Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 IN Turbo SWB
Firstly, the car is much easier to overcome short and high obstacles, does not get stuck as quickly as cars with a longer wheelbase. Secondly, it is more maneuverable as it can also be deployed in tight spaces. And thirdly, this difference in length of half a meter can be well known anywhere.
SWB! ? Short wheelbase. The short wheelbase means just that. Of course, there are drawbacks to the short wheelbase. The spaciousness becomes doubtful. Although this Patrol measures just under four and a half meters, it only has two side doors. Still very short. Therefore, access to the rear seats is rather difficult and inconvenient. However, the front seat does not return to its original position, so it needs to be adjusted over and over again. Therefore, the "short" patrol is more suitable for only two.
It's perfect for a driver who folds down the rear seats and then uses a huge trunk in addition to the two front seats, which is basically not much. A practical folding cushion allows you to hide the contents of both the rear and rear seats.
Patrol is, of course, a real SUV. With chassis, rigid axles, removable rear sway bar, front wheel drive, gearbox, rear differential lock and… and of course a diesel engine.
There is no SUV without a diesel engine! Patrol offered a good solution with a new four-cylinder (!) With a huge volume (3 liters) instead of the old 2-liter six-cylinder. The huge torque at low revs and the modern design (direct fuel injection, turbocharger) promise and deliver exactly what this car needs. Uncomplicated engine and good performance. In addition, the engine behaves as well as in the field (at low revs) on the fast lane. A cruising speed of 8 km / h is easily achievable.
The controls are interesting too. I wouldn't expect much from such a small and seemingly bulky giant, but luckily the handling is surprisingly good even at higher speeds. The driving radius is also exemplary small, only to the high number of revolutions (otherwise very well servo-assisted) of the steering wheel you have to get used to. Ergonomics and driver well-being are not exactly enviable, but we expect everything from a thoroughbred SUV. And much more important is the dominant feeling that such a giant gives a person.
The manual gearbox together with the gearbox is average and does not cause any particular problems when driving, only the fuel consumption can be a little surprising. It is not exactly one of the most economical, but if we think about how much mass it should move, we will have to come to terms with an average of fifteen liters.
With the short Patrol, we get an excellent obstacle climber, but despite its size, it cannot boast of its spaciousness. The easiest is access through the back door. Really, you just have to think about where to go in, as it really does look wider than it is long.
Igor Puchikhar
PHOTO: Uro П Potoкnik
Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 IN Turbo SWB
Basic data
| Sales: | Renault Nissan Slovenia Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 29.528,43 € |
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| Power: | 116kW (158 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 15,0 with |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 10,8l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - diesel direct injection - longitudinally front mounted - bore and stroke 96,0 × 102,0 mm - displacement 2953 cm3 - compression ratio 17,9:1 - maximum power 116 kW ( 158 hp) at 3600 rpm - maximum torque 354 Nm at 2000 rpm - crankshaft in 5 bearings - 2 camshafts in the head (chain) - 4 valves per cylinder - electronically controlled injection pump - supercharger Exhaust Turbine - Cooler Charge Air (Intercooler) - Liquid Cooled 14,0 L - Engine Oil 5,7 L - Oxidation Catalyst |
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| Energy transfer: | engine drives rear wheels (5WD) - 4,262-speed synchromesh transmission - gear ratio I. 2,455 1,488; II. 1,000 hours; III. 0,850 hours; IV. 3,971; V. 1,000; 2,020 reverse gear – 4,375 and 235 gears – 85 differential – 16/XNUMX R XNUMX Q tires (Pirelli Scorpion A/TM+S) |
| Capacity: | top speed 160 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 15,0 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 14,3 / 8,8 / 10,8 l / 100 km (gasoil) |
| Transportation and suspension: | 3 doors, 5 seats - Chassis body - Front rigid axle, longitudinal rails, Panhard rods, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers - rear rigid axle, longitudinal rails, Panhard rod, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, removable stabilizer bar - dual circuit brakes, front disc ( forced cooling), rear wheels, power steering, ABS - steering wheel with balls, power steering |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2200 kg - permissible total weight 2850 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 3500 kg, without brake 750 kg - permissible roof load 100 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4440 mm - width 1930 mm - height 1840 mm - wheelbase 2400 mm - track front 1605 mm - rear 1625 mm - driving radius 10,2 m |
| Inner dimensions: | length 1600 mm - width 1520/1570 mm - height 980-1000 / 930 mm - longitudinal 840-1050 / 930-690 mm - fuel tank 95 l |
| Box: | normally 308-1652 liters |
Our measurements
| T = 7 ° C – p = 996 mbar – otn. vl. = 93% | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 16,7s |
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| 1000m from the city: | 37,2 years ( 136 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 157km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 14,6l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 15,5 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 50,9m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 57dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
evaluation
With a new engine, fairly rich equipment and reliable technology, the Patrol is one of those SUVs that perform well both on paved roads and in extreme off-road conditions. With narrow wheels and wide, ultra-wide fenders, it may even be ugly, but it impresses with its uncompromising attitude.
We praise and reproach
field capacity
engine
conductivity
adroitness
rear seat access
open radio antenna
front seat adjustment
