Nissan Patrol VI - is it worth paying 1,5 million for this SUV

Japanese SUVs are considered reliable and passable. A special place here belongs to the Nissan Patrol. This Japanese full-size SUV in Russia is perceived ambiguously. On the one hand, it is expensive and unclaimed, on the other hand, prices on the used market for this model are not going to be reduced.


The main competitor of Nissan Patrol VI is the magnificent Toyota Land Cruiser 200. But in terms of sales in Russia, Nissan Patrol is far from Kruzak - the numbers differ tenfold.

The main secret of the failure of the Nissan Patrol VI is the only engine offered. The gasoline engine has a working volume of 5,6 liters and a corresponding appetite.



Now understand the fans of SUVs! The last generation complained that car lacks power. They say that a 3,0 diesel with 160 hp is ridiculous. In the new body they were given the only alternative 5,6 petrol with 405 hp - this is already too gluttonous a unit!



But if the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 seems too small and familiar, then the choice of Nissan Patrol VI is fully justified. The main thing is to understand how good the car is and whether it will ruin its owner with frequent breakdowns?

Body

Any person who has dealt with Nissan Patrol of previous generations knows that these cars did not differ in corrosion resistance. "Beetles" on the body - this is quite commonplace.

But this does not apply to the Nissan Patrol VI - the car is too expensive to not be monitored for its appearance. The maximum that can be found here is dot "bugs" on the back door - their favorite place to "live". But it is better to refuse such specimens - if foci of corrosion are visible externally, then the owner did not bother caring for the body.



Be sure to check the bottom and frame for damage before buying. There may be rust here - but it is better to take cars treated with anti-corrosion compounds. This will ensure that the owner looked after the SUV.

Pendants

The Nissan Patrol V had solid axles at the front and rear. The suspension of this SUV was like that of lorry, impenetrable and rigid. But in the new generation, the manufacturer focused on comfort. The car received a standard double wishbone suspension in the front and a multi-link suspension in the rear.



But the shock absorbers of the Nissan Patrol VI are original - they are with a hydraulic system and cost about 20 rubles apiece. You can “collect” something cheaper, but then you can forget about the Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, which will affect the increase in body roll during sharp maneuvers.

Brake system

Stops Nissan Patrol VI for its weight well. The brakes do not cause any complaints from the owners, both in terms of action and maintenance.



The only negative that occurs quite rarely, but unexpectedly, is the failure of the electronically controlled master brake cylinder, or rather, its block. It costs about 100 rubles.

Transmission and gearbox

The Nissan Patrol VI has a full drive, but fans of “real” SUVs do not consider it full-fledged. There is also a transfer case, a rear differential lock also hints at the glorious past of the conqueror of the most remote corners of the planet. But the electromagnetic clutch that connects the front axle is already a crossover feature.



There was only one transmission for the Nissan Patrol VI in Russia - this is the 7-automatic transmission Jatco. Exactly the same is on the Infiniti FX. The unit is reliable, the most important thing in its operation is to change the oil on time.



When buying a car, you need to pay attention to jolts, jerks and kicks when shifting gears. If this is the case, the automatic transmission is worn out and will soon require expensive repairs.

Engine

The Nissan Patrol VI engine has a capacity of 405 hp. And this indirectly became one of the reasons for the low popularity of the car - the transport tax is not affordable for everyone. In Moscow, you will have to pay about 60 rubles per year.

It is believed that large-volume naturally aspirated engines are trouble-free and resourceful, but this does not apply to Nissan Patrol.

The most important feature of the VK56VD motor is the catalysts:

• ? They are collapsing
  
• ? Dust is sucked into the cylinders
  
• ? The abrasive negatively affects the CPG
  

There are still complaints about the high-pressure fuel pump, which fails, unable to withstand even 100 km of run. And this part costs about the same, only in rubles. It is possible to repair the injection pump, but you will have to look for good specialists, and this is also far from the most budgetary procedure.



The problems with catalysts are also aggravated by not very resistant injectors.

The timing chain is usually considered reliable, unlike the belt, but this is not the case with the Nissan Patrol VI. Here this part is stretched, which leads not only to problems in the operation of the engine, but also to the death of the high-pressure fuel pump - it is driven by a chain.



You need to pour high-octane gasoline into the car tank, not lower than 95. The legend that large-volume engines can run on everything that burns does not apply here. If you pour AI-92, then the intake valves will quickly become covered with soot.

The most economical owners install gas equipment on the Nissan Patrol VI. Then it is advertised as a virtue. But the VK56VD engine does not like substitutions - its resource on gas is generally unpredictable. So when buying a car from copies with such "savings" it is better to stay away.

But calling the Nissan Patrol VI engine frankly unsuccessful is not worth it. If you pour gasoline not lower than AI-95 and change the oil to high-quality oil in time, then it leaves its minimum of 250 km without investment.



But there is no escape from the consumption of 25 liters in the city - the car is heavy and overall. Aerodynamics is definitely not about the Nissan Patrol VI.

The main pros and cons of the model

Despite its unpopularity in Russia, reviews of the Nissan Patrol are generally positive. The owners note a huge interior, excellent dynamics for such a heavy car.

Of the minuses, they name the dimensions that make it difficult to operate in large cities. Massive racks interfere with the review. Demanding on the quality of gasoline and winter consumption up to 30 liters in the city.

Is it worth buying?

Acquiring a Nissan Patrol VI is something from the category of “I don’t need it, but I really want it.” The SUV from the car turns out to be mediocre - it is too heavy, and the all-wheel drive coupling is in doubt.



For the city, the car is overall - you will have to park in two places at once.

But everyone will look around - the car looks brutal, like a tank.

When buying, a thorough diagnosis is highly recommended. Particular attention should be paid to the engine and gearbox.
After the acquisition, it is worth immediately changing the timing chain. Otherwise, problems can seriously hit the wallet.

Buying Nissan Patrol VI is for a long time. The fact is that the car is not in demand on the secondary market and it will take a long time to sell it. But it is unlikely that you will quickly want to part with this charismatic SUV - it is highly addictive!