In Abu-Dhabi the presentation of all-wheel drive off-road car Nissan Patrol of new generation has taken place. As the director of department of design of products of Japanese motor-car manufacturer Nissan has declared during press conference, the car has received appearance in style of concept car Terranaut of four-year-old prescription which in comparison with the predecessor became less rough and more stylish. Besides new design the car also begins to be equipped with other motor and a new transmission.
Characteristics of new off-road car Nissan Patrol
The car will be offered with the eight-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection of fuel. The volume of the new motor makes 5,6 litres (earlier at Patrol was 4,8-l V8), power — 400HP, and the maximum twisting moment — 550Nm. Such unit begins to work together with a 7-step automatic transmission. Off-road car dynamic characteristics yet are not informed.
New Nissan Patrol (interior)
The novelty also will receive an independent suspension bracket of all four wheels, the modernised brake system with four-piston brake mechanisms and 358 mm disks on a forward axis, and also system HBMC reducing lists of a body in turns.
The car salon in comparison with the predecessor will receive richer furnish, and as an option for an off-road car it will be possible to order multimedia DVD system with seven-inch screens for passengers of the second row of armchairs. On preliminary data, Nissan Patrol new generation will appear on sale by the end of current year.
