Nissan just dropped a heavyweight contender in the UAE’s cutthroat SUV arena. It’s not pulling any punches. The all-new Nissan Patrol Pro-4X isn’t your typical mall-crawler with fancy badges. This thing means business when the tarmac ends and the real fun begins.
Built to Brawl
Pop the hood and you’ll find Nissan’s answer to “how much is too much power?” Spoiler alert: there’s no such thing. The 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 doesn’t just make noise. It makes 425 hp and a tire-shredding 700 Nm of torque.
That’s enough grunt to rocket this 2.5-ton beast from standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds. Yes, you read that right. Your family haulier can now officially embarrass most sports cars at the traffic lights. The nine-speed automatic isn’t just there for show either.
It’s tuned to keep you in the sweet spot whether you’re cruising Sheikh Zayed Road or crawling up a sand dune. Speaking of dunes, the adaptive air suspension transforms this luxury liner into a legitimate desert predator at the push of a button.
The Nissan Patrol Pro-4X tackles approach angles of 33 degrees and departure angles of 24 degrees. That’s serious off-road geometry wrapped in a package that won’t look out of place at the valet stand. With 244mm of ground clearance and 20-inch wheels wrapped in proper all-terrain rubber, this Patrol is ready to go places. Places that would send a Range Rover running back to the dealer.
Tech That Makes Sense
Step inside and discover a world where everything you thought you knew about SUV interiors is transformed. Eight seats are draped in quilted leather that’s soft to the touch. The Nissan Patrol Pro-4X stitching isn’t just marketing fluff. It’s a constant reminder that you’re driving something special.
But here’s where Nissan really nailed it. They ditched the usual infotainment nightmare for Google Built-In. That means real Google Maps that knows where you’re going. Google Assistant that understands your accent. Access to the Play Store for when you need to download another weather app.
The Reality Check
At AED 362,900 (roughly $98,800), the Nissan Patrol Pro-4X isn’t cheap. But it’s also not trying to be. You’re getting a legitimate off-road weapon that doubles as a luxury cruiser. Backed by a five-year/200,000km warranty, which suggests Nissan truly believes in this thing.
The fuel economy? It’s what you’d expect from a 425-hp SUV that weighs as much as a small building. 9.9L/100km won’t win any efficiency awards, but it won’t bankrupt you either. In a region where fuel costs less than bottled water, that’s hardly a deal-breaker.
Conclusion
The Nissan Patrol Pro-4X isn’t just another trim level with some extra badges and a price bump. Nissan declares that they’re done playing nice in the premium SUV sandbox. This is a truck that can haul your family to the mall in air-conditioned comfort.
Then take them on a proper desert adventure where Instagram influencers fear to tread. In a market flooded with soft-roaders posing as serious off-road vehicles, the Pro-4X stands out as the real deal. It’s what happens when engineers are allowed to build something properly, instead of just checking boxes on a focus group’s wishlist.
The UAE’s desert just got a new apex predator. And it’s wearing a Nissan badge. Thanks for reading till the end. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Keep following the Arabwheels Blog for more content like this.
