The 4.2-litre six-cylinder engine’s peak power didn’t increase from 114kW, Nissan engineers concentrating on boosting torque, which jumped 9% from 330Nm to 360Nm at 2000rpm.The turbodiesel is available on DX and ST wagon and ute models hooked to a five speed transmission. The ST wagon also gains cruise control as part of the upgrade.On major roads the Patrol loped happily along at 80km/h in fifth gear, and had torque in reserve for acceleration and overtaking without dropping down a cog. In the tighter stop-and-go world of urban driving the Patrol accelerated willingly up to speed without us needing to rev the gears overly hard. The diesel’s rev ceiling is just the other side of 4000rpm, but we never got close, the big truck doing its best work between 1500 and 3000rpm.

Gearchanges are not silky smooth, the robust gearbox is built with durability in mind, not sportscar shifting, so each gearchange needs a committed, unhurried throw. Reining in more than 3500kg of boat and truck proved no problems, the Patrol’s ABS-equipped disc brakes more than up to the job, helped by the trailers’ own brakes, but nonetheless everything stayed calm .You get all the usual mod cons like electric windows and mirrors, air conditioning, remote central locking, CD player and seats for seven. Patrol includes dual power outlets, driver’s airbag and cruise control..It’s obvious vehicles like the Patrol are built for rugged, bulletproof offroading. It’s becoming equally important in vehicles of this type to have peerless towing and transporting versatility. We reckon big SUVs are used just as much for hauling boats, caravans and all sorts of large leisure-time equipment as they are for conquering the outback. Search Used Audi Cars For Sale Dublin for the car of your dreams. Buy Used Audi Cars in Donegal

The turbocharged diesel six makes the Nissan Patrol even harder to overlook, especially for anyone whose requirements are nearer the top end of the towing spectrum.