Nissan’s seven seater Patrol starts at $82,160 for the Ti; the bells and whistles Ti-L is $95,115.
Both are powered by a 298kW/560Nm 5.6-litre petrol V8, with a seven speed automatic and dual range 4x4 drivetrain.
When you’ve got nearly three tonnes to shift you don’t want to be at the mercy of an underdone engine. Nissan’s V8 has no problem at all doing the job in the Patrol. It drives it