Car Hire Brisbane Nissan Patrol |
<< back |
Nissan built the first Patrols in the 1951s, and were designed for various purposes, many military.
Check out the prices if you are looking to hire a powerful Nissan Patrol to get around Brisbane.
The soft-top Nissan Patrol 60( two door Wheel Base 2200 mm ) and G60 ( two door Wheel Base 2500 mm ) were first sold in Australia in 1960. Left-hand drive model L60 / GL60 was sold outside of Australia. The 60 series was the first vehicle to drive across the Simpson Desert in Australia.
In 1963, the KG60 ( and KGL60 ) hard-top models were introduced.
The short wheel base version or the Utility version, has been the "Winch Challenge" competitors vehicle of choice, due to its inherent driveline strength, ease of modification, relative light weight, and popularity.
Nissan launched the Series II versions of its highly successful GU Patrol, with extra safety equipment on all models, cosmetic exterior changes, new front seats and headrests, new seat trim materials and new body colours.
The Series II range included a 3.0 litre four-cylinder DOHC multi-valve intercooled turbo diesel engine. Featuring the latest technology in diesel engines of its time, the 3.0 litre four-cylinder engine had peak power and torque outputs that exceeded the 4.2 litre six-cylinder turbo diesel.
The Series II GU Patrols featured equipment upgrades across the range. The base DX gets a driver's airbag, driver's footrest, newly designed front seats, new interior trim materials, second row seat headrests, power windows, central locking and an immobiliser.
ST models gained keyless entry, driver's seat height and lumbar adjustments, a CD player and new interior trim.
Front side airbags were included in the Ti model, as were airbag-compatible polished stainless steel bullbar, a six-stack CD changer and two extra speakers. All Series II models provided space for a second battery to be fitted.
Comfort starts off as being quite good in the front, and the two outer second row positions, but deteriorates to fair only in the centre second row spot and to barely tolerable in the third row.
Luggage space is class-competitive when not all seating positions are required, but the load length is very limited when the two third row seats are in use. These seats can be folded to the sides, or removed, if more space is required.
The Patrol is a high vehicle to get in and out of, but once inside, visibility is good. However, vision rearwards is hampered to some extent by the head restraints and by the third row seats when they are folded against the side windows.
Andy's Auto Rentals have the best Car Hire Brisbane Nissan Patrol's at an affordable price.
With a clear, effective interior layout, and the car-like feel of its controls, the Patrol is generally quite pleasant to drive. The only time it feels big and cumbersome is when manoeuvring into a tight parking spot, or when making a U-turn in a suburban street (the turning circle is large).
The combination of a four cylinder engine in a vehicle weighing 2.4 tones inevitably results in somewhat leisurely acceleration at times, but overall the new high-tech 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine does a pretty good job.
With overall fuel consumption of 11.1 litres/100 km, the 3.0 litre Patrol was better than both the 4.2 litre (13.1) and the old 2.8 litre (12.9). In common with most diesels, the 3.0 litre engine performs best within a defined rev range and this is between about 2000 and 3000 rpm.
Patrol diesel buyers who intend to tow a large trailer or boat may still be better off with the 4.2 litre turbo diesel, due to its flatter torque band.
In some driving situations, the automatic version is actually better than the manual as it is easier to keep the engine in an ideal rev range.
However, when it comes to traversing steep downhill 4WD tracks in low range, the manual versions provide far superior engine braking, allowing the vehicle to be 'walked' down, without touching the brake.
The Nissan Patrol has a well deserved reputation as a tough, competent off-road vehicle and the GU series II models enhanced both that reputation, and the vehicle's suitability for general family recreational use.
The 3.0 litre turbo diesel engine elevated technology and efficiency to new levels, and together with the extra standard equipment, maintains the Patrol's competitiveness with the latest turbo diesel models from other manufacturers.
Check for previous use and abuse and watch for black engine smoke during the start up. It could also show signs of injector problems when running. White smoke is a problem with turbos.