Nissan Patrol RX (1997) price & specs
Overview
The 1997 Nissan Patrol RX is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Nissan Patrol is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $52,445 before on-road costs.
This Nissan Patrol is powered by a 4.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 264 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.
The Nissan Patrol measures 1825mm (71.9 inches) in height, 4810mm (189.4 inches) in length, 1930mm (76.0 inches) in width with a 2970mm (116.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2115kg (4662.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Patrol RX comes standard with 255/70 R15 front tyres and 255/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,810 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,930 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 685 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 96
Engine Cc: 4169
Engine Compression Ratio: 22.7
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 4.2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 96
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 25.1
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 95
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 116
Power Maximum Power Kw: 85
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 264
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Manual Hubs
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 255
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Step
Step Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 42.7
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1085
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13400
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1580
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 44
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 71.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1825
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 189.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4810
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 76
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1930
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.4
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1585
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 116.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2970
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 44
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 31
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5512
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2800
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6173
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2115
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4663
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 7
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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