Shorter and lighter than the LWB, the short-wheelbase Patrol was one of the perfect candidates for tough off-road conditions management.
Powered by the same range of engines as the LWB, the 3-door hardtop delivered 92 hp with the normally aspirated 2.8 Diesel unit and 116 hp with the turbocharged versions. Apart from being a tough-built vehicle, the Patrol was a conservatively smart vehicle thanks to Nissan’s choice of old-school suspension. While most of the competitors had switched to independent suspension, the Patrol was still holding tight to its live axles which allowed for easy maintenance and ground clearance increase.