The fifth generation of the Nissan Patrol, known as Y61 by the enthusiasts, started its career in 1997 and had received an important update in 2004 both on the look and on the technical part.
Nissan Patrol was one of the most important products ever made by the Japanese company, and the first generation was launched in 1951. In the beginning, it wasn’t named Patrol, but it had the Nissan name stamped on its grille. Its base was a carry-over from the Dodge M37 ¾ truck.

While the Patrol was designed and used mostly in the harshest environments on Earth, the manufacturer didn’t forget to install comfortable suspensions and work on its styling. The rounded edges, big headlights, and in-bumper rear taillights were one of the features of the Patrol Y61.

Inside, there was seating for up to seven passengers for the five-door version, while the three doors featured only five. To improve the inside comfort, the rear suspensions were fitted with coil springs instead of leaf-springs as other off-road vehicles on the market. The Patrol featured amenities such as climate control, leather seats, in-car entertainment units, and sunroof.

Depending on the market, the Patrol featured various engines and transmissions. In Europe, the most common unit was the 3.0-liter turbodiesel mated to a 5-speed transmission fitted as standard. It replaced the previous 2.8-liter unit that was on the Patrol between 1997 and 2003. For the Middle-East versions, a 4.8-liter inline-six unit mated to a 5-speed automatic was available.