NISSANPatrol SWB 2004 - 2010

　　In 2004, Nissan introduced an important upgrade for the fifth generation of the Patrol, also known as the Y61, and offered the rugged offroader with either three or five doors.

　　The Patrol was one of the most important vehicles produced by the Japanese brand. Its history went back in time until 1951, and it was based on a former Dodge M37 ¾ truck. Back then, though, it wasn't known as Nissan, even if it had the Nissan name stamped on its grille.

　　With the fifth generation, the automaker finally understood that selling a tough, rugged offroader wrapped in poorly designed bodywork is hard. That's why it dropped the previously used wedged design and adopted a more organic language in 1997 when it introduced the car, which was kept until the model's replacement. That's why the 2004 model-year with three doors still featured rounded edges and big headlights. At the back, the automaker placed the actual taillights on the bumper, while the upper ones were just for design.

　　Like most three-door offroaders, the 3-door Patrol was not a king of comfort by any means. While the front passengers enjoyed all the amenities and had plenty of legroom at their disposal, the rear occupants were kinda cramped on that folding bench seat. In addition, the vehicle didn't provide too much trunk space when the bench was up.

　　Depending on the market, the Patrol featured various engines and transmissions. In Europe, the most common unit was the 3.0-liter turbodiesel mated to a 5-speed transmission fitted as standard. It replaced the previous 2.8-liter unit that was on the Patrol between 1997 and 2003. For the Middle-East versions, a 4.8-liter inline-six unit mated to a 5-speed automatic was available.