Premcar has gotten at the entry level Nissan Patrol Ti, raised it, buffed it up, bash-plated it, and made it about as butch as possible, in fact, a Warrior. Patrol Warrior has had a $3,000 price increase since its launch so is it worthwhile?
It is worth it if you want to take all the comforts of home with you. Patrol Warrior is comfy hotel suite on wheels that is a perfect place to rest a bit even in the most remote of destinations, yet it is in town where the Patrol Warrior will rest its weary wheels the most.
What is Patrol Warrior like to live with day-today?
The most expensive Nissan is not as at home in town as in the country. What makes it great in the bush is an irritation in car parks, trouble in tight streets, and when heading underground, is a real headache. With just a smidge under 2m of clearance you can bet you’re checking every single sign on the way into a Westfield. On the way out, the number plate recognition system usually can’t find the rego plate, let alone read it. You then have to get out to punch the numbers into the pad manually because it is set at hatchback height.
The Warrior treatment extends to an extra 50mm of ground clearance (total height = 1990mm), the afore-mentioned extra bash plates, strong extraction points, fancy wheels, off-road tyres, and some interior “refinements”. Inside, Warrior upgrades include the infotainment system which adds trails to the navigation system. The system takes a long time to initiate and is almost as slow as the new head unit found in the 2024 Patrol Ti-L.
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There is some Alcantara with Warrior embossed across the dash, and electronic adjustment, but 10-way is only for the driver’s seat. Considering Patrol Warrior is Nissan’s most expensive model, the Premcar enhanced Patrol is based on the entry level Ti, therefore misses out on a couple of the uber-luxury touches found in the Ti-L.
The Warrior specifications can be downloaded HERE:
The electronic review mirror comes in handy and can be used as a regular mirror if that’s your preference.
The Drive:
The 5.6 V8 is deliriously thirsty when pressed but its bi-modal symphony more than compensates for the fuel figures. The sound goes from demure to devilish at the press of a foot, thundering away at the lights. The smooth 7 speed automatic slips from gear to gear with a silky gloss and copes incredibly well no matter what is thrown at it.
While regular Patrols are long-legged cruisers capable of crossing continents in comfort, Warrior’s extra height affords access to tougher terrain, as if Patrol wasn’t already amply able. Off-road drive modes are a-plenty, including snow and mud, but on-road modes are limited to a single option. “AUTO” irons out most of the misdemenours using Nissan’s inbuilt smart 4WD technology, and is surprisingly good at it. Experienced drivers will dial in a preferred mode, but I feel comfortable enough to let it ride as is.
This is where things diverge dramatically.
Around town, Warrior’s easy steering becomes decidedly wayward. Big mud tyres, and many turns lock to lock, leaves the driver with a distinctly nautical feel. As the captain winds on, and keeps winding, the big barge starts to come around. You don’t park so much as dock.
Ride, on Premcar’s Red Springs is firmer than a regular patrol. The body roll is controlled by a bespoke “WARRIOR Hydraulic Body Motion Control suspension” system resulting in a controlled affair. Experts Warrior is better than a regular Patrol off-road, but that doesn’t translate to around-town necessarily.
Big 3-row SUVs are not exactly commonplace, and the upgraded Premcar edition skews the Patrol Warrior at the off-road crowd so the 3rd row will see only occasional use. Unlike AMG and SVR models that are performance oriented, Warrior has no extra power. All the changes centre around all-terrain agility, taking the 2884kg monster anywhere it needs to go.
The new Patrol has been revealed with a turbo V6, but there is no denying the current V8 crooner is a little piece of paradise.
Conclusion
At around $114,089 drive-away (NSW), Patrol Warrior makes a statement about its owner. If you want a bougie barge that boasts about being brawny in the bush, but is happier in town, buy a Patrol Ti-L. If you want a Patrol that is fully loaded, buy a Warrior. Nissan’s Premcar partnership means the standard warranty also covers the Premcar additions. Unlike other 3rd party add-ons, the Premcar enhancements are tested to ensure they don’t interfere with safety or driver aids.
Patrol is an aging design so many of the current driver accoutrements are missing, especially those relating to driver assistance. The new model is still a while off so until then this will do nicely.
2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior
- Engine: 5.6L V8 Petrol
- Power: 298kw/560Nm
- Trans: 7-Speed Auto
- 4WD
- Econ: 14,8L/100k
- Tank: 140L
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