Abu Dhabi In the first world premiere by a Japanese carmaker in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Nissan yesterday unveiled in the capital an all-new version of its flagship SUV the Patrol specifically designed for the Middle East market.
"The all-new 2010 version of Nissan Patrol will have seven variants priced between Dh180,000 and Dh270,000, ex-showroom," Sayed Humayun Alam, assistant general manager, AI Masaood Automobiles, told Gulf News.
Al Masaood is the sole Nissan dealer in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Sales in April
The car will be available for sale in April across the GCC.
In a statement, Nissan said their latest Patrol has undergone 13,000 hours of testing in Arabian deserts and roads. It added the seventh generation Patrol comes with a "new 5.6-litre V8 engine with best-in-class power and torque, yet better fuel economy."
"The new Patrol is built with the high level of safety, performance and quality that characterises the Nissan brand, and we paid special attention to the needs of GCC drivers and passengers," said Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO of Nissan.
"We are confident that our flagship SUV for the Middle East will exceed all expectations," he added.
Nissan claims the latest Patrol version has significantly enhanced interior comfort and luxury, a seven-speed automatic transmission and a new four-wheel drive system.
