylinder engine of 4.8 liters for the new Nissan Patrol GR.
In the first years of restructuring, used patrols of the previous generation were a symbol of wealth and courage. Such a car was the limit of dreams for many raised ex-owners of the NIV. But the glory of those first patrols were when Pajero and Cherokee appeared on our excreasing market, and after them G-Klasse and Land Cruiser. And Nissan Patrol even was written off in the category of workshoes - the novelty demands of consumers of large-sized jeeps did not answer the diesel engine, which did not allow turning into the entire Slavic soul.
Vankina hat. Having lost its market share on the diesel market, stripping with the gray import of the Emirates, the Japanese stopped discussions about the mysterious Russian soul and went to her - Russia is the only country in Europe where the new Patrol GR is supplied with a 4.8 liter gasoline engine. In the appendage to this engine, a complete set of options is offered - inside the gasoline Patrol looks like an exhibition of achievements of Japan's automotive economy.
The interior is only a leather, with perforation, like a steering wheel. Almost all devices with a console electricity: hatch, mirrors, seats, etc. Even on the steering wheel with inserts under the tree - keys of cruise control and magnetic. Under the tape recorder, right on the central console - CD changer for six disks. In the climatic installation - a filter, delaying poplar fluff and oscarus exhaust. It is also provided for a separate control of air flow directed to the rear sofa - at the request of passengers it can be strengthened or stop at all.
Dashboard, will not happen this comparison, decorated in the style of Lexus. When the ignition is turned off before the driver's eyes - black, almost opaque glass. It is enough to turn the ignition key - and the white-moonlight begin to burn the devices, bright-scarlet - arrows.
WHO ARE YOU? The appearance of the new Patrol GR 4.8 is slightly different from previous versions of this SUV. First, a new front bumper appeared with fog lights integrated into it. Secondly, the chrome fake grille is now a new form. The exterior door handles and rear-view mirrors are also covered with shiny metal. Thirdly, there are both wide steps. To the last, we will express our first claims - the functionality of this tuning is doubtful. To get out of Nissan is either calling around as a hereditary cavalier, or just jump off - otherwise the pants will be hopelessly spoiled.
Alas, behind the new Patrol is still an old design - an asymmetric swollen double door. This is not very pleasant if only because the main sash weighs as an entrance door to the bank storage. And in order to really get to the trunk and put there at least a package with a dozen beer, you need to swallow both sash. This work is quite tedious, you have to console yourself with the fact that regular use of the trunk will completely replace no less regular visits to the gym ...
However, with a solid volume of this trunk - 2287 liters - may well argue numerous gloves, pockets and even alets that are scattered in abundance? On the salon. So already mentioned beer easily will be easily located even in the glove compartment between the driver and the passenger - it is under the total size of Patrol GR.
Asphalt disease. But enough about the shallow. By and large with a new gasoline engine, almost 5 liters Nissan Patrol rearranged through several steps and now stands on the same platform with prestigious American off-road monsters. Although there are one significant difference between them: the Nissan motor, in contrast to comparable competitors, is a row six, which works much smaster than the V8 of the same volume. And also add a few Nissan secrets here, which significantly increase the power and characteristics of the torque of the motor 4.8 liters. For example, thanks to the application of the gas distribution phase change system (VTC), the torque in low revs is significantly increased - it is good on off-road. In the intake manifold of the new engine installed an electromagnetic valve that changes its length. With high revs, this valve opens and increases the torque and engine power.
Step forward, step back. Another gasoline engine is now aggregated exclusively with a more prestigious automatic 5-speed transmission with the possibility of manually shifting gear. Our opinion is subjective, but still. Touching the capabilities of the automatic transmission to the highway and on the off-road, we did not experience shock and trembling. We formulate the idea as follows. There is no complaints about the car acceleration - in automatic mode in the traffic lights, the majority of cars easily leave behind the Most of the Patrol. Only it is necessary to be extremely careful - at the time of a sharp acceleration or slowing down the car begins to cry out noticeably. For which I will say thanks to the old good off-road design called the dependent front suspension. Still, the continuous bridge was created not for Street Racing. Much more comfortable Patrol behaves in open areas of the highway - the speed is recruited smoothly, without pensive reactions to work the gas pedal.
But in manual mode, some lag appears at the box - it is better to swing the lever back more than once, and two to go with the fifth, say, transfer to the third. Only then is achieved the effect of a sharp, as with good kiqdown, acceleration. So manual mode is best used on the off-road to move the latitude.
Field exercises. This, by the way, is not an assumption, but a proven fact. Because, by moving from asphalt on the field, we are immediately stuck. The soil was still humid after the recent rain, and the engine turnover began to fall rapidly as we wrapped the dirt on the wheels. We tried to put pressure on gas to keep the turnover within the limits guaranteeing the maximum torque, but the transmission in automatic mode was constantly jumping up-down.
The experiment was repeated in an hour, after the Patrol left to the Patrol bridges, but this time in manual mode. On the second gear of Patrol safely overwhelms through the entire field, overcame the rather steep hill (here they are, the possibility of a disconnected stabilizer of transverse stability) and returned us back on the highway. Only there we found that they forgot to include reduced gear ... By the way, we also did not turn on the rigid blocking of the rear differential. And all these off-road bindings are included in the standard equipment of gasoline Patrol GR. And even thanked the rubber, the universal purpose of which obviously did not correspond to our route, - an ordinary conveyor model.
Text Nikolay Kachurin, photo Alexey Ilyin
 
Modifying Modification Nissan Patrol GR 4.8
Manufacturer / Country Nissan Motors Co./yaponia
Ladder type frame element
Number of doors / seats 5/7
ENGINE
Type / Number / Cylinder Location Petrol / 6 / Angle
Working volume (cube. Cm) 44759
Power (kW (hp) at rpm. / Min.) 180 (245) at 4800
Moment (nm at rpm. / Min.) 400 at 3600
TRANSMISSION
Full drive, plugged front axle
Transmission automatic, 5-speed, sequential type
Gateways (increased / reduced) 1/2
Brakes, security
Front / rear disc ventilated
ABS, assisting electronic systems 3-channel, no
Airbags front and side for driver and passenger
Sizes / Massa
Length / width / height (mm) 5070/1930/1855
Wheel base / clearance (mm) 2970/220
Tires 275/70 R16
Mass Curb / Full (kg) 2290/2850
Volume of fuel tank (L) 95
Maximum speed (km / h) 190
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec.) 10.8
Fuel consumption (city / highway, l / 100 km) 25.0 / 14.3
Price in Moscow is $ 64 thousand
 
Additional equipment, price in Moscow (without installation)
Protection of the front bumper with headlight protection $ 814
Protection of the front bumper without headlight protection $ 940
Fog lights $ 230
Steps $ 730.
Cover Deflector $ 100
Set of deflectors on passenger doors $ 120
Hardkop $ 255.

 

A source: "Autopilot"