In a first for the UAE automotive sector, Al Masaood Automobiles has partnered with Etihad Rail Freight to complete the country’s first rail transport of finished passenger vehicles for a dealership.
The milestone shipment saw Nissan models transported from eastern coast ports to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), marking a shift in how vehicles can be moved across the UAE.
The all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol arrived after 15 years, and it’s clear that Nissan has pulled out all the stops to ensure this iconic SUV remains a dominant force in the full-size SUV segment. Combining power, opulent interiors, and new technology, the latest Patrol is a statement of luxury and capability. We took the top-of-the-line Patrol LE Platinum City variant for a spin across the off-road paths and city streets to see if it lives up to the hype.
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Customers in the GCC can now book the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol through Nissan’s regional website or its network of partner dealerships across the region.
The 2025 Nissan Patrol has launched an all-new model after 15 years. While the previous Y62 generation model remained popular, a change was needed to improve the performance in terms of power and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Land Cruiser got a new model a few years earlier, in 2022.
The biggest talking points for both models have been the turbocharged engines that replace the V8. We take a closer look at these engines and the naturally aspirated engines on offer on both models.
With the launch of the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol, we compare it in pictures to its more posh cousin, the Infiniti QX80, which was revealed a month earlier.
For a while now, the Nissan Patrol has been sold in North America as the Armada. However, for the first time, they have introduced a proper off-road version of the Armada, calling it the Armada Pro-4X.
The Nissan Armada was launched in North America simultaneously with the Nissan Patrol’s global launch in the UAE.
Under the hood, it has the same 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 425 hp and 700 Nm connected to a 9-speed automatic.
The Armada Pro-4X gets black-painted 20-inch all-terrain tyres, an adaptive air suspension, a metal skid plate,
The 2025 Nissan Patrol has been launched globally in the UAE. While it may be a global launch, there probably is no other region that enjoys the Patrol’s level of popularity than the GCC, and Nissan certainly kept that in mind when designing the newest version.
ExteriorThe Patrol Y63 has an entirely new chassis and has grown in size. The exterior dimensions have increased by 35 mm in length and width.
A much more prominent V-motion grille flanks the double C-shaped headlights. The side profile certainly bears similarities with the Y62 Patrol.
The all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol is set to be unveiled globally tomorrow in Abu Dhabi.
It will surely surpass the hype of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado’s regional launch event, as the Nissan Patrol enjoys immense popularity in this part of the world.
The all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol has been spotted testing in Dubai under a black wrap. While Nissan has officially revealed the bigger new grille, taillight and wheel design in teasers, this spy shot shows the car’s overall silhouette.