Nissan Patrol V8 demand continues to surge as Aussies holiday at home

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/856018/...rending&slot=1

A good news story in the auto world.

"Australians planning to holiday at home are helping drive a sales surge of the Nissan Patrol four-wheel-drive – even as the overall car market posted two of its worst months in 30 years due to the coronavirus crisis.

Nissan Australia has reportedly put in an urgent call for more Patrols out of the factory to keep up with local demand."

"While the Nissan Patrol sells at about one-fifth the rate of the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series – approximately 1000 versus 5000 year-to-date – demand is strengthening even though it is a petrol-only proposition.

The Nissan Patrol petrol V8, which starts from $76,990 plus on-road costs, costs about $15,000 to $20,000 less than the equivalent Toyota LandCruiser diesel V8, and has recently had a bold facelift.

Despite repeated calls for a diesel option, Nissan says the Patrol will remain a petrol-powered V8 because the cost to develop a diesel for our market is prohibitively expensive.

Fuel economy tests show there is little difference between the petrol Nissan Patrol and diesel Toyota LandCruiser on the open road, although the Patrol is much thirstier in the city and suburbs."



Big car - tick
Massive petrol V8 which will be simple to maintain - tick
Increasing sales despite recession/corona/etc - tick

Looks like it's got the same happy formula as the RAM in today's market.